Grottes des Glaces
In the Chiaupe glacier at the top of Bellecôte (3,417m), an ice cave has been dug every winter since 2005.
Black MTB trails
Not for the faint hearted, these are technically difficult trails for experts only
There are just a few black mountain bike trails in the La Plagne and Champagny sides of the resort. One is for downhill and the other for enduro or cross-country enthusiasts.
Trail no.4
The downhill trail starts at the top of the La Roche lift below Plagne 1800. It zig zags down the mountain, through the trees on some tight and technical corners. It's 3.5km long and descends -570m. If you want to session any of the features it's easy to do laps of the lift.
Champagny
Enduro time now. You can break this one up into a smaller 18km route or tackle the full 26km loop, taking in Champagny le Haut and the peaks at the top of the Roche de Mio.
If that sounds a little bit too much of a height gain, you do actually use the Champagny gondola to ascend 1,100m, and depending on which part of the route you do there's either +435m or +298m, so much more manageable.
What to see
Sights in La Plagne
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Archaeological Museum
The exhibits in this museum range from the Neolithic all the way to the present day.
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Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Plagne Centre
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Araucaria Restaurant
This delightful hotel restaurant serves creative cuisine, blending French gastronomy and Savoyard tradition.
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Le ChairLift Restaurant
A great spot for a lunchtime stop during your day out on the mountain, serving international as well as local Savoyarde cuisine.
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La Metairie Restaurant
A chalet-style traditional Alpine restaurant.
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Le Farcon Restaurant
Enjoy traditional home cooked Savoyard cuisine, using fresh local ingredients.
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La Cantine Plagne 1800 Restaurant
La Cantine is a popular restaurant in the heart of 1800, best known for its wide selection of pizzas, which make up most of the menu. Easily reached by resort shuttle, it features a cosy, rustic interior that is small but full of character. Advance booking is recommended during busy periods. Prices are very reasonable for the generous pizza sizes, and the friendly, helpful staff add to the welcoming atmosphere.
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Le Grizzli Restaurant
It is recommended by locals for its hearty Savoyard dishes and meats grilled over the open fireplace.
What to do
Things To Do in Plagne Centre
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Snowshoeing
Leave your skis and snowboard behind and go off the beaten track on snowshoes!
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Taxi Ski Service
State-of-the-art Taxi Ski chair makes the slopes accessible to everyone
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Moonbike adventures
Feel the need… the need for speed? These electric snow bikes are three times lighter than a snowmobile, whisper-quiet and seriously powerful - a ride you won’t want to miss.
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Snow Grooming Driving Experience
This is a real treat for anyone who ever wanted to ride in a piste basher or snow grooming machine. These huge machines are available for a 20-minute ride for adults and 10 minutes for children.
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Aeroplagne
Take to the skies above La Plagne with a wing above your head. But don't worry...you don't need any experience, as a tandem flight is the best way to try this sport for the first time!
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Patinoire (ice rink), La Plagne - Centre
Outdoor ice skating fun for all the family in the resort of Plagne centre
