Arêches-Beaufort vs Tignes

Arêches-Beaufort (Savoie) and Tignes (Savoie) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatArêches-BeaufortTignes
Vertical drop4,255 ft (1,297 m)6,194 ft (1,888 m)
Summit elevation7,608 ft11,309 ft
Base elevation3,353 ft5,115 ft
Lifts1584
Runs66355
Beginner terrain66%67%
Intermediate terrain30%26%
Expert terrain4%7%
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Tignes has the bigger vertical (6,194 ft vs 4,255 ft); Tignes has more runs (355 vs 66); Tignes skews more expert (7% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Arêches-BeaufortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
TignesNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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