Montchavin - Les Coches
Family friendly villages with lots of activities on offer for everyone and excellent ski access
These two villages are perfect for families or anyone wanting a mix of activity and relaxation. Montchavin has shops, wellness facilities and a friendly village feel, while Les Coches provides ski-in/ski-out accommodation in a quiet, picturesque setting. Both villages have excellent pistes, beginner zones, and access to the wider Paradiski area via lifts and the Vanoise Express.
Montchavin and Les Coches are two family-friendly villages at the edge of La Plagne, offering plenty to do for all ages. Montchavin is a rustic, working mountain village at 1,250m with a fully functioning centre including a grocery store, bakery, deli, souvenir shops, ski hire, a cinema and a wellness centre with pool, jacuzzi, sauna and massage suite. Les Coches, slightly higher at 1,450m, is nestled in the trees and retains snow well, providing easy ski-in and ski-out access to the whole Paradiski area.
The villages are connected by lifts and the Vanoise Express, giving you the chance to explore Les Arcs and the wider ski area. Montchavin’s north-facing slopes and smart snow cannon coverage mean you can often ski right into the village late in the season. Both villages have excellent beginner zones, a mix of blue and red runs including the Mont Blanc run, and opportunities for black runs, off-piste, boardercross and cross-country skiing.
There’s something here for everyone, whether you want a busy holiday with activities, bars and restaurants, or a more relaxed family-focused break. Montchavin offers a lively village atmosphere with practical amenities, while Les Coches gives a quieter, picturesque setting and good-value ski accommodation with easy access to the slopes.
| Location | Km from La Plagne | Best for |
| La Plagne Centre | - | Snow sure ski-in ski-out |
| La Plagne 1800 | 1.3 | Pretty with proximity to ski area |
| Belle Plagne | 5.5 | Family-friendly with great access |
| Aime La Plagne | 32 | Quiet ski-in ski-out village |
| Plagne Soleil and Villages | 1.8 | Quiet and well connected |
| Plagne Bellecôte | 2.6 | Lively with great piste access |
| Plagne Montalbert | 12.4 | Pretty family-friendly village |
| Montchavin | 26.4 | Car free and family-friendly |
| Les Coches | 28.8 | Pretty and affordable |
| Champagny-en-Vanoise | 50 | Traditional budget-friendly village |
Ski Hire in Montchavin
Ski Hire in Montchavin
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La Godille
Want to rent skis or snowboards in La Plagne? Just visit the Skiset La Godille store!
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RI'Glisse Sport
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day.
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Jean Michel Sports Montchavin 2 Chemin du Paradisio
Ski hire located in the Montchavin village, next to the ski school. Established since 1972 and evolved to a modern shop with specialised boot fitting and expert team.
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Slalom Sports
Claude welcomes you to his store Slalom Sports in Les Coches. The store is situated just 100 metres from the ski-pass office and the slopes.
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La Randonnée
Ski & Snowboard Hire in the main shopping centre of Les Coches. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
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Traces Ski Shop
Want to rent skis or snowboards in La Plagne? Just visit the Skiset Traces store!
Dining in Montchavin
There is a handful of restaurants in Les Coches with terraces for afternoon beers and menus covering Savoyard specialities to crepes and pizza. La Taverne du Monchu is a very popular restaurant and well known for its good menu and arty décor. La Table du Tarin has a good-priced menu and you can sit fireside or by the wood-burning stove. If you are celebrating a special occasion then La Poya has a lovely menu and open fireplace while L’Origan is a small friendly pizzeria restaurant with a traditional wood pizza oven.
In Montchavin you have your pick of restaurants serving traditional menus on-piste or in the village such as quaint Le Dos Rond and or La Ferme de César priding themselves on swift lunch service, or family-friendly Restaurant Le Chaudron with menu and activities for children. La Bovate is a friendly restaurant with a varied menu while La Zaccota is a small family-run pizzeria.
Restaurants in Montchavin
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Cocotte and Co Restaurant
Stop for a coffee or a hearty meal at this friendly local restaurant, serving traditional French and Savoyarde cuisine.
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La Ferme de César Restaurant
A traditional wooden chalet in the old village, serving typical Savoyard food.
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Le Chaudron Restaurant
This charming traditional mountain restaurant offers all the local specialities including fondue, raclette, tartiflette and Pierre Chaude.
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L'Origan Restaurant
This restaurant serves a wide menu including pizzas cooked in a wood fire and authentic mountain specialities such as baked Reblochon cheese.
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La Zaccota Restaurant
An Italian restaurant in Montchavin serving typical Italian dishes and pizzas as well as Savoyard specialities.
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La Taverne du Monchu Restaurant
Enjoy the terrace at this Les Coches restaurant, which serves local Savoyard dishes such as cheese fondue, raclette and tartiflette.
Things to do in Montchavin
Montchavin Les Coches has won awards for the standard of its childcare services, there is a choice of ski schools plus the chance to try all manner of other activities, from Nordic skiing, telemarking, paragliding, ice skating, snow biking, snowshoe walks and quad biking. Husky trips are a favourite for the family.
Things To Do in Montchavin
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Patinoire (Ice Rink), Montchavin les Coches
The skating rink in Les Coches is back on ice for new adventures! Closed for a few years, this covered skating rink is a great activity for your apres-ski (or your kids').
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Montchavin-Les Coches cinema
The cinema seats 240 people and holds two showings per day throughout the summer and winter season.
Nightlife in Montchavin
Les Coches is a family-friendly village in the heart of the Paradiski area which perfect for exploring both La Plagne and Les Arcs ski area. There are a couple of bars here, offering an après atmosphere, with the White Lines Pub being the liveliest and forming the heart of Les Coches nightlife.
In the evening Montchavin’s limited nightlife revolves around a few lively bars. Please note that there is no access to the other La Plagne villages after the lifts close except by a long car journey so if you’re after a more lively nightlife Montchavin may not be the village for you.
Chalets in Montchavin
There is a variety of accommodation available in Montchavin/Les Coches, the villages are both picturesque and most of the newer buildings have been tastefully finished in wood slate and stone and there are several beautiful stand alone chalets.
Chalets in Montchavin
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Edelweiss Chalet
13 Dec 20257 Nightsper personCateredStylish chalet just 200m from the piste in Les Coches, with hot tub, sauna, and games room – ideal for groups and keen skiers, with space for up to 16 guests.
Price: £750
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Flocon Chalet
13 Dec 20257 Nightsper personCateredStylish chalet for up to 16 guests in central Les Coches, just 200m from the piste, with incredible views and superb features including a hot tub, sauna and games room.
Price: £750
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Snowflake Chalet
Chalet Snowflake - based in the mountain village of Montchavin, a gem in the heart of Paradiski (La Plagne/Les Arcs) 425km of piste.
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Lievre Blanc Chalet
This 4-star ski-in chalet is located right next to the ski lift in Montchavin, La Plagne and is ready to book. It offers you luxury and convenience at an affordable price with a choice of self-catered, catered, or new “easy-catered” basis.
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Genepy Chalet, La Plagne - Montchavin/Les Coches
This 4-star ski-in chalet is located right next to the ski lift in Montchavin, La Plagne and is ready to book. It offers you luxury and convenience at an affordable price with a choice of self-catered, catered, or new “easy-catered” basis.
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Hermine Blanc Chalet
Two adjoining chalets come together here to offer a large property which accommodates up to 26 people. This chalet offers luxury accommodation in an enviable location right next to the Les Coches Telecabine. When snow conditions permit, you can even ski back to the door!
Holidays Rentals in Montchavin
You'll find a lot of aparthotels and apartment buildings in the area offering a good choice for every budget.
Holiday Rentals in Montchavin
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Flocon Chalet
13 Dec 20257 Nightsper personCateredStylish chalet for up to 16 guests in central Les Coches, just 200m from the piste, with incredible views and superb features including a hot tub, sauna and games room.
Price: £750
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Edelweiss Chalet
13 Dec 20257 Nightsper personCateredStylish chalet just 200m from the piste in Les Coches, with hot tub, sauna, and games room – ideal for groups and keen skiers, with space for up to 16 guests.
Price: £750
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Snowflake Chalet
Chalet Snowflake - based in the mountain village of Montchavin, a gem in the heart of Paradiski (La Plagne/Les Arcs) 425km of piste.
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Backgammon - Bac519 Apartment, Les Coches
This 115m2 duplex apartment is located on the fifth floor with a west exposition and balcony.
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Backgammon - Bac216 Apartment, Les Coches
This 48m2 apartment located on the second floor with an east exposition and balcony.
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LA TRAVERSE - MTVN-TRA67 Apartment, Les Coches
Located in the residence La Traverse in Les Coches, at the foot of shops and slopes.
How to get to Montchavin
These two villages are situated at the far left edge of the piste map and are as close as a person can stay to the Vanoise Express to Les Arcs, skiers aiming to get the most out of their Paradiski lift pass often set up camp here. To access the main ski areas of La Plagne involves a four lift connection to Bellecôte from which you can get to Plagne Centre, Champagny and the right side of the map. This multitude of lift connections that you have to start your day with are the price you pay for residing at low altitude but you get some compensation on your way home after a long day when those four lifts are replaced by one long beautiful run from 2,340m to your 1,250m home.
Transfers for La Plagne
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Shared airport transfers
Direct, shared ski transfers to La Plagne at competitive prices.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers shared and private transfers from Geneva Airport to La Plagne, the surrounding area and other resorts across the Alps. With unbeatable prices for both shared and private journeys, everyone can save money!
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Private airport transfers
The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to La Plagne. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
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Shared bus airport transfers
A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This newly founded transfer company delivers a professional, safe journey to your accommodation in your desired resort.
