
Watersports
Try your hand at rafting and other watersports in La Plagne with an experienced guide.
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Discover the top La Plagne wintersports
Whatever you choose to do on your winter holiday you are sure to find a huge range of activities across the La Plagne & Paradiski area. From relaxing to full on adrenaline there is something for everyone, every ability and every age in La Plagne. Check out the selection of things to do below for some holiday inspiration!
Try something different for a morning, afternoon or evening with Oxygène. If you can’t ski or don’t want to tackle a particular piste or itinerary, why not sit back and let Oxygène do the work. Their state-of-the-art Taxi Ski chair makes the slopes accessible to everyone – all you have to do is enjoy the ride. You can meet friends for lunch at a remote mountain restaurant, experience new pistes you thought were not possible or simply rest your legs.
The Ice Grotto in La Plagne is not to be missed, with beautiful ice sculptures it is a fun and beautiful experience for everyone. At the top of the Plagne Bellecote glacier at 3417m you can explore the Ice cave and grotto and enjoy the wonderfully sculpted animals and ice statues. Accessible to all pedestrians and skiers a pass for the glacier costs 8€ and is free for children 6 years old and under. Every season the glacier changes and the sculptures are re-designed. The glacier is made up of many layers meaning the colours in the cave range from blue to green a truly beautiful sight and one not to be missed.
La Plagne is a winter walker's paradise, with lifts giving access to the higher ground and a network of groomed trails in the winter, it's very easy to discover the resort on foot. Don’t forget to check the weather forecast before you set out as conditions can change rapidly in the mountains. You do not need any particular equipment, just a pair of sturdy boots and layers of warm clothing that you can take off or put on as necessary. A pair of walking poles will come in handy for extra balance on icy patches and for checking snow depth before you go striding forth. Top tip: buy ‘grippers’ for your walking boots to prevent slipping which you can buy from most local Sport Shops.
You can mountain bike on the snow in La Plagne in winter. Hire a fat bike from Evolution 2 and after a short introductory briefing you head onto a blue trail in a small group of 3-5 people with an instructor. The vertical drop is around 5-600m and you'll need to be at least 1m60 tall to take part.
Situated in the Valley de l'Ours, between Belle Plagne and Plagne Bellecote the Cascade de Tyrolienne offers you the same thrills as the treetop adventures...but in the snow and ice of the winter. With a total of eight ziplines between 110 & 200m in length and a base jump to round off your visit, you are sure to find some adrenaline packed fun here.
Accessed via the pistes, why not try the Super Tyro, a 600-metre zipline descent where you can reach speeds of up to 90km/h. Giving you views over the Mont Blanc Massif, taking you through quiet forests and bringing you back down to the village of La Plagne this activity offers you a very different perspective.
Try your hand at rafting and other watersports in La Plagne with an experienced guide.
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
Try your hand at rafting and other watersports in La Plagne with an experienced guide.
The bureau of Mountain Guides Montchavin les Coches can tailor each activity to suit you and your group, from canyoning, hiking, and high mountain adventures.
The exhibits in this museum range from the Neolithic all the way to the present day.
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
In the Chiaupe glacier at the top of Bellecôte (3,417m), an ice cave has been dug every winter since 2005.
Located in the heart of La Plagne station in Montchavin Les Coches you will find a swimming pool complex that will delight all visitors.
Imagine a pool heated to 30°C, surrounded by snow, a Jacuzzi and a large sauna offering stunning views of the slopes – you’re in the Magic Pool!
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
Squash courts can be found in Plagne 1800 and they're open to the public in both winter and summer.
The skating rink in Les Coches is back on ice for new adventures! Closed for a few years, this covered skating rink is a great activity for your apres-ski (or your kids').
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
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!
Take a flight with a tandem pilot and see La Plagne from a totally different perspective.
This company offers ski joering excursions where you're pulled along by a horse on your skis. It doesn't matter what level of skier you are or your age, this is something the whole family can try.
Open from July to the end of August every summer.
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
Try your hand at rafting and other watersports in La Plagne with an experienced guide.
Open daily from June to September and throughout the winter season months.
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.
As the name suggests, this bar is predominantly set up for ten-pin bowling with four dedicated lanes. In addition, they have a games area with a pool table and video games. They also show sports, skiing and racing on the big screen TVs.
The cinema seats 240 people and holds two showings per day throughout the summer and winter season.
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.
Pick up a well-maintained bike and get local tips before hitting La Plagne’s scenic trails. Choose from e-bikes, mountain bikes and kids’ options, all available in the heart of Bellecôte.
Try mountain biking or e-biking with rentals from a friendly, passionate team. Choose from two meeting points, a wide range of bikes, and half- or full-day options - with helmet, gloves and repair kit included.
Enjoy a magical alpine sunset at La Grande Rochette with views stretching from Mont Blanc in one direction to the twinkling lights of Courchevel in the other. Savour a traditional two-course Savoyarde meal complete with wine, tea, coffee and génépi, before you ski down blue runs back to La Plagne. Thanks to the special Taxi Ski service, non-skiers and beginners can enjoy moonlight skiing too! A limited number of Taxi skis are available at no extra cost, complete with qualified Oxygène ‘chauffeurs'.
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!
Take a flight with a tandem pilot and see La Plagne from a totally different perspective.
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.
Leave your skis and snowboard behind and go off the beaten track on snowshoes!
State-of-the-art Taxi Ski chair makes the slopes accessible to everyone
Unique to La Plagne is the fantastic bobsleigh track, open every winter between mid December and mid April.
Outdoor ice skating fun for all the family in the resort of Plagne centre
Your chance to enjoy the mountains after the slopes have closed whilst on your very own skidoo.
This NUXE spa in Hotel Araucaria is equipped with a sauna, steam room, balneotherapy shower and Jacuzzi.
Located in the Carlina Hotel, this spa offers beauty treatments using SNŐ products.
Enjoy some pampering treatments, available by appointment, at this spa in the Les Balcons de Belle Plagne.
With a heated indoor swimming pool surrounded by windows with excellent views of the mountains you can relax and find calm in this spa.
Massage Me work across the French Alps and can offer a whole variety of massages and treatments in your own chalet, apartment or hotel.
Sauna, hammam, beauty treatments and massages.
The bureau of Mountain Guides Montchavin les Coches can tailor each activity to suit you and your group, from canyoning, hiking, and high mountain adventures.
The bureau of Mountain Guides Montchavin les Coches can tailor each activity to suit you and your group, from canyoning, hiking, and high mountain adventures.
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
Try your hand at rafting and other watersports in La Plagne with an experienced guide.
In 1992, Albertville hosted the 16th Winter Olympiad with La Plagne selected as the venue for the Bobsleigh event.
Beautiful weather, super skiing and great après-ski - what's not to love?
This year I was fortunate enough to receive the ultimate Christmas gift. My partner, Eléa, booked us on an excursion I’ve wanted to try since forever: a once in a lifetime helicopter ride round Mont Blanc.
It’s that time of year again, romance is in the air and loved up couples everywhere are looking for something a little bit special to do to celebrate the occasion.
Winter holidays in La Plagne are not just about skiing and energetic outdoor pursuits.
La Plagne is a family-friendly resort that makes all these things as easy as possible.
A great place for beginners, you'll find so many slopes to explore and enjoy.
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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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