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A fun event where you can watch ice climbing demos by some of the best climbers in the world, and even have a go yourself.

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Traditional charm at 2,050m with family friendly skiing and easy access to the wider area
Belle Plagne is one of the prettiest villages in La Plagne with its chalet-style buildings, pedestrianised centre and welcoming atmosphere. The skiing is ideal for families and beginners with wide blues linking to Bellecôte and beyond, while more confident skiers can quickly reach the full La Plagne and Les Arcs ski areas. With shops, restaurants, bars and even a bowling alley, it’s a great mix of quiet charm and convenience.
At 2,050m, Belle Plagne is one of the most attractive villages in La Plagne with its chalet-style buildings of wood, stone and slate giving it a traditional alpine feel. The centre is pedestrianised which makes it especially appealing for families and those who like a quieter base. You’ll find a good mix of shops, ski hire outlets, restaurants and bars plus a bowling alley for when you fancy a change from the slopes.
The skiing here is ideal if you’re travelling with children or want easy cruising, with wide blue runs linking you to the snow garden, beginner area, snow park and down to Bellecôte where you can access the rest of the resort. Both ESF and Oxygène ski schools have bases here, keeping lessons simple to organise. For more experienced skiers, the lifts quickly connect you with the full La Plagne area and on to Les Arcs via the Vanoise Express.
Belle Plagne has the best of both worlds – it’s quiet and family friendly yet still has plenty of places to eat, drink and unwind. With its beautiful setting, snow-sure location and welcoming atmosphere, it’s a brilliant choice whether you’re here for the scenery, the skiing or both.
| Location | Km from La Plagne | Best for |
| La Plagne Centre | - | Snow sure ski-in ski-out |
| La Plagne 1800 | 1.3 | Pretty with proximity to ski area |
| Belle Plagne | 5.5 | Family-friendly with great access |
| Aime La Plagne | 32 | Quiet ski-in ski-out village |
| Plagne Soleil and Villages | 1.8 | Quiet and well connected |
| Plagne Bellecôte | 2.6 | Lively with great piste access |
| Plagne Montalbert | 12.4 | Pretty family-friendly village |
| Montchavin | 26.4 | Car free and family-friendly |
| Les Coches | 28.8 | Pretty and affordable |
| Champagny-en-Vanoise | 50 | Traditional budget-friendly village |
A fun event where you can watch ice climbing demos by some of the best climbers in the world, and even have a go yourself.
If you're looking for a special way of celebrating Valentine's with a loved one then La Plagne is a great choice.
Gather at the snow front to see a special ski show and torchlit display, followed by fireworks, music and tombola.
The week-long competition is organised by Altigliss – Grenoble's Ecole de Management student club – and over 1,000 students are expected to attend from around 30 countries and 45 schools and universities.
These are two ski mountaineering races, one of which takes place on the old training route of the Seventh Battalion of Chasseurs Alpins (aka the "Diables Bleus" or blue devils), the elite mountain infantry of the French Army.
The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21 June in cities, towns and villages across France.
Make sure you grab a seat on the deck outside Le Metafan for a vin chaud with a piste view, then head to K2 restaurant for an excellent meal off a menu that skillfully blends traditional and modern cuisine.
Open for lunch and dinner, the Matafan restaurant is in Belle Plagne.
At this restaurant you can enjoy your lunch outside while soaking up the sun.
Hotel restaurant that is also open to the public.
La Godille is a popular place serving Alpine classics like fondue, tartiflette and raclette alongside a varied burger menu. Highlights include the house special with Reblochon and bacon or the veggie option with a tofu patty. Settle in by the fire or soak up the sun on the terrace when the BBQ is on.
This restaurant has all the traditional touches but with an elegant modern touch for a more sophisticated dining experience.
This restaurant serves all the usual Savoyard suspects, from raclette, fondue, cheese gratin, barbecued meats and foie gras to name a few.
Get competitive at La Plagne’s hidden gem bowling alley, open late in the centre of Belle Plagne with a fully licensed bar and arcade games, this makes for a great family outing or night out with a difference. For nightlife Belle Plagne is blessed with Le Saloon bar, wild west themed with DJs every night, it doesn’t begin to get busy until late on so this is the place to party till the early hours and the drinks get cheaper the more French you can speak so get practising!
If you want to get out and about to other villages feel free, the bubble lift from Bellecôte stays open way past last lifts and if you happen to miss the last one Saloon bar operates a shuttle service to pick you up and keep your party going.
La Tête Inn Bar is the friendly meeting place at the heart of Belle Plagne, where good food, great drinks, and a warm mountain atmosphere come together. Created by passionate locals, this cosy bar-snack spot offers a relaxed, welcoming setting that’s perfect for après-ski drinks, a quick bite, or a laid-back evening with friends.
Le Bowling Bar in La Plagne offers a unique blend of fun, relaxation, and friendly competition, making it a must-visit for visitors of all ages. Combining the excitement of bowling with the welcoming atmosphere of a bar, it’s the perfect spot for unforgettable evenings with friends or family. Whether you’re a keen bowler or simply looking for a place to unwind, the venue caters to everyone with a lively, relaxed environment and plenty of entertainment.
Unique to La Plagne is the fantastic bobsleigh track, open every winter between mid December and mid April.
Le Bowling Bar in La Plagne offers a unique blend of fun, relaxation, and friendly competition, making it a must-visit for visitors of all ages. Combining the excitement of bowling with the welcoming atmosphere of a bar, it’s the perfect spot for unforgettable evenings with friends or family. Whether you’re a keen bowler or simply looking for a place to unwind, the venue caters to everyone with a lively, relaxed environment and plenty of entertainment.
Imagine a pool heated to 30°C, surrounded by snow, a Jacuzzi and a large sauna offering stunning views of the slopes – you’re in the Magic Pool!
Fly through the air suspended on a cables and tree-top adventures, 25 metres above the ground and hundreds of metres long. Various ziplines and climbing is available summer and winter (more limited programme).
Well-known route particularly popular with cyclists who enjoy a solid ascent with scenic views and good road conditions.
This iconic climb starts in the valley town of Aime and ascends to La Plagne Centre.
The clockwise loop described here can also be done in the alternative direction.
Each route provides spectacular alpine views and will give you the opportunity to explore the mountains, from the challenging high mountain trails to the easier strolls and walks.
A bus service will take you between the La Plagne towns and the beginning of routes, as well as allowing you to catch lifts that will give you access to various gentle high mountain walks.
With a range of challenging and easier hiking routes in La Plagne you can really get out amongst nature whatever your level.
With lovely views of the mountains and interesting terrain, a walk can be exciting for everyone.
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
Try your hand at rafting and other watersports in La Plagne with an experienced guide.
White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
There are a small selection of chalets available in Belle Plagne, as most of the accommodation tends to be in apartments, however if you're looking for a little more privacy, a chalet could be just what you're looking for.
This spacious seventy square metre, ski-in/ski-out apartment comes with its own private sauna - perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes.
Fuss-free ski-in, ski-out self-catered chalet on the slopes of the Paradiski area
This large, well-appointed apartment for up to eight guests is ideally located right by the blue piste that joins Belle Plagne and Plagne Bellecote.
Holiday rentals in La Plagne
Fuss-free ski-in, ski-out self-catered chalet on the slopes of the Paradiski area
This well appointed, spacious chalet-apartment is situated in a quiet location only 250 metres from the centre of the village with ski in and ski out access all season at 2050m altitude!
The majority of the picturesque accommodation is ski in/ski out and situated within easy distance of the village centre. Here the accommodation is mostly in self-catered or chalet style apartments. There are various options to suit your budget and needs, self-catering apartments or chalet apartments complete with hosts and childcare.
The Residence Les Néréïdes offers ski-in, ski-out access combined with close proximity to the centre of the resort.
Holiday rentals in La Plagne
Cosy and fuss-free ski-in, ski-out chalet on the slopes of the Paradiski area.
This large, well-appointed apartment for up to eight guests is ideally located right by the blue piste that joins Belle Plagne and Plagne Bellecote.
Holiday rentals in La Plagne
Cosy and fuss-free ski-in, ski-out apartment on the slopes of the Paradiski area
There are only a few hotels in the area one of which is situated slope side with elegant rooms, childcare facilities, swimming pool, bar and fine dining restaurant, this hotel has it all and a reputation as a ‘family favourite’.
The Pierre & Vacances Quartz Residence at Belle Plagne is a totally renovated ski residence that offers high comfort apartments in a great location.
Residence Les Constellations is made up of 6 large chalets with slate roofs and wooden facades. You can leave directly on your skis and the residence has the advantage of a quiet setting in the heart of the resort's activities.
The Residence Les Néréïdes offers ski-in, ski-out access combined with close proximity to the centre of the resort.
The residence comprises 2 wood, stone and slate buildings located 50m from the ski lifts and all the shops and services.
With ski to the door access, this hotel offers cosy alpine rooms, as well as a spa, lounge bar and restaurant.
This brand new hotel is the perfect base for a family ski holiday in La Plagne 1800.
Situated on the first station stop of the Roche de Mio bubble lift, Belle Plagne is one stop up hill from Bellecôte and as close as you can stay to the glacier, giving you a great head start on the morning crowds.
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to La Plagne, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
Having been in the business since 1983 and the only transport company with an office based in La Plagne centre, Transport Christian Bouzon have extensive knowledge and experience in transporting small and large groups around the Alps.
A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.
The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to La Plagne. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsEach of the La Plagne resorts, as well as the surrounding villages, holds a number of events throughout the year. Ice climbing competitions and ski races take place in the winter months, in addition to the usual après-ski parties featuring live bands and DJs. The summer, on the other hand, attracts a number of trail running and cycling competitions, as well as live concerts.
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