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.

© Tour de France
A favourite among cyclists and has been featured in the Tour de France multiple times
This iconic climb starts in the valley town of Aime and ascends to La Plagne Centre.
Distance: 19km
Elevation gain: 1,370m
Average gradient: 7.2%
Time to climb: 1h30 to 2 hours
This is a classic Alpine climb that starts in the valley town of Aime and winds its way up to La Plagne Centre via 24 numbered switchbacks. The gradient is steady but challenging, making it a rewarding climb with stunning mountain views as you ascend. Expect wide views over the Tarentaise Valley, alpine forests, and ski villages tucked into the slopes.
Starting in Aime, the climb begins just after leaving the town up the D221 road. The climb is gentle with steady gradients, immediately beginning with the switchbacks. These are clearly marked and numbered, helping with pacing.
Once you reach La Roche, you'll be about 6km in. Then head up to Plagne 1800 where you'll find a few cafés and rest points were you can stop for a drink and spot of lunch. Then you can move on for the final stretch to La Plagne Centre with the big mountain panoramas all around.
When you reach La Plagne Centre where you can chill with a coffee or a cold beer.
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.
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.
The exhibits in this museum range from the Neolithic all the way to the present day.
In the Chiaupe glacier at the top of Bellecôte (3,417m), an ice cave has been dug every winter since 2005.
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
This delightful hotel restaurant serves creative cuisine, blending French gastronomy and Savoyard tradition.
A great spot for a lunchtime stop during your day out on the mountain, serving international as well as local Savoyarde cuisine.
Their wide ranging menu offers a great range of pizzas and local Savoyard specialities like raclette, fondue and tartiflette. The décor is as much a part of the experience as the food, and the warm welcome from owners Monique and Georges makes it popular with locals and holidaymakers alike. Specialities include creamy risotto with morille mushrooms, Parma ham and scamorza cheese, egg duo with truffle, Rossini beef, scallops with chorizo and aubergines, salmon and beef tartare, or creamy tartiflette.
La Casa de L’Ours is a vibrant all-day restaurant, pizzeria, and bar located on the front de neige at Plagne Villages in La Plagne. The menu features hearty, freshly prepared dishes, including wood-grilled meats, homemade pizzas, Savoyard specialties like fondue and raclette, burgers, and crepes. Guests can enjoy a sunny terrace in a warm, cosy setting, while the adjacent pub serves drinks, tapas, and sports, making it ideal for skiers, families, and groups.
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.
This restaurant offers quick service on the terrace for lunch where you can pick up a vin chaud or a crêpe at reasonable prices.
Leave your skis and snowboard behind and go off the beaten track on snowshoes!
State-of-the-art Taxi Ski chair makes the slopes accessible to everyone
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.
Your chance to enjoy the mountains after the slopes have closed whilst on your very own skidoo.
Situated in the heart of Plagne Centre, near the shops, just steps from one of the free shuttle stops, its location makes it particularly easy to access regardless of where you are staying.
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.
Find out all about what is happening in La Plagne and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews of fun activities, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and our top choices for things to do, see and experience in the valley. Plus, during the winter season, our famous snow reports and dump alerts all in the same place.
See allLatest News & ReviewsEach of the La Plagne resorts, as well as the surrounding villages, holds a number of events throughout the year. Ice climbing competitions and ski races take place in the winter months, in addition to the usual après-ski parties featuring live bands and DJs. The summer, on the other hand, attracts a number of trail running and cycling competitions, as well as live concerts.
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