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.
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 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.