Skiers need only take two lifts in order to connect up into the main skiing area of La Plagne and can either ski backto the village via a red run (snow permitting) or take the Champagny cable car.
the skiing
La Grande Plagne has wide and varied skiing with many kilometres of motorway blues combined wuth the more challenging skiing of the Roche de Mio and the surrounding off-piste. The higher villages enjoy the convenience of doorstep skiing and the resort boasts a most efficient lift system giving exceptionally good access to the different areas. The Bellecote Gondola climbs up to the Roche de Mio which is gateway to the highest skiing in the resort, that of the Bellecote Glacier. The lower villages are efficiently linked into the system, with a telecabine from champagny and a four man chair lift joining the skiing of Montchavin/Les Coches to the main ski are. The runs down to Montalbert-Longefoy are mostly tree lined as are those to the villages of Montchavin/Les Coches. The pistes comprise 11 green, 72 blue, 34 red and 6 black. There is 90km of cross country trail.
advanced
Some of the most challenging skiing is found just off of the Bellecôte glacier. From the top of the 'Roche de Mio' you will find one of the longest runs taking you down to the village of 'Montchavin'. In the company of a qualified guide it is well worth experiencing the amazing off piste.
intermediate
The cable car takes you quickly up to 2000m and to the La Plagne ski area which is an intermediates' haven. There are plenty of blues and reds to try out and when the conditions are good there are some lovely runs back to the village.
beginner
There are some green runs at the top of the cable car run for those with little experience.
snowboarding
All the ski schools welcome boarders to their classes. For the more experienced rider, there is a terrain park just off the 'Col du Forcle' as well as plenty of off piste terrain.
apres ski
The village is quiet in the evenings but there is a scattering of bars and restaurants for you to sample the local cuisine.
There are a range of non-skiing activities offered that include paragliding, snowshoeing, a cinema, weekly events such as torchlit descents and games. Something else to try is the new 20m artificial tower for ice climbing, which has varying degrees of difficulty, from your first attempt to advanced level. |