Champagny-en-Vanoise

Skiing in Champagny-en-Vanoise

La Plagne ski area has something for everyone! For beginners, dedicated zones are available and some free lifts as well. Once you are a bit more confident in hitting the higher slopes, a large range of blue runs are on offer especially on the sector of Plagne Bellecote and Village. Intermediates and experts also have a wide choice between red and black runs. The Galcier de La Chiaupe (or Glacier de Bellecote) offers awesome black runs as well as some of the best off-piste you can find. Another good sector is Le Bioley above Aime La Plagne. Regarding the off-piste, there is some easy spots for beginners, and some good itineraries among the trees. You should always make sure you are equipped for skiing in off piste and it’s always safer to have a guide with you, some sectors are quite dangerous even if you are an experienced skier or boarder.

For freestylers, there are two snow parks both located above Belle Plagne, a small one is more suited to beginners and the other one is a huge park with around 20 features, a big air bag and a half-pipe.The “Vanoise Express” lift which is the link to Les Arcs that allows you to enjoy the 450km of piste, is located in the sector of Montchavin and Les Coches.

Other things to do

If you want to try something else besides skiing or snowboarding in Champagny-en-Vanoise you won’t be disappointed by the many other activities on offer. Thrill seekers will be able to have a go at paragliding, speed riding, ice racing, ice climbing and even heli-skiing. La Plagne also has the only bobsleigh track in France, and proposes 3 ways for you to enjoy it: bob raft, speed luge or bob racing. But that is not it, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledging are also on the menu.

To relax after an intense day on the slopes, the cinema, the bowling alley, the pool or the spa will be the best places to relax. For a complete change of scenery go to the “village igloo” and visit the ice cave before spending the night on an ice bed wrapped up in a warm sleeping bag.

Summer in Champagny-en-Vanoise

The cycling route from Bourg Saint Maurice to Les Arcs 1950 was the section of the 1996 Tour de France which famously ‘broke’ champion Miguel Indurain, and many flock to the area in the summer months to test their mettle.

There is an excellent 18-hole golf course with a brand new clubhouse and restaurant, many tennis courts, an 800m2 aquatic centre in Les Arcs 1800, which isn’t far away, and miles of fantastic hiking trails to enjoy in Champagny-en-Vanoise. Pool, adventures parks, white water sports, lake activities are available as well.