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Summer Lifts in La Plagne
Discover the La Plagne summer lifts and areas
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.
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 history and archaeology of Aime town and the valley
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
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
Welcoming and friendly buffet style hotel restaurant in and elegant setting near slalom stadium
This delightful hotel restaurant serves creative cuisine, blending French gastronomy and Savoyard tradition.
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Le ChairLift Restaurant
Piste-side restaurant in Plagne Village underneath the Bergerie chairlift with outdoor terrace
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 Refuge Restaurant
The oldest restaurant in La Plagne with great ambience and plenty of Savoyard character
Serving a range of typical French dishes, the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
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Le Loup Blanc Restaurant
Family-run Savoyard restaurant with Asian influenced dishes that is open all year round
This restaurant offers quick service on the terrace for lunch where you can pick up a vin chaud or a crêpe at reasonable prices.
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L'Arlequin Restaurant
A popular French cuisine restaurant at the foot of Aime La Plagne
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.
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Les Cocottes Restaurant
Modern, cosy interior with a log fire perfect for snuggling round with a fondue on a dark winters evening
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.
What to do
Things To Do in Plagne Centre
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Snowshoeing
Half day, wilderness day and evening snowshoe walks in the Paradiski area
Leave your skis and snowboard behind and go off the beaten track on snowshoes!
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Sit-skiing Lessons
Assisted skiing seat for a helping hand on the pistes
Adaptive skiing offers a great way for people with physical or sensory disabilities, reduced mobility or coordination to enjoy the slopes and experience the mountains in La Plagne. Whether you’re trying skiing for the first time, returning to the sport or looking for a way to ski with greater independence, specialist lessons and equipment can be adapted to suit your needs.
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Moonbike adventures
Moonbike adventures with English speaking guides in La Plagne
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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Snow Grooming Driving Experience
Drive a piste basher and get a diploma to prove it to your friends!
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.
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Snow Panthers Activity Company, La Plagne Centre
Specializing in organising snowmobile excursions
Your chance to enjoy the mountains after the slopes have closed whilst on your very own skidoo.
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Super Tyro Zip Line, Aime La Plagne
A 600m zip line from Aime 2000 to La Plagne Centre
If you love speed and adrenaline, you will love this zip line that runs for over 600m and reaches speeds of 90 km/h!
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.
