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Chalets in La Plagne 1800
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Chalet Ammonite
Catered chalet
15 people 8 bedrooms
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Chalet Boule de Neige
Catered chalet
14 people 7 bedrooms
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Chalet Capella
Catered chalet
12 people 6 bedrooms
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Chalet Java
Catered chalet
12 people 6 bedrooms
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Chalet Lapin
Catered chalet
8 people 4 bedrooms
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Chalet Le Lievre
Catered chalet
12 people 6 bedrooms
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Chalet Mira
Catered chalet
12 people 6 bedrooms
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Chalet Soleil
Catered chalet
10 people 5 bedrooms
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Chalet Vega
Catered chalet
12 people 6 bedrooms
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Chalet Gemeaux
Self-catered chalet
12 people 6 bedrooms
Introducing La Plagne 1800
La Plagne 1800 is situated amongst the pine trees in its own self-contained village with a good selection of local restaurants, bars, equipment hire shop and a supermarket. It has kept its classic charm and traditional wooden chalets to provide you with a relaxing skiing trip. It is perfect for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy the slopes alongside the resorts friendly and cosy atmosphere. With access to spectacular runs and good weather conditions, you also have access to the ski schools and amenities in La Plagne Centre which is easy to reach using the free shuttle buses.
Skiing in La Plagne
Paradiski is the combination of La Plagne and Les Arcs and is well known for its snow sure and extensive ski area. There are 425km of piste on offer, linked by the impressive Vanoise Express cable car. It's a beginners and intermediate skiers heaven with miles of wide gentle cruising blues, whilst advanced skiers will enjoy great runs on the Bellecote glacier and the challenging blacks beyond. The resort has a great reputation for all skiers and snowboarders and the stunning scenery through the areas beautiful forest runs makes it a place to remember.
Chalets in La Plagne
Mountain Heaven offers 9 catered chalets in the high altitude La Plagne village of 1800. This is an excellent location at the heart of the ski area, with superb access to the whole of Paradiski. These include Chalet Soleil that sleeps up to 10 guests, Chalet Boule de Neige with 7 bedrooms sleeping 14 people, Chalet Ammonite sleeping up to 15 people in 8 bedrooms. These chalets are all in prime positions being in very close proximity to the slopes or the ski bus stop. As well as these properties we also have a range of self-catered chalets in La Plagne Montalbert which are situated in a great village slightly lower than La Plagne 1800.
There is a chairlift that is only seconds away from Chalet Soleil and Boule de Neige and this takes you towards La Plagne Centre and the Vanoise express or there is a chairlift a little further down that takes you towards Aime 2000, La Plagne Montalbert and then beyond to the whole of the Paradiski area.
Apres Ski
There are a couple of bars in 1800, but the most popular is La Mine, with its mining heritage very much in evidence in the decor. For a wider selection of bars and Apres ski, for those staying in a ski chalet in La Plagne 1800, Plagne Centre is a short free bus ride away as well as Plagne Bellcote with the great bar Spitting Feathers.
For the chalet hosts night off, there are a number of good restaurants in Plagne 1800 and Plagne Centre. In La Plagne 1800 we can recommend La Cantine , Le Chaperon Rouge and Loup Blanc
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) issues travel advice on destinations, which include information on passports, visas, health, safety and security can be viewed here.
Things to do in La Plagne 1800
As well as skiing, there is a host of other winter sports activities to keep you amused during your stay in one of our ski chalets in La Plagne. You will find further details in the information booklet in your apartment/chalet, and booking is usually as simple as contacting the tourist office. Here are just a few:
First & Last Tracks skiing
How about skiing before anybody else? If you're interested then Oxygene Ski School can take you on this great adventure. It's a 1h30, ski-touring activity before the slopes open (at 7am) or when the slopes shut (5.30pm). More details are here, book in resort or just ask our staff.
Moonlight Skiing
Another great activity is moonlight skiing, have a meal in a mountain restaurant and then ski down with a head torch, we have even tried off piste with our torches off - an amazing experience, more details can be found here
Snow Walking
Explore the more remote (and often most beautiful) forested areas around Plagne 1800 - snow shoe hire and guided tours are both available.
Bobsleigh
For the more adventurous 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.
For more details and current prices please click here
Hang 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.
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.
Swimming
There is a swimming pool in Plagne Bellecote which is only a 15 minute bus ride away and the bus stops outside our La Plagne ski chalets.
Ski Bikes
Have the most fun you will ever have on the mountain and try Ski Bikes. It's incredibly easy to learn and their professional Skibike trainer will teach you all you need to know. Within 60 minutes, you'll be exploring the mountain for yourself on one of their lightweight Brenter C4 & Downhill Ski Bikes. find out more on the link below.
Massage
In addition for all chalets you can relax with a massage from a mobile massage service to book this simply contact Anna at Massage me by clicking on the logo below
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By Air
Our catered ski chalets in La Plagne are within easy reach of four different airports with Geneva, Grenoble and Lyon all being able 2.5 hours away and Chambery at about 1.5 hours. Journey times are estimated and are likley to increase during the peak periods. All airports mentioned have fantastic links from the UK and some of the airlines which operate include British Airways, Easyjet, Jet2.com, Swiss etc.
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Transfers
Transfers: We work with a number of trusted transfer partners and transfers can be booked direct with them from our Transfer page
Car Hire: For smaller groups, hiring a car is a cost-effective choice for bridging the gap from the airport to La Plagne. If you are arranging your car hire yourself from Geneva Airport, be sure to pick up your vehicle from the Swiss side of the airport as cars hired on that side have the motorway pass already in the car.
Snow tyres are mandatory for all cars in Switzerland, unlike in France. Also be sure to pre-book snow chains.
Please note that whilst traveling in the Alps snow chains are mandatory from December to April, you can be fined and denied access to the mountains if you do not have them.
Bus: There are bus services from Geneva Airport to La Plagne, you must reserve your seats beforehand. For those looking to use the bus, we recommend visiting either Altibus or Bens Bus
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By Car
Our chalets are approximately 600 miles from Calais. It’s a very easy drive and largely on motorways, providing a real opportunity to enjoy the French countryside along the way. To get across the English Channel there are ferry services, plus Le Shuttle. If you want to take a more leisurely drive, there are plenty of opportunities to stop off in scenic and interesting tourist spots.
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By Train
You can travel on the combined Eurostar and TGV services directly from Paris and you can get a taxi to our chalets from Aime train station.
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