Family and sports resort, La Plagne, which you undoubtedly know in winter with the sumptuous Paradiski area, is full of varied possibilities in summer for all audiences with its 11 sites spread from 650 to 3 meters above sea level.
If you don't know what to do in La Plagne in summer, let yourself be inspired:
- Let yourself be charmed by the diversity of landscapes, with views of Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain massif or the Vanoise National Park.
- Let yourself be refreshed by the fir, larch and arolle forest, the natural lakes, streams and rivers.
- Recharge your batteries at your own pace, in contemplation and relaxing activities, or in the excitement of sporting activities in the mountains.
- And meet passionate people who will be keen to help you discover the rich heritage of Savoie and Tarentaise.
When to go to La Plagne in summer? Find the opening dates of the summer season in the villages and resorts of La Plagne
The summer season is in full swing in La Plagne:
- Du June 16 to September 11, 2022 in the medium altitude villages of Champagny – en – Vanoise and Montchavin – les Coches
- Du June 25 to September 4, 2022 in La Plagne Montalbert
- Du 2 July at 28 August 2022 in the high altitude resorts and villages (La Plagne 1800, Plagne Centre, Plagne Village, Plagne Soleil, Plagne Bellecôte and Belle Plagne)
However, you can come to La Plagne all year in the valley or at Pointe de sel which organizes tailor-made all-inclusive mountain stays for you in all seasons.
What to do in La Plagne in summer on a cultural level?
Discover the mountain through the richness 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? The mountain guides will be happy to help you discover them. The species that you certainly come across the most on the trails is the marmot more and more plump over the summer.
You will also have the opportunity to observe the pastures and visit the Beaufort factories, as atPlan Pichu mountain pasture in Montchavin les Coches.
La Forperet educational farm in Montalbert will delight children while adults can enjoy the superb view on the terrace of the traditional restaurant.
Also don't miss the Alpage festival on August 14, 2022 in Plagne Villages to discover the charm of Savoyard rural tradition.
Discover the baroque heritage of La Plagne
No less than 35 chapels and 11 churches are present in the territory of La Plagne. They are marked by Baroque influence. By discovering these preserved jewels of Savoy's heritage, you will discover the harsh life of the mountain dwellers in the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries who sold their products, including their cheeses, to finance the beautification of their places of worship.
One of the most remarkable Baroque sites is theChurch of Champagny en Vanoise. with a superb major altarpiece gilded with gold leaf and adorned with cherubs.
Music lovers will appreciate the concerts given during the Tarentaise Baroque Festival from July 25 to August 14, 2022.
An original way to discover the world of Savoyard baroque are the sensory visits with the Facim Foundation that you will 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 and fun visits suitable for all audiences, including families.
The universe of Street Art in Moutiers
Immerse yourself in the exotic and colorful world of street art on the Street-art course in Moutiers near La Plagne. Around forty monumental frescoes, stencils, graffiti and collages color the streets of the former capital of Tarentaise for an unusual visit with family or friends.
The La Plagne music festival: Musi' Plagne
The free Musi Plagne concerts take place every Wednesday evenings summer, from July 6 to August 31, 2022 in the villages of La Plagne. Find below the program of the 9 concerts offered in varied musical styles:
- July 6 at 16 p.m.: the traditional ensemble of brass and alphorns by Laurent Renou 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 a distance in the mountains, because the sound can travel long distances by echoing in the valleys.
- July 13, 2022 at 18:30 p.m.: rap fans will be delighted with the concert event of the French rapper Tiakola which occurs exceptionally in Savoie.
- July 20, 2022 at 18:30 p.m. in Montchavin les Coches: find the stage open to young talents with the concert Plagno Voice with soloists, duos or amateur groups in various musical genres.
- July 27 – 18:30 p.m. at the Stade de la Côte d’Aime: rockabilly group Spuniboys takes you into the culture of the 60s with a concert with infectious energy.
- August 3 : Trio event concert Good Listener DJ Set, who share their passion for music and French culture by mixing on the theme of personalities from the world of entertainment and culture (authors, actors, artists, etc.). “Bon Entendeur is a trio that listens. Who listens. Who dresses up the subject to make it fairer, stronger, more interesting […] To dance intelligently. » France Inter, 13.01.17. To be found at the departure area of the Vanoise Express in Les Coches.
- August 7 at the Macot lake (La Plagne Tarentaise leisure center): electro concert of La Bringue – French touch electro fanfare. The 7 artists reappropriate electro hits in a spirit of popular celebration.
- On August 24 at 18:30 p.m., you will find the talented clarinetist Francis Tropini, who was solo clarinetist with the Toulouse National Orchestra for 35 years. He will perform in trio format in the Macot La Plagne multipurpose room.
- And finally, the summer will end with classical music on 31/08 at 18:30 p.m. with a String quartet and clarinet for the Mozart quintet at the Bellentre Library.
What to do in La Plagne this summer in terms of activity?
Around thirty mountain, relaxation or sporting activities can be discovered in La Plagne in summer. You will be spoiled for choice between whitewater activities (rafting, canyoning, etc.), aerial activities (paragliding, climbing, via ferrata, etc.), extreme activities (downhill mountain biking, deval biking, etc.) , or more zen (yoga in the mountains, hiking, cani-hiking, night in a refuge, unusual activities around the bivouac, etc.).
To anticipate your reservations, avoid crowds and discover exclusive activities in exceptional conditions, discover the all-inclusive chalet stays in summer in La Plagne with Pointe de sel and live an exceptional turnkey and tailor-made experience.
The top 3 summer sporting events in La Plagne?
Find highlights of the summer season in La Plagne. Will you be participants or spectators of these extreme and spectacular sporting events?
The 1st Alpine marathon
1st Alpine marathon takes place on 15 May 2022 between the municipalities of Macôt-la-Plagne, Aime and Bourg-Saint-Maurice. The hilly route of small ridges will take small tarmac country roads, crossing the woods and following the Isère.
The Super 8 Mountain Bike Race
The Super 8 race brings together 7 at 10 July 2022 champions and enthusiasts of downhill mountain biking and electric mountain biking. The 8 km “Grand 100” event is reserved for experts and elites for 2 days of racing with bivouac. As amateurs you can register for the "Double 8" with events of 23 to 82 km.
The legendary trail race: the 6000D
The 6000D race will take place from 28 at 30 July 2022. 32nd edition of this 67km mountain trail, with 3400m of elevation gain from the apple trees to the glacier. During the last edition, there were 1978 who set off for all the events... A truly legendary race to experience or observe!
So see you soon for your vacation in La Plagne this summer!
