Whether as a couple or a family, La Plagne and Champagny-en-Vanoise offer tourists numerous activities to practice. Whatever the season, it's possible to treat yourself to a sporting or gourmet getaway to discover the hidden treasures of Savoy. Are you planning your stay in Champagny-en-Vanoise or La Plagne? In this article, discover 10 exciting activities to do Or to do again in the surrounding area! Daredevil, culture, gastronomy…there's something for everyone!
Vanoise National Park
Vanoise National Park is an unmissable national park that borders Champagny-en-Vanoise. Adjacent to the Italian border, the park offers 107 peaks that exceed 3000 meters the highest of which is the tip of the Grande Casse At 3,855 meters, Vanoise National Park is the oldest natural park in France. Ideal for family hiking, the park is home to over 1,200 species that are a delight to discover on sunny days. This park is also known for its important rock engravings, particularly in the municipalities of Germignon and Lanslevillard.
Kayaking down the Isère river
The Isère is a mythical river that flows into the Rhône. Highly sought after by kayakers, It offers a thrilling ride as well as an original way to admire the region's magnificent landscapes. In turquoise waters, explore the river by kayak or raft, either in a group or with a guide.
You will also have the possibility of testing hydrospeed, High-intensity whitewater swimming. It's the most physically demanding of all whitewater sports. If you're a good swimmer, this activity is ideal for navigating the rapids of the Isère River!
The Plagne Baths & Spa
Open in winter, The Plagne Baths & Spa This enchanting spa offers a chance to recharge and unwind. This 150-square-meter space of pools and hot springs boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding nature. A sensory trail awakens your senses in water heated to 35 degrees Celsius. Swimming lanes, Nordic baths, saunas, a salt cave… take care of yourself in a setting dedicated to nature and well-being. Good to know: entry by reservation allows you to enjoy 2 hours in the space.
Climb the ice tower
Get started with the art of ice climbing Standing 24 meters tall! Located in Champagny-le-Haut, this steel and wood structure is actually covered in water that freezes over during winter temperatures. It's the ideal surface for trying out climbing with progressively angled walls. Several activities are available, such as... introduction to ice climbing or a solo ascent Thanks to the equipment provided by the instructors, climbing this 24-meter ice tower also offers a view you won't find anywhere else!
Bobsleigh
Are you a fan of thrills? La Plagne offers the only bobsleigh track in France and it would be a shame not to take advantage of it! Originally built to host the Albertville Winter Olympics in 1992, this track offers you the chance to launch yourself onto an ice track in a vehicle at over 80km/h.
Several options are available, starting with the Bob Raft, a self-guided and self-braking vehicle with a capacity of 4 people. This attraction, accessible to people over 1.30 meters tall, is ideal for families. For the more adventurous, the "Bob Racing" is a professional bobsleigh that allows you to experience the track in a more athletic way. You will then be able to venture onto the track at over 120 km/h…guaranteed thrills!
Family snowshoe hike
Ideal activity for family hikes On the mountain slopes, snowshoeing will provide you with pleasant sensations and the joy of being together as a couple, with friends, or with family in this idyllic setting! The ESF ski school in La Plagne offers you this experience. snowshoeing lessons from 30 euros per person.
This activity offers the chance to encounter all sorts of animals! The La Plagne ski area is very large, and there are areas where local wildlife roams and can be observed during a hike!
Visit the "School of Yesteryear" museum«
For those nostalgic for the past and yearning for culture, the "School of Yesteryear" museum offers a chance to... discover France and the region from a different perspective. Indeed, it is possible to visit this former school located in La Côte d'Aime and discover the life of schoolchildren of yesteryear in this period classroom. All the furniture is original: blackboard, platform, wooden tables and inkwells.
This on-demand tour is free and will allow you to discover a typical place from the old days. A charm of yesteryear It is enriching to contemplate this as a family in order to understand how school functioned several decades ago.
Making your own cheese
Montabert is a typical local cheese that many tourists love to try in restaurants near the slopes! Roland Loyet, owner of the restaurant Le Forperet in La Plagne Montalbert, invites you to try your hand at the art of cheesemaking. He will explain to you in a fun and engaging way how to make Tomme, a traditional cheese. Participate in the workshop and leave with your own local cheese., ideal for preparing a delicious fondue !
The Plagne zipline
8 zip lines ranging from 50 to 200 meters are located in La Plagne and the surrounding villages. If you are thrill-seekers And with breathtaking views, take these ziplines and let yourself be carried between the mountains. Open all year round, these ziplines allow you to to admire the surrounding landscapes and to go from one village to another.
Treat yourself to a moment of skiing
Of course, Skiing is the essential activity During your winter holiday on the slopes! Several locations are well-known for fully enjoying the sensations this incredible experience offers. Among them are the well-known resorts of La Plagne Centre and La Plagne Bellecôte. Take the gondola and enjoy a breathtaking descent. In the Champagny-en-Vanoise area, enjoy... the red run of Mont de la Guerre with a 7-kilometer trail offering a 1000-meter elevation gain. Reserved for the most daring among you., The panorama offers a splendid view. on the Vanoise glaciers.