Tignes

Tignes is a commune. It is in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in the Savoie department in southeast France.

Tignes

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Coat of arms of Tignes
Administration
Country France
Region Rhône-Alpes
Department Savoie
Arrondissement Albertville
Canton Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Intercommunality Haute-Tarentaise
Mayor Serge Revial
(2020–2026)
Statistics
Elevation 1,440–3,747 m (4,724–12,293 ft)
(avg. 1,810 m/5,940 ft)
Land area1 81.63 km2 (31.52 sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 73296/ 73320
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

It is known for its ski resort. Together with neighbouring Val d'Isère, which forms the "Espace Killy" ski area.

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