High in the French Alps, Tignes is a snow-sure winter sports destination in the Haute Tarentaise, connected with Val d’Isère to create one of the most renowned ski areas in Europe. The Tignes – Val d’Isère ski area offers around 300 kilometres of slopes from 1,550 to 3,450 metres, with glacier skiing on the Grande Motte, gentle learning zones, long cruising slopes, steep descents, freeride routes, snowpark lines, boardercross areas and ski touring options. From first-time skiers and families to advanced riders looking for high-altitude challenges, Tignes combines reliable conditions, varied terrain and spectacular mountain scenery for a memorable ski holiday.
With INTERSPORT Rent, organising your ski equipment in Tignes is simple and flexible. You can rent from 6 INTERSPORT Rent shops located across Tignes Le Lac, Tignes Val Claret and Tignes Les Brévières, making it easy to choose a pick-up point close to your accommodation, ski school meeting point or favourite lift. Reserve your skis, snowboard, boots, helmet and accessories online before you arrive, collect everything from 5 pm on the day before your first ski day, and enjoy benefits such as up to 60% online discount, the 7th day free, flexible equipment changes and cancellation up to 24 hours before collection with Option Zen. Our rental experts in Tignes are on hand to match your equipment to your ability, riding style, snow conditions and plans on the mountain.
Renting equipment in Tignes: Benefits & recommendations
From skis, snowboards, boots and helmets to children’s equipment, freeride gear, sledges, snowshoes, safety extras, accessories, flexible equipment changes and convenient day-before collection—INTERSPORT Rent in Tignes gives you everything you need for a smooth start to your ski holiday. Renting your equipment directly in the resort means less luggage, more flexibility and access to well-maintained gear suited to your ability level, riding style and the day’s snow conditions.
These recommendations may help you with your selection and show you what you need:
- Beginner: Easy-turning skis, comfortable boots, helmet, children’s equipment
- Intermediate: All-mountain skis, adjustable poles
- Advanced: Performance skis, freeride skis depending on conditions
- Freerider: Wider skis, helmet, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe
- Snowboarder: All-mountain or freestyle board, boots, bindings, helmet
- Ski touring: Touring skis, touring boots, skins, poles, avalanche safety kit
Whether you’re a freerider, freestyler, skier or snowboarder: INTERSPORT Rent has the latest generation rental equipment for you! In addition, we also equip you with sledges and snowshoes.
Your 6 INTERSPORT Rent shops in Tignes
The right equipment is essential for an enjoyable experience—whether you're a beginner hitting the gentle slopes or an experienced skier eager to tackle the challenging runs of Grande Motte glacier. At INTERSPORT Rent you can find high-quality ski rental gear by top brands at attractive prices. Our six shops in Tignes offer everything winter sports enthusiasts need for an unforgettable winter holiday. And because of this large network, there's guaranteed to always be one near you.
Our shop recommendations:
- Ski rental in Tignes Val Claret: Val Claret is the best choice if you want to stay near Grande Motte, the funicular, Rond-point des pistes, Tichot, Tufs or Club Med and prefer the upper resort area. Stop by at our following shops there: Chalet Club (Grande Motte), Rond-point des pistes and Le Jhana (Résidence Le Jhana).
- Ski rental in Tignes Le Lac: Guests who love the region around the lake, Palafour, Rosset and Tovière or need to be close to the main bus station or central ski school meeting points, should book their accommodation in Le Lac. Our shops are located here: Les Almes (Quartier des Almes), Le Rosset (Front de neige du lac).
- Ski rental in Tignes Les Brévières: You prefer it quieter? Check out Les Brévières, the picturesque lower village, which provides you access to the La Sache sector. Our shop there is situated right at the Centre station of Tignes Les Brévières.
- Ski rental near Lavachet: Staying in Lavachet? The closest INTERSPORT Rent shops are in Tignes Le Lac. Use the free resort shuttle or choose Les Almes and Le Rosset depending on your accommodation and first lift.
Tignes is also home to our RENTertainers – your sports experts for perfect experiences on the snow-covered slopes at Grande Motte. Don’t hesitate to contact them also for more information about this wonderful ski resort while you rent your skis or snowboard in the shop! After skiing, you can return everything conveniently at your chosen pickup location.
Save time and book your equipment online
If you want to rent your gear before you arrive, it only takes three simple steps to book the latest rental equipment from the comfort of your couch.
- Choose your preferred ski or snowboard equipment online
- Choose your collection date and your favourite shop location
- Pick your equipment on site and enjoy the service our RENTertainers provide in the shop
Our rental experts will be happy to fine-tune and adjust your gear and share their best winter sports tips with you. They'll ensure your bindings are properly set up and your boots fit perfectly. What are you waiting for? Whether you choose Tignes Le Lac, Tignes Val Claret or Tignes Les Brévières – unforgettable days of skiing lie ahead!
In addition, online booking has even more advantages in store: It lets you save up to 60%, get the 7th day free, change equipment when needed and cancel up to 24 hours before collection with Option Zen.
Skirental shops - Tignes
Les Almes
Le Rosset
Chalet Club
Rond-point des pistes
Le Jhana
Les Brévières
Skiing in the French Alps – Exploring the Tignes – Val d’Isère ski area
Tignes – Val d’Isère is one of France’s most famous ski resorts and Europe’s second highest one. It combines traditional Savoyard charm with a modern, international atmosphere, nestled in the breathtaking high-altitude landscapes of the Vanoise massif.
Formerly known as Espace Killy, the area now scores with a varied mix of slopes for all ability levels—from the gentle green slopes around Val Claret and Le Lac ideal for beginners to well-groomed blue runs including the famous 10 km descent from Grande Motte glacier. For those seeking more challenge, the resort offers intermediate red slopes with steeper sections perfect for technique improvement, while experts can test their skills on demanding black runs like the legendary "La Sache" with its impressive 1,400 m vertical drop from Aiguille Percée to Les Brévières.
Perfect skiing destination for everyone
In addition, thanks to its high-altitude location, the area boasts excellent snow conditions, an extra-long season and particularly long descents. It is equipped with 74 fast and comfortable lifts, including chairlifts, which can accommodate up to 8 people.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced skier and whether you explore the mountains alone, with friends or your family—at Tignes – Val d’Isère there are facilities and activities for everyone. Children and greenhorns especially benefit from safe areas with special lifts and fun zones to progress at their own pace. Snowboarders will also find plenty to enjoy and can, for example, let loose in the snow park.
Skiing in winter and in summer
The Grande Motte glacier transforms the region even into one of Europe's few genuine summer skiing destinations, offering enthusiasts the rare opportunity to carve turns also under the summer sun from June to August.
Tignes – Val d’Isère also hosts major sporting events and is a hotspot for freestylers. Check out the official Tignes event calendar for current dates. What’s more, the resort at Grande Motte glacier is also popular with freeriders looking for off-piste happiness.
Tignes – Val d’Isère in a nutshell:
- A total of 300 kilometres marked slopes
- 74 lifts
- Up to 20 kilometres of varied, high-altitude runs for summer skiing at Grande Motte (3,656 m)
- Highlight for skiers looking for a challenge: The black “La Sache” run from Aiguille Percée to Les Brévières
- Freestyle action at DC Park Tignes
- Vast choice of freeride runs and safety measures
- Après-ski in bustling Le Lac
Alternative activities beyond skiing in Tignes
To ski or snowboard is absolutely the main attraction, but Tignes offers many other activities for those who want to diversify their winter holiday experience:
- Ice diving in the frozen Lake Tignes – a unique underwater adventure beneath the ice
- Dog sledding excursions through the stunning snowy landscapes
- Ice climbing on frozen waterfalls for thrill-seekers
- Snowmobile tours for exploring the mountain terrain
- Indoor activities at the sports center, including swimming, climbing, and fitness
- Helicopter tours offering breathtaking aerial views of the Alps
- Relaxing wellness treatments at local spas for post-skiing recovery
These alternative activities and lots of other possibilities provide excellent options for rest days or for non-skiers visiting the resort. What’s more, the culinary scene in Tignes combines traditional Savoyard specialties with international cuisine to satisfy all tastes. So you can enjoy a varied ski vacation in Tignes!
Contact our staff at the shop for more information about your possibilities in Tignes.
Skiing in Tignes is right for you if …
... you always wanted to visit France’s freestyle hotspot.
… you would like to experience new freeride adventures in and around Tignes.
… you want to explore the glacier runs at Grande Motte, the highest summit of Tignes, in both winter and summer.
… you’re a fan of traditional French charm.
… you’re looking for a holiday destination with guaranteed snow.
Frequently Asked Questions about ski rental in Tignes
Where is the best place to rent skis in Tignes?
The best shop depends on where you stay. Choose Val Claret for Grande Motte and the funicular, Le Lac for Palafour, Rosset and central Tignes, and Les Brévières if you stay in the quieter lower village.
Can I rent skis in Tignes Val Claret?
Yes, INTERSPORT Rent has shops in Tignes Val Claret, including Chalet Club, Rond-point des pistes and Le Jhana.
Can I rent skis in Tignes Le Lac?
Yes, our INTERSPORT Rent shops are located at Les Almes and Le Rosset in Tignes Le Lac.
Can I change my skis during the rental period?
Yes, you can swap and change equipment as conditions demand.
Is Tignes – Val d’Isère good for beginners?
Yes, Tignes – Val d’Isère has special beginner zones and lifts in areas including Val Claret, Tignes Le Lac, Tignes 1800, Les Brévières and Lavachet.
Can I rent freeride or touring equipment in Tignes?
Yes, we at INTERSPORT Rent also offer you ski touring and safety equipment such as avalanche transceivers, probes and shovels.
INTERSPORT Rent tip
Our RENTertainers recommend
Grande Motte is waiting for you! A spectacular ride with the state-of-the-art “Funiculaire Grande Motte” underground cableway takes you up to Tignes’ landmark glacier, which is also the region’s highest mountain summit. Up on the glacier, a choice of one-of-a-kind descents is waiting for you in this wonderful resort.
For instance, one of the world’s longest blue slopes winds its way over several kilometres past the glacier to Val Claret. The slope is also suitable for beginners. Advanced skiers and snowboarders will enjoy the red slope, which covers a whopping altitude difference of 1,400 metres on its way down to the valley.
Contact our winter sports expert in the shop for more information!
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