Imagine a picnic on a mountain top basking in the late afternoon sunshine with a panoramic view across the highest peaks in Europe. The light becomes golden as the sun begins to fall and it's time to descend nearly 2000 vertical meters to a blazing log fire in a village far below you. First comes the glacier stretch; smooth creamy snow in an endless wasteland of white. Time here for rhythm and style, carving the surface with even arcs flowing from one to the next to the tune of a waltz. But the music must quickly change. Now come the narrow gullies between the rocks where fields of moguls will test your sharpness and precision. Edging on the iced faces, challenging the fall line with rapid short powerful swings; you'll want the latest beat for that rhythm. And then the relief when at last the slope begins to lessen and some other muscles can start to do the work. A fast smooth motorway entices you into a dreamlike glide as you schuss over undulating crests. But you cannot afford to forget your task. Eventually the trees begin and the way becomes steeper again. Narrow paths through dense forests need concentration and skill. New rhythms are found and new techniques developed. A sea of powder may offer yet another challenge and then there's always those awkward rises where it's time to skate and push your way forward. An hour of unbroken skiing dropping 2000m in vertical height and covering 15kms across every terrain, testing every style and technique; We know of only two runs in the world where such is possible - and our chalets lie at the bottom of each.

Reportedly the world's longest black run, the 'Aigle Rouge' in Les Arcs is one of them. Commencing at 3,226m, it cascades to the door step of our new chalet in the rustic hamlet of Villaroger at 1,200m in an almost direct line. A number of variant routes on piste and off allow a large choice of descents and we are pleased to announce this chalet will be open to guests in the season 2000/2001.

The other great run, the 'Vallee Blanche', descends from the Glacier de Bellecote (3250m) to our chalet at Montchavin (1250m) It must be one of the great descents of Europe and to ski it without pause in the late afternoon glow is a truly magical experience.

And there are other great runs as well :

The 'Colorado' at Plagne Centre is a fine red offering the chance to ski a winding narrow canyon littered with moguls and towering 10m high sides.
The 'Mont de la Guerre', until recently an entirely unmarked off piste route into Champagny, it allows an accomplished skier to journey into remote forests and gullies far away from the main stream resort.
For serious thrills try 'Le Rochu', an almost sheer black run plunging from the glacier, or 'Morbleu', with a 300m straight line drop crammed with moguls. And those just wanting peaceful tours through pretty forests and rustic hamlets should find every pleasure at the extreme western edge of the domain. A maze of gentle scenic tracks wind their way to Montalbert, an old farming village that will still serve a traditional Savoyarde lunch with all the trimmings and leisurely pace of yesteryears….if you have the time that is.

Nearer home, the routes down to Montchavin are so varied that you need never ski the same one twice. Whilst advanced skiers may choose a steep forest track and dance between the trees, those wanting to coast home after a long day may follow a number of more gentle routes……..or anything in between really.

A TWO-SIDED SKI AREA

To give you an idea of the scale and potential of La Plagne, here's the current piste map.







So there it is........La Plagne has fantastic ski-ing at every level...........you've only got to book yourself in.