Grottes des Glaces
In the Chiaupe glacier at the top of Bellecôte (3,417m), an ice cave has been dug every winter since 2005.
Green MTB trails
Family friendly trails and practise areas if you're new to the sport or just fancy a cruisey one
La Plagne has green-graded mountain bike trails, one of which connects as a liaison to Bourg St Maurice and the neighbouring resort of Les Arcs.
Trail no.5
A liaison between two points, so don't expect a downhill track. It's a lengthy 9km and is the highest of the green trails in La Plagne.
Starting from either Aime 2000 or Plagne centre you climb 150m in total around Plagne Villages and over to Plagne Soleil, then loop back round and take the same path back to where you started. It should take around 1.5 hours.
Trail no.15 - Lac Noir
Above Les Coches and 7km long, starting from the top of the chairlift with the same name. There's a weeny 50m of climb and the rest is downhill (-490m) back to Les Coches village.
Trail no.32 - Pelerinage
Over in Plagne Montalbert this is the shortest of the green trails at 4.5km. It's a loop with 191m of climb and descent starting from around the Montalbert chairlift.
Bourg St Maurice liaison
Down on the valley floor this liaison is also graded green. It's 15km and takes you along the river all the way to Bourg where you can grab a bite to eat and head back, or head up the funicular to explore the trails in Les Arcs.
Champagny
Has a couple of family circuits or loops taking you along the valley floor and back to Champagny en Haut.
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 La Plagne
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Cocotte and Co Restaurant
Stop for a coffee or a hearty meal at this friendly local restaurant, serving traditional French and Savoyarde cuisine.
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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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Chalet de la Grande Rochette Restaurant
Easy to get to on skis, snowboard, or on foot.
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Le Chalet du Friolin Restaurant
You can dine on the sun terrace with fantastic views of the mountains or in the warm and cosy dining room with log fireplace.
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Le Carlina Restaurant
At this restaurant you can enjoy your lunch outside while soaking up the sun.
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Les Inversens Restaurant
Restaurant serving simple French and local specialities. Their terrace has stunning panoramic views.
What to do
Things To Do in La Plagne
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Hydrospeeding
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.
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Rafting In The Alps
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.
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Snowshoeing
Leave your skis and snowboard behind and go off the beaten track on snowshoes!
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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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Heliskiing/boarding
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
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Taxi Ski Service
State-of-the-art Taxi Ski chair makes the slopes accessible to everyone
