Mountain bike hire
Pick up a well-maintained bike and get local tips before hitting La Plagne’s scenic trails. Choose from e-bikes, mountain bikes and kids’ options, all available in the heart of Bellecôte.
La Plagne loop via Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Stunning and challenging circular road bike ride that showcases the best of the Tarentaise Valley
The clockwise loop described here can also be done in the alternative direction.
La Plagne loop
From La Plagne Centre
Distance: 72km
Elevation gain: 2,180m
Estimated ride time: 3h30 to 5 hours (depending on pace and stops)
Difficulty: hard with long climbs and technical descents
Best season: from late spring to early autumn when the roads are free of snow
Route description
Starting in the resort, descend via the D221. With 24 switchbacks after 19km you'll end up in Aime, cross the river and join the D86.
Head east along the valley floor towards Bourg-Saint-Maurice, enjoy this flat section where you can give your legs some time to rest before the climb.
There are a few options when it comes to the climb up, either to Bourg, Montée de Hauteville or Granier. The traverse and climb towards Granier and La Côte d'Aime is beautiful, through meadows and alpine vlllages.
There are a couple of route variations also to make things easier or harder:
- harder - add the Cormet de Roselend climb from Bourg-Saint-Maurice for a massive ride of 120km
- easier - skip the upper villages and return to aime from Bourg via the valley
Cycle hire
Bike Hire in La Plagne
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Mountain bike hire
Try mountain biking or e-biking with rentals from a friendly, passionate team. Choose from two meeting points, a wide range of bikes, and half- or full-day options - with helmet, gloves and repair kit included.
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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Grottes des Glaces
In the Chiaupe glacier at the top of Bellecôte (3,417m), an ice cave has been dug every winter since 2005.
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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 Cantine Plagne 1800 Restaurant
Pizza is the main choice on the menu here, and they come freshly made to order with a thin and crispy base and a wide choice of tasty toppings.
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Le Refuge Restaurant
Serving a range of typical French dishes, the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
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Les Cocottes Restaurant
Whether you fancy morning coffee, lunch with friends, a quick snack with the kids or a dinner for two, the friendly staff at this restaurant will be there to welcome you.
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L'Arlequin Restaurant
Their wide ranging menu offers a great range of pizzas and local Savoyard specialities like raclette, fondue and tartiflette.
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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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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Taxi Ski Service
State-of-the-art Taxi Ski chair makes the slopes accessible to everyone
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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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Les Ecrins cinema
Open daily from June to September and throughout the winter season months.
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Snow Panthers Activity Company, La Plagne Centre
Your chance to enjoy the mountains after the slopes have closed whilst on your very own skidoo.
