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Essential (and less essential) Skiing Vocab There are lots of words which are only ever heard in a ski resort, so if it’s your first time skiing be prepared for some new and strange vocab. While it’s important to learn the basic terms before navigating a ski resort, there are also some much more nitty…
Ski and board lessons are not just for beginners: they can be hugely beneficial for even the most advanced skiers. But what can riding lessons in Tignes and Val d’Isere really offer you? We caught up with Joe from TDC: The Development Centre, a ski coaching company in Tignes and Val d’Isere, to ask all…
Let’s face it, when you’re spending half the time on your bum and being overtaken by someone half your height every two seconds, you’re not going to look that slick as a beginner. But while your skiing skills might be letting you down, there are some things you can do to preserve a bit of…
Today, Chardons Ltd is one of the longest running independent holiday companies in the Espace Killy region with a portfolio of 13 chalets. But where did the story begin? Our story starts in 1992 with the arrival of Chardons Ltd founder Mark Hayman in Tignes. Despite humble beginnings washing dishes, Mark would go on to…
The ski season has begun in Tignes, with the ski lifts already starting to open and the snow falling thick on the ground! With December just around the corner we thought we’d give you a run down of what’s on next month, and why an early season ski trip could be just what you and…
The season is approaching and the excitement is growing day by day. And while your flight might still be a little way off still, packing for a ski holiday is something that cannot be left till the last minute. Especially for those who have never been skiing before, you’ll need to think hard about what…
Many people across Tignes & Val d’Isere, including all our chefs, hosts and office team at Chardons, speak English. However when you are out and about its nice to be able to learn some of the local language, and make the effort to speak with the locals in French. Therefore we’ve put together a list…
The mountains can be a beautiful, yet dangerous place. And if you do not respect the mountains and the security procedures put in place at the resort, the mountains can be fatal. So it’s important that you understand the risks of riding in order to understand all the safety precautions you need to take…
So, your day skiing in the beautiful mountains of the Espace Killy is coming to an end. You’ve got a delicious meal waiting for you back in your chalet but you’re now wondering what else to do this evening. While the warm log fire in the chalet is enticing for a cosy evening in, you…
Tignes and Val d’Isere are two of the biggest resorts in the Tarentaise Valley. With about 300km of pistes, two glaciers, and about 90 ski lifts, the Espace Killy’s legendary histories include the likes of the 1992 Winter Olympic Games, the 1992 Winter Paralympic Games, and the 2009 World Championships. The two valleys have a…
