Chalet Cairn, Tignes, France

Chalet Cairn also offers you easy access to the Tignes and Val d'Isere ski area. It's just a three-minute walk to the slopes, the Tovière gondola and Palafour chairlift in Tignes le Lac, and the free ski shuttle bus stops right outside the chalet on its way to Val Claret. There'll also be plenty of opportunity for you to explore the resort and its bars or restaurants as the resort centre is just a two-minute walk from the chalet, perfect for après ski!

• Stunning location on the lakeshore in Tignes le Lac
• Three minutes' walk (250 metres) to the Tovière gondola, Palafour chairlift and ski school meeting place
• Partner ski hire shop just four minutes' walk from the chalet
• Free ski shuttle bus going to Val Claret and the Grande Motte funicular stops outside
• Two minute walk to Tignes le Lac centre with a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants

Located on the lakeshore in Tignes Le Lac, Chalet Cairn is a comfortable chalet that is fully catered by our hosts. You benefit from the wellness facilities including a hot tub on the sun terrace and a cosmic sauna (a sauna with a viewing window) overlooking the lake and the mountain peaks beyond. Chalet Cairn is available to book exclusively for a group as well as room by room.

The stylish Chalet Cairn is furnished to a high standard, blending comfort with modern alpine charm. The open plan living room and dining area provides a welcoming space, where you can catch up with family and friends over a cup of coffee and cake. There's also a lovely sun terrace overlooking the lake, with a hot tub and cosmic sauna, perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes. You will also find a heated ski and boot room, keeping your equipment warm and ready for use each morning.

• Sun terrace with cosmic sauna and hot tub
• Lounge with fireplace
• TV (Please note the property does not have a DVD player)
• Heated ski and boot room
• Free Wi-Fi
• L'Occitane toiletries

Family facilities

• Children's menu and earlier meal times are available upon request
• Highchairs are available
• Room 4 can take a cot

Children 11 years and under are welcome in the chalet on any date where one group books the entire chalet for their exclusive use. Otherwise, children are allowed on peak dates only. Please see our chalet page for more information. For Winter 2025/26 these dates are:

• 13, 20 and 27 Dec
• 14 Feb
• 28 March, 4 and 11 April

Our catered chalets mean there is no need to worry about a shopping trip whilst on holiday, as you will be looked after by us from arrival right to departure.

Staff night off is once a week when there is no afternoon tea or dinner, so on this day you can explore the local restaurants in Tignes. Breakfast on this day will be a continental breakfast. Our Destination Experts are there to recommend and book a local restaurant in resort for the free evening.

• For 6 mornings of your holiday there’s a classic full cooked breakfast available.
• A tasty home baked cake will be served for afternoon tea with a selection of teas, coffee and hot chocolate.
• A 4-course set menu will be cooked and served by your chalet hosts on 6 evenings of your holiday. Start your evening with an aperitif with nibbles, followed by a starter, main, dessert and cheese board.
• Wine is served with dinner, plus tea and coffee will be available after your meal.
• On Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, a special celebration menu is prepared.

Chalet staff day off is usually a Wednesday, but for Christmas and New Year week this will be a Tuesday.

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:

• Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
• Dairy free
• Gluten free
• Vegans
• Vegetarians

Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Chalet Catering

More details on your chalet catering

Breakfast

A continental buffet breakfast is available on 7 mornings of your holiday. There’ll be a selection of cereals, bread and pastries from a local bakery, jams and spreads, local cheeses and charcuterie, yogurts and fresh fruits. We have Nespresso coffee machines in each chalet, along with teas, infusions, hot chocolates and fruit juices.

For 6 mornings of your holiday there’s a classic full cooked breakfast available, starting from 8am. Your hosts will take an order from you and get it prepared ahead of your big day on the slopes. Options include free range eggs, sausages, bacon, halloumi, mushrooms and tomatoes.

Afternoon tea

A fresh cake will be baked and ready for your return from the slopes, 6 days of the week. Perfect to pair with the selection of teas, hot chocolate and Nespresso coffee, that’re in your chalet for you whenever you fancy.

Evening meal

A 4-course set menu will be cooked and served by your chalet hosts on 6 evenings of your holiday. You’ll start your evening with an Aperitif and nibbles, where we have a choice of 2 Italian Proseccos from the Veneto region, one of which is a 0% alcohol option, beer and soft drinks.

The evening set menu has been designed to incorporate a variety of different cuisines, including classic French, Asian, Italian and British dishes. One evening the menu will be a delicious regional dish, from the area you are staying in.

After each homemade dessert there’s a selection of cheeses with fresh bread, crackers and chutney, along with coffee, tea or infusions.

There will be special celebration menus on Christmas Day & New Year's Eve.

Wine and drinks

During your evening meal guests can indulge in our carefully selected complimentary local wines, which consists of a choice of 3 red, 3 white and 1 rosé. All of the wines have been carefully chosen so that there is a great variety and offer something to cater for all tastes and that pairs well with the menu.

For those guests that don’t drink wine, there is a selection of beer (both with and without alcohol), sparkling mineral water and soft drinks.

Occupancy

Sleeps 12-14 in 6 bedrooms

Ground floor

Chalet entrance

Heated ski and boot room (located in adjacent garage)

Room 1, 2 & 3 - Twin beds, bath with a handheld shower and WC. Beds can be made up as doubles if requested.

Lower ground floor

Newly renovated open-plan kitchen

Dining room

Lounge with fireplace

Terrace

Cosmic sauna

Outdoor hot tub

Room 4 - Twin beds, bunk bed (partially separated sleeping area), bath with a handheld shower, WC and balcony.

Room 5 - Twin beds, bath with a handheld shower and WC.

Room 6 - Twin beds room, bath with a handheld shower and WC.

Resident staff bedroom.

Room facilities

• Hairdryer
• L'Occitane toiletries

Additional information

• Lift accessible: No
• Access ramp: No