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La Plagne will be opening its doors this winter to welcome you with open arms.

Our leitmotif: fluidity in virtually all circumstances. The health regulations and measures have been considered, programmed and backed up, and we know that we can count on all of our accommodation managers, renters, guides, restaurateurs, service providers, ski patrollers, sales personnel, ice specialists and holiday specialists to support them… In short, everyone in La Plagne really wants to host the resort’s visitors with all the necessary precautions, without losing any of their passion or kindness. That’s La Plagne for you… People who have come from all four corners of , even from all four corners of the world, and have never left again. They have been sharing their love of the resort for years, or even decades, creating links and welcoming Miracles holidaymakers as if they had come to a big family get-together. of nature The p. 14-15 acces ski ble 50 shades resort of white p. 10-11 p. 12-13 A giant anthill p. 6-9

Presentation of the resort with Element gry, the woolly hat We can my dear ! be heroes, p. 4-5 just for p. 16-21 one day p. 22-23

Oooh, the Souvenirs, good life... souvenirs p. 24-26 La Plagne's promise p. 27 4 5 PRESENTATION LA PLAGNE XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Presentation of the resort with the woolly hat

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LA PLAGNE 650 66 % of 17,4 % of 4,3 % of 3,8 % of to 3250 m the clientele the clientele the clientele the clientele is a Savoyard constellation is french is british is belgian is dutch 12 VILLAGES above sea level made up of 12 villages. Some

have been on the mountainside for peaks across 1/2 hectare 7 the ski area 2 hrs 7,31 m 10 000 area from lyon total centuries, whilst others came about with with and a glacier at 3250 m and geneva snowfall in hectares 2020 the growth of winter sports in the 1960s. 520 of ski runs They are all connected via the area a wide « FAMILLE + » france’s PLAGNE and, not content with simply being linked VANOISE ONLY range of LABEL NATIONAL PARK 2000, NON-SKIING awarded to in champagny- BOBSLEIGH a “20th century physically, they all wear the same red woolly montchavin- heritage” en-vanoise TRACK ACTIVITIES hat. Just like in any big family, the different les coches building personalities complement each other; one is more discreet, another sportier, yet another more LA PLAGNE PARADISKI 1 day adult 55 € 1 jour adulte 62 € style conscious... each "drop point prides itself 6 days adult 276 € 6 jours adulte 315 € cool ski beginner 1 day 32 € OUR PRICES OUR on being an el dorado for the visitors staying there. PRICES OUR The destination of La Plagne is in fact a lot more closely knit than it might seem. OPENING DATES WINTER 20/21 GREAT IDEAS altitude sites (1800 m and higher) opening sunrise 12 & 13 december 12 december to 30 april a festive weekend to celebrate villages and paradiski® link the opening of the resort! 19 december to 23 april 6 7 A GIANT ANTHILL À CORPS ET À SKI A giant anthill

The ski area is like a giant anthill! There is a whole chain of professions working around the clock, whatever the weather. Each link in the chain is essential, from grooming the ski runs to accompanying the resort’s visitors. All the resort’s employees have just one concern, however: to offer the best SKI PATROLLERS and safest experience possible! Easy to spot in their yellow uniform, these 100 guardian angels ensure your safety in the ski area. Lookouts, patrollers, I. THE SKI AREA rescuers, receptionists, this job is all about action!

The day starts by ensuring that the 135 runs between 1250 The 700 employees of the Société d’Aménagement de La Plagne and 3250 m in altitude are safe. After checking the piste (SAP), the ski area operator, all markers are in place and the runs are clear, the area can adhere to the company’s leitmotif: open. The day after heavy snowfall, the opening may be “Satisfying with Passion”. delayed if an avalanche safety plan (Plan d’Intervention de Déclenchement d’Avalanche - PIDA) is scheduled. The patrollers start ensuring the safety of the runs and the 77 ski lifts at daybreak. Each new day brings its share of incidents.

SNOW SPECIALISTS A VIP box for watching the sun Our 6 “snow gardeners” are like ants, anticipating snow requirements rise and set. from the start to the end of the season. From the 2 control rooms, they supervise the 600 snow canons, from the pumping of water from the reservoirs through to snow production. 179 ha can be SNOW GROOMERS covered with artificial snow, which is 34% of the ski area.

When the curtain falls every evening, the ballet of the snow groomers begins to maintain IKE L the resort’s The drivers at the controls of these 6,5-metre- E 225 kilometres of ski runs. W

wide giants weighing 10 tons maintain the snow cover to offer skiers perfect runs. To 70% of the PARADISKI® area achieve this, the resort uses 30 groomers and a staff of 48 drivers who work from 5pm to is above 2000 metres, an excellent 9am. Although it is a team effort, the operation is solitary and introspective, breaking down guarantee of great snow conditions. moguls, lifting and smoothing the snow.

• training in environmentally friendly driving • use of biofuels • sonar scan of the snow cover • after 7 years of faithful service, the groomers are retrofitted internally, then sent out for another 5 winter seasons. 8 9 A GIANT ANTHILL A GIANT ANTHILL

Once the playground has II. AND WE'RE OFF been prepared, amateurs and professionals can put their shoes on! CLAUDE, Out of the best snowfall OUR SHERLOCK HOLMES 10 totals at 2000 m over the OF THE SNOW THE SKI INSTRUCTORS past 32 years, 5 occurred in the last decade. With There are 700 instructors in 11 ski schools. La Plagne’s ski area 731 cm, winter 2019/20 came He has been our very own snow scientist for 33 years! is particularly conducive to learning to ski with runs for all levels, in 8th. We had a very good 55% of which are blue and 39% red or black. With his probe, thermometer and magnifying glass, he is an season above 1800 m with expert of the many layers of the snowpack, which changes regular snowfall. constantly with the wind and the temperature. La Plagne’s particularity is that the ski area faces in 4 directions and LA PLAGNE’S CHAMPIONS the snow behaves differently on every side! La Plagne’s Club des Sports has been a stepping stone to the Several parameters count when defining and writing up the top level for many of the local children. In 2019, the family of daily avalanche risk estimate bulletin: champions who are proud to wear t he resort’s red woolly hat grew • the daily snow samples even bigger with the arrival of new talents, including twin downhill • the weather forecast skiers Marion and Axelle Chevrier and ski cross competitor • what the ski patrollers think Morgan Guiponi Barfety. • identical scenarios observed in previous seasons

This document makes La Plagne the only resort that benefits Axelle Antoine Kevin Brice from local data, rather than on the scale of a massif. Chevrier Adelisse Rolland* Roger

Marion Julien Tess Morgan Maxence Chevrier Lizeroux Ledeux Guipponi Barfety Muzaton

To gain a better understanding of the biodiversity across the ski area, the SAP launched an “environmental observatory” in 2014.

• 1600 observations of 15 different species of protected flowers and 5000 observations of the fauna have been carried out over the last 5 years.

• 175 pylons have been removed over the last ten years (lifts taken down and new construction).

TECHNICAL ALPINE SKI FREESTYLE SKI SKICROSS ALPINE SKI SPEED

New athletes Antoine Adelisse:Big Air gold medallist in the 2020 X Games in Norway Tess Ledeux:Big Air gold medallist in the 2020 X Games in Aspen *Kévin Rolland: will be returning to competition in winter 2020/21, after a serious accident 10 11 THE « ACCESS-SKI-BLE » RESORT THE « ACCESS-SKI-BLE » RESORT

The access ski ble resort A MULTIFACETED DESTINATION If the common denominator is the ski area, holidays in La Plagne adapts to the enthusiasm and budget of every skier. La Plagne can be customised: high altitude or mid-altitude, In the kingdom of snow sports, no-one gets left on the sidelines! village style or contemporary architecture, hotel, holiday centre or apartment, moderate or unlimited budget…

CREATING L-PLATE SLOPES

La Plagne offers first time MMV skiers greater visibility on the slopes with NEW ... will be opening a new 4* hotel club in Plagne Aime 2000. a special bib. Fully renovated, the ski-in/ski-out hotel offers 228 rooms.

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Overlooking Mont Blanc, with a sunny terrace, -20% kids’ programmes on bookings for for children aged 18 January and five months to 17 years, a ½ days free of ski shop on site and charge in the a Spa with an aqua- Baby Club. relaxation area.

The first resort to set up “Coolski” zones for beginners in 2014, the system has won several awards. The zones offer a gradual progression so beginners can learn without stress.

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There are specific protected Every winter, there zones with free ski lifts, marked 37€ > for the day pass are between 22 000 ® The Funiplagne station building in Plagne Centre is getting a circuits on easy slopes and wide with access to one of the 5 Coolski and 24 000 Cool NEW ® runs. areas + the Coolski bib. skiers. facelift for the greater comfort of skiers, a better queue system and new, easily accessible toilets.

A “HANDI- FRIENDLY” • % of La Plagne’s ski schools DESTINATION 70 HOLIDAYS offer lessons for disabled skiers. GREAT IDEAS 1 • Special offers from 746€/person at the Club Belambra hotel with • ½ board (-20% on the public price) / Paradiski® 6-day pass for the price 76% of those with reduced mobility LIFT TICKETS PARA can ski upright thanks to Antenne Handicap, of the La Plagne pass. Valid for arrivals on 2 & 9/01, then 27/03/2021. BOBSLEIGH affiliated to Plagne Aime 2000 ESF (Go to ski®). 10€ to 30€/person 2 • Family offer from 1136€ for Christmas week in Montchavin for WORLD CUP reduction on a 6-day a 2-bedroom apartment sleeping up to 5 people. Special offer: 1 free child March 1-7, • the bobsleigh track organises bob raft pass with the Duo, Tribu ski pass for 2 adult Paradiski® passes purchased. 2021 descents at 80km/h. and Family packs! >>> laplagneresort.com 12 13 50 SHADES OF WHITE 50 SHADES OF WHITE

2100 m d’altitude 50 shades of white 3 pyramids stretching 1000 AIME 2000, 200 m 800 lots 50 m high: 21 owner across = one of the only high-rise levels cupboards building in the AND ski cruising across the France’s largest co-ownerships Alpine resorts lockers slopes in the ’ 650 largest residence. balconies 3000 steps

28 3500 2,4 km lifts windows of corridors

AN AVANT-GARDE CONCEPT THAT HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME THE FACES OF AIME 2000 In the movement of Le Corbusier and his “Radiant City”, the work of architect Michel Bezançon leaves no-one indifferent. MICHEL, This architecture has space for a way of life that is quite innovative at this altitude. City dwellers caretaker find their urban landmarks with a plethora of services including a shopping gallery and the The caretakers’ lodge is the nerve centre of Aime 2000. Telemetro. It bears witness to its time and still exudes a special aura. With its panoramic view, Clearing snow, managing keys, alarms and post, daily functional ski-in/ski-out organisation and convivial ambiance, the residence has all the assets it requests, surveillance: being a caretaker demands needs to continue attracting the clientele of the 21st century. versatility and efficiency!

THE CODES OF A CRUISE SHIP 50 YEARS OLD... AND NOW? PASCAL VALENTIN, • Compact architecture similar to a cruise ship The “Love Boat” has been sailing since 1970! apartment owner & retailer anchored on the snow. All aboard on Tuesday, 22 December 2020 to • Apartments and commercial area decorated celebrate. On the programme: laying of the His 2 children grew up in the residence that they thought by Pierre Gariche. foundation stone of the ambitious project put of as their own playroom, an opportunity to meet all sorts • A number of seafaring details: porthole-style together by Wilmotte & Associés et Pierre & of people in perfect safety. windows, corridors that could be leading to Vacances Center Parcs. the bridge.

THE GOAL: If apartments now tend to be to offer Plagne Aime bigger, space in the original 2000 a new look by 2020 / 2021 A look back: where the gondola is now, there used studios was optimised in 2023. CHAMPAGNY-EN-VANOISE WILL BE to be a that was known as being one of the similar style to on a ship. CELEBRATING 50 YEARS of being linked to longest and most vertiginous in the Alps! Blankets the La Plagne ski area and organising festivities even used to be given out to those who felt the cold The Negroni furniture was throughout the winter season. the most! designed to be ingenious and evolutive. 14 15 MIRACLES OF NATURE MIRACLES OF NATURE

Champagny-en-Vanoise has a natural treasure THE GLACIAL VALLEY that you have to go that little bit further to Miracles of nature discover… right to the very end in fact. OF GLACIERS… Its characteristic landscape is shaped by hundreds of sinkholes You see straight away that the valley is “U”-shaped. This is because it was occupied by where Swiss and larch trees grow. 12 ha of extremely rare geological a glacier for thousands of years. To understand a glacier’s mechanisms, a visit to the Espace and natural formations in the ski area. The result of an equation that Glacialis will raise your awareness of climate issues. >>> espaceglacialis.fr is unique worldwide, this ecosystem combines gypsum soil and an equilibrium that rests on the delicate wings of a specific . AND MEN Six picturesque hamlets stand in a dotted line along the stream. This is a place where agro-pastoral mountain culture finds its full meaning. The Nordic site can be discovered on cross-country skis, ski joëring (pulled by a horse), snowshoes or behind a pack of sled dogs. LA CEMBRAIE The valley is classified a national heritage site. 2 370 ha are protected by the code of the environment for their scenic quality.

THE SPOTTED IS THE KEYSTONE Reforestation actually depends on the spotted nutcracker’s stock of Swiss pine cones. This bird hides the seeds in different places and then finds them again in the winter. However, it has not mastered this treasure hunt perfectly and sometimes forgets some, which can then MARION, germinate. ranger-instructor in the Her role: to preserve the park. Educating the public A FRAGILE BALANCE and raising awareness play an important role here. Its situation in the middle of the ski runs requires our full attention to guarantee its She spends hours on touring skis monitoring and sustainability and the harmony of the ecosystem. The area is ZNIEFF listed (Natural Area observing the fauna and making sure the unsupervised of special Ecological, Faunistic or Floristic Interest) but this does not mean that it is an refuges are being used correctly. impenetrable sanctuary.

A STEALTHY VISIT ANNY, An outing on snowshoes is really the only way to discover all its secrets. a former teacher in the village Going with a guide prevents erosion of the site and noise that can endanger the survival of Anny arrived from the Gers department in 1969 and its inhabitants (foxes, squirrels, ermines, mountain hare and black grouse). The guides can never left. After all, this is her “corner of Paradise”. reveal the secrets of the tracks in the snow. There are not many inhabitants year-round, so they all help each other out and appreciate opportunities for getting together.

THE MARATHON DU GRAND BEC 21 February 2021 This popular Nordic skiing event is celebrating its 10th edition! The courses range from 1.5 to 42 km. /person 2 € >>> marathondugrandbec.com 2 ½ hr outing. 16 17 ELEMENT-ARY, MY DEAR! ELEMENT-ARY, MY DEAR!

ICE Element ary, my dear! ICE CLIMBING In the Champagny-le-Haut valley, a national heritage site, there is a 22 m high ice tower. Its 3 feet offer different inclines that can be climbed by beginners and experts. Initiation sessions are organised twice a week The mountains offer an unvarnished version of nature. In this in the evening, which adds to the magical atmosphere. The tower also environment, the elements speak out loud and clear. Confronting hosts international ice climbing competitions. A show that defies belief! them means adapting, bending to the rules of Nature with a capital N, SNOW proving your resilience. 45€ 6 – 8pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays

NEW GOING ON AN EXPEDITION TO THE FAR NORTH

Maybe it was Jack London who inspired Sébastien. It’s certainly true that the spirit of ICE CLIMBING WORLD CUP, 22 TO 24 JANUARY 2021 adventure inhabits the programme of this “expedition”. It all starts in Montchavin, meeting up The world’s best will meet this winter in Champagny-le-Haut for a stage of the Ice Climbing World Cup, 2021’s first European stage. It’s a real outdoor show, at the end of the afternoon. Then the group heads off towards the campsite on snowshoes. an opportunity to see spidermen and women at work! Everyone settles into their apartment… well, their igloo in fact, just like the ones dug out by the Alpine hunters! An aperitif in the camp then a mountain dinner to warm you up, it looks like it will be a beautiful night out in the elements. The next day, there is breakfast and a morning snowshoe walk, the perfect way to start the day!

139€ /person including equipment rental, a duvet, your guide and half LOUNA LADEVANT, board, in Montchavin-les Coches, Thursdays, min. 4 to 6 people, min. age 9. ice climber / Winner of the 2020 World Cup >>> evolution2-montchavin.com He moves across a sloping ice wall as if he was on a flying carpet, with style. At just 19 years old, his intuition is matched only by his obsession with this uncompromising element: ice. Seeing him climb helps you to understand the meaning of “freedom” a little better, something his brother, NEW who is also an ice climbing champion, would certainly not deny. “COMBE BÉNITE” DOWNHILL SKI RACE, j a n u a r y 1 0, 2 0 2 1

Started by downhill skiers and mountain professionals from the village of Granier and La Plagne, this new race takes place on the Versant du Soleil. The majestic scenery of Combe THE SKATING RINK IS RE OPENING IN MONTCHAVIN LES COCHES! Bénite massif brings together popular experienced athletes over a course with 1600 to 1900 Skaters will once again be able to enjoy skating on the 800 m² rink in Les Coches, that has been m of elevation gain. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience on skis the village’s conviviality closed for a few years. On the programme: free skating, sports competitions and entertainment. and the beauty of the high mountain pastures, which has made the Combe Bénite summer Covered rink without walls, ideal for skating with a view of Mont-Blanc! trail race such a success over the past 10 years. 18 19 ELEMENT-ARY, MY DEAR! ELEMENT-ARY, MY DEAR!

ICE, ICE, BABY

Your heart will go into palpitations on France’s one and only bobsleigh track in La Plagne! Open to the public until the start of April, you can try the Bob Raft, Speed Luge or Bob Racing according to your desired level of speed and adrenalin. It is the same track that athletes use for training and where competitions are held.

4 € the bob raft

ROMAIN HEINRICH, 2-man & 4-man bob 112€ the speed luge Romain started out as a shot-putter then became a bobsleigh pilot. His teammates say that he is a 12 € the bob racing perfectionist, which tends to be confirmed by his results! He carefully considers every parameter in detail and throws Reservation recommended. himself body and soul into this unusual sport. Min. height 1.30 m. >>> bobsleigh.net

AGATHE BESSARD, skeleton

To throw yourself headfirst down a 1.5 km long tube of ice, you have to have nerves of steel. In 2020, she was the With a view to first French female athlete to compete in international environmental awareness, skeleton events… and win medals. Her explosivity certainly the track has been contributes to her success. implementing changes over a number of years. Firstly, by replacing the ammonia with glycol water MARGOT BOCH, then by covering the track bob à 2 et monobob with a white protective Her grandfather was a pusher and French champion in cover to reduce energy 1959, her dad a pilot: in the Boch family, bobsleigh is in the production by preserving blood. She has inherited an extreme precision in piloting the cold. and an iron will. Her rapid progress has impressed her rivals. 20 21 ELEMENT-ARY, MY DEAR! ELEMENT-ARY, MY DEAR!

WOOD CONNECTING WITH THE TREES

Trees help humans by transmitting their beneficial energies. Karine, a ski instructor and sophrologist, tested this in sophrology sessions and now combines her 2 passions by inventing sophrology-skiing. She takes her clients from the slopes to the forest to connect with nature and receive all its benefits, such as confidence, concentration and wellbeing. She hopes this will help people to learn to ski serenely, positively and with energy.

75€/person for a private 1½ hr lesson, in Montchavin-Les Coches

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A LIFE-SIZED MINE FROM OLDEN TIMES

Before the development of winter sports with our “white gold”, silver-lead mining was the region’s economic lifeblood. Its history is staged at the Maison du Patrimoine in Plagne Centre with a new immersive experience. You almost believe you are there! The gallery is reconstituted with a real wagon on rails, a miner working with his hammer drill and even a dummy detonator to simulate an explosion! 22 23 WE CAN BE HEROES, JUST FOR ONE DAY WE CAN BE HEROES, JUST FOR ONE DAY

We can be heroes, just for one day NEW MODERN-DAY SKIERS

With your tablet in your hand, in the guise of a troll or a secret agent, your day’s skiing takes on a new dimension thanks to augmented reality. This family adventure is at your ski tips with the I-Quest escape game! The escape game concept comes out in the open with this version on the slopes. 0€ per game >>> escape2rooms.fr

SKIERS WITH THIGHS OF STEEL! THE HERO WHO SKIS FASTER THAN HIS OWN SHADOW

The world’s longest slalom! On a 4 km slope with 350 gates, non-professional skiers of all The latest of the 12 fun zones in the ski area is called Buffalo Park, on a slope that resembles levels compete with pros from the international ski scene in a sporting and convivial spirit. a canyon in the Far-West. The event, backed by the French Ski Federation, is now in several formats that the general LIKE public can enjoy. E W Mobile slalom gates and fun modules for an entertaining

race course. 4TH EDITION OF THE SUPER SLALOM, April 3 2021 Included in the ski pass.

VIP A PERMANENT TIMED SLALOM Plagne Centre ESF is getting off the beaten track with customised ski coaching afternoon No need to be a champion to ski a slalom! Amateur skiers can try this fun connected course sessions to learn or improve your technique. The Tuesday sessions are filmed. Using his and get a video of their exploits via the YUGE app. Julien Lizeroux, one of the 2 creators of camera, the instructor takes his client in hand like a real pro with a detailed analysis of their the Super Slalom, sets a reference time at the start of the season, just to spice things up a technique. You are certain to make progress and benefit from the personalised advice. little for those who want to challenge him!

Included in the ski pass. From 33€ for the afternoon >>> esf-plagne.com

TAKING THE WHEEL VILLAGE CHALLENGE With its retro style that is a combination of an all-terrain buggy and a spider, the Swincar During the February school holidays, the Super Slalom team moves round the resort certainly deserves a spot on the starting line of Wacky Races! But there are no cheap shots organising a fun, free parallel slalom event. here, just a fun, silent ride on the snow in this articulated, electric vehicle.

Open to all from minimum level 3rd star. Guided outings, for 1hr 45€ / driver and 20€/passenger. or on an expedition. Book at the Montalbert tourist office. 24 25 OOOH, THE GOOD LIFE… OOOH, THE GOOD LIFE…

Oooh, the good life... BLUSHING WITH PLEASURE It’s been much talked about and probably made more than one person very happy. The “Over the Moon” groomer will be continuing its “love tour” on the slopes of La Plagne, 2400 m above sea level. Still one of a kind, it is probably the world’s most romantic hotel room. Enjoy Sometimes it doesn’t take much to make you happy. The lovely a glass of champagne in the Jacuzzi overlooking Mont Blanc, with no one for miles around. aroma of melted cheese, the sound of snow crunching underfoot, the impression of flying down the slopes… It does us good to remember that (big and small) pleasures are at the heart of a holiday in the mountains.

A MENU OF PLEASURE

Phil Howard, the renowned English Michelin-starred chef, fell in love with La Plagne several 340€ for 2 people/night, years ago. Three years ago, he opened a restaurant along with Martin Cuchet, his friend from incl. breakfast. round here. His goal? To have the best restaurant in Paradiski. To achieve this, he relies on >>> skipass-laplagne.com seasonal products, bold pairings and a fine wine list. It’s a fabulous address.

65€ /person for the menu: dishes and “tasting”. UNION Restaurant Montalbert open Tuesday to Saturday, lunchtime and evening.

Writing the menu for UNION >>> unionmontalbert.com was one of those fantastic opportunities to create cuisine that is not only delicious and seasonal, but also satisfies ravenous skiers after a day on the mountain. I like traditional Savoyard cuisine as much as anyone else, but, at UNION, we put together wonderful fresh dishes that feed the soul.

Phil Howard, Head chef. 26 27 OOOH, THE GOOD LIFE… SOUVENIRS, SOUVENIRS

THE PLEASURE OF RELAXATION A session at the spa is the perfect complement to a good night’s sleep. We therefore thoroughly Souvenirs, souvenirs recommend Les Bains & Spa de La Plagne with its 1500 m² dedicated to your wellbeing. Relaxing in water heated to 40° when the outside temperature is around 0° or letting go in the expert hands of a masseur(se) comes pretty close to our definition of happiness.

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Dual parent/child treatments (minimum age for children 6 yrs), 19€ adult entry to 13€ for under to share an exceptional moment. the family area. 15 yrs.

>>> deepnature.fr/fr/spa-la-plagne-bains-et-spa

WEAR THE FAMOUS RED WOOLLY HAT: Cabaïa, a quality brand of woolly hats, has knitted a special hat for us, red of course. You can now wear the logo designed in the 1960s proudly on your head! >>> Available from tourist offices, 35€

ENJOY AN AWARD-WINNING PINT: BODY CARE USING MARE’S MILK: after winning bronze and silver medals respectively in Carole and her mares live happily in the stables in Granier. 2 international competitions, Mad Max red beer and Volupia Carole makes handcrafted cosmetics with wonderful virtues for white beer from Les Ceutrons brewery in Aime are now listed the skin and sells them. among the best French regional products! >>> At the farm or at the local markets, from 4.50€ >>> 5,50€ / 75 cl bottle

TRY A GOLD MEDAL BEAUFORT CHEESE: WARMING UP WITH A GOOD SOUP: the dairy in Aime was awarded its 2nd gold medal in the General the Crétin des Alpes, a ”little guy with a big personality”, Agricultural Competition 2020 at the Paris Agriculture Show. ZEN WEEK creates recipes that combine the best products from the Alps. Refined for 8 months, this cheese made with raw milk comes 8 TO 12 MARCH 2021 He has concocted a special La Plagne soup with spinach, straight from the local mountain pastures. Beaufort cheese and wild garlic that is really creamy! Before, during or after skiing, the concept of wellness is omnipresent during this theme >>> Available from tourist offices, 8.50€ week in Montalbert! On the programme: relaxation, sophrology, yoga, shiatsu, Nordic walking, night-time snowshoe walks, qi gong.

LA PLAGNE’S PROMISE WHEN A CHEF’S HAT AND OUR RED WOOLLY HAT COME TOGETHER

ESPACE PARADISIO TREATMENT BUBBLE From summer 2020, La Plagne, in partnership The tourist office team is putting together a new with AFNOR, was awarded the “COVID-19 health generation of events based on the principles of A transparent dome installed on the terrace of Montchavin’s aqua-leisure centre, with a view measures” label. To this end, it implements certified “on demand” and “self-service”. of the pistes, is used for the three “Bubble of Gentleness” body treatments. The effect is even and safe measures for the health and protection of its visitors. A page entitled “How La Plagne is It has come up with a concept of “mountain recipe” more enchanting at the end of the day, enveloped by the silence of the star-filled night! looking after you” has been created on the resort’s tutorials filmed in the kitchens of local restaurants. website. You can find all the measures put in place Each chef presents their own version of a Savoyard by the tourist office and the socio-professionals so dish or a dish made with local products. These 70€/person for 30 minutes with 2hr entry to the centre. From 10am to 8pm. that you can prepare for your holiday without any include a typical cake and the Amédée 8 >>> aquaplagne.fr/center/espace-paradisio/ stress. escalope, the favourite recipe of one of the local >>> www.la-plagne.com/decouvrir-la-plagne/ dukes in the 14th century. At the end of the day, a comment-la-plagne-prend-soin-de-vous special La Plagne recipe book will be put together! 28 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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