Tignes vs Val Cenis

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

StatTignesVal Cenis
Vertical drop6,194 ft (1,888 m)4,695 ft (1,431 m)
Summit elevation11,309 ft8,980 ft
Base elevation5,115 ft4,285 ft
Lifts8433
Runs355142
Beginner terrain67%71%
Intermediate terrain26%24%
Expert terrain7%5%
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Tignes has the bigger vertical (6,194 ft vs 4,695 ft); Tignes has more runs (355 vs 142); Tignes skews more expert (7% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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