Genève
Landry
3250
1250
29
66
132
12
16 km
CHILDREN
Montchavin offers a baby club for children aged between 12 months and 3 years, as well as a ski-club offering lessons and tuition to children aged 3 years and over.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
As part of the Domaine La Plagne ski area, Montchavin offers skiers access to an impressive 225km of downhill ski slopes.
A total 425km of slopes are available for more adventurous (or simply more energetice) skiers to access as part of wider Paradiski domain, which links the La Plagne and Les Arcs ski areas.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 16 Km
Cross-country skiers and off-piste adventurers can enjoy free access to 16km of trails throughout the resort.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Montchavin is easily accessible by bus or taxi from Bourg-Saint-Maurice train station, as well as Chambéry (115km) and Geneva airports (150km). Lagrange can arrange rail travel and accommodation packages for visitors who prefer to avoid the queues and crowds often found at airports, so contact our friendly UK reservations team on 020 7371 6111 for more details.
Montchavin is a well-equipped resort, offering all necessary amenities, such as a doctors and pharmacy, cash machines and a bank (located in Montchavin centre), as well as mini-market and local convenience stores. Please note that all information provided here is intended as guidance only, and for more detailed information, please contact the local tourist office.
Otherwise known as "The Roof of Europe", Savoie is an area rich in natural treasures and historical points of interest.
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From tiny paths to steep trails, discover the Alpine peaks, the Alpine gastronomy, small villages with colourful stories and most importantly, breathe in the fresh and revitalising mountain air.
For visitors who want to experienceSavoie beyond the ski slopes, there is a wide range of other exciting winter activities to choose from, such as dog-sledding and snowshoeing.
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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
The Paradiski domain (1250m-3416m) was created by linking the ski areas of Les Arcs and La Plagne. The French Alps now benefit from an extensive skiing area making it one of the largest ski domains in the world. Access to 425km of runs allowing skiers of all levels to reach new heights. This has also opened up the access to the back-door resorts of Montchavin/Les Coches and Peisey-Vallandry with quick links via the Vanoise Express double-decker cable car.
Paradiski domain 22 green, 212 blue, 90 red, 49 black and 5 snowparks. Two 2 skiable glaciers (La Chaupe in La Plagne Bellecôte and Le Varet in Les Arcs) as well as some of the highest peaks (Bellecôte - 3416m and Aiguille Rouge - 3226m).
RESORTS:
Les Arcs (ARC 1600, ARC 1800, ARC 1950 & ARC 2000), Peisey-Vallandry, Montchavin/Les Coches, Plagne Montalbert, Plagne Centre, Plagne Lauze 1800, Plagne Bellecote, Plagne Soleil, Plagne Villages, Belle Plagne, Aime 2000, Champagny-en-Vanoise.
A selection of lift passes offering access to the La Plagne or Les Arcs sections or the whole Paradiski domain.
