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Essentials
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Resort Height
Plagne Lauze: 1,800m (5,905ft); Plagne Centre: 1,970m (6,463ft); Belle Plagne: 2050m (6,742ft)
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Transfer time
Chambery 2hrs, Geneva 3hrs, Ski Train (Aime) 30 mins
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Typical costs
· small beer £2.50 · litre of milk £1.50 · bottle of house wine £14.00 · cup of coffee £2.50
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
glacier resort
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Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
4
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
4
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So what's it like?
A group of villages spread across a vast exciting ski area
At high altitude La Plagne is one of the most famous resorts in the world. It offers a wide variety of great skiing, from charming tree-lined runs to skiing above the clouds on the Bellecote glacier. There are 425km of piste, shared between La Plagne and Les Arcs, linked by the Vanoise Express cable car. We also feature Les Coches, a pretty skiing village and a fantastic value offering on the La Plagne side of the Paradiski area. New for 2011/12 - All Inclusive packages in Chalets Deneriaz, Vidal, Montillet, Cretier, Piccard, Bonlieu and Oreiler. Includes packed lunch, snack, free flowing beer and wine 5pm-9.30pm.
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2 for 1 equipment
Book now to get 2 for 1 equipment hire on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. If you don't have your own gear or if you simply want to remove the trouble of transporting it, then take advantage of this offer now.
Available on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. Terms apply.
Ski information
Beginners
Gentle nursery slopes and excellent English speaking ski instructors ensure that novice skiers will soon be enjoying the multitude of blue and green runs across the resort.
Intermediates
An absolute dream for intermediates. From exhilarating motorway skiing to quiet powder runs in the trees, La Plagne has it all! Try the long run down to Champagny from La Grande Rochette or discover the fabulous skiing on the Glacier de Bellecôte.
Advanced
Expert skiers will relish this superb area. Try the glorious powder between the trees down to Les Coches, or attempt the dramatic near vertical 2000m drop off the north face of the Bellecôte glacier, for 15kms of skiing (with a mountain guide) or try the breathtaking 7km Aiguille Rouge in Les Arcs.
Nightlife
· wide variety of cafés and bars plus 4 discos · Loup Blanc and La Mine Bar (Plagne 1800), Cheyenne Café and Le Tet (Belle Plagne), Showtime Café & The Spitting Feathers après ski bar (Bellecôte) with live music and Luna Bar (Plagne Centre) · Petit Chaperon Rouge
Activities
Open-air floodlit ice rink and outdoor heated pool in Bellecôte, paragliding, skidoos, Olympic bobsleigh, spa, health and fitness centre in Belle Plagne & Plagne centre
Eating out
Massive choice throughout the villages· Fondues or raclette from around €20 · 3 course meal with wine for €25 · La Grange, Matafan and Le Bec Fin for local specialities. Try the traditional mountain restaurants including Le Petit Chaperon Rouge.
Other amenities
· Weekly excursions to Val d'Isère/ Tignes & 3 Valleys · Cleared winter walks · Olympic Bobsleigh · Cinemas with regular English films in Plagne Centre and Bellecôte
Private Transfer
From Chambery airport
One-way (arrival) from £40 pp. Return from £77 pp.
One way helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers are also available.Pre-bookable Extras
Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a ride on the Olympic bobsleigh! Just below the resorts of La Plagne the bobsleigh track is just 10 minutes' bus ride away (transport is included in the cost).
Pre-book your place at time of booking. These activities are available for all guests staying in La Plagne. Track is open from mid-Dec to end March 2010.
Bob Raft £40pp / £128 for family of 4
Ride in complete safety with friends or family. This bob has an automatic braking system, reaching speeds of up to 80km/hr. Each raft will fit 4 passengers, and there is no driver. Children under 14yrs must be accompanied by an adult.
Mono Bob £83pp
A solo ride - fly down the track at 90km/hr in a semi-horizontal position. Min. age 16yrs.
Taxi Bob £87pp
Built like the bobsleigh used for competitions reaching speeds of up to 100km/hr. Each bob will fit 3 passengers and is driven by a professional driver (not suitable for people with heart conditions or pregnant women).Families
La Plagne 1800 is an excellent choice for families. Next door to Chalet Rose is our Pepi Penguin (6mths-4yrs) & Whizz Kids (4-11yrs) Clubs. Both of these facilities have been completely refurbished for the 2010/11 season. And new in 2011/12 is a second Crystal Whizz Kids Club with 8 spaces per week at Hotel Terra Nova, located in Plagne Centre. Pepi Penguin: Pepi activities are tailored to our youngest guests and offer a welcoming, safe place to have fun whilst you are on the slopes. Our childcare staff plan a varied selection of activities which include arts and crafts, playing with toys, and a mixture of indoor and outdoor play (when the weather allows). 6 mornings (8.30am - 2.00pm) £150
6 afternoons (2.00pm - 5.00pm) £120 Whizzclusive: For skiing children, our Whizzclusive service includes 6 morning ski lessons, pick up and drop off, lunch, and PM care. 6 days (8.30am - 5.00pm) £319 Whizz Kids: For non-skiing children there is a whole host of fun things to do from sledging to treasure hunts. 6 Mornings incl. lunch (8.30am - 2.00pm) £140
6 Afternoons (2.00pm - 5.00pm) £110 All our staff are CRB and reference checked, first aid trained, English speaking and we always maintain the correct adult:child ratios. Our childcare is open to all guests staying in Plagne 1800 and Plagne Centre only. Places are limited so childcare should be pre-booked by calling our family hotline on 0871 971 0457 (calls to 0871 numbers cost 10p per minute plus network extras). Please note: Guests staying in Belle Plagne, Plagne Village, Aime La Plagne, Les Coches or Plagne Soleil should not book into Crystal childcare as it is a bus ride away and not convenient.Snow Savers
Chalet +: New for winter 20011/12 selected chalets are now All Inclusive with packed lunches, snacks, and beer and wine included as well as the hearty breakfast and evening meal you'd expect in any of our chalets.
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-71yrs -
Our best deals to La Plagne
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| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | La Plagne in France | Self catering |
£258 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | La Plagne in France | Self catering |
£258 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | La Plagne in France | Self catering |
£268 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | La Plagne in France | Self catering |
£268 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | La Plagne in France | Self catering |
£274 based on 4 sharing |