Tignes vs Val Thorens

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

StatTignesVal Thorens
Vertical drop6,194 ft (1,888 m)4,587 ft (1,398 m)
Summit elevation11,309 ft10,568 ft
Base elevation5,115 ft5,978 ft
Lifts8428
Runs355133
Beginner terrain67%68%
Intermediate terrain26%26%
Expert terrain7%6%
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Tignes has the bigger vertical (6,194 ft vs 4,587 ft); Tignes has more runs (355 vs 133); Tignes skews more expert (7% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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