Ski resort L’Espace Killy
Ski resort L’Espace Killy is named after France’s most famous ski racer, Espace Killy combines the two ski domains of Tignes and Val d’Isère. The whole area is one of the most snow-sure in Europe, and thanks to the glaciers, you can ski here virtually all year round. The huge combined area is a true skier’s dream, with an enormous variety of pistes for all levels of skier to enjoy, and plenty of seriously ‘steep & deep’ off-piste too, including some spectacular adventures only to be tackled with a professional guide. World renowned for its extensive and challenging skiing, the Espace Killy plays host to over 300km of downhill skiing, featuring 150 individual pistes served by 90 ski lifts. This majestic, high altitude French alpine ski domain links the glittering resorts of Tignes and Val d’Isere and all of their fabulous subsidiary resorts. Easily accessible from Lyon, Chambery and Geneva, the Espace Killy is a great destination for both those looking for an easy weekend getaway and equally those with more time on their hands. The Espace Killy has something to offer every ability of skier and snowboarder and with the many quaint, rustic Savoyarde eating establishments through to fast moving self service restaurants dotted about the pistes, your hard day’s work on the slopes can be broken up with many welcome breaks where you can be re-united with the differing ability members of your party. In short, Espace Killy is simply one of those absolutely ‘must do’ areas to be experienced and enjoyed at least once during your ski or snowboard career.