Terrain, ability and group
These courses will offer you the opportunity to explore, learn and take your skiing and skiing experiences to the next level. Our Tignes course is a balance of guiding and instruction from our team that knows Tignes and Val d'Isere better than anyone. If you think you already know the Espace Killy we will show you so much more!
Minimum requirements for this course: Skiers who are competent to ski off piste Backcountry for full days, Level 5 and above. Skiers who have a good level of fitness to ski all day off piste in all conditions, with a break for lunch. Ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential.
Tignes is linked with Val d'Isere, which is one of the biggest ski areas in the world with skiing from 2100m – 3600m; it offers amazing conditions from late November right through to late April.
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 7 guests
- Guiding
- a balance of guiding and instruction from our team
- Coaching
- a balance of guiding and instruction from our team
Package
Included
- 5 x full days Monday – Friday
- Avalanche kit included in the course fee: Rucksack
- Triple antenna transceiver
- Metal shovel
- Probe
Not Included
- Accommodation – booked by the guest; Snoworks lists hotels and a discount code only
- Lift passes – not mentioned on this course page
- Airport transfers – the page lists third-party transfer operators to book yourself
Accommodation, travel and itinerary
Accommodation
Accommodation options: HOTEL LE REFUGE – Tignes Le Lac. Book your Tignes course with Snoworks and combine it with one of the best placed hotels in town. Just 50 metres from the ski lifts and our course meeting point. Add the code SNOWORKS2027 in the subject line of your email, and you will receive a 10% discount on any stay from Sunday to Friday or Saturday only.
Alternatively we suggest accommodation in Val Claret, Le Lac or Le Lavachet.
Getting There
- Meeting Point: In front of the Maison de Tignes, Le Lac. Monday 09:15.
- By Air – fly to Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble or Chambery. By Rail – the closest station is Bourg St Maurice, transfer up to Tignes by local bus or taxi.
- Transfer options to Tignes: Altibus, Snow Drone, Mountain Rescue, Ben's Bus, Cool Bus.
Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 – Feb 5, 2027Published on https://www.snoworks.co.uk/tour/backcountry-tignes-1-feb/ as "Off-Piste Backcountry Ski Course - Tignes". Header info row: "1 - 5 February 2027", "Ski Levels 5 - 7", "Max Group Size: 7", "5 x Full Days". The price ribbon reads "Price" with a live "BOOK COURSE NOW" button and no sold-out marker. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 705 GBPFrom £705 — The initial price based on 1 adult with the lowest price in low season. Full day course: 5 x full days Monday – Friday, tuition and guiding only. | Available | Book on company website |
| Mar 22 – Mar 26, 2027Published on https://www.snoworks.co.uk/tour/backcountry-tignes-22-mar/ as "Off-Piste Backcountry Ski Course - Tignes". Header info row: "22 - 26 March 2027", "Ski Levels 5 - 7", "Max Group Size: 7", "5 x Full Days". The price ribbon reads "Price" with a live "BOOK COURSE NOW" button and no sold-out marker. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 705 GBPFrom £705 — The initial price based on 1 adult with the lowest price in low season. Full day course: 5 x full days Monday – Friday, tuition and guiding only. | Available | Book on company website |
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 2, 2026.
Good To Know
Minimum requirements for this course: Skiers who are competent to ski off piste Backcountry for full days, Level 5 and above; skiers who have a good level of fitness to ski all day off piste in all conditions, with a break for lunch; ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential.
Unsure of your ski level? If you feel you may be below level 5 then we advise booking a half day Off Piste course first.