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Ski area La Plagne
Information about the ski area
| Highest point: | 3,167 m | Gondola lift: | 13 |
| Lowest point: | 1,207 m | Pistes in total: | 225 km |
| Altitude ski resort: | 1,450 m |
Pistes:
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139 km |
| Lifts in total: | 74 |
Pistes:
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59 km |
| Tow lifts: | 32 |
Pistes:
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27 km |
| Chair lifts: | 29 | ||
Ski area La Plagne
With the "Domaine La Plagne" lift pass, you can discover 225 kilometres of piste and 74 lifts at altitudes ranging between 1,207 and 3,167 m. You can jump into the skiing fun directly from your doorstep in Les Coches: 2 lifts connect the resort with the ski area. The undisputed highlight of the area is the 15 km long descent from the Bellecôte glacier to Montchavin - with an altitude difference of a phenomenal 2,000 m!
Three snowboard areas with half pipes, boardercross and other extras round out the fantastic offer. For beginners, at every station there are level slopes; the tree-free slopes at the Belle Plagne are especially good for a first try.
With an upgrade to the "Paradiski" lift pass, you have daily access to Les Arcs' and La Plagne's total 425 kilometres of piste (see ski region), which are connected with the modern “Vanoise Express” - starting in the neighbouring resort of Montchavon. Furthermore, with the 6 days lift pass "Paradiski Illimité" you can make use of even more delights, such as a half day skiing on the afternoon of your arrival day, one free entry at the Village Igloo Arc 2000 ice cave and much more (see info on site).
A night ski highlight for freestylers and snowboarders can be found in the area "Mille 8" in Les Arcs' district Chantel. Nearby the Villard gondola's mountain station you can find the snowpark "Les Bosses". The fun areal is illuminated by LED lights every Thursday until 20:30. From Les Coches the night ski areas can be reached by Vanoise Express.
Three snowboard areas with half pipes, boardercross and other extras round out the fantastic offer. For beginners, at every station there are level slopes; the tree-free slopes at the Belle Plagne are especially good for a first try.
With an upgrade to the "Paradiski" lift pass, you have daily access to Les Arcs' and La Plagne's total 425 kilometres of piste (see ski region), which are connected with the modern “Vanoise Express” - starting in the neighbouring resort of Montchavon. Furthermore, with the 6 days lift pass "Paradiski Illimité" you can make use of even more delights, such as a half day skiing on the afternoon of your arrival day, one free entry at the Village Igloo Arc 2000 ice cave and much more (see info on site).
Night skiing Les Coches
The ski region Paradiski is a true paradise also when it comes to night skiing. Night skiing fun can be had on the pistes in Les Arcs in the evening. Three night ski pistes are available for skiing in the evening: In Les Arcs 1600, the approx. 1 km blue piste is illuminated, and the 3-person chairlift Combettes takes night skiers up to the piste during the extended opening hours. Another floodlit piste can be found in Les Arcs 1800 further up the mountain. Here, the 6-person chairlift Marmottes leads to another, also approx. 1 km blue piste. Thanks to both pistes' easy level of difficulty night skiing by floodlight is possible for everybody.A night ski highlight for freestylers and snowboarders can be found in the area "Mille 8" in Les Arcs' district Chantel. Nearby the Villard gondola's mountain station you can find the snowpark "Les Bosses". The fun areal is illuminated by LED lights every Thursday until 20:30. From Les Coches the night ski areas can be reached by Vanoise Express.
Après ski Les Coches
Les Coches offers its guests not only fun on the pistes but also away from the slopes there numerous possibilities to find leisure time entertainment. Local bars, such as "Last One Pub" and the "Le Roxor" or "Le Pink Marmotte" are popular and guarantee fun way into the morning hours.
Those who prefer to remain sporty, even after leaving the pistes, will find a challenge on the public, Olympic bob-seld run (access only from 16 years) in Plagne-Bellcote. Further you can also go snow-shoe hiking, have fun on the ice rink or speed down the well-lit toboggan run. Numerous winter hiking trails invite you to explore the wintry landscape.
Those who are more interested in the cultural aspect will fell right at home in this region. he Baroque trail leads you along the Tarentaise Valley and is surely worth exploring. If you are looking to end the day quietly and with relaxation, best go to the Hotel Bellcôte where you can let yourself be pampered with beauty treatments.
Those who prefer to remain sporty, even after leaving the pistes, will find a challenge on the public, Olympic bob-seld run (access only from 16 years) in Plagne-Bellcote. Further you can also go snow-shoe hiking, have fun on the ice rink or speed down the well-lit toboggan run. Numerous winter hiking trails invite you to explore the wintry landscape.
Those who are more interested in the cultural aspect will fell right at home in this region. he Baroque trail leads you along the Tarentaise Valley and is surely worth exploring. If you are looking to end the day quietly and with relaxation, best go to the Hotel Bellcôte where you can let yourself be pampered with beauty treatments.
Snowpark: Snowpark La Plagne Les Coches
From Les Coches you can most easily reach the snow park in La Plagne with your lift pass. Here, freestyle fans can run riot on 4 lines of different levels. On 2.5 ha terrain there are rails, kickers and boxes in all different designs. Further there a 2 highlights awaiting you in this park. For one there is a park-own half-pipe, and there is also an Air Bag for practising courageous tricks and jumps.
In the region of "Paradiski Illimité" there is a further snowpark in Les Arcs offering various rails and kickers, and 2 jibs to try out. There is also a Big Air here, and after all the hard work is done you can relax in the chill zone. Various boardercross runs complete the freestyle offers of the region.
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