La Plagne: about the resort

There are several reasons for this: the first is the magnificent nature of the resort; the second is the most modern infrastructure; the third - housing for every taste and budget; and the main one - 425 kilometers of slopes of the Paradiski region, which La Plagne shares with Les Arcs and Peisey Vallandry.

The station is part of the Paradiski ski region, one of the most extensive in the world, offering a total of 420 km of slopes.

The ski lifts are open from mid-December to early May.

Pros:
– Single lift system, large ski area
– Good opportunities for beginners and intermediate riders
– Ski-in/ski-out options
– Presence of forest trails

Minuses:
– Queues possible during peak seasons
– Purpose-built resort with high-rise buildings
– Small selection of restaurants and after-ski activities –

How to get to La Plagne:

Nearest airports: Lyon - 220 km, Geneva - 222 km, Grenoble - 218 km.

By train: get to Bourg-St. Maurice, from where to Les Arcs 1600 take the funicular, then take the local bus. It is possible to buy a joint train-bus ticket. Train timetable: http://www.sncf.fr

By bus. From the airports of Lyon, Chambéry and Geneva - http://www.altibus.com. Price: 78 Euro - one way, 131 - round trip. http://www.bensbus.co.uk - buses from the airports of Grenoble, Geneva, Lyon and Chambéry. Price (approximate): from Geneva airport (round-trip) - 100 Euro, Grenoble - from 100 Euro. Also, from Geneva -, from Grenoble -.

By car. From Geneva: take the A41 to Annecy, then take the N90 to Albertville, from where follow the signs to Bourge-St. Maurice and then to Les Arcs. From Lyon: take the A43 towards Albertville, then follow the signs for Tottier, Bourg-St. Maurice and then to Les Arcs.

Ski passes in La Plagne

Ski pass La Plagne.
The price of a 6-day ski pass for adults is 265 euros, for children - 212 euros. For families with two or more children there are special offers – family ski passes.

Alpine skiing in La Plagne

Having set off towards Champagne, try to accurately calculate the time for the return trip - some cable cars in this part of the region cannot be called otherwise than “authentic”, and the journey on them takes a lot of time. But it is in this part of La Planie that perhaps the most interesting slopes with a good elevation difference are located, and, as a rule, they also turn out to be the least loaded. Actually, this is immediately noticeable - part of the slope is regularly occupied by the local Ski Club, and it is a pleasure to watch the competitions of children and teenagers from the chair. Another ski stadium, where most often there is a slalom or giant slalom track, is located in the very center of La Plagne, under the armchair. On Saturdays, quite professional competitions are held there - the local ski school is considered one of the strongest in France. Ski Club La Plany has also raised a real star: two-time world vice-champion Julien Liesérou smiles from advertising posters everywhere, and when the World Cup and training schedule allows, he returns to La Plagne with pleasure.

Things to do in La Plagne

New to the resort is the Subli'Sim - 6 Peaks, 6 Experiences program, which includes the most unusual activities: a polar safari and a real beach at the top of the lift, tai chi classes in the Zen mountain recreation area and a free fall simulator, a candy meal in a fairy house and inflatable attractions.

La Plagne: with children

Elevation difference: 1250-3250 m Ski lifts are open from mid-December to the end of April.

Resort website: www.la-plagne.com

La Plagne- the second skiing area, which in the winter of 2003 entered the Paradiski zone. It consists of 10 stations, six of which are connected by roads, trails and lifts, and four are located a little to the side. The most convenient hotels and residences are located in Plagne-1800, Plagne-Bellecote (1930 m), Plagne Center (1970 m), Em-Plane (2100 m), Belle Plagne (2050 m), Plagne Soleil (2050 m) and Plagne Village (2050 m).
La Plagne has reliable snow (the main slopes are located on the northern slopes and above 2000 m), wide and straight slopes, an extensive network of lifts. All this attracts tourists from all over the world. The plan is ideal for intermediate skiers as most of the runs are easy; excellent conditions for teaching children - free lifts, many instructors, special teaching methods and many children's trails. Car traffic is prohibited at Plani stations, there are closed parking lots (paid) at the entrance.

Trail characteristics
For professionals: there are only two areas that deserve attention - the black slopes leading from the Bellecote glacier and the descents from Biole, a good route from Grand Rochette to Champagne, but due to the fact that the slope is south, it can bring snow. Those who wish can test themselves on the virgin lands.
For the intermediate level: La Plagne is ideal for intermediate skiers with many blue and red slopes. The slopes in Champagne will be interesting for advanced skiers, their name speaks for itself: "Kamikaze" and "Harakiri". Gorgeous is the long red run of Mont de la Guerre; there are easy pistes in the main valley, long long descents from Roches de Mio are good, however, the second part of one of them is classified as black pistes. But basically in all sectors there are excellent red runs.
For beginners: Of course, La Plagne will be interesting for beginners. All slopes and ski lifts are located near the accommodation. Perhaps, when you get acquainted with the map, you will notice that there are not enough green slopes, but the blue slopes are quite simple and easy to master.

Prices for services are indicative.

Ski pass
Children under 6 years of age use the ski lifts free of charge. (age in the table is inclusive)

Ski-pass "Paradiski illlimite" includes the use of the lifts of all resorts of the "Paradiski" ski area: Les Arcs and La Plagne, Peisey-Vallandry.

*** The 13-day family pass can only be purchased for stays at La Plagne.

Equipment rental (indicative prices in euros):

Sports, recreation
There are many places in La Plagne where you can have great fun after skiing
* Belle Plan - bowling, fitness center (gyms, sauna, Turkish bath, balneotherapy, solarium);
* Plan Center — fitness center (Turkish bath, sauna, balneotherapy, solarium, massage, lymphatic drainage, pressure therapy);
* Plagne-Bellecote - skating rink, swimming pool (entrance for an adult 5 euros, for a child - 3.75 euros); fitness center (sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, solarium, massage), two cinemas.

There is a bobsleigh track in La Plagne, where competitions were held during the 1992 Olympic Games (1 descent on a four-seat bob - 33 euros per person, on a three-seat one - 80 euros per person, mono-bob - 95 euros).

Bars and restaurants
There are bars and restaurants at every station; there are discos in Em Plagne, Belle Plagne, Plagne Center and Plagne Bellecote.

The shops
The shops are located in the central buildings of the hotels and are usually open from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 15.00 to 19.00.

Ski buses
With a break of 1 hour, buses run between Plagne Center and Em Plagne, Plangne ​​Center and Plangne ​​Village, Plangne ​​1800 and Plangne ​​Bellecote, Plangne ​​Bellecote and Belle Plagne.

Resort height 1250–2100 m
Railroad station- Em.
Distance from a / p Lyon– 195 km,
from a/p Grenoble– 185 km,
from a/p Chambéry- 100 km.

The La Plagne region includes ten resorts: Em - 2100 m,
Belle Plagne - 2050 m, Plangne ​​Village - 2050 m, Plagne Center - 1970 m,
Plagne Bellecote - 1930 m, Plagne 1800 - 1800 m, Le Coche - 1450 m, Plagne Montalbert - 1350 m, Champagne - 1250 m, Montchavin - 1250 m.
All resorts are connected by a common system of lifts and ski slopes, Ski Bus runs between them. The most popular resort is Belle Plagne, where you can ski to any hotel. The village is very compact and
rationally planned, chalets and buildings in the Savoyard style. Here hotels are 3 * and below, as well as 4 * luxury residences. There are more modest apartments. Youthful and more noisy - the resort of Plagne Bellecute. There are discos, nightclubs, an outdoor heated pool. These resorts are connected by a cable car (cabins) that runs until 1 am. The resort is home to the Olympic bobsleigh track, one of the most famous in the world.

Recommendations:
The resort is universal, the slopes are very conveniently built, beginners and skiers who are uncertain can ski close to home and not climb high. And for the aces, the names of the tracks speak for themselves: "Harakiri", "Bonzai", "Kami-
kaze”… Here you can ride on the glaciers, or you can go along the tracks in the coniferous forest.

Entertainment:
4 discos, 1 dance hall, 80 bars, 20 pubs,
70 restaurants, 5 cinemas, bowling, dog sledding, arcades, Internet cafes.

For children: 1 nursery, 8 kindergartens and 11 children's equipped winter parks.
Courses. 18 ski schools, 650 instructors; 13 snowboard schools, 550
instructors.

Without skis:
Outdoor heated pool in Belcote, 3 fitness centers, squash, paintball, 3 outdoor skating rinks, bobsleigh track, paragliding, paragliding, hang gliding, climbing wall, snow scooters, go-karts, 90 km of hiking trails.

Leisure:
Cross-country skiing. 30 km - from Champagne en Vanoise; 80 km - from La Plagne; 25 km from Plagne Montalbert 25 km from Les Coches.
Sledging. Champagne en Vanoise: 1 run for children. La Plagne: 1 La Plagne Olympia run, 1.7 km. Manchavin Les Coches: 1 Wy Bob MLC, 1.7 km.

Snowboard:
3 snow parks (Belle Plagne on Col de Forcles, Montchavin on De Rhone, Champagne y Roussa) with various obstacles, railings and jumps, each snow park with boardercross and halfpipe (length 120 m, according to the rules) at Plan-Bellcote.

Special tours:
Ski trips; ski trips under the guidance of a guide; heli-ski; snowshoe hikes and deep snow safaris.

Ski bus:
Schedule: every 30 min between Montchavin and Les Coches.
Repeatedly during the day to different lift stations in La Plagne.

Ski pass information:
Skating for children under 6 years old - free of charge; child rate - up to 14 years. For the elderly (from 65 to 71 years old) the tariff is equal to the children's one. For families with 2 children (from 6 to 17 years old) additional discounts are provided for a one-time purchase of 4 ski passes.

Trail tips:
The longest run is Bellecôte-Montchavin, 15 km, elevation difference 2000 m.

La Plagne is the most visited ski resort in the world. Located in the French region of Savoie, located at an altitude of 1250 - 3250 m above sea level, 70% of the slopes are above 2000 m. The resort attracts tourists and athletes with its vast territory, numerous slopes of all levels ( 19 black, 34 red, 74 blue, 9 green). Also on the territory there are 2 equipped glaciers, a snowpark, 3 boardcrosses, 2 thematic tracks, a sledding track. The resorts are served by 77 lifts and the Vanoise Express cable car.

Official website of the ski resort La Plagne

How to get to la Plagne

By plane

The nearest major airports are in Geneva, Paris. From Lyon and Geneva, special Shuttle Alpes buses run to the ski resorts in the winter season.

By train + bus / taxi

The nearest railway stations are in

• Aime la Plagne (from here it is convenient to get to the high-altitude stations and Plagne Montalbert);
• Landry (to get to Montchavin-les-Coches);
• Moûtiers (from here you can drive to Champagne en Vanoise).

The cost of a train ticket will depend on the starting station of your journey.

The cost of a bus ticket from the railway station to the ski station depends on the route. For example, from Aime la Plagne station to the mountains, an adult ticket costs 13.40 euros; youth (up to 26 years old) - 11.40 euros; round-trip ticket - 24 euros, for youth - 22.70 euros.

Where to live in la Plagne

La Plagne piste plan

Description of the ski resort of La Plagne

The season in La Plagne usually opens in mid-December, and you can ski until the 20th of April. In total, the resort has 128 slopes with a total length of 225 km; the longest route is 6 km. Of the slopes, 7% are green, 52% are blue, 26% are red and 15% are black.

Since 2003, La Plagne has been part of the Paradiski ski area (and in its composition is connected with the neighboring ski resorts - Arc and Pesey-Valandry). And thus, the area of ​​the ski area is increasing, and the total length of the slopes reaches 425 km. The ski resorts inside Paradiski are connected by the world's longest cable car, the Vanoise Express. 70% of the slopes are above 2000 m, which guarantees the presence of snow from December to April.

The La Plagne ski resort itself consists of 10 interconnected stations, divided into two types: those located in the valley and developing around pre-existing settlements - the villages of Champagny en Vanoise (1250 m), Plagne Montalbert (1350 m), Montchavin (1250 m) - Les Coches (1450 m). And those that were created from scratch high in the mountains: Aime la Plagne (2100 m), Belle Plagne (2050 m), Plagne Villages Soleil (2050 m), Plagne Bellecôte (1930 m), Plagne Center (1970 m) and Plagne 1800.

General characteristics of all stations: maximum comfort for the skier with quick access to the ski lifts; variety of leisure activities.

Champagny en Vanoise - Champagny en Vanoise (1250 m)

Mountain village and tourist resort located in the center of the Savoie region, with splendid landscapes, the opportunity to walk in the valley, get to know a typical mountain village and relax both body and soul in the Vanoise nature reserve, going there on foot or on skis.

Shops and main service points are located around the beautiful 17th century church. in the center of the village. There is also a cable car, which will take skiers to the slopes in 8 minutes. The center regularly hosts entertainment, sports and cultural events.

The Champagne Valley (1450 m) is classified as a "natural monument of France" and has beautiful scenery. It is located 5 km from the ski station. Here you can go in for classic skiing (22 km of slopes are at the disposal of skiers), ice climbing; go sledding, dog sledding; walk or snowshoe.

Montchavin - Les Coches - Montchavin (1250 m) - Les Coches (1450 m)

One of the largest resort villages. An ideal place for those who like to ski in wide open spaces between 1250 and 3250 m. The Vanoise Express cable car from the Le Chanton quarter transports skiers to the slopes of the resort of Les Arcs and Paisey Valandry, united with La Plagne in the single ski area Paradiski . In addition to ski slopes, there is a classic ski track (16 km), trails for hiking and snowshoeing. And a beautiful panorama of Mont Blanc!

The tourist infrastructure is well developed, it offers various services and assistance for the care of young children: kindergartens, leisure centers, playgrounds for children, playgrounds for safe sledding. Both adults and children will appreciate spa centers, a cinema, shops, excursions to the farm, dog sledding. For strong emotions, an airboard, a snow scooter, a snakglis, a snowbike are offered.

Plagne Montalbert (1350 m)

Charming village on the edge of the forest, small, quiet, "family", with traditional buildings made of wood and stone. In addition to skiing, here you can go in for airboarding, snowbiking, airbag, sledding, snowshoeing, and classic skiing. All this in the middle of pines and larch trees and with beautiful views. There are gardens, snow parks, an elf track and a ski school for kids.

Plagne Center (Centre) - Plagne Center (1970 m)

Despite the location high in the mountains, the architecture of the resort will remind you of the city. Restaurants, shops, service centers, entertainment: there is everything for the convenience and leisure of vacationers. After skiing you can go for a walk, toboggan, snookglise, snook, snowbike and Tyrolean traverse.

The Funiplagne (Fyuniplan) cable car starts at Plagne Centre, transporting you to the top of the Grande Rochette (2505 m) and allowing you to quickly reach the Champagne en Vanoise sector, as well as admire the magnificent 360-degree panorama of the Three Valleys, the Bellecote glacier and the beginning of the Vanoise nature reserve.

Aime la Plagne (2100 m)

The highest station of La Planie with avant-garde architecture of the 60s. of the last century and a view of Mont Blanc and the Tarentay Valley. The station is connected to Plagne Center by telemetro. But everything you need for relaxation can be found here: a shopping gallery, bars, restaurants, services.

Thanks to its location, Aime la Plagne is a great place to get to the pistes without any problems.

Plagne Bellecôte (1930 m)

A village with modern architecture, where everything is thought out for a comfortable stay and skiing. Nearby are the Belkot and Shiop glaciers (accessible to skiers). To relax, the village has a spa with a hammam, an outdoor swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a solarium, and massages.

Belle Plagne - Belle Plagne (2050 m)

Quiet place, because cars don't even drive here. The landscapes are breathtaking. Typical Savoyard houses are mixed with comfortable chalets and small residences. From Belle Plagne you can directly get to the Rosh de Mio sector, to the Siop glacier, and along the Plagne Belcote slopes you can reach the entire ski complex.

In the Belle Plagne sector located snowpark consisting of 2 freestyle zones:

– The Petit Park is accessible by lift from the top of Col de Forcle. The zone is intended for beginners and children.

— A large park (Gros Park) is located above Belle Plagne, has an area of ​​2.5 hectares and consists, in turn, of 4 zones for freestyle lovers of different skill levels.

Plagne 1800 - Plagne 1800

Situated in silence on the edge of the forest, it consists of beautiful traditional chalets made of wood and stone. It is considered one of the most peaceful resort villages. For a break from skiing, there is a massage and a squash hall. The most daring can go to the bobsleigh track - the only one in France. It was built for the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville and is now open to tourists from December to April. Anyone can test themselves at a speed of 90-120 km / h in special units of three types (the first is a device with an autopilot and auto-braking for 4 people; the second is for 1 person for a semi-lying exit; the third is for 3 people - controlled by a professional pilot).

Plagne Village - Plagne Soleil - Plagne Villages - Plagne Soleil (2050 m)

Two small villages located next to each other. An ideal place to relax among mountains and forests in traditional Savoyard chalets. Families with children are offered kindergartens, ski schools, trails for beginners. In the evening, you can relax in the bars and restaurants with a glass of mulled wine and various delicacies of the local cuisine.

Ski passes for the slopes of La Planie

• Bring proof of age with you. Age is determined on the first day of using the ski pass.
• 4 consecutive hours from the first pass through the lift pass system.
• An extension of 1 day is possible for ski passes of 6 days or more and is purchased on the eve of the last day of the ski pass.
• 1 extra day can be purchased with the Domaine la Plagne ski pass.

When buying ski passes for 6-15 days for 2 people, a discount of 10 euros is given for each; for 3 people - 15 euros discount for each.

Family Option: Buying ski passes for 6 days or more for 2 adults and a minimum of 2 children (5-17 years old) receive a discount of 30 euros each.

Discounts are provided if ski passes of the same duration and scope (zones) are bought at the same time.

The ski pass for the slopes of La Planie can now be bought online and downloaded to your phones/gadgets. To do this, you need to download the Mountpay app.

Apres ski in la Plagne

What to do after / instead of skiing in la Plagne? Everyone will be able to find something to their taste.

For those who love adrenaline, active activities can be advised: dog sledding, snowmobiling, paragliding, downhill skiing on the Tyrolean traverse, sledding (in Colorado Park), ice climbing (in a unique place - a specially created ice cascade in Champagne le Haut ( Champagny le Haut)).

For relaxation - massage, spa, beauty treatments.

You can attend any event. Every winter, sports and cultural events are organized and held in La Plagne:

- in mid-December "Stars of Sports";

- at the end of January - beginning of February - the Ice Climbing World Cup;

- at the end of January - La Gorzderette, a multi-discipline tournament;

- in February - the Big Beak Marathon, a popular race on classic skis;

- periodically competitions for the European Cup and / or World Cup in skiing.

a selection of useful services and sites for the traveler.