Macot la Plagne to La Plagne Centre
This route takes you from the very bottom of the valley, Macot la Plagne, up to La Plagne centre at over 1,900m
Well-known route particularly popular with cyclists who enjoy a solid ascent with scenic views and good road conditions.
Macot La Plagne to La Plagne Centre
From Mâcot-la-Plagne
Distance: 20 km
Elevation gain: Around 1,250m
Gradient: Averages 6–7%, with sections up to 9–10%
Route description:
The route begins in the valley at Mâcot-la-Plagne and climbs steadily via a winding road that takes you through several stations of the La Plagne ski area. You’ll pass La Roche, Plagne 1800, and possibly other villages depending on your chosen route variant, before reaching La Plagne Centre, the heart of the resort.
The road is tarmacked and generally in good condition, with several hairpins and a steady gradient most of the way. The climb is not brutally steep, but it's long and sustained, so pacing is key. There’s not much traffic outside the busy ski season, especially in summer, making it ideal for cyclists.
You’ll be treated to classic Alpine scenery of lush forests lower down, panoramic views over the Tarentaise valley, and rugged peaks as you ascend. The higher you go, the more open and mountainous the landscape becomes.
What to see
Sights in La Plagne
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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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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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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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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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Le Petit Chaperon Rouge Restaurant
This traditionally French chalet-style restaurant serves reasonably priced local dishes.
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L'Estaminet Restaurant
Friendly restaurant run by the same husband and wife team since 1987, this is a good place to try traditional Savoyard fare and Alsatian cuisine.
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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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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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ESF - 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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Super Tyro Zip Line, Aime La Plagne
If you love speed and adrenaline, you will love this zip line that runs for over 600m and reaches speeds of 90 km/h!
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Patinoire (ice rink), La Plagne - Centre
Outdoor ice skating fun for all the family in the resort of Plagne centre
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Les Ecrins cinema
Open daily from June to September and throughout the winter season months.
