Born To Be Show, Plagne Centre
Gather at the snow front to see a special ski show and torchlit display, followed by fireworks, music and tombola.

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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 |
Gather at the snow front to see a special ski show and torchlit display, followed by fireworks, music and tombola.
The week-long competition is organised by Altigliss – Grenoble's Ecole de Management student club – and over 1,000 students are expected to attend from around 30 countries and 45 schools and universities.
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.
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.
This delightful hotel restaurant serves creative cuisine, blending French gastronomy and Savoyard tradition.
A great spot for a lunchtime stop during your day out on the mountain, serving international as well as local Savoyarde cuisine.
Cosy farmhouse style restaurant serving local Savoyard specialities such as cheese fondue, raclette and charcuterie at a reasonable price.
This traditionally French chalet-style restaurant serves reasonably priced local dishes.
You can reach this restaurant on skis or on foot.
A cosy restaurant decorated in wood and sheepskin serving traditional local specialities.
As the day progresses head to Scotty’s Bar for the best après atmosphere in town with live music and livelier clientele.
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 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.
Tucked away in the heart of La Plagne, Le Luna Bar is a friendly, rustic pub where good times come naturally. With its warm wooden interior and laid-back mountain charm, it’s the perfect spot to unwind after a day on the slopes. Whether you’re stopping by for an après-ski drink, a pre-dinner aperitif or a lively evening out, the welcoming team will make you feel right at home.
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.
Step into a Wild West adventure at Bar Fort Colorado, perched right on the snow front in La Plagne Centre. This lively après-ski spot is perfect for anyone looking to unwind after a day on the slopes, offering a fun, rustic atmosphere straight out of a frontier tale. With its Wild West-themed fort, the bar is a unique sight amidst the Alpine scenery, making it a memorable stop for both first-timers and regulars.
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.
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.
Leave your skis and snowboard behind and go off the beaten track on snowshoes!
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.
State-of-the-art Taxi Ski chair makes the slopes accessible to everyone
If you love speed and adrenaline, you will love this zip line that runs for over 600m and reaches speeds of 90 km/h!
Squash courts can be found in Plagne 1800 and they're open to the public in both winter and summer.
Your chance to enjoy the mountains after the slopes have closed whilst on your very own skidoo.
Well-known route particularly popular with cyclists who enjoy a solid ascent with scenic views and good road conditions.
This iconic climb starts in the valley town of Aime and ascends to La Plagne Centre.
The clockwise loop described here can also be done in the alternative direction.
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.
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.
With a range of challenging and easier hiking routes in La Plagne you can really get out amongst nature whatever your level.
With lovely views of the mountains and interesting terrain, a walk can be exciting for everyone.
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
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.
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.
Fuss-free ski-in, ski-out self-catered chalet on the slopes of the Paradiski area
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!
Holiday rentals in La Plagne
Fuss-free ski-in, ski-out self-catered 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.
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.
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.
Holiday rentals in La Plagne
The architecture of the Le Mont Soleil Residence, with its wood-covered façades, is inspired by traditional chalets.
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.
Cosy and fuss-free ski-in, ski-out apartment 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.
From the UCPA and rather basic options to Club Med resorts, La Plagne has a good choice of hotels catering for every budget.
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.
The residence comprises 2 wood, stone and slate buildings located 50m from the ski lifts and all the shops and services.
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 Les Néréïdes offers ski-in, ski-out access combined with close proximity to the centre of the resort.
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.
With ski to the door access, this hotel offers cosy alpine rooms, as well as a spa, lounge bar and restaurant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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