Plagne Centre
The lively hub of La Plagne with skiing, shopping and après on your doorstep
Plagne Centre is the biggest and busiest of the La Plagne villages. With shops, bars, restaurants and services all linked by indoor galleries, it’s a lively base that has everything you need. On the slopes it’s a key lift hub with easy access for beginners and challenging runs for experts, making it a great choice if you want to be at the heart of the action.
Plagne Centre is the beating heart of La Plagne and the largest of its villages. As the name suggests, everything here revolves around this lively hub which brings together shops, bars, restaurants and services of every kind. Most are linked by indoor tunnels, so you can browse bakeries, delis, supermarkets, souvenir shops and ski hire without ever stepping outside. With more places to eat and drink than you’ll get through in a week, there’s plenty of choice for après and evenings out.
On the mountain, Plagne Centre is a key convergence point for pistes and lifts, giving you access in every direction. Beginners are especially well catered for with ski schools, a snow garden and drag lift, plus the resort’s longest green run and its own slow chairlift. Once you’ve built up confidence, you can move on to gentle blues from the Colorado chair and even discover La Plagne’s quirky Purple Piste, home to the Milka cow who hands out chocolate to anyone who catches her.
For more advanced skiers, the fast Becoin chair whisks you towards Mont Albert where epic black runs and one of La Plagne’s best powder bowls await. The Grande Rochette bubble offers spectacular views and links to challenging reds and blacks, while Bellecôte is close by with onward access to the glacier, Montchavin and the Vanoise Express to Les Arcs.
Day or night, Plagne Centre has something for everyone. Whether you’re here for the après, the shopping, the food or simply the skiing, staying here means you’re never far from the action and with the slopes right on your doorstep, you’ll want to be up for first lifts every morning.
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 Plagne Centre
Ski Hire in Plagne Centre
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Robino Sport, La Plagne - Centre
Want to rent skis or snowboards in La Plagne? Just visit the Robino Sports store!
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Oxygene Ski & Snowboard Hire
The ski hire shop is based in the Galerie l’Orée des Pistes, a few metres away from the snowfront, in the Centre of Plagne Centre.
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Plagne Sport
Want to rent skis or snowboards in La Plagne? Just visit the Skiset Plagne Sport store!
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Sport Village
Julien welcomes you to his store Sports Village in Macot La Plagne, where his team of professionals will be delighted to make your skiing holiday as memorable as possible. The shop is situated at the top end of the village, opposite the shuttle bus stop.
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Centre Station
Want to rent skis or snowboards in La Plagne? Just visit the Skiset Centre Station store!
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Lauze
Ski & Snowboard Hire Close to the Ski School Office & Maeva Reception. 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!
Ski School in Plagne Centre
Ski School Lessons in Plagne Centre
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Group ski lessons
Whatever your standard, this ski school is able to help you improve and gain confidence on your skis or snowboard. They offer group lessons from the age of three, upwards.
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Private ski lessons, Plagne Centre
Suitable for beginners and experienced skiers. Private lessons are a great way to improve your technique, learn new snow sports or just regain your confidence as more intensive work can be done when the instructors are able to give you more of their time.
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Group ski lessons
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
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Group ski lessons
With this school it’s all about having fun. Recognised internationally as one of the best ski schools in the Alps, they continue to develop, bringing technique and pleasure closer together.
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Private ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
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Private ski lessons, Plagne Soleil
Suitable for beginners and experienced skiers. Private lessons are a great way to improve your technique, learn new snow sports or just regain your confidence as more intensive work can be done when the instructors are able to give you more of their time.
History & Culture in Plagne Centre
Plagne Centre is lively, functional, fun and friendly but is alas not the prettiest of villages, built in the 70’s when concrete was king it is somewhat lacking in the chocolate box stakes, however, there is accommodation to suit all needs and budgets and the snow-capped chalets are there if you hunt for them.
Dining in Plagne Centre
For food and drink your choices are endless - you'll find excellent traditional Savoyard menus, quick and easy lunch stops, and late night munchies. Terraces and deck chairs abound all through the village centre and you can't go wrong for a beer or vin chaud at any of them, just pick a spot with a good view and relax for some piste watching.
Restaurants in Plagne Centre
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La Cantine Plagne 1800 Restaurant
Pizza is the main choice on the menu here, and they come freshly made to order with a thin and crispy base and a wide choice of tasty toppings.
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Le ChairLift Restaurant
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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Araucaria Restaurant
This delightful hotel restaurant serves creative cuisine, blending French gastronomy and Savoyard tradition.
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Le Farcon Restaurant
Enjoy traditional home cooked Savoyard cuisine, using fresh local ingredients.
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Le 4810 Restaurant
Open for lunch and dinner serving pizzas and local specialities.
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Le Grizzli Restaurant
It is recommended by locals for its hearty Savoyard dishes and meats grilled over the open fireplace.
Things to do in Plagne Centre
Once your legs start burning take a break with one of Plagne Centres activities, head to the base of the Stade Olympique run to watch a professional mogul or slalom competition, catch the ESF instructors doing a torchlit descent or floodlit display ski, hit the Colorado luge, check out Snow Panthers skidoos for a tour of the mountain like no other, or head up the Grande Rochette lift after dark for dinner at their excellent restaurant and a moonlight ski back down.
Things To Do in Plagne Centre
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Taxi Ski Service
State-of-the-art Taxi Ski chair makes the slopes accessible to everyone
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ESF - Snowshoeing
Leave your skis and snowboard behind and go off the beaten track on snowshoes!
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Moonbike adventures
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 Panthers Activity Company, La Plagne Centre
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
If you love speed and adrenaline, you will love this zip line that runs for over 600m and reaches speeds of 90 km/h!
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Snow Grooming Driving Experience
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.
Nightlife in Plagne Centre
As the day progresses head to Scotty’s Bar for the best après atmosphere in town with live music and livelier clientele.
Bars & Clubs in Plagne Centre
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La Mine Bar
Located in the heart of Plagne 1800, La Mine is the popular pub for après-ski and evenings with amazing live music and a large selection of beers, ciders and wines.
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Araucaria Bar, La Plagne Centre
At the heart of the large lobby, take a seat around the impressive oak and marble bar.
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Monica's Pub
A lively spot for après-ski, with happy hour drink promos and live music.
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Bar Le 5 à 7 Siete
In La Plagne Soleil you will find this cosy little wine bar, a popular choice amongst locals and tourists alike.
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Le Luna Bar, Plagne Centre
Rustic-style pub and bar serving a host of spirits, wines and beers for you to enjoy.
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Bar Fort Colorado, Plagne Centre
Situated right on the snow front in La Plagne Centre, Bar Fort Colorado is predominantly an outdoor après bar with some sofas and tables in cosy wooden cabins for when the weather is bad.
Chalets in Plagne Centre
There are a lot of choices for chalet rentals across the villages of La Plagne, from fully catered with hot tubs to self-catered and shared chalets.
Chalets in Plagne Centre
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Sporting Lodge Private 14 Person Chalet, Plagne 1800
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Alpages 4 Bed 8-Person Chalet, La Plagne Soleil
Fuss-free ski-in, ski-out self-catered chalet on the slopes of the Paradiski area
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Carlina Apartment
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.
Price: €4,460
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Perle Private 14 Person Chalet, Plagne 1800
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Les Chalets du Praz - 3 Bed Chalet, La Plagne Villages
Cosy and fuss-free ski-in, ski-out chalet on the slopes of the Paradiski area.
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Saule Chalet
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!
Price: €5,481
Holidays Rentals in Plagne Centre
You can also track down a private rental in one of the many residence buildings offering self-catering studio apartments to family suites, cram as many friends in as you can and split the rent for a proper budget option.
Holiday Rentals in Plagne Centre
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Le Mont Soleil Residence - 1 Bedroom Apartment, Plagne Soleil / Village
The architecture of the Le Mont Soleil Residence, with its wood-covered façades, is inspired by traditional chalets.
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Les Hauts Bois Premium
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.
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Les Nereides Residence - 1 Bedroom Apartment
The Residence Les Néréïdes offers ski-in, ski-out access combined with close proximity to the centre of the resort.
Price: €854
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Alpages 1 Bed 4-Person Apartment, Plagne Soleil
Cosy and fuss-free ski-in, ski-out apartment on the slopes of the Paradiski area
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Residence Le Pelvoux 3 Or 4-bedroom 10/12 Person Apartment, Plagne Centre
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Saule Chalet
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!
Price: €5,481
Hotels in Plagne Centre
From the UCPA and rather basic options to Club Med resorts, La Plagne has a good choice of hotels catering for every budget.
Hotels in Plagne Centre
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Les Hauts Bois Premium Apartment Residence, Aime La Plagne
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.
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Les Nereides Apartment Residence
The Residence Les Néréïdes offers ski-in, ski-out access combined with close proximity to the centre of the resort.
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Les Constellations Apartment Residence
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.
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Emeraud Apartment Residence
The residence comprises 2 wood, stone and slate buildings located 50m from the ski lifts and all the shops and services.
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Le Quartz Apartment Residence
The Pierre & Vacances Quartz Residence at Belle Plagne is a totally renovated ski residence that offers high comfort apartments in a great location.
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Carlina Hotel
With ski to the door access, this hotel offers cosy alpine rooms, as well as a spa, lounge bar and restaurant.
How to get to Plagne Centre
Plagne Centre is accessible by road, connected to Bellecôte and 1800 by the free shuttle bus, by cable car to Aime La Plagne and Plagne Villages and by chairlift and runs to every area of the piste map.
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.