Suitable resort infrastructure
In order to offer maximum comfort and to comply with the law of 11 February 2005 on the accessibility of buildings to people with disabilities, the resort has already undertaken a number of improvements and is continuing the process of making its infrastructure accessible to people with disabilities.
Maisons de Tignes – Tourist office
The Maison de Tignes le Lac, Val Claret and 1800 are accessible to PRM.
The Maison de Tignes le Lac also offers disabled skiers the chance to drop off their wheelchair and/or wheelchair-ski free of charge during opening hours.
Le Lagon, the aqua sports area
Le Lagon is a swimming and well-being centre with a 25-m swimming pool, one third of which is just 1.25m deep, a recreational pool with a 3-lane waterslide, a fun pool, bubble bench, geyser, swimming against the current, waterfalls and also a paddling pool with a mini-4 slide, mini-aerobath and a toadstool fountain.
Le Lagon also offers a Wellness area with steam room, Jacuzzis, saunas, fun showers, indoor and outdoor terraces as well as a gym, weight-training area, cardio training area, stretching and exercise studio etc.
Le Lagon in Tignes is a modern, spacious and light-filled building built following the french Law of 11th February 2005 (in 2006) and complies with accessibility standards.
Parking and buses
There is an adapted parking space in the car park in front of the ESF du Lac. There is also a shuttle bus stop near the entrance to Le Lagon.
In summer, the outdoor paths are wheelchair accessible.
In winter, however, snow makes it difficult to move around independently in a wheelchair. If you need help, please call Le Lagon so that staff can welcome you and help you access the establishment.
Reception
Inside the establishment, the reception desk is adapted, with a lowered section, so that it can be approached and used from a wheelchair.
Toilets
Adapted toilets are also available in the entrance hall and are indicated by pictograms.
Changing rooms
Wheelchair access to the establishment’s changing rooms is via adapted motorised gantries. This system is operated by one of the reception staff, who accompanies the disabled person if necessary. All the changing rooms are accessible to both men and women, and 7 out of 27 are accessible to people with disabilities.
Pathways
The interior walkways are wide and free of obstacles for wheelchairs.
Foot baths
All the foot baths, including one for access to the lawns, have a gentle slope and are suitable for wheelchairs and people with reduced mobility.
Adapted sports equipment:
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Bathing chair: Le Lagon has two bathing chairs adapted to be immersed in the water and move around the aquatic area. Users cannot use their own wheelchair to access the pool: their wheelchair must be left in the changing rooms. Transfers between the pools and changing rooms can be provided by the lifeguards on request.
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Hydraulic lift: The site also has equipment for getting in the water or helping with swimming: a hydraulic lift that can be fitted to all the pools, including one of the jacuzzis in the Wellness area.
In season, the Lagon is open every day. Check opening dates and times directly on the dedicated page.
Tignespace, sports and conference centre
Tignespace is an indoor sports and conference centre that was renovated and extended in 2013 to meet the accessibility standards set out in the law of 11 February 2005. It is a multi-purpose complex with state-of-the-art facilities that welcomes top-level sportspeople, groups and seminars as well as the general public.
Tignespace offers access to a team sports area (basketball, handball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, futsal), an athletics area, a weight room, 3 squash courts, an FFME-approved climbing wall and 2 multi-purpose rooms (dance, fencing, martial arts, yoga, etc.). Target group: people with motor (independent), sensory and intellectual disabilities (accompaniment required).
Parking and buses
Tignespace has a number of adapted parking spaces in the Tignespace underground car park, and a bus stop is located just outside the entrance to the centre. Some free station shuttles are equipped with access ramps.
Reception and access
People in wheelchairs can move around the centre independently and have access to the reception desk via a lowered section.
Toilets and changing rooms
The toilets and cloakrooms, marked with pictograms, are also accessible on the same level as the reception area.
Lifts
There is a lift inside the facility providing access to the squash courts and climbing wall. The lift is equipped with a voice announcement system and the buttons are identified by raised characters and Braille.
In season, Tignespace is open every day. Check opening dates and times directly on the dedicated page.
Cinema – La Cabine
- The Tignes cinema is accessible at ground level via the main reception hall.
- Access to the 2 cinemas is on the same level and in each cinema there are 6 removable seats on the top tier, so that a wheelchair can be seated. The toilets are also accessible at ground level.
In season, the cinema is open every day. Check opening dates and times directly on the dedicated page.
Public toilets
- Tignes le Lac : Maison du Lac : Level 1 / lift access
- Tignes Val Claret : Piste roundabout : accessible, close to the snow front
- Tignes les Brévières : at the start of the Brévières cable car
Car parks accessible to all
Tignes is committed to making parking and the services offered in its car parks easily accessible to all.
To improve reception conditions in its car parks, Tignes has identified reserved parking spaces for quick and easy access, close to lifts or the most convenient exits.
A total of 29 spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility are available in Tignes’ car parks:
- Lac 1 car park: 2 reserved spaces – level 0
- Lac 2 car park: 5 reserved spaces – level 0
- Lac 3 car park: 7 reserved spaces + 3 level 0 and 4 level -1 with lift access
- Lavachet car park: 7 reserved spaces – level 0
- Golf car park: 8 reserved spaces + 6 level 1 and 2 level 0 with lift access
In addition, several Tignes car parks, Lac3, Lac1 and Golf, have lifts giving access to the surface.
This makes it easier and more comfortable for customers with reduced mobility.
In winter, car parks are compulsory and chargeable.
In summer, car parks are free and open to all.
Getting around in summer
The Communauté de Communes (CCHT) is making an electrically-assisted joëlette available free of charge.
To book: Gravity Lab, 84 rue de l’edelweiss, Bourg-Saint-Maurice: +33 (0)4 79 09 08 72 // contact@gravitylab.fr
For all other enquiries: CCHT Accessibility and Disability Department: +33 (0)4 79 41 01 63
