Tignes Awards €4.15 Billion Mountain Resort Concession to Public Operator ALTTA

The Commune de Tignes in France has awarded a major long-term public service concession for the management of its world-renowned mountain domain. The contract has been granted to Société publique locale Alliance Locale pour la Transition des Territoires d'Altitude (ALTTA), marking one of the most significant tourism infrastructure contract awards in the European alpine sector.

Contract Award Overview

The contract award notice, reference TIG25-ALTTA-DSP-RM, was published on 19 December 2025, following the contract signing on 18 December 2025. The estimated value of the concession stands at an impressive €4,153,690,080.75, highlighting the scale and long-term strategic importance of the project.

This awarded tender covers the multi-services public service delegation for the operation and development of the Tignes mountain and ski domain, a flagship destination in the French Alps.

Scope of the Concession

The concession includes year-round management of the resort’s core infrastructure and tourism services. Under the agreement, ALTTA will oversee:

• Operation of all ski lifts during winter and summer seasons

• Management and safety of the ski domain

• Transport services across the resort

• Marketing and commercialisation of lift passes and tourism products

• Customer relations and tourism promotion

• Development of new diversification and tourism facilities

The contract falls under CPV codes 92610000 (Sports facilities operation services) and 45234200 (Construction work for cable transport systems), reflecting both operational and infrastructure components.

Entities Involved

The contracting authority is the Commune de Tignes, located in the Savoie region of France. The winning contractor, ALTTA, is a public local company in which the municipality holds shares, designed to manage and develop high-altitude territories and sustainable tourism infrastructure.

Strategic Importance for Alpine Tourism

This government concession represents a landmark investment in the future of alpine tourism and mountain infrastructure in France. Tignes is one of Europe’s most visited ski destinations, and the contract aims to ensure:

• Long-term sustainability of ski infrastructure

• Modernisation of transport and lift systems

• Expansion of year-round tourism activities

• Enhanced safety and environmental transition initiatives

The concession aligns with France’s broader strategy to promote sustainable mountain tourism and climate adaptation in high-altitude destinations.

What Comes Next

ALTTA is expected to begin operational transition and long-term development planning, with a focus on infrastructure upgrades, tourism diversification, and environmental sustainability initiatives.

This awarded tender reinforces Tignes’ position as a global alpine destination while ensuring long-term stewardship of its mountain assets.

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