Other activities

Paradski have activities for everyone

The La Plagne and Paradiski resorts are not just for skiers and boarders, if you fancy a day off or perhaps are not into the usual snowsports, you may like to try one of the following. All the La Plagne resorts are linked via a regular bus service so all activities are easily accessible from Alp shack.

Bob sleighing

Paragliding and Handgliding

Snowshoeing and Winter walking trails

Ice climbing

Ice skating

Sledging

Dog sledging

Health and fitness centre

Snowmobiling

Other activities

Bob sleighing

Definitely not for the faint hearted! The official course for Bob sleighing was built for the Albertville Winter Olympics in La Plagne 1800. There are three options, Bob Raft; Taxi Bob; or Mono Bob. You can book in resort or in advance (http://www.la-plagne.com/fr/hiver/decouverte-plagne/les-la-plagne-plagne/bobsleigh-plagne.html), but be warned it is popular!

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Paragliding and Handgliding

The ESF ski schools not only offer excellent tuition but also extra activities such as Paragliding. We think the tandem pleasure flights at Champagny en Vanoise are the best. Book paragliding now (http://www.esf-champagny.com/)

Handglising is available through Richard Yannick who is based in Montorlin.

Tel: +33 (0)6 03 54 18 18

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Snowshoeing and winter walking trails

Snowshoe walks with a guide can be booked in Montchavin Les Coches. If you feel like venturing further afield there are some excellent trails at Champagny en Vanoise.

Contact the Bureau des Accompagnateurs en Montagne, Montchavin Les Coches

Tel: +33 (0)4 79 07 55 23

Raquett' Evasion (http://www.eveil-evasion.fr/), Montchavin Les Coches

Tel: +33 (0)6 80 02 47 60

When the weather is sunny there is some fantastic scenery on offer for winter walking (http://www.la-plagne.com/fr/ete/accueil-ete.html). Take the pedestrian trail from La Plagne Centre to the Dou du Praz plateau, which offers a fabulous panoramic view over the Beaufortain and Mont Blanc. Picnic tables and a children's sledging area are provided.

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Ice climbing

Why not tackle La Tour de Glace (the Ice Tower), at 22 metres high it's a fantastic challenge. La Tour de Glace is located at Champagny Le Haut.

Champagny en Vanoise

Tourist Bureau

Tel: +33 (0)4 79 55 06 55

or arrange through Les Guides des Montagnes based at Montchavin Les Coches

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Ice skating

There is outdoor iceskating right on the doorstep at Montchavin.

Book through the Tourist Office (http://www.montchavin-lescoches.com/)

Tel: +33 (0)4 79 07 82 82

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Sledging

Virtually all of the La Plagne resorts feature safe sledging areas and the resorts of Montchavin Les Coches are particularly family focussed.

Book through the Tourist Office (http://www.montchavin-lescoches.com/)

Tel: +33 (0)4 79 07 82 82

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Dog sledging

Dog sledging is available at Plagne Montalbert

Contact Mathias Bernal

Tel: +33 (0)6 12 78 50 05

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Health and fitness centre

Not just for the gym addicts, the Multi Sports Hall at Plagne Bellecote also features an indoor climbing wall.

Salle Omnisports

Tel: +33 (0)4 79 09 03 45

There are various swimming pools throughout the resorts of La Plagne, try the 29°C heated outdoor pool at La Plagne Bellecote.

Tourist Information Bureau (www.la-plagne.com)

Tel: + 33(0)4 79 09 02 01

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Snowmobile circuit

There are several snowmobile circuits throughout the La Plagne resorts. Try Plagne Bellecote and La Plagne Centre.

Plagne Evasion (www.esf-plagne-bellecote.com)

+33(0)4 79 09 01 33

Snowpanthers at La Plagne Centre

Tel: +33 (0)6 14 03 22 49

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Other activities

And if you fancy a day off the slopes, there is still plenty more to do.

Cinemas are located at both Plagne Bellecote and La Plagne Centre.

You may just feel like putting your feet up on the balcony with a good read. You will find the library at La Plagne Centre.

Exercise those arms at the bowling alley in La Belle Plagne.

All the resorts are great for shopping, however if it's snowing heavily you may like to head for the covered streets at Aime La Plagne and La Plagne Centre.

If you want to rest those weary legs and learn a new skill there are watercolour and antibatik classes available through the Tourist Bureau at Montchavin Les Coches.

As it is not a purpose built resort, Montchavin has retained its traditional character and the tourist information bureau offer historical guided tours.

Contact Tourist Bureau (www.montchavin-lescoches.com)

Tel: +33 (0)4 79 07 82 82

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