Grottes des Glaces
In the Chiaupe glacier at the top of Bellecôte (3,417m), an ice cave has been dug every winter since 2005.
Red MTB trails
More technically challenging riding for intermediate riders plus some enduro trails
There are red mountain bike trails in La Plagne, ranging from loose moonscape rocks at the top of La Roche de Mio to tree-lined reds and enduro trails over in Champagny.
Trail no.7
The highest of the red trails starts from the top of the Roche de Mio gondola and it has to be said that the views here are pretty amazing. It takes you down through the tunnel (which you may recognise if you've been here in winter) and back to the bottom of the gondola in Bellecôte. It's a 4.5km trail and descends -800m, so plenty of time to take a break part way down and rest.
Aime 2000
Trail no.9
Starts and finishes at La Roche lift and is a nice -570m descent of around 5km.
Trail no.33
More of an enduro trail with +100m from the top of the Fornelet lift above Montalbert. It takes you down through the valley below Aime 2000 and back through the trees into Montalbert again. It's a comfortable 7km long and descends -720m.
Trail no.35
From the village of Montalbert you can drop all the way to the valley floor on this red that is 8km long and takes you -683m down back to the bus pick up point (Aire de chainage de Maçot) at the bottom of the mountain.
Champagny
Trail no.25
If you're an enduro fan there's a great loop skirting the tops of the mountains and the Champagny gondola. It's a lung-busting 12km long and has +525m climb and the same in descent. This is also the trail you'll pick up at the top of the gondola to connect back into the main resorts of La Plagne.
Trail no.21 and no.23
These trails criss-cross down the length of the Champagny gondola. There's a good amount of mountain to descend here with -1,150m on trail 21 and -750m on trail 23. If you get tired on the way down there's always the option of swapping over onto the blue trail taking back to the bottom of the lift again.
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
