SNOW HAVEN AT TIGNES

Tignes in the French Alps Is a Great Place for Skiing – For Both Learners and Experts

- Aruna Rathod Feature Writer | Travel, Food & Lifestyle

Tignes is very, very popular with skiers across Europe. lignes opens for skiing as early as end of November and the ski slopes are just five minutes away from the hotels.

It was a very cold morning when we landed in Geneva, Switzerland. From here, I headed to Tignes, the French Alps, located three hours from Geneva Airport. Why Tignes? Tignes is famous for its slopes — right from the beginner to advanced levels for skiing. Indian Youth Olympian Aanchal Thakur was practising in Tignes, preparing for the Winter Olympics to be held in Cortina.

Our shuttle was a Mercedes-Benz van that took us through the Swiss border into France, traversing through beautiful countryside and a few lakes. Within two hours, we began our ascent of the snow-covered mountains. The alpine scenery was very picturesque with snow all around, a bit of dark green leaves peeping through the snow, making the landscape a white Christmassy one. With the heater on inside the van, we weren't able to fathom the minus temperature outside. It was winter wonderland with snow on the hills and tress and miles and miles of coniferous forests.

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