La Plagne Things To Do

Skiers in La Plagne can take advantage of a host of activities both on and off the slopes. The family-friendly resort is made up of 10 interlinked villages, and there are so many off-piste options to choose from that boredom is never a possibility during a ski holiday in La Plagne! From shopping to sleigh rides, skiers in La Plagne will find activities to suit every taste.  Whether you’re an adrenaline junky, a shopaholic, a party animal (or all three!) you’ll find plenty to keep you entertained during a ski holiday in La Plagne. The 10 small villages are well connected by cable car and tele-bus, making for a ski holiday that is full of variety. 

Active pursuits
Opportunities for active pursuits in La Plagne can be found in each of the 10 inter-linked villages. Swimmers can take advantage of the heated pool in Plagne Bellecote, where there is also an ice rink. Further ice-skating action takes place in Aime le Plagne and Les Coches. In Champagny en Vanoise, meanwhile, a 22-metre artificial ice tower provides advanced training for experienced climbers on a ski holiday in La Plagne. Skiers in La Plagne can also choose to take in the stunning views while paragliding over the skiable terrain.

Another exciting option for active pursuits in La Plagne is bobsleighing – the resort was the site of the Olympic bobsled run for the 1992 games, and is considered to be the bobsled capital of the Alps. Visitors can take a hair-raising, 80-kilometer-per-hour plunge down the 19 curves of the track in a sled when the track is not being used for competition. There is also the option of taxi-bobbing — taking a 90-kilometer-per-hour ride with a professional — or going it alone in a mono-bob. Less white-knuckle facilities on offer in La Plagne include squash courts and fitness centres.

Relaxation
Those who are looking for a spot of pampering during a ski holiday in La Plagne will not be disappointed. Many of the resort’s upscale hotels offer spa facilities and beauty treatments, and non-guests are welcome to take advantage of the facilities. Skiers in La Plagne will also find Turkish baths, indoor and outdoor pools, hair and beauty salons – unwinding after a strenuous day on the slopes couldn’t be easier!

Shopping
Shoppers on a ski holiday in La Plagne will be in their element. There’s a large underground shopping centre at Plagne Bellecote, and a modern, multi-level mall at Belle Plagne. Elsewhere, chic clothing boutiques, sports stores, bakeries, chocolatiers and souvenir shops line the streets of the villages that make up the La Plagne resort. Locally-produced arts and crafts are widely available, and there are several supermarkets in the resort

Dining
Dining options in La Plagne range from sophisticated nouvelle cuisine to simple pizzas and crepes.  The resort boasts 21 mountain restaurants, and there are countless more in each of the 10 inter-connected villages.  Most of the mountain restaurants are self-service, allowing hungry skiers in La Plagne to help themselves from a buffet of hearty hot dishes, salads, cold meats etc. More formal dining can be found in La Plagne centre and in the surrounding villages – expect to pay upwards of 35 Euros, without wine, for a two-course meal in a formal restaurant. Fixed-price menus can be found at many establishments, and are usually very good value.

Apres-ski
With 10 nightclubs and around 50 bars, skiers in La Plagne will find an après-ski scene that is always buzzing. Après-ski options in La Plagne range from low-key to very lively. Skiers in La Plagne will find rustic watering holes, relaxed tapas bars, nightclubs open until the wee small hours, smart and sophisticated wine bars – whatever your mood, there’s something to suit you on the apres ski circuit in La Plagne!