Champagny en Vanoise
Champagny-en-Vanoise offers authentic Alpine charm and great ski access and a peaceful setting
A secluded village near La Plagne, Champagny-en-Vanoise combines traditional Alpine character with modern facilities. The slopes cater to all levels, from beginner areas to challenging reds and blacks, and the village sector pass makes the runs easily accessible. Accommodation is affordable and authentic, with shops, restaurants, ski hire and childcare. Ideal for a relaxed or adventure-filled holiday away from the busier resorts.
Champagny-en-Vanoise is a peaceful, traditional Alpine village tucked close to the Vanoise National Park and just a short distance from La Plagne. Once a rustic farming village, it has grown into a thriving town while keeping its heritage charm, offering an authentic holiday experience year-round. The village has all the essentials you need, including grocery shops, a bakery, deli, sports and clothing stores, ski hire and service outlets, a cinema and a handful of restaurants. There are also several ski school options and an independent childcare centre.
The ski area caters to all levels. Beginners can enjoy the snow garden at the top of the cable car, while intermediates will find plenty of blue runs, and reds and blacks, including unpisted trails and a boardercross course, offer a challenge for the more confident. You can use the village sector ski pass for most of these runs, or if you have a La Plagne or Paradiski pass, you can access Plagne Centre or even take a day trip to Les Arcs via the Vanoise Express. Returning to the village is easy via the cable car or two long red runs, with snow cannons keeping Le Bois open late into the season.
This is the perfect spot for anyone looking for a more affordable stay with authentic Alpine charm. Secluded and serene, Champagny-en-Vanoise is ideal for a relaxing holiday or an action-packed ski adventure, letting you tailor your trip exactly how you like.
| 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 |
Ski Hire in Champagny-en-Vanoise
Ski Hire in Champagny-en-Vanoise
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Centre Sport
In the heart of the resort, Centre Sport is ideally located close to the ski slopes and ski lifts.
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Ski Shop Vanoise
You can’t wait for your next ski trip? Everything is already booked except your ski equipment? Don’t worry, they’ll help you find the perfect equipment to fully enjoy your ski holiday in Plagne - Champagny en Vanoise!
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Champagny Sport
You can’t wait for your next ski trip? Everything is already booked except your ski equipment? Don’t worry, they’ll help you find the perfect equipment to fully enjoy your ski holiday in Plagne - Champagny en Vanoise!
Dining in Champagny-en-Vanoise
The centre of the village is packed with eateries, creperies and pizzerias for quick lunch stops and takeaways, and restaurants with full menus of Savoyard specialities.
Restaurants in Champagny-en-Vanoise
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Le Barillon Restaurant
A typically French restaurant serving Savoyard specialities.
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La Rossa Bar and Restaurant
A mountain restaurant that is easy to get to on foot or on skis/snowboard.
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Les Killis Restaurant
This mountain restaurant makes the perfect stop off to rest tired ski legs and top up the tank with a crêpe or slice of homemade tart on their sunny terrace.
Things to do in Champagny-en-Vanoise
A five-minute drive away is the tiny village of Champagny le Haut, the gateway to the Vanoise national park and the place to go for exceptional Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and (uniquely within Europe) ice climbing tower. Take a look at our activities guide for more details. Twenty minutes drive will find you at Courchevel ski resort, an easy drive further on is Tignes and Val d’Isère, making Champagny a great base from which to explore other Alps resorts.
Nightlife in Champagny-en-Vanoise
The nightlife in Champagny is by no means excessive but there are a few bars dotted around and even nightclub Le Galaxy to keep your party going till the early hours.
Where to stay in Champagny-en-Vanoise
The town exudes character and accommodation comes in a beautiful array of chalets, cottages, apartments and converted farmhouses. One of the best things about Champagny is that it is relatively unknown and as such has been left alone by the large tour operators so you will generally find yourself looking at private rentals and independent hotels.
Holidays Rentals in Champagny-en-Vanoise
Holiday Rentals in Champagny-en-Vanoise
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Le Mont Soleil Residence - 1 Bedroom Apartment, Plagne Soleil / Village
The architecture of the Le Mont Soleil Residence, with its wood-covered façades, is inspired by traditional chalets.
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Residence Le Pelvoux 1 Or 2-bedroom 7/8 Person Apartment, Plagne Centre
Holiday rentals in La Plagne
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Les Constellations Residence - 1 Bedroom + Alcove Apartment
13 Dec 20257 Nights1-6 peopleSelf-cateredResidence 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.
Price: €777
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Les Hauts Bois Premium
In respecting the architecture and the use of traditional Savoyards materials, this Pierre and Vacances Premium residence offers luxury apartments, the majority of which offer splendid, clear views of the resort and the surrounding peaks.
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Les Chalets du Praz - 4 Bed Chalet, La Plagne Villages
Cosy and fuss-free ski-in, ski-out chalet on the slopes of the Paradiski area.
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Cassiopee Apartment
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.
How to get to Champagny-en-Vanoise
La Plagne’s southernmost and lowest altitude village, Champagny, nestles in a sunny spot at 1,250m and has a modern, efficient cable car that whisks passengers up to the heart of La Plagne’s south-facing runs in a mere eight minutes, from where skiers have access to the entire La Plagne and Paradiski ski areas.
Once the cable car closes for the day there is no access to the other villages on the mountain, and if you don’t live in Champagny do not get stuck there after the lifts close - it's a lengthy and expensive taxi ride back around the mountains to the centre of resort.
Transfers for La Plagne
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Shared airport transfers
Direct, shared ski transfers to La Plagne at competitive prices.
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Private airport transfers
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.
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Shared bus airport transfers
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.
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Private airport transfers
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.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This newly founded transfer company delivers a professional, safe journey to your accommodation in your desired resort.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers shared and private transfers from Geneva Airport to La Plagne, the surrounding area and other resorts across the Alps. With unbeatable prices for both shared and private journeys, everyone can save money!
