Fête de la Musique
The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21 June in cities, towns and villages across France.
A pretty little self-contained village with good nightlife and affordable accommodation
Plagne 1800 is one of the most charming spots in La Plagne with its cluster of wooden chalets and friendly atmosphere. Families love the small beginner area and easy access to ski school, while lifts connect you quickly to Plagne Centre and beyond. With a mix of affordable chalets, apartments and hotels plus a few lively bars, it offers a welcoming base with everything close at hand.
Plagne 1800 is one of the prettiest villages in La Plagne, with traditional wooden chalets tucked into the bends of the mountain road. It has a friendly, laid-back feel with a good choice of affordable accommodation from self-catered apartments and chalets to family-run hotels.
The village is popular with families thanks to its small beginner area where lessons take place, while the Mélèzes and 1800 chairlifts link you easily to Plagne Centre and Aime 2000. Runs back into the village are a mix of wide blues and slightly steeper reds, with plenty of options to suit different levels. Nightlife here is relaxed but sociable, and with everything you need close at hand it makes a welcoming base without losing its charm.
| 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 |
The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21 June in cities, towns and villages across France.
Bastille Day is celebrated across the whole of France with a bang...well, several in fact, fireworks always feature heavily.
The third Thursday in November is when this year's Beaujolais hits the shelves and is cause for celebration across France.
For food head to La Cantine, a fun and friendly pizzeria and takeaway. The larger Le Loup Blanc is warm and hospitable providing a great lunch stop for crepes and vin chaud on the terrace or a full menu of steak, pizzas and Savoyard specials.
This delightful hotel restaurant serves creative cuisine, blending French gastronomy and Savoyard tradition.
A cosy restaurant decorated in wood and sheepskin serving traditional local specialities.
Serving a range of typical French dishes, the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
A lively resort restaurant and bar in Aime 2000, located right on the side of the ski slopes. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, pizzas and local specialities such as fondue, raclette and "plancha" (meat cooked at the table on a traditional griddle). Also on the menu, woks, pasta and burgers. It has a large piste-side terrace and is a great place to call in for lunch or après-ski during the winter season.
Favoured one of the best restaurants in the Aime 2000 gallery, it's a great location for dinner if you're staying locally. Elevated in the resort, enjoy excellent sunset views over the mountains and valley below as you eat.
This restaurant offers quick service on the terrace for lunch where you can pick up a vin chaud or a crêpe at reasonable prices.
Atmospheric La Mine, hung with old mining equipment and paraphernalia is the undisputed centre of 1800’s nightlife, providing a warm welcome to locals, tourists and seasonaires alike. The staff are friendly, the beer is good, the live music is loud and there’s always something going on, you might find them hosting a quarter pipe and rail jam out on their front deck! For more nightlife, you’d have to head out to the other villages, easy to do as the shuttle buses run until after midnight and the good news is if you miss the last one from Plagne Centre at least it’s a downhill walk (or sledge) home.
Après-ski takes on a whole new dimension at the Araucaria Bar in La Plagne. Set at the heart of the hotel’s spacious lobby, this elegant bar invites you to settle in around its stunning oak and marble counter for an evening of relaxation and refined alpine charm.
Le Monica’s is a popular restaurant in the centre of Plagne Soleil, known for its large sunny terrace and varied menu. Its pizzas are a standout, offering excellent quality and generous portions at good prices. Perfectly placed beside the Bergerie lift and accessible from the Ecartés blue piste, it’s ideal for daytime stops. In the evening, shuttle buses make access easy, and the basement bar keeps the atmosphere lively after dinner.
Le 5 a 7siète is a welcoming bar and restaurant at the heart of Plagne Soleil, offering a warm Alpine atmosphere that celebrates the art of the mountains and the best local artisans and producers. Perfectly positioned, it’s the ideal spot to relax after a morning on the slopes or to enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends and family.
Vins & Un Bar is a charming wine and tapas bar in La Plagne, perfect for those looking to unwind after a day on the slopes. With a cosy, inviting atmosphere, this friendly spot specialises in over thirty different wines, offering something to suit every taste, whether you’re a connoisseur or just enjoying a glass with friends.
La Mine Bar is a charming English pub nestled in a chalet in the heart of Plagne 1800, offering a unique après-ski experience with its authentic mining-themed décor. Step inside and you’re transported to a cosy, atmospheric setting where rustic charm meets lively entertainment, making it a must-visit for both locals and visitors.
Welcome to Igloo Igloo Bar, one of La Plagne’s most vibrant après-ski spots, where live music and DJ sets set the tone for an unforgettable evening. This lively bar is the perfect place to let loose after a day on the slopes, offering a fun, energetic atmosphere that draws both locals and visitors alike.
State-of-the-art Taxi Ski chair makes the slopes accessible to everyone
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.
Your chance to enjoy the mountains after the slopes have closed whilst on your very own skidoo.
Situated in the heart of Plagne Centre, near the shops, just steps from one of the free shuttle stops, its location makes it particularly easy to access regardless of where you are staying.
Outdoor ice skating fun for all the family in the resort of Plagne centre
Take to the skies above La Plagne with a wing above your head. But don't worry...you don't need any experience, as a tandem flight is the best way to try this sport for the first time!
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
Several chalet companies have set up camp in 1800 offering something for every style and budget. Traditional chalets, catered accommodation complete with chalet hosts and the added option of childcare.
This well appointed, spacious chalet-apartment is situated in a quiet location only 250 metres from the centre of the village with ski in and ski out access all season at 2050m altitude!
Cosy and fuss-free ski-in, ski-out chalet on the slopes of the Paradiski area.
This spacious seventy square metre, ski-in/ski-out apartment comes with its own private sauna - perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes.
Holiday rentals in La Plagne
Fuss-free ski-in, ski-out self-catered chalet on the slopes of the Paradiski area
This large, well-appointed apartment for up to eight guests is ideally located right by the blue piste that joins Belle Plagne and Plagne Bellecote.
In respecting the architecture and the use of traditional Savoyards materials, this Pierre and Vacances Premium residence offers luxury apartments, the majority of which offer splendid, clear views of the resort and the surrounding peaks.
In the heart of Belle Plagne the residence has the appearance of a traditional village which is made of wood and stone and fit perfectly into the surrounding site with direct access on skis. The shops and services are very close by. Enjoy spacious and comfortable apartments. Accommodation
Holiday rentals in La Plagne
Cosy and fuss-free ski-in, ski-out apartment on the slopes of the Paradiski area
In respecting the architecture and the use of traditional Savoyards materials, this Pierre and Vacances Premium residence offers luxury apartments, the majority of which offer splendid, clear views of the resort and the surrounding peaks.
This well appointed, spacious chalet-apartment is situated in a quiet location only 250 metres from the centre of the village with ski in and ski out access all season at 2050m altitude!
In respecting the architecture and the use of traditional Savoyards materials, this Pierre and Vacances Premium residence offers luxury apartments, the majority of which offer splendid, clear views of the resort and the surrounding peaks.
Residence Les Constellations is made up of 6 large chalets with slate roofs and wooden facades. You can leave directly on your skis and the residence has the advantage of a quiet setting in the heart of the resort's activities.
The Pierre & Vacances Quartz Residence at Belle Plagne is a totally renovated ski residence that offers high comfort apartments in a great location.
The residence comprises 2 wood, stone and slate buildings located 50m from the ski lifts and all the shops and services.
The Residence Les Néréïdes offers ski-in, ski-out access combined with close proximity to the centre of the resort.
With ski to the door access, this hotel offers cosy alpine rooms, as well as a spa, lounge bar and restaurant.
Situated just downhill from Plagne Centre, 1800 is easily accessible via the free shuttle bus network, which connects it with Plagne Centre and Plagne Bellecote. 1800, is a self-contained village, which has several ski service and ski hire outlets as well as restaurants, bars and shops for clothing, souvenirs and groceries.
This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to La Plagne. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
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.
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to La Plagne, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
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.
Having been in the business since 1983 and the only transport company with an office based in La Plagne centre, Transport Christian Bouzon have extensive knowledge and experience in transporting small and large groups around the Alps.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsEach of the La Plagne resorts, as well as the surrounding villages, holds a number of events throughout the year. Ice climbing competitions and ski races take place in the winter months, in addition to the usual après-ski parties featuring live bands and DJs. The summer, on the other hand, attracts a number of trail running and cycling competitions, as well as live concerts.
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