La Plagne is renowned for its spectacular mountain scenery and wealth of outdoor adventures.
Top adventure sports to do in La Plagne
Thrills and adrenaline highs in La Plagne
La Plagne's vast mountain landscape is the perfect setting for outdoor adventure, with everything from white-water thrills and gravity-fuelled descents to high-altitude hikes and unforgettable aerial experiences. Whether you're looking for an adrenaline rush or a new way to explore the mountains, there's something to suit every ability and level of experience. Here are a few of our favourites.
Guides & Tours in La Plagne
Off-piste skiing and freeride
As part of the vast Paradiski ski area, La Plagne offers exceptional off-piste terrain, from open powder fields and tree runs to more technical descents.
Ski touring and splitboarding
A fantastic way to explore the quieter side of La Plagne. Whether you're new to touring or looking for more challenging backcountry routes, experienced guides provide instruction, safety equipment and expert route selection, allowing you to earn your turns away from the lifts.
Climbing and Via Ferrata
The rocky cliffs surrounding La Plagne provide excellent opportunities for guided rock climbing and Via Ferrata.
Canyoning
Combining swimming, scrambling, jumps, natural slides and abseils, canyoning is one of La Plagne's most exciting summer activities.
Ice climbing and winter mountaineering
In winter, specialist guides offer ice climbing on frozen waterfalls alongside winter mountaineering experiences.
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Mountain Guides - Plagne 1800
Don't waste time on your holiday, get a guide to show you around
Explore beyond the marked pistes with off-piste lessons and mountain guiding in La Plagne 1800. Suitable for skiers with at least an advanced Alpine skiing level (Class 3) or an expert level in freeskiing, these experiences offer the opportunity to develop your technique, discover new terrain and build confidence in the mountains. With over 200 qualified instructors and lessons available in English and other languages, you can choose from private or group off-piste lessons, guided outings, freeride skiing and ski touring, depending on your ability and experience. You can focus on your own goals while following the French ski-level system, a structured approach to learning that helps you choose the right levels and lessons, build confidence and track your progress. The French approach has successfully taught hundreds of thousands of skiers over the years.
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Mountain Guides - Plagne Villages
Get to know the best areas of the resort with an experienced guide
Explore beyond the marked pistes with off-piste lessons and mountain guiding in La Plagne Villages. Suitable for skiers with at least an advanced Alpine skiing level (Class 3) or an expert level in freeskiing, these experiences offer the opportunity to develop your technique, discover new terrain and build confidence in the mountains. With over 200 qualified instructors and lessons available in English and other languages, you can choose from private or group off-piste lessons, guided outings, freeride skiing and ski touring, depending on your ability and experience. You can focus on your own goals while following the French ski-level system, a structured approach to learning that helps you choose the right levels and lessons, build confidence and track your progress. The French approach has successfully taught hundreds of thousands of skiers over the years.
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Mountain Guides - Plagne Centre
Head straight to the best places with an experienced guide to show you around
Explore beyond the marked pistes with off-piste lessons and mountain guiding in La Plagne Centre. Suitable for skiers with at least an advanced Alpine skiing level (Class 3) or an expert level in freeskiing, these experiences offer the opportunity to develop your technique, discover new terrain and build confidence in the mountains. With over 200 qualified instructors and lessons available in English and other languages, you can choose from private or group off-piste lessons, guided outings, freeride skiing and ski touring, depending on your ability and experience. You can focus on your own goals while following the French ski-level system, a structured approach to learning that helps you choose the right levels and lessons, build confidence and track your progress. The French approach has successfully taught hundreds of thousands of skiers over the years.
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Mountain Guides - Plagne Soleil
Brush up on your technique and learn new tricks at the same time
Explore beyond the marked pistes with off-piste lessons and mountain guiding in La Plagne Soleil. Suitable for skiers with at least an advanced Alpine skiing level (Class 3) or an expert level in freeskiing, these experiences offer the opportunity to develop your technique, discover new terrain and build confidence in the mountains. With over 200 qualified instructors and lessons available in English and other languages, you can choose from private or group off-piste lessons, guided outings, freeride skiing and ski touring, depending on your ability and experience. You can focus on your own goals while following the French ski-level system, a structured approach to learning that helps you choose the right levels and lessons, build confidence and track your progress. The French approach has successfully taught hundreds of thousands of skiers over the years.
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Adaptive Ski Lessons
Adaptive skiing lessons offer a way for people with disabilities or reduced mobility to discover skiing and enjoy the slopes in La Plagne. With specialist instructors and adapted equipment, including sit skiing and standing skiing with a Trottiski, lessons are tailored to your individual abilities, needs and experience. Whether you're trying skiing for the first time or looking to develop your skills and independence, you can enjoy personalised tuition and build confidence at your own pace.
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Backcountry ski guides
Private ski or snowboard guiding for up to six people - on and off-piste
A private ski or snowboard session for all ability levels – on and off-piste. It’s all about fun, improvement and discovering new off piste terrain.
Watersports in La Plagne
White water rafting
La Plagne is ideally placed for some of the Alps’ best white-water rafting, with the glacier-fed Haute-Isère River providing a thrilling mix of rapids, waves and dramatic scenery.
Hydrospeeding
For a more immersive river adventure, hydrospeed lets you tackle the rapids almost at water level, using a foam float and fins to navigate the currents.
Canyoning
Canyoning offers a wild way to explore the mountain environment, combining swimming, scrambling, jumping, natural slides and abseiling as you follow rivers through rocky gorges.
Canoeing and kayaking
The rivers around La Plagne also provide opportunities for canoeing and kayaking, from calmer paddling experiences to more exciting white-water descents. Guided sessions provide all the equipment and instruction needed.
Stand-up paddleboarding
For a more relaxed alpine watersport, paddleboarding offers the chance to enjoy the calmer waters around La Plagne’s mountain lakes and rivers. It’s a great contrast to the fast-paced white-water activities.
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Rafting In The Alps
Half and full day white water rafting for all abilities from eight years-old
White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
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Hydrospeeding
Half-day white water swimming/hydrospeeding. This is fast, fun and unforgettable
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
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Watersports
Rafting & watersports in the heart of the Alps
Try your hand at rafting and other watersports in La Plagne with an experienced guide.
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Franceraft Savoie
Well-established water sports and white water sports specialists in the Savoie
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
Mountain Biking in La Plagne
La Plagne has become one of the Tarentaise Valley’s top mountain biking destinations, with a huge network of trails spread across its villages and surrounding peaks. The resort’s dedicated bike areas offer downhill tracks with berms, jumps and technical features, while the wider Paradiski terrain provides plenty of natural enduro routes through forests, alpine meadows and rugged mountain landscapes. One of the highlights is the Bike Park La Plagne, where riders can access purpose-built trails from the lifts and tackle descents with views stretching across the Vanoise mountains. From flowy beginner-friendly routes to more demanding technical lines, there’s terrain to challenge every level. Local bike shops and guides are on hand to provide equipment, coaching and insider knowledge of the best trails.
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About mountain biking trails in La Plagne 
About mountain biking trails in La Plagne
Guide to best biking trails with varying degrees of difficulty and duration
La Plagne is made up of a number of different villages: Champagny, Belle Plagne, Plagnes Villages, Plagne Soleil, Plagne Bellecôte, Plagne Centre, Aime, La Roche, Les Coches, Montchavin, Montalbert and Longefoy.
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Red MTB trails 
Red MTB trails
More technically challenging riding for intermediate riders plus some enduro trails
There are red mountain bike trails in La Plagne, ranging from loose moonscape rocks at the top of La Roche de Mio to tree-lined reds and enduro trails over in Champagny.
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Blue MTB trails 
Blue MTB trails
Easy trails for beginner mountain bikers looking to develop their riding skills
There are blue graded mountain bike trails in La Plagne, which are slightly more difficult than the green.
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Black MTB trails 
Black MTB trails
Not for the faint hearted, these are technically difficult trails for experts only
There are just a few black mountain bike trails in the La Plagne and Champagny sides of the resort. One is for downhill and the other for enduro or cross-country enthusiasts.
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Green MTB trails 
Green MTB trails
Family friendly trails and practise areas if you're new to the sport or just fancy a cruisey one
La Plagne has green-graded mountain bike trails, one of which connects as a liaison to Bourg St Maurice and the neighbouring resort of Les Arcs.
Things to do in La Plagne
Paragliding
Experience the mountains from above with a tandem paragliding flight. Taking off from the slopes above the resort, flights provide spectacular views across the Tarentaise Valley and surrounding peaks.
Helicopter tours
For a different perspective on La Plagne’s dramatic landscape, helicopter flights offer panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, glaciers and valleys. These scenic flights are a great option for families, groups or anyone wanting to experience the scale of the Alps without a technical challenge.
Super Tyro zip line
The Super Tyro is one of the resort’s biggest adrenaline attractions. Stretching for more than 600m and reaching speeds of up to 90km/h, this high-speed zip line gives visitors the chance to fly above the valley and enjoy a genuine rush of mountain adventure.
On the snow
Moonbikes allow visitors to explore snowy landscapes on lightweight electric snow bikes. Quieter and more agile than a snowmobile, they offer a fun way to discover the winter scenery beyond the pistes while still delivering plenty of excitement.
Heliskiing and heliboarding may interest experienced skiers and snowboarders looking for something beyond the resort boundaries. With specialist guides and multiple drop zones available, it offers the chance to experience untouched snow and big mountain descents away from the marked pistes.
Bobsleigh and Superluge
At the Olympic bobsleigh track, visitors can experience the speed of a professional ice track. The resort also offers Superluge, a fast-paced sled descent that provides a more accessible but still thrilling alternative.
Things To Do in La Plagne
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Rafting In The Alps
Half and full day white water rafting for all abilities from eight years-old
White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
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Snowshoeing
Half day, wilderness day and evening snowshoe walks in the Paradiski area
Snowshoeing is a great way to discover La Plagne beyond the ski slopes, with guided walks through snow-covered forests and open mountain landscapes. Suitable for beginners and those looking for a different winter activity, these outings let you explore the mountain environment, discover local wildlife and enjoy views of Mont Blanc. With snowshoes and poles provided, you can enjoy a change of pace and experience the quieter side of the Alps.
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Hydrospeeding
Half-day white water swimming/hydrospeeding. This is fast, fun and unforgettable
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
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Adaptive Ski Lessons
Adaptive skiing lessons offer a way for people with disabilities or reduced mobility to discover skiing and enjoy the slopes in La Plagne. With specialist instructors and adapted equipment, including sit skiing and standing skiing with a Trottiski, lessons are tailored to your individual abilities, needs and experience. Whether you're trying skiing for the first time or looking to develop your skills and independence, you can enjoy personalised tuition and build confidence at your own pace.
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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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Heliskiing/boarding
Heliskiing/boarding trip in Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass.
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
Walking in La Plagne
Walking, hiking and trail running in La Plagne offer a completely different way to experience the mountains, with hundreds of kilometres of trails winding through forests, alpine meadows and high-altitude landscapes. Set on the edge of the Vanoise National Park, the resort provides access to spectacular routes with views across the Tarentaise Valley and surrounding peaks. From gentle walks around mountain lakes to challenging trail runs taking in steep climbs and exposed ridgelines, there are options for every level. Local guides and organised trail experiences can help you discover the best routes, while the area’s varied terrain makes La Plagne a rewarding destination for anyone looking to explore the Alps on foot.
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About walking and hiking routes in La Plagne 
About walking and hiking routes in La Plagne
La Plagne has an excellent range of walking and hiking routes
Each route provides spectacular alpine views and will give you the opportunity to explore the mountains, from the challenging high mountain trails to the easier strolls and walks.
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Short family walks in La Plagne and the Paradiski 
Short family walks in La Plagne and the Paradiski
La Plagne has many walks, hikes and trails that are suitable for children and families
With lovely views of the mountains and interesting terrain, a walk can be exciting for everyone.
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Gentle walks in La Plagne and the Paradiski 
Gentle walks in La Plagne and the Paradiski
La Plagne has a number of gentle walking routes with easy terrain covering short distances
A bus service will take you between the La Plagne towns and the beginning of routes, as well as allowing you to catch lifts that will give you access to various gentle high mountain walks.
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Hiking routes in La Plagne and the Paradiski
Hiking routes in La Plagne and the Paradiski
Head out on the mountain and explore the mountains and take in the picturesque views
With a range of challenging and easier hiking routes in La Plagne you can really get out amongst nature whatever your level.
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