Grottes des Glaces
In the Chiaupe glacier at the top of Bellecôte (3,417m), an ice cave has been dug every winter since 2005.
Summer Lifts in La Plagne
Discover the La Plagne summer lifts and areas
With thousands of people coming to take in the stunning Alpine views, there here to do hiking, mountain biking and to explore the area.
There are a number of lifts that are open in La Plagne during the summer. They typically operate from 09:00 until around 17:00 through July and August with just a few exceptions.
Take note that not all of the lifts are open every day of the week, and most of them take a break for lunch at either 12:15 or 12:45.
Take a look at the shuttle bus timetables for more connections between the villages in summer. You can connect to neighbouring Les Arcs via the Vanoise Express cable car.
Lifts will stop running in the case of high winds or bad weather, but you can check on this before you head out by looking at the live lift status.
The lifts are mountain bike friendly with bike hooks, trolleys or gondola cabins that you can fit them into, allowing you to access all the MTB trails in La Plagne with ease.
Only one lift does not permit bikes, the Bellecôte glacier, as this is reserved solely for pedestrians.
Pedestrians and bikes can all use the same type of lift pass, and occasionally share the same paths, although there are some dedicated mountain bike trails to keep everyone separate.
Summer lift pass prices are slightly different to winter - it's worth checking the which lifts you can use before setting off. Paragliders also have access to a number of lifts throughout the summer.
| Cable cars | Gondolas | Chair lifts | Drag lifts | |
| Wheelchair access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Pedestrians | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Paragliders/Parapentes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Dogs | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Babies | Yes, but it is inadvisable to take children under three years old up to the glacier | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Mountain bikes | Yes, with the exception of Bellecôte glacier cable car | ✓ | ✓ | X |
Babies
It is not recommended to expose babies or young children to sudden changes in temperature or altitude. If lift staff feel that your child is too young to ride the lifts they have the right to deny access.
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Season dates in La Plagne
If you're looking for summer lift opening and closing dates, there is a dedicated page so please take a look here.
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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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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Araucaria Restaurant
This delightful hotel restaurant serves creative cuisine, blending French gastronomy and Savoyard tradition.
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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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Le Baryon Restaurant
Cosy farmhouse style restaurant serving local Savoyard specialities such as cheese fondue, raclette and charcuterie at a reasonable price.
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Le Petit Chaperon Rouge Restaurant
This traditionally French chalet-style restaurant serves reasonably priced local dishes.
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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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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.
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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.
How to get passes
You can buy tickets directly from the lift pass offices or buy your passes in advance online. See all the summer lift prices and options available.
More inspiration...
Find your way around with our maps for summer hiking and walking or mountain biking.
If you're looking to next winter head over to our pass prices.
