As one of the leading winter sports domain, 'Grande Plagne' offers a choice of resorts that will suit skiers of all levels and now with the recent link to Les Arcs, the domain has been extended to become Paradiski. Aime 2000 (2100m): the highest of the La Plagne resorts with a large 'cruiseliner-like' building where children can play safely. Plagne Soleil/Plagne Villages (2050m): at the foot of the slopes and the very centre of the ski domain. Belle Plagne (2050m): One of the newest, most attractive of the areas purpose-built resorts ideally situated at the foot of the Bellecote glacier cable car. Very popular with families. Plagne Bellecote (1930m): a resort for the sporty ones with a snowpark and a lively après-ski life. Plagne 1800 (1800): built in the heart of the forest, this is a traditional mountain village next to the bobsleigh Olympic run. Plagne Montalbert (1350m): traditional village built around an old chapel, it is ideal for family holidays.
Resort Height: 1350m-3250m Local ski area: Grande Plagne. 225km of ski runs. Beginners **** Intermediates **** Experts *** Snowboard **** 11 green slopes, 79 blue slopes, 34 red slopes, 10 black slopes and 1 snowpark.
6-day lift pass (05/06 prices): (Champagny, Les Coches, Plagne 1800, Plagne Bellecote, Plagne Soleil, Plagne Villages, Belle Plagne, Aime 2000 and Plagne Montalbert) Adult: 186 euros Child (6-13s): 140 euros Children under 6: free.
Cross-country skiing: 12km of trails between Bellecote-Belle Plagne and Plagne Villages - free access.
Useful Informations: La Plagne is within easy acces from the train station in Aime la Plagne (15km) and the airports in Chambery (115km) and Geneva (150km), call the Tourist Office for transfers (tel.0033.4.79.09.79.79). The resorts have all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday: * shops * restaurants * bars * banks/cash points * doctors and pharmacy. This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033 479 09 79 79 or log on to www.la-plagne.com
Otherwise known as "The Roof of Europe", Savoie is an area rich in natural treasures.
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From tiny paths to steep trails, discover the Alpine peaks, the Alpine gastronomy, small villages with colourful stories and most importantly, breathe in the fresh and revitalising mountain air.
Ski aside, there is also a wide range of activities to choose from: snowmobile, dog-sledding, snowshoeing...
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A word of advice from Lagrange : French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep money handy.
By linking the ski domains of Les Arcs and La Plagne, the French Alps now benefit from a brand new, extensive skiing area making it one of the largest ski domains in the world. Access to 425km of runs allowing skiers of all levels to reach new heights. Paradiski opens its doors to 232 ski runs, 2 skiable glaciers (La Chaupe in La Plagne Bellecôte and Le Varet in Les Arcs) as well as some of the highest peaks (Bellecôte - 3416m and Aiguille Rouge - 3226m).
RESORTS: Champagny, Les Coches, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Peisey-Vallandry. www.paradiski.com
Height: 1300-3416m. Total Pistes: 425km of pistes. Beginners**** Intermediates**** Experts*** Snowboard**** 12 green 132 blue 66 red 31 black and 2 Snowparks. 6-day Paradiski lift pass (03/04 prices) Adult 220 euros / Child (6-13yrs) 165 euros / Child under 6 - Free with 2 paying adults.