A family- and sport-friendly resort, La Plagne — which you no doubt know in winter with the magnificent Paradiski area — is full of varied possibilities in summer for every audience, with its 11 sites spread between 650 and 3,250 m altitude.
If you don’t know what to do in La Plagne in summer, let yourself be inspired:
- Be charmed by the diversity of landscapes, with views of Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain massif or the Vanoise National Park.
- Be refreshed by the forest of firs, larches and Swiss stone pines, the natural lakes, streams and rivers.
- Recharge each at your own pace, in contemplation and relaxation activities, or in the excitement of mountain sports.
- And meet passionate people who will be eager to introduce you to the wealth of Savoie and Tarentaise heritage.
When to visit La Plagne in summer? Discover the opening dates of the summer season in La Plagne’s villages and resorts
The summer season is in full swing in La Plagne:
- From 16 June to 11 September 2022 in the mid-altitude villages of Champagny-en-Vanoise and Montchavin-les-Coches
- From 25 June to 4 September 2022 in La Plagne Montalbert
- From 2 July to 28 August 2022 in the high-altitude resorts and villages (La Plagne 1800, Plagne Centre, Plagne Village, Plagne Soleil, Plagne Bellecôte and Belle Plagne)
You can however come to La Plagne all year round in the valley or with Pointe de Sel, who arrange bespoke all-inclusive mountain stays for you in any season.
What to do in La Plagne in summer at the cultural level?
Discover the mountain through the wealth of its cultural, rural and artistic heritage.
Discover the rural heritage of La Plagne in summer
Did you know that La Plagne is home to 19 protected species for heritage flora and 283 for fauna? Mountain guides will be delighted to introduce you to them. The species you most certainly come across on the paths is the marmot, growing ever plumper as summer goes on.
You will also be able to observe the pastures and visit the Beaufort cheese makers, such as at the Plan Pichu alpage in Montchavin les Coches.
The Forperet educational farm in Montalbert will delight children, while the grown-ups can enjoy the superb view from the terrace of the traditional restaurant.
Don’t miss the Fête de l’Alpage on 14 August 2022 in Plagne Villages either, to discover the charm of Savoyard rural tradition.
Discover the baroque heritage of La Plagne
No fewer than 35 chapels and 11 churches are present on La Plagne’s territory. They are marked by baroque influence. By discovering these well-preserved jewels of Savoie’s heritage, you will discover the harsh life of the mountain folk in the 17th and 18th centuries, who sold their products — including their cheeses — to fund the embellishment of their places of worship.
One of the most remarkable baroque sites is the church of Champagny-en-Vanoise, with a superb major altarpiece gilded in gold leaf and adorned with cherubs.
Music lovers will appreciate the concerts given during the Tarentaise Baroque Festival from 25 July to 14 August 2022.
An original way to discover the world of Savoyard baroque is the sensory tours with the Fondation Facim, which you can find all summer in Montalbert, Montgésin and Champagny-en-Vanoise. Mixing visual arts, music and culture, all your senses will be awakened during these unusual, fun tours suited to every audience, including families.
The world of Street Art in Moutiers
Immerse yourself in the exotic, colourful world of street art on the Moutiers Street-art trail, near La Plagne. Around forty monumental murals, stencils, graffiti or collages colour the streets of the former capital of Tarentaise for an unusual visit with family or friends.
La Plagne’s music festival: Musi’ Plagne
The free Musi Plagne concerts take place every Wednesday evening of the summer, from 6 July to 31 August 2022, in the villages of La Plagne. Find below the programme of the 9 concerts on offer in varied musical styles:
- On 6 July at 4pm: Laurent Renou’s traditional ensemble of brass and alphorns performs in the exceptional setting of the Dou du Pra plateau in Plagne Soleil. Appearing in the 14th century, the alphorn was once used to communicate over distances in the mountains, as the sound can travel long distances by echoing through the valleys.
- On 13 July 2022 at 6.30pm: rap fans will be delighted with the concert event of French rapper Tiakola, performing exceptionally in Savoie.
- On 20 July 2022 at 6.30pm in Montchavin-les-Coches: catch the open stage for young talents with the Plagno Voice concert, with soloists, duets or amateur groups in varied musical genres.
- On 27 July – 6.30pm at the Côte d’Aime stadium: the rockabilly band Spuniboys takes you into 1960s culture with a concert of infectious energy.
- On 3 August: Concert event of the trio Bon Entendeur DJ set, who share their passion for music and French culture, mixing on the theme of personalities from the world of entertainment and culture (authors, actors, artists…). “Bon Entendeur is a trio that listens. That lends an ear. That dresses up the message to make it truer, stronger, more interesting […] To dance intelligently.” France Inter, 13.01.17. To be found at the Vanoise Express departure area in Les Coches.
- On 7 August at the Macot lake (La Plagne Tarentaise leisure base): electro concert by La Bringue – French-touch electro fanfare. The 7 artists reclaim electro hits in a popular party spirit.
- On 24 August at 6.30pm, catch the talented clarinettist Francis Tropini, who was solo clarinettist for 35 years at the Toulouse National Orchestra. He performs in trio format at the Macot La Plagne community hall.
- And finally, the summer will end with classical music on 31/08 at 6.30pm with a String Quartet and clarinet for Mozart’s Quintet at the Bellentre Library.
What to do in La Plagne this summer in terms of activities?
Around thirty mountain, relaxation or sports activities await you in La Plagne in summer. You’ll be spoilt for choice between white-water activities (rafting, canyoning, etc.), aerial activities (paragliding, climbing, via ferrata, etc.), extreme activities (downhill mountain biking, deval bike, etc.), or more zen ones (mountain yoga, hiking, canicross, refuge nights, unusual bivouac activities, etc.).
To plan your bookings ahead, avoid the crowds and discover exclusive activities in exceptional conditions, discover the all-inclusive summer chalet stays in La Plagne with Pointe de Sel and live a turnkey, bespoke experience of distinction.
The top 3 summer sporting events in La Plagne?
Catch the highlights of the summer season in La Plagne. Will you be participants or spectators at these extreme, spectacular sporting events?
The 1st Marathon des Alpes
The 1st Marathon des Alpes takes place on 15 May 2022 between the communes of Macôt-la-Plagne, Aime and Bourg-Saint-Maurice. The undulating course of small ridges runs along small tarmac country roads, crossing woods and following the Isère.
The Super 8 mountain bike race
The Super 8 race brings together champions and fans of downhill mountain biking and electric MTB from 7 to 10 July 2022. The 100 km “Grand 8” event is reserved for experts and elites for 2 days of racing with bivouac. As an amateur, you can sign up for the “Double 8” with events from 23 to 82 km.
The legendary trail race: the 6000D
The 6000D race takes place from 28 to 30 July 2022. 32nd edition of this 67 km mountain trail, with 3,400 m of positive ascent from the apple trees to the glacier. At the last edition, 1,978 racers set off across all events. A truly legendary race to live or watch!
So see you soon for your holidays in La Plagne this summer!
