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.
It can be hard to know which route to pick as there are so many different trails and options in La Plagne with varying difficulty, so you can pick and choose whichever one suits you the best.
Browse our gentle walking routes if you fancy an easier stroll or have a go at the harder hikes for something more challenging.
If you're looking to get a map for La Plagne then the one to get is the IGN 3532ET map which covers La Plagne and Les Arcs.
Before you head out on any of the hiking routes head over to our hiking and walking page for more information on what to do before setting off on your hike.
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What to see
Sights in La Plagne
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Grottes des Glaces
In the Chiaupe glacier at the top of Bellecôte (3,417m), an ice cave has been dug every winter since 2005.
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Archaeological Museum
The exhibits in this museum range from the Neolithic all the way to the present day.
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Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Where to lunch
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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L'Estaminet Restaurant
Friendly restaurant run by the same husband and wife team since 1987, this is a good place to try traditional Savoyard fare and Alsatian cuisine.
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La Casa de L'Ours Restaurant
Recommended for steaks and pizzas. Located in the centre of resort, above the ski school.
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La Metairie Restaurant
A chalet-style traditional Alpine restaurant.
What to do
Things To Do in Plagne Centre
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ESF - Snowshoeing
Leave your skis and snowboard behind and go off the beaten track on snowshoes!
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Taxi Ski Service
State-of-the-art Taxi Ski chair makes the slopes accessible to everyone
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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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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.
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Aeroplagne
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!
