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Tignes

Tignes is a town in Savoy district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 2,385 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit: 122 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage and 10 churches. The must-see places are Dôme de la Sache, Dôme des Platières and Mont Pourri.

45.4960° N, 6.9246° EPop. 2,385

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km159
Must-see269
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Tignes

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:29 pm

59 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Tignes
  2. Dôme de la Sacheviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Dôme des Pichèresviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Glacier du Grand Colviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Via Alpina Red R120trek · 3 hrs
  6. Becca La Traversière / Pointe de la Traversièreviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Tignes
Today’s loopTignesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tignes?

Dôme de la Sache (viewpoint, about 6 km), Dôme des Platières (viewpoint, about 6 km), Mont Pourri (viewpoint, about 8 km), Mont Turia (viewpoint, about 8 km), Glacier du Grand Col (viewpoint, about 9 km), Aiguille Rouge (viewpoint, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tignes?

159 places on Spotwander: 122 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tignes?

Dôme de la Sache, about 6 km by road; Dôme des Platières (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Tignes?

Redoute Ruinée, about 23 km by road; Caposaldo Belvedere (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tignes?

Start in Tignes, visit Dôme de la Sache, then Dôme des Pichères, then Glacier du Grand Col, then Via Alpina Red R120, then Becca La Traversière / Pointe de la Traversière, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.