Other Activities
As well as skiing, there’s a host of other winter sports activities to keep you amused at La Plagne. You’ll find further details in the information booklet in your apartment, and booking is usually as simple as contacting the tourist office. Here are just a few:
Husky Dog Sleigh Rides
Children (aged 6-12) and adults will love the husky dog sleigh rides which
course through Plagne Montalbert’s picturesque forest scenery. Contact:
Mathias on 00 33 (0) 612 78 50 05
Prices: approximately €60 per 1.5 hours for adults and €28 per child. Day
trips also available.
Snow Walking
Explore the more remote (and often most beautiful) forested areas around
Plagne Montalbert- snow shoe hire and guided tours are both available.
Prices: approximately €9/day adults and €5/day children).
Bobsleigh
For the more adventurous (and those with transport) you can try out the
Olympic bobsleigh runs at Plagne 1800. The Bob Raft is a self-steering
4 man bobsleigh. For the real thrills and spills of the sport, try out
the Taxi Bob which is a “proper” 4 man bobsleigh driven at
100km/h by a professional driver; or go it alone in your very own Mono
Bob. Prices: approximately €34 Bob Raft, €100 Taxi Bob and €95 Mono Bob.
Hand gliding/Paragliding
Instructors are on hand to take you on a thrilling tandem ride over the
magnificent scenery of La Plagne- it’s a thrilling way to get a new
perspective on the alpine landscape. We recommend the descent from the
Grand Rochette with Stephane or Bruno. Prices: approximately €65 for a
taster to €120 for a full flight. Please prebook by phoning 00 33 (0) 612
73 66 56.
Snow Scooters
Snow scooter hire is available in several locations including Belle Plagne, Plagne Bellecote and Plagne Centre
Ski Touring and Mountaineering
For more advanced skiers and climbers, accredited tours can be arranged by the ESF with helicopter drop offs, ski safaris, ski touring, ice climbing etc.
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