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A combination of enviable snow cover, a variety of impressive terrain and a season that lasts most of the year makes Tignes one of the most dependable winter destinations in France. Tignes slopes are almost all above the treeline, which means visibility is non-existent when the clouds come down.

The skiing is varied and plentiful. However, if you are the type of skier concerned about the colour of runs this is probably not the best resort for you. There are reds that are blacks, black runs that are easy reds. Blues that should be classified reds

Kirchberg offers you the same skiing possibilities as Kitzbuhel thanks to the expansive lift system, with opportunities for everyone to ski all the way back to the village via blue runs 25,26. There is also a good regular bus system which connects with Kitzbuhel one way, and Aschau the other. Not only does this allow for several starting points heading up to the Pengelstein and Hannenkahm areas, but also offers the opportunity to head up the opposite side of the valley into the vast…