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La Plagne Events
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There are heaps of events held throughout the year in La Plagne, ranging from small and quirky local festivals, to world renowned sporting events. Music festivals are also hugely popular during the summer months and provide a great excuse to make a quick trip out to the Alps. In this section, we bring you information about the major annual events in La Plagne, and don't forget to check out our weekly What's On calendar. |
| Etoile du Sports - December |
20 French snowsport champions will select and sponsored 20 hopefuls to compete in 20 different disciplines at this popular event. This exciting grassroots contest is an annual fixture on the La Plagne sporting calendar and is a good opportuntity to see some up and coming talent.
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last updated 5-Feb-2008 |
| Télémark World Cup - January |
Montchavin-Les Coches and Plagne Centre join forces for 3 days of international competition. The area is known for its excellent télémarking terrain thanks to the height difference across its ski area.
To provide the telemarkers with a full range of events, "Sprint" and night time events will take place on the slalom course at Plagne Centre on 10 December and the "Classic" type events will be run on 11 and 12 on the Montchavin-Les Coches ski area.
This exciting event should attract a large crowd of télémark enthusiasts and intrigued onlookers alike. |
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last updated 5-Feb-2008 |
| Plagn Arctic - January |
La Plagne celebrates all things Polar, Scandinavian and Nordic in a week of themed events!
Typical actvities will be recreated and you are invited to get involved and have a go yourself. Amongst the many things on offer are igloo building, snow sculpting, ice climbing, dog sledding and a plethora of snow excursions and walks. You will have the opportunity to visit the ice caves at 3000m and, possibly the highlight of the week for some, is the massive snow ball fight! |
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last updated 5-Feb-2008 |
| Rossignol Airtour - January |
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Rossignol brings their kids ski/snowboard contest to La Plagne. Open to boys and girls between the ages of 9-15 years old this tour showcases the incredible freestyle and slopestyle skiing and boarding skills of the up and coming snowsport stars of the future.
Rossignol Airtour Website
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last updated 5-Feb-2008 |
| La Gordzerette - January |
This event sees some of the world’s best ice-climbers arrive in La Plagne, not to battle it out in gnarly competitions but to hang out, have fun and enjoy the festivities!
Activities include ice climbing, archery, Nordic skiing, big air, hay sled runs and more. Internationally renowned athletes mix it up with keen mountain enthusiasts and those who are there just for fun to create a chilled out friendly atmosphere.
Grab a beer and enjoy the live music as the evening draws in and the concerts start.
La Gordzerette Website
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last updated 5-Feb-2008 |
| Kids Montagne Aventure - February |
This two-day event is aimed at all kids who love the snow. There will be a number of games, workshops and activities lined up covering topics such as snow, avalanches, environment, fauna and orientation.
For any budding freeriders there are two contests open to 6-12 year olds: Mini Big Air and Snowcross.
Kids Montagne Aventure Website
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last updated 5-Feb-2008 |
| French Freestyle Skiing Championships - March |
All the French freestyle clubs will be sending their star performers to La Plagne this weekend for the event of the year. Disciplines on display will be the half-pipe, bumps and the skiercross.
Freestyle is a rapidly growing sport in La Plagne and this event grows in size and standard year upon year! |
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last updated 5-Feb-2008 |
| Winter Urban Plagne - April |
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The skate park at Plagne Bellecôte is back in use before the summer. This event is a snapshot of the summer Urban Plagne which takes place at the end of August. Provisional schedules include skateboard, freestyle skiing and snowboarding demos. The season comes to an end with a freestyle session!
Winter Urban Plagne Website
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last updated 5-Feb-2008 |
| Tour de France - July |
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Every summer France is gripped by the biggest and best cycle race in Europe - Le Tour de France. The Alps have played a large part in the race over the years with the gruelling mountain climbs providing some of the most exciting spectacles of the event. The route changes slightly each year, taking in different towns and villages along the way. Even if the race doesn't pass near to where you are this summer you can guarantee that it will still be avidly watched in bars and cafés around the country with everyone joining in to cheer on the famous yellow jersey! ... see "Le Tour de France" for more |
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last updated 21-Jul-2008 |
| Urban Plagne - August |
Nokia Fise, sponsors of the renowned International Festival of Extremes Sports in Montpellier, bring their incredible mix of sports and music to the mountains!
As well as the usual heady mix of BMX, Rollerblading, Skateboarding, Wakeboarding, Freestyle Motorbikes, Snowboarding and Skiing there will be a programme of DJs, Hip Hop and break dance groups as well as a graffiti art battle...
Lastly, keyboard and joystick addicts will be carried away by infernal play sessions during the daily tournaments in the Video and On-Line Games Area.
Nokia Fise Website
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last updated 5-Feb-2008 |
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