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Many regard L'Espace Killy as one of the best ski areas in Europe, and some regard it as definitively THE best. The 300km (187 miles) of trails include seemingly endless snowy motorways for intermediates to cruise around on, whilst experts will find more to entertain here than almost anywhere else on the continent, both on and off the slopes. The maximum skiable vertical of 1900m (6234 feet) is one of the largest in the world and the lowest lift height of 1550m (4085 feet) is high enough to ensure top-to-bottom skiing for a bigger chunk of the winter season than at other centres claiming similar or larger verticals but to much lower bases. The 216 snow cannons are a help too. Beginners might not be able to appreciate the skiing heaven that is all about them, but they at least have five free lifts to choose from down at the resort. There's therefore no need for a lift ticket for the first few days, and with the resort altitude you don't need to go up the mountain to find the snow. When you do gain confidence, however, a trip on the high-speed, hi-tec underground funicular will take you up to the Grande Motte glacier where there are plenty of wide gentle trails, as well as spectacular views when you're taking a breather. Intermediates have the most to enjoy whizzing around between Tignes and Val d'Isère on the 100 blue or red runs aided by largely ultra-modern lift infrastructure to get you back to the downhills quickly and efficiently. Recent investment in six-pac chairs includes a new link from Val Claret improving a key link over to Val. It's the experts who will most appreciate what L'Espace Killy has to offer however, simply because it is they who rapidly run out of options at many lesser resorts. Black trail options are excellent, whilst off-piste opportunities are possibly unmatched anywhere. Legendary runs include 'The Wall' and the 'Double M' whilst the Tovière mogul runs are regarded by connoisseurs as the toughest in Europe and probably the world! The Aiguille Percée descents also boast a fearsome reputation. Apart from normal piste and local off-piste skiing in the company of ski school or mountain guides, Tignes has many special itineraries available including ski-safaris to other resorts in the Haute Tarentaise area of the French Alps; or less strenuous helicopter pick ups for the return journey to Tignes after a long descent through the trees. The ski school organises weekly courses with competitions in giant slalom, special slalom, ski jump, downhill and speed skiing on the flying kilometre. All take place in high season. Telemark and carving skiing tuition is offered and there are over 50km (30miles)of marked cross-country trails.
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Country:
France
Resort height:
2100m
Top lift:
3456m
Bottom lift:
1550m
excellent conditions
excellent apres-ski
reasonable
prices
excellent overall
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