The short answer
Arrive at Bourg-Saint-Maurice, then use a coach or road transfer to the named Tignes village.
At a glance
- Lower villages
- Les Brévières: 1,550 m; Tignes 1800 / Les Boisses: 1,800 m.
- Upper villages
- Le Lavachet, Le Lac and Val Claret: 2,100 m on the tourism page.
- Railway gateway
- Bourg-Saint-Maurice
- Airport candidates to compare
- Geneva, Lyon, Chambéry — check flights and the complete onward connection for the actual dates.
Compare the arrival options
Distances and journey estimates apply only to the endpoints and conditions specified below.
| Option | Journey | Distance | Time | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main interchange | Bourg-Saint-Maurice | Endpoint depends on the chosen village | Check train and onward-service dates together | Arrive at Bourg-Saint-Maurice, then use a coach or road transfer to the named Tignes village. |
| Station-to-resort reference | Bourg-Saint-Maurice station → Tignes | 30 km | Use the dated operator itinerary | Published broad Tignes reference, not every hotel. |
| Final arrival | Tignes → accommodation | Use the confirmed building and stop | Add the last local leg | A Le Lac drop-off is not a Les Brévières drop-off. |
Understand the villages and collection areas
Tignes
Broad destination label, not a sixth village. Choose a named village for the final arrival and shop.
Tignes 1800 - les Boisses
Named rental-search location; confirm the actual collection address.
Tignes Brevières
Named rental-search location; confirm the actual collection address.
Tignes Le Lavachet
Named rental-search location; confirm the actual collection address.
Tignes Le lac
Named rental-search location; confirm the actual collection address.
Tignes Val Claret
Named rental-search location; confirm the actual collection address.
Choose the village before comparing prices
For Le Lac or Val Claret, compare the shop and lesson meeting point within that upper-village plan. For Les Brévières or Tignes 1800, decide whether collection should be near the accommodation or the intended mountain departure. Carrying children’s boots and skis between villages can remove the practical value of a small price saving.
Les Boisses and Tignes 1800 are two names for the same locality, not two extra resorts.
How the arrival fits your chosen base
Arrive at Bourg-Saint-Maurice, then use a coach or road transfer to the named Tignes village.
A Le Lac drop-off is not a Les Brévières drop-off.
- Book the mainline journey to Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
- Select Les Brévières, Tignes 1800, Le Lavachet, Le Lac or Val Claret for the onward coach or transfer.
- Give the accommodation address to the operator and locate equipment collection in the same village.
Choose collection around the first ski day
Match the shop village to your accommodation: Les Brévières, Tignes 1800, Le Lavachet, Le Lac or Val Claret.
Put the accommodation entrance, lesson meeting point and intended collection shop on one map before paying. A lower equipment price in another village can introduce a special fitting or return journey. Ask the chosen shop about collection hours and return conditions; this guide does not promise those commercial details.
Before committing to transport
The final mountain road and dated bus timetable determine whether a late train works.
Use a date-specific operator planner for the complete outward and return trips. A published ride time does not include baggage collection, waiting, road delays or the last walk to the building. If the last usable service is too early, compare an organised transfer or an overnight near the gateway before buying a non-refundable connection.
Find the location
Tignes. This is a location reference, not a live journey-time or road-condition calculation.
Open the location in Google MapsYour questions answered
Is Tignes 1800 the same as Les Boisses?
Yes. The official preparation page uses both names for this village.
Which railway gateway should I use for Tignes?
Bourg-Saint-Maurice. A Le Lac drop-off is not a Les Brévières drop-off.
Should the rental shop be in the same place as my accommodation?
Match the shop village to your accommodation: Les Brévières, Tignes 1800, Le Lavachet, Le Lac or Val Claret. Compare the real collection and return journey rather than assuming all entries in a ski area are interchangeable.
Turn the plan into a trip
Choose the right arrival and pickup point
Match your transfer destination and rental shop to your accommodation, not just to the wider ski-area name.
Check the detail that matters
Sources and information checks
Timetables, seasonal services and traffic conditions can change. Recheck your exact date and final address with the operator before paying.
- Tignes — official locality guideExisting verified local topology: Lower villages, Upper villages. Reused with its original verification date, not re-dated by this publication.Checked: 2026-10-18
- Tignes — official transport informationPrimary tourism/operator page or its official search extract reviewed for the named interchange, connection and explicitly published measurements. Not a live timetable, fare, seat or road-condition check.Checked: 2026-10-19
- Official 30 km railway-gateway reference.Official 30 km railway-gateway reference.Checked: 2026-10-19
Editor: Tom Hillebrandt. Read the editorial method and correction policy.
