Plagne Soleil & Plagne Village
Why Plagne Soleil & Plagne Village Ski Resorts?
- Easy access to La Plagne and Paradiski ski areas
- One of the highest villages in La Plagne
- An intermediates' paradise
- An idyllic and sunny village, perfect for families
Plagne Soleil & Plagne Village (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.
Plagne Villages and Plagne Soleil are La Plagne’s two smallest villages are higher than Belle Plagne. There is a small selection of shops but for anything further, you will need to make the trip to another visit. They are ideal villages if you want a slightly quieter holiday and also at a cheaper price.
Plagne Soleil & Plagne Village sit in a sunny bowl above Plagne Centre and is a glorious natural sun-trap where you can soak up the sun all day long. It is an idyllic location formed by a collection of chalets and small self-catering apartment buildings clad in wood and built in true Savoyard style - many offering ski-in/ski-out possibilities. Being located at the heart of the skiing area with easy access to La Plagne itself and Paradiski and boasting magnificent views, makes this sun-soaked and appropriately named village very popular and ideal for families.
