Savoyard station located in the heart of the Tarentaise, La Plagne It launches its 2026 summer season from late June to early September with an expanded offering. Between new outdoor activities, major sporting events, and well-being-focused proposals, the destination confirms its ambition to establish itself as a complete playground in the summer.
When the snow melts, the resort changes pace without losing its identity. The ski lifts open onto the alpine pastures, while hiking trails and mountain bike routes take over. Summer now represents an increasing share of activity, with over 737,000 overnight stays recorded between June and September last season.
New features focused on experience
This year, La Plagne is focusing on more immersive activities, often on a smaller scale. On the Soleil side, one day combines hiking and the gathering of local plants before transforming them into liqueur at an artisanal distillery. The principle is simple: set off in the morning with a guide, gather your ingredients, and then create your own product in the afternoon.
Another suggestion is alpaca walks around Montalbert and Montchavin. Led on accessible routes, they last around 1 hour 30 minutes and are aimed at families.
The resort also offers a structured wellness programme. Five-day yoga retreats, combining Hatha, Yin or aerial yoga, are available at altitude with accommodation and activities included. Some formats even incorporate hybrid practices such as HomeBoard, a balance board inspired by surfing.
In a more sporting vein, the 6000D is adding a new course, the 6D Crêtes, a 21-kilometre race along ridge lines reaching over 2,500 metres.
A season punctuated by major events
The summer is organised around well-defined events. In early July, the International Chess Festival sets up in Belle Plagne with an announced prize fund of 30,000 euros and the presence of international players.
The same month, the Super8 brings together mountain biking and electric-assist mountain biking enthusiasts around several race formats. The event remains marked by the presence of Jérôme Gilloux, four-time world champion in the discipline.
In mid-July, the Isère river will host the French Canoe-Kayak Championships, with over 350 competitors expected for the sprint and downhill events.
The highlight remains the 6000D, organised from 30 July to 1 August. The event now exceeds 5,000 participants and is establishing itself as one of the major events in high-altitude trail running.
In parallel, the «Culture à la Carte» programme offers over 140 events throughout the season, including concerts, performances and outdoor screenings.
A mountain to explore in a new way
Beyond events, La Plagne is developing an offering focused on nature and discovering the region. Forest therapy outings are organised in the woods, while educational trails allow you to walk directly in the streams to understand the water cycle in the mountains.
Wildlife-related activities are also on the rise. Animal tracking walks, night-time horse rides, or guided outings with alpacas complete this more educational approach.
On the sporting front, the bike park remains a key feature with twelve dedicated routes, complemented by electric bike trails and several pumptracks. The whole facility is accessible from 5 July to 29 August.
Finally, some sites structure the summer experience. The summit of Live 3000, accessible by cable car, offers a viewpoint over the glaciers and features a laid-out area with catering. In the valley, the river Isère attracts whitewater enthusiasts, while the Champagny-le-Haut valley remains a prime entry point to the Vanoise National Park.
Where to stay in La Plagne?
HO36 La Plagne
The undeniable asset of this accommodation? Its breathtaking 360° view of the valley. Located at nearly 2000 metres altitude, ideally in La Plagne Centre, Chalet HO36 offers you direct access to Paradiski, one of the world's largest ski areas.
Whether you're on your own, a couple or a group, you'll have a choice of rooms and flats. The hotel has also been designed to encourage people to meet and share, with a cosy bar and a quality restaurant.
- Rates Around 130 euros per night at the end of July, including breakfast
- Address : 1415, route de Plagne Centre, 73210 La Plagne
- Contact : 04 79 09 09 23
Gîte Panoramik
An authentic mountain haven, the Gîte Panoramik offers, as its name suggests, spectacular mountain views. Indeed, its large terrace allows you to admire the breathtaking panorama of the Vanoise summits and in particular the village of Champagny-en-Vanoise, which appears tiny below.
Another strong point of this accommodation is its «natural garden» on the ground floor for you to relax and enjoy some fresh air. The presence of the owners just above is a real bonus for benefiting from local advice, and the wood-burning stove is perfect for cooler evenings!
- Rates £450 per week for a 68 m² gîte, with 2 bedrooms and a capacity for 6 people.
- Address : 73350 Champagny-en-Vanoise
- Contact : 06 84 35 38 86
Le Chalet de Foran
Situated on the edge of the Tour du Beaufortain, the famous GR5 and the famous Pierra Menta, this traditional 18th-century shepherd's cottage is sure to provide you with a relaxing and peaceful holiday.
With its 87 m² of fully renovated space, the accommodation has everything you need to welcome up to eight people. The bonus: a fitted terrace that will allow you to enjoy a unique panorama. The chalet is accessible by car and open from April to October.
- Rates Not communicated
- Address : Foran La Côte d'Aime, 73210 La Plagne Tarentaise
- Contact : 04 79 09 71 52
Where to eat in La Plagne?
The Laisonnay refuge
As a specialist in «low and slow» cooking, using wood-fired ovens for slow cooking at low temperatures, the establishment promises gourmets an exceptional experience.
To give you an idea, the loin roast requires 15 hours of cooking and the pork shoulder, which is used to make the famous Texas-inspired pulled pork burger, requires 24 hours! To top it all off, these delicious meats from local farms can be enjoyed in an idyllic setting, lit by candlelight in the evening.
- Rates The roast is priced at 29 euros
- Address : Le Laisonnay d’en haut, 73350 Champagny-en-Vanoise
- Contact : 06 08 54 34 61
Chalet du Bresson
Would you like to recharge your batteries while enjoying traditional 100% home-cooked French cuisine? Then you've come to the right place.
With its renovation, the Chalet du Bresson, located at the crossroads of the trails on the Versant du Soleil, aims to become the sector's HQ for all types of rest stop. A tip: don't hesitate to get in touch with the managers to benefit from local tips. They know the area like the back of their hand!
- Rates Not communicated
- Address : Le Pars Route de la montagne La Bergerie, 73210
- Contact : 06 59 75 75 73
The Smoking Marmot
Upon pushing open the door to this restaurant with its cosy atmosphere, you will be greeted by Sabine and Pascale, the owners. They will make you feel at ease and advise you on the menu, which features traditional Savoyard dishes.
Don't leave without sampling the cheeses from the marvellous Fromagerie de la Cochette, and the artisanal ice creams made from whole milk cows from the Abbaye de Tamié Glaces & Cows .
- Rates meat: expect to pay around 25 euros for meat
- Address : Aime 2000 shopping centre, La Plagne, 73210
- Contact : 07 69 07 96 68
How do I get to La Plagne?
- By car
La Plagne is located 645 km from Paris, 196 km from Lyon, 149 km from Geneva and Grenoble. From Chambéry, take the A43 and A430 motorways to Albertville, then the N90 national road towards Bourg-Saint-Maurice, as far as Moûtiers or Aime. For Champagny-en-Vanoise: follow the D915 then the D91B. For Montalbert, Montchavin-les-Coches or the higher altitude resorts: take the D220 from Aime, following the signs for La Plagne.
- By plane
The four nearest airports to La Plagne are Geneva-Cointrin Airport, Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport, Grenoble Airport and Chambéry Airport.
- By train
With three SNCF stations serving the area: Aime-la-Plagne, Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains and Landry, La Plagne is a destination where there's every reason to boast about coming by train! And there's a name for it: "train-bragging" is pride in taking the train to reduce your carbon footprint.
- By bus
Depending on your journey, find out about altibus.com.
La Plagne, in brief
Behind the red cap of La Plagne lie typical villages, ski champions, kilometres of pistes, souvenir artisans, a bobsleigh track… In short, winter and summer alike, this resort, which is actually a collection of eleven villages, is a dream destination. And note: the summer season begins on June 29th and runs until August 31st, 2024. Don't wait any longer to book!