Vibrant and lively high-altitude Alpine ski resort
The superb ski resort of La Plagne comprises ten purpose built 'villages' surrounding Plagne Centre including Plagne 1800 just below it, attractive car-free Belle Plagne and the highest village of Aime la Plagne, each boasting superb doorstep skiing. Furthermore the speedy Vanoise Express cable-car links La Plagne with Les Arcs to form the vast Paradiski ski area - one of the largest ski areas in the world!
Les Coches is a pretty skiing village and a fantastic little known value offering on the La Plagne side of the Paradiski area. For those in the know Les Coches and in particular the Les Coches Maeva apartments are one of the cheapest places to stay in the Paradiski.
Not only is it great value for money, but Les Coches is in a fantastic location for skiers wanting to get the most out of the Paradiski area. Take a chairlift or the gondola in Les Coches or ski down to the Montchavin chairlift and you will be one of the first skiers at the Vanoise Express. Throughout the season you will be able to ski right back to the village via either a blue or red run and most of the village’s accommodation is close to the piste. Les Coches is a quiet village and will suit guests looking for a traditional and friendly atmosphere. There is a supermarket, a few shops, a couple of bars and a selection of restaurants.
Fact file
Skiing in La Plagne
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Beginners
4
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Intermediates
5
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Experts
4
Resort Height
- 1800/1970/2050m
Transfer time
- Chambery 2hrs, Grenoble 3hrs, Ski Train (Aime) 30 mins
Private transfer
- 1-4 people (return) Chambery £652, Grenoble £884, Geneva £650 5-8 people Chambery £737, Grenoble £1080, Geneva £740
One way helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers: Chambery £1493, Grenoble £2058, Geneva £2664
Skiing in La Plagne
For piste maps and other information about the Slopes in La Plagne visit our skiing in La Plagne page
Activities
· spa · open-air floodlit ice rink and outdoor heated pool in Bellecôte · health and fitness centre in Belle Plagne & Plagne centre · paragliding · skidoos · Olympic bobsleighApres ski
· wide variety of cafés and bars plus 4 discos · Loup Blanc and La Mine Bar (Plagne 1800), Cheyenne Café and Le Tet (Belle Plagne), Showtime Café & The Spitting Feathers après ski bar (Bellecôte) with live music and Luna Bar (Plagne Centre) · Petit Chaperon RougeOur opinion
A veritable intermediates playground, La Plagne also offers extensive beginner slopes and under-rated black runs and off-piste. The different levels and villages are well connected to give a vast area of piste with some excellent 'boulevard' skiing to really show off your technique!
Families
La Plagne 1800 has a Pepi Penguin Club for children 6 months-4 years, run by experienced nannies of our sister company, offering 6 days a week full or half day care, with or without lunch. The Whizz Kids Club for 4-11 years is held in an adjacent room in the same building and is run by experienced club leaders offering a choice of morning care including ski school pick-up and drop-off services with lunch and afternoon sessions. All childcare must be pre-booked to guarantee a place. Call the Childcare Hotline on 0871 230 8128 (call charges apply).Please note: The 1800 Crèche & Whizz Kids should only be booked by guests staying in Plagne 1800 (not Belle Plagne, Plagne Centre, Plagne Village or Plagne Soleil as it is a bus ride away and not convenient).