Belle-Plagne
Why Belle-Plagne Ski Resort?
- Easy access to the ski areas of La Plagne and Paradiski
- Excellent well-equipped snow park
- A traditional village in a tranquil setting
Belle-Plagne (La Plagne) Information
La Plagne can be found in the Savoie region of France, in the Northern French Alps, on the edge of the Vanoise National Park. It forms part of the massive Paradiski ski area which as well as La Plagne includes Les Arcs. Les Arcs and its ski areas can be accessed via the Vanoise Express cable car which whisks skiers across the valley in 4 minutes. The double-decker cable car has, in addition to the 360° panorama, a 3-dimensional outlook courtesy of a transparent glass panel inserted into the floor of the lower level of the 2 cabins.
As you take the road from Bourg St Maurice, the first resort you come to is Plagne 1800 (so a good one if you don't want to go too far in the mountains and have a shorter transfer). Next is Plagne Bellecote at 1930m. Above Plagne Bellecote is Belle Plagne. Then above Plagne 1800 is Plagne Centre, the main resort in the area. From here, you can continue on to the right to Aime la Plagne or to the left to Plagne Villages and Plagne Soleil. Three further villages are also connected to the ski area - Montchavin-Les Coches is accessed from Landry further down the valley and lie below the Vanoise Express cable car that takes you to Les Arcs ski area. On the other side further up the valley and below Plagne Aime 2000 is the village of Montalbert. And finally, Champagny lies on the other side of the mountain altogether and has its own ski area as well being linked to the wider La Plagne territory.
Belle Plagne is the largest of the three high-altitude villages at 2050m and also the newest and most attractive in La Plagne. It combines the advantages of ski-in/ski-out, with attractive architecture featuring local wood, lauze (flagstone) and other stone materials. It is also pedestrianised in the centre. This La Plagne ski resort also benefits from parking that's completely underground. Belle Plagne has immediate access to the pistes.
There are also a number of bars and restaurants in Belle Plagne, with live music for après-ski entertainment and cuisine to suit all tastes - making it a good venue for nightlife. The bowling alley is also good family fun and has a fully licensed bar open late. The quaint little shops create a real village atmosphere, all overlooked by the clock tower.
Belle Plagne is linked to Plagne Bellecôte via a gondola lift which runs from 08.30-00.30, and from there you can use the free resort shuttle bus to reach the other La Plagne villages. Although you are sure to find everything you need and have plenty to keep you occupied within your chosen village, we do recommend that you take a few trips to explore the other surrounding villages of La Plagne, as they all have so much to offer. The main village with the most shops, services, bars and restaurants is Plagne Centre.
