The Ideal First Step into Off-Piste Skiing in Tignes
Looking to dip your toes into off-piste skiing without diving into steep terrain or technical difficulty? The Téléphone route is a softer, more accessible version of the classic Télégraphe run. It’s perfect for getting started withfreeride skiing or snowboarding in a safe and controlled way.
Whether you’re on skis or a snowboard, Téléphone is a great option to:
- Get used to ungroomed snow,
- Learn to read the terrain,
- Understand the basics of off-piste technique.
👉 Book your beginner freeride lesson with a Snocool instructor
A Relaxing Descent in a Quiet, Natural Setting
Starting from the top of the Lanches chairlift or the Grande Motte funicular, the Téléphone route follows a gentle slope with playful natural undulations. The landscape is stunning and feels much more peaceful than the busier groomed trails.
The descent ends smoothly in Val Claret, making for a natural and easy return to the village.
📌 Good to know: Téléphone often gets tracked shortly after snowfall, so conditions are usually favourable—even during peak weeks.
Technical Information
- Start: Top of the Lanches chairlift or Grande Motte funicular
- End: Val Claret
- Vertical drop: 900 m
- Required level: Beginner to intermediate
- Difficulty: Easy
- Aspect: North-east
- Return to resort: Direct and effortless
👉 Meet our team in Tignes to find the right freeride option for your level
Who Is the Téléphone Route For?
This descent is ideal for:
- Confident piste skiers looking to try their first off-piste run
- Small groups or families accompanied by a professional
- Children or novice adults starting out in freeride skiing
- Beginner snowboarders practising in powder
It’s also a great warm-up before progressing to:
- Tour de Pramecou – an easy, scenic backcountry descent
- Grapillon – gentle slope with short hike-in
- Vallon de la Sache – a step up for confident intermediates
Safety & Equipment
While Téléphone is one of the easier routes, it is still off-piste. It is unmarked, unpatrolled, and ungroomed. Proper equipment is non-negotiable:
- Avalanche transceiver (DVA)
- Shovel and probe
- Helmet
- Ideally, be accompanied by a qualified ski professional if this is your first time
