In with the new…
Saying goodbye to the Christina Hotel and hello to PopAlp, Plagne Centre’s vibrant new hotel. Step inside to enjoy Pop Art-inspired décor with a mountain twist, a cosy fireplace lobby, a gondola suspended above the staircase, and a brasserie serving 150. With 50 rooms and seven apartments, there’s space for couples, families, or groups. Phase two (2027) will add a spa, conference room, residence, and underground parking. Open winter and summer, it's the perfect base for your alpine adventures.
Other landmarks that have been given a second life include the Hotel Graciosa - taken over by VIPSki, it's now a high-end hotel-residence with 16 luxury suites. And Les Sittelles hotel in Montalbert is now run by Sunweb, seeing the common areas renovated with an après-ski bar open to the general public.
The overnight train is back
Leaving from a train station in Paris and waking up the next morning at the foot of the mountain is the magic of the night train! With the aim of continuing to reduce scope 3 of its carbon footprint (indirect emissions), the CDA via Travelski is implementing a decarbonising solution for tourist transport to the French Alps. This Paris <> Bourg-Saint-Maurice night train has 660 couchettes and a bar-restaurant carriage. It stops at the three stations that serve La Plagne. Runs from 19 December 2025 until 20 March 2026, it's approx 9.5 hour trips have sleeping compartments which can be privatised, and some are women only.
Some switch arounds within the restaurant scene
Joya, a longtime local favourite, has returned under new management, as has Le Dou du Praz, which continues to offer its lively terrace and a delicious menu that welcomes everyone.
New names and faces
Now under new management since the summer, Spitting Feathers has become La Rambard. Keeping its warm and welcoming “friendly pub” atmosphere, perfect for an après-ski drink close to the pistes.
Over in Bellecôte, the former Le Capricorne has been taken over by La Grotte du Yeti, an international party bar. Expect lively après sessions with DJs on the terrace, where the fun is sure to kick off early.
