La Plagne forms part of the Paradiski ski area, together with Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry. La Plagne itself consists of 225km of pistes, 80km of cross-country routes, 1 snowpark, 3 boardercross, 1 halfpipe and not forgetting the glacier! Many of the lifts are also open throughout the summer season; allowing access to hiking trails, mountain bikes tracks, paragliding take-offs, climbing sites and more. Keep on top of what's open when with our guide to the La Plagne lifts.
Opening & Closing Dates for La Plagne - Summer 2010
For the summer season, the altitude resorts of La Plagne; Aime la Plagne, Belle Plagne Plagne Villages/Soleil, Plagne Bellecote, Plagne Centre, Plagne 1800, Champagny en Vanoise and Montchavin and Les Coches will open on the 26th June until the 28th August.
Whilst the village resort of Plagne Montalbert will be open from 3rd July until the 28th August.
TS Montchavin, Plan Bois, La Roche, Montalbert, Fornelet, TC de Champagny, Funiplagne de la Grande Rochette, TC de Roche de Mio
4 €
TC Roche de Mio to the Glacier
7 €
Plagne Bellecote to the Glacier
11 €
Vanoise Express
7 € 11 € return
Lift passes can be bought for individual lifts if you do not want to commit yourself to buying an activity pass. The Vanoise Express is the only lift that has a single and a return price; all of the others have just an ascent price and the descent is free.
Pass Plagne Summer 2010
The Pass Plagne can be used to enjoy a huge range of activities throughout each of the La Plagne stations, as well as giving access to the lift system and the glacier. You can buy the pass in blocks of units which can then be 'spent' on whatever activities you wish (participating activity providers will have the Pass'Plagne logo in their window). The card can be used by one or more individuals and then simply topped up once you've used up all of your units.
There is one set price for all ages; children's activities tend to 'cost' fewer units so you can buy them a smaller pass depending on what they want to do.The Pass'Plagne card also entitles you to various discounts around resort (rafting, hairdresser, restaurants...) so make sure you carry it with you at all times!
To find out more about what activities are on offer and how many units you will need to purchase please click on the link below.
This pass is specifically designed with mountain bikers in mind and as such, it is possible to buy it with or without bike hire included. Giving you access to around 150km of marked trails in the area, the Pass Bike also entitles you to:
Unlimited lift access for the duration of your pass
A snack from participating sponsor (fruit or energy bar)
1 meal voucher in participating restaurants (for daily special)
10% off certain accessories in participating shops
If you only want to do an hour or so you may find it cheaper to buy individual tickets for the lifts that you would like to use. Please note that it is not possible to take your mountain bike on the Bellecote cable car.
Lift Pass Options for La Plagne - Summer
The La Plagne Valley consists of six separate lift areas that cater for a whole host of individuals - from skiers and snowboarders, mountaineers and climbers, hikers and mountain bikers, to those simply wishing to enjoy the more leisurely pursuit of admiring the beauty of the surrounding mountains. With such variety on your doorstep, it makes sense that there are a number of different lift passes available so that you can tailor your purchase to the ability and preferences of your group.
Lift passes are available from the base of each lift station, the Montenvers railway cash desk or in advance on-line purchases can be made via the Compagnie du Mont Blanc website. Visa, Mastercard and Amex credit cards are accepted. Don't forget that your lift pass also provides you with free access to the bus and train system that runs throughout the La Plagne Valley.
Lift Access & Restrictions in La Plagne - Summer
LA PLAGNE LIFT ACCESS & RESTRICTIONS
Cable Cars
Gondolas
Chair Lifts
Drag Lifts
Wheelchair Access*
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Mountain Bikes**
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Paragliders / Parapente***
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Pedestrians****
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Dogs*****
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Babies*****
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*Please see Handiski (Skiing for the Disabled in La Plagne in our Skiing & Snowboarding section for more information on facilities for the disabled in La Plagne.**For more information on mountain biking in La Plagne (lifts, prices and where to go) please see La Plagne Mountain Biking.***Check out our article on La Plagne for Paragliding for more information.****To find out which lifts are open to walkers during the summer please go to Lift Pass Options & Prices - Summer.*****Dogs are allowed on all pedestrian lifts on the condition that they are kept on a lead at all times******Babies are allowed on all pedestrian lifts. It is not recommended to expose babies or young children to sudden changes in temperature or altitude. If lift staff feel that your child is too young to ride the lifts they have the right to deny access. In is inadvisable to take children under the age of 3 years old up to the glacier. For more advice please read Tips for Families & Kids
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