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Aime La Plagne Tourist Information
For details on Aime 2000 head to the Plagne Tourist Office official website go to the following website...
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| Heading out for an adventure
Miles and miles of pistes
Excellent for beginners and intermediates
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Nightlife (unless you head to one of the other villages)
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Travelling to Aime La Plagne
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By Air
Geneva – (150km)
Eurostar stops at Aime with buses to the resorts
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By Train
Closest Railway Station: Aime la Plagne
Direct trains from Paris (sleepers, Corail, daily TGV trains from Paris to Aime in 4.15 hours)
By phone SNCF +33(0)8 92 35 35 35
Special trains at the weekend (information from the SNCF French railway)
From the UK Eurostar offers a direct service to Aime la Plagne |
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La Plagne is:
645 km. from Paris
400 km. from Marseille
196 km. from Lyon,
149 km. from Geneva and Grenoble
100 km from Chambéry
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offer an excellent service, picking you up at the airport and taking you to the resort. All English speaking drivers and child seats available. Their busses range in size up to a 19 seater minibus
 Looking for an airport transfer at a good rate? www.skitransfers.com offer an excellent service. English-speaking drivers greet you at the airport and then drive you to the resort. Their vehicles range in size up to a 19 seater minibus. Child seats also available. |
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Skiing in Aime La Plagne
Made up of ten separate 'villages,' La Plagne is one of the most varied ski resorts in Europe and offers fantastic skiing at altitude. The link with Les Arcs makes the large ski area even bigger (425km of pistes in total) and the glorious views over the Alps (especially from the glacier) are breathtaking. The resort has good snow-making facilities (359 guns) and the lift system is being constantly updated.
Aime La Plagne, one of the 10 villages is not famed for it's beauty, but the surrounding areas and the convenience of the place definitely make up for the lack of nice architecture.
La Plagne is good for beginners, but it is the intermediate's paradise - piste after piste of blues and reds to soar down all day long. The après ski scene isn't huge, but there are plenty of great restaurants to eat in.
La Plagne is popular with families as it offers skiing for all abilities and there is good childcare service available.
The resort consists of the following villages, which are all quite different. This is convenient if you want to stay in a quiet place like Aime La Plagne but go for a few nights out in one of the livelier villages.
Montchavin / Les Coches = both very pretty
Bellecote / Aime la Plagne = less so...
Plagne Centre = good access to slopes. ugly 1960s buildings but more stylish new development
Belle Plagne = central to the Paradiski area (La Plagne & Les Arcs)
Plagne 1800- chalet style buildings create a pleasant looking village
Montchavin- great views of Mount Blanc, close to the Vanoise Express
Montalbert- out of the way a bit, but growing in popularity
Champany- lovely and rustic
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Aime La Plagne Restaurants
You will probably have to head out of Aime la Plagne for a bigger choice, however the Au Bon Vieux Temps restaurant on the slopes is rustic and lovely.
Arlequin is also excellent and good for families.
Plagne Centre –
Le Vega and Chaudron both have big terraces and are good if you want to meet non skiing friends for lunch
Bar La Cheminee – in the shopping centre – great for quick bites, hot dogs, paninis & sandwiches
La Metairie (04 79 09 11 08) traditional Savoyard with pizzas and salads, cosy fires, friendly staff. Located in underground shoppingmall
Le Vega (0479 09 00 61) – good atmosphere and serves some nice fish dishes
Le Far West (04 79 09 19 38) – Tex Mex
 Belle Plagne -
The Cheyenne (04 79 09 20 72) – Tex Mex,lots of memorabilia and a good bar
Papagonne (04 79 55 18 87) – pizza and pasta (take-a-way service available)
La Taverne de Maitre Kanter (04 79 55 76 70) – local food, fondues and raclettes
Face Nord (04 79 09 01 73) – looking for a bit of class – and relatively more expensive
Bellecote –
Colusses (04 79 09 28 70) – bit of variety with good curries
La Grange (04 79 09 03 17) – lively, and good Table D’hote
Plagne Village
Grizzli (04 79 09 07 62)
Plagne 1800
Loup Garrou
Montchavin
La Zacotta (04 79 07 84 05)
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Nightlife and Apres Ski in Aime La Plagne
La Terrasse is pretty much the only option in Aime La Plagne itself. Located in the Aime 2000 shopping mall Nicknamed the ' Reds’ bar, it’s where the Aime ESF instructors meet up. A good crowd turns up if there's a Football match on so get there early if it's 'match day'
Plagne 1800
La Mine - Some good bands, dancing and fun. Pricey drinks
however.
Mama Mia's- fun spot
Belle Plagne
La Tête Inn (04 79 55
10 85) – live music and pints
The Cheyenne (04 79 09 20 72) – Tex
Mex/tequila ,lots of memorabilia restaurant & bar
The
Saloon (04 79 09 06 98) – welcome to the Wild Wild West – yehaaaaa
The Maître Kanter
Bellecotes
Show Time (04 79 09
15 69) There’s not a lot of nightlife going on in this village so be
prepared for this predominantly French drinking spot to be packed. Regular Karaoke!
Plagne Centre
No B’Im (04 79 09
01 50) – Lively bar with big screens and bands
Luna Bar – noisy bar
that stays open quite late
Plagne
Soleil-
Monica's Pub
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Alternative Winter Activities in Aime La Plagne
For a really alternative evening, why not stay in the Igloo Village
under the light of oil lamps? Visitors can eat in the igloos which are
located near to Plagne Village and even sleep the night there (not
suitable for children under 7).
There's also an
Olympic Bobsleigh Run! Book ahead so you aren't disappointed. Guaranteed
adrenalin rush! 
Bowling Alley
Cinema
Dog Sledding
Ice Climbing Wall
Library
Paintball
Paragliding
Snowbike Circuit
Swimming Pool
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Accommodation in Aime La Plagne
Aime La Plagne
accommodation is dominated by chalets. There are also lots of ski in and
ski out accommodation throughout La Plagne, including Aime 2000 so it’s best to check out
the tourist office website at www.la-plagne.com. We noted some fantastic last minute
deals at the end of the 2009 season. There are two Club Meds in the
area.
Belle Plagne Hotels
Les Balcons de Belle
Plagne – 0033 (0)4 79 55 76 55 – great location, cosy, authentic chalet
style with loads of charm. The hotel has a gym, pool and carparking
Mercure
Belle Plagne – 0033 (0)4 79 09 12 09 Part of the Accor Group, less
personal and bigger but offering a great position – Ski in, ski out Plagne Centre Hotels
Hotel Terra Nova
(0033(0)4 79 55 79 00 – new hotel in town. Good location, has sauna,
fitness room, a sunny terrace and carparking Plagne Montalbert
Good for Chalets
www.cgski.co.uk– sleeps 12, run by British couple.
Chalet 'Genepy' lies in the quaint picturesque alpine village of La
Plagne Montalbert 1,350m and within walking distance of the towns local
bars, restaurants and other amenities. The main resort skilift lies only
some 30 metres away linking the resort to La Plagne and Les Arc ski
resorts, making this a unique 'ski in ski out' chalet. Champagny
Hotel Les Glieres (04
79 55 05 52) www.hotel-glieres.com– if you are looking for a quiet holiday
in a charming village, this hotel has a rustic character.
Looking for a tour operator. There are lots of British tour companies
who go to La Plagne and the surrounding villages.. These include Action
Outdoors, Alpine Answers, Chalet Group, Chalet World Ski, Crystal Ski,
Crystal Finest, Erna Low. Equity Ski, Esprit, Finlays, First Choice Ski,
Independent Ski Links, Interactive Resorts, Kuoni Ski, Lagrange, Mark
Warner Ski, Mountain Heaven, Neilsons, Oxford Ski Company, Richmond
Holidays, Rocket Ski, Silver Ski, Ski Activity, Ski Beat, Ski
Collection, Ski France, Ski France4less, Ski Freshtracks,Ski
Holidayextras, Ski Independence, Ski Leisure Direction, Ski Line, Ski
Olympic, Ski Soleil, Ski Solutions, Ski Supreme, Skiworld, Snowline, and
Thomson Ski.
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Aime La Plagne Mountain Information
 La Plagne pistes – over 100 pistes, and the majority of the runs North facing skiing La Plagne gives you a sense of adventure as you ski across to the different villages. The ski resort is open from mid December through to the end of April
Beginners
This is an excellent resort to learn in with plenty of nursery slopes. If you have young children learning we'd recommend staying in Les Coches - you might find Plagne 1800 and Montchavin runs back into the village a bit too challenging.
Intermediate Skiers
This is a great resort for intermediates. If you've just got to grips with turning then you will enjoy the vast amount of blue motorway pistes, try the Montchavin area. For those looking for more of a challenge then head over to the red runs like Kamikaze in the Champagny sector or head to 2700m Roche de Mio and make your way down to Les Bauches.
Experts
Our recommendation is to take a guide and explore the untracked off-piste areas. There are a couple of good on piste runs you should check out to including Emile Allais (downgraded from a black to a red run) and the runs from Bellecote (3417m) to the lift below Col de la Chiaupe (2550m) - when the snow is there and they are open they offer a fantastic stretch to the legs.
Cross Country
We thoroughly recommend the cross country here as you have over 29km of trails in the Champagne le Haut region. In total there is probably around 85km of trails that you can explore. Do check the tourist office for more details.
Snowboarders
It's one big vast adventure and if you love a bit of free riding this is a good resort. Pick up a guide and head off piste or explore the wooded areas for some natural jumps and rails.
Paradiski
The Vanoise Express cable car, the only one of its kind in the world gives you access to Paradiski. This is the name for the combined area of both La Plagne and Les Arcs. 242 slopes, 425km of marked runs and loads of fabulour off-piste. This was shut last year but will re open for the 2009 season.
Buy your La Plagne Lift Pass online before you go
You can pre-buy your lift tickets. La Plagne and Paradiski have a loadable card called the par@diski-cartes. Once you have purchased the card you can recharge it with ski passes as many times as you want, up to 48 hours before you ski! Buy La Plagne and Paradiski Lift Tickets here
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Mountain Restaurants at Aime La PlagneThere is a huge choice of great restaurants on the slopes.
Chalet des
Verdons Sud t:0621543924 lovely interior and view, and appetising
food, but only open once a week. Transport up to the restaurant is by
snowcat. Le Vieux Bon Temp – locate
next to the Golf lift, below Aime La Plagne – wooden chalet style cosy
with big fires.
Versant Sud –
located at the bottom of the Versant Sud Chairlift. Great sunny
terrace.
Le Forperet–
moderate prices, good views, located at the bottom of Le Forperet Lift,
this building was once an old farm.
Bergerie -
above Plagne-Village this is a good stop to get warm in front of the
open fire
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Aime La Plagne Ski Schools
Ecole du Ski Francais – www.esf-laplagne.com - ESF haven't had great reviews recently, but they may have improved.
Aime La Plagne Ski Passes – buy online at www.la-plagne.com
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La Plagne Snow What is the weather like in La Plagne?
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Nearby Resorts to Aime La Plagne
The Paradiski area links the following resorts Aime La Plagne 2100m, Plagne Villages / Soleil 2050m, Belle Plagne 2050, Plagne Centre 1970m, Plagne Bellecote 1930m, Plagne 1800m, Montchavin 1250m, Les Coches 1450
Montalbert 1350m, Arcs 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950, Arc 2000 , Bourg-St-Maurice, Peisey Nancroix, Vallandry
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Shopping in La Plagne
 Should
you fancy a pampering session; complete with massage, facials,
manicures and pedicures then look no further than www.pamperoffpiste.comPamper off Piste offer
massage and beauty treatments in the comfort of your chalet. Operating
in Courchevel, Meribel, La Tania, Val D’Isere, La Plagne, Morzine and Le
Gets; the professional and qualified British therapists are on hand to
help you get the most from your holiday; whether you're after relaxation
or treatment for your muscles to maximise time on the mountain, Pamper
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Top Family Activities in Aime La Plagne
 Dog's sledding and Snowshoeing
Well depending how fit and energetic your kids are you may not be able to get them snowshoeing however dog sledding can be loads of fun. Learn about driving the team with a real enthusiast, Mathias takes trips out On la Grande Plagne area, at Plagne Montalbert. Book : +33 (0)6 12 78 50 05
Ice Rink
There is ice skating at both Aime La Plagne and Plagne Bellecote. There is also Ice Hockey at Montchavin Les Coches
Ice Karting
Held weekly on a Thursday evening at Plagne Bellecôte.
Paint Balling
If you are a teenager (13+) then head to the paintballing held at the bottom of the Roche di Mio telecabine.
Chalet des Colosses 04 79 09 28 70
Damien 06 14 61 73 10
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Top 5 Ski Runs at Aime La Plagne- Biolley (Top of the Becoin Chair out of Plagne Centre) – steep red run down to Plagne CentreGeisha (take Grande Rochette Funiplagne cabel-car) head towards Champagny area, - Geisha is 5km scenic, southfacing.
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Mont de la Guerre. (take chair up to Rochette Ridge) Arpette-Plagne Bellecote – blue run
Les Verdons Champagny – red not always open but when it is we recommend it as an exciting descent towards Champagny – very scenic too
Top to bottom of Verdons Sud chairlift (take Verdons Sud chair) – often quiet, sunny and south facing, it’s a red run often with some great moguls.
Another great run can be found at the Cul du Nant Glacier, but this will require a guide and a lot of walking. You climb to the top of the south face of Bellecote, from where there are incredible views of right down to Pralognan-la-Vanoise National Park. The descent is very steep and challenging, but worth it for the wild and quiet nature of the surroundings. There is a bit of poling to be done at the bottom unfortunately, which the thrill seekers tend to complain about but it does make the day feel even more rewarding.
Lift Passes
Why not pre-order your lift pass online? As long
as you allow 15 days before arrival in resort they will post your pass
to you anywhere in the world. For more information go to the Tourist
Office website for La Plagne.
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Plagne Aime 2000 Ski Hire
Ski Hire Aime La Plagne
Looking for ski hire and snowboard hire in Aime La Plagne ? Here at snowbrainer we work with Skiset Les Hauts Bois ski rental shop and Skiteam Skiset
Ski Hire Shop Location
Skiset Les Hauts Bois is located in Residence Les Hauts Bois part of the MGM complex
Skiteam is located in the Galerie Comerciale in Aime 2000.
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Ski Hire Shops opening times
Skiset Les Hauts Bois - The shop hours are 08:30 - 19:00 daily
Languages spoken by the staff in the ski hire shop are French, German and English
Skiteam Skiset Aime 2000 - The shop hours are 08:30 - 19:00 daily
Languages spoken by the staff in the ski hire shops are French and English
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How to Hire Ski Gear?
It's simple. Snowbrainer has a three step booking system.
Step 1) choose your country, resort and shop.
Step 2) choose your equipment
Step 3) register and check out
You'll receive an instant Equipment Voucher via e-mail. (best viewed in HTML on your e-mail setting) Print out the Voucher and take it to the shop. |
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Ski Hire Gear - what can I expect?
What to expect from your ski hire gear. Snowbrainer works with over 700 ski rental shops in 11 countries. The range of equipment stocked from shop to shop changes. Large shops in the most popular resorts tend to stock the largest range of ski rental equipment. They may have 5 or 6 ski models in each category whereas smaller shops may be limited to only a couple. Snowbrainer gives you an indication of the type of equipment to expect within a category. |
Skis - a breakdown per category of ski equipment rental
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High Precision skis with a high retail price, exclusively designed for experts |
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Top of the range skis current and last seasons top models. Offering a variety of Slope, All Mountain, freestyle & Women's ski models |
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Easy to manage skis designed for beginners and intermediates. Offering skis suitable for on slopes and Women's models |
| Silver |
Easy to manage skis designed for beginners and intermediates. Offering skis suitable for on slopes and Women's models |
| Bronze |
budget skis in their 3rd year of use |
| Snowblades /Miniskis |
Snowblade for fun! (and those feeling lazy... until you realise they don't glide so well and hitting a flat straight means physical exertion by walking.) |
* Offer in this category : This category allows customers to change the equipment 3 times during the course of the week (from Monday to Thursday) subject to availability at the shop (this offer is limited to 1 per day)
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Snowboards - a breakdown per category of snowboard equipment rental
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top of the range boards |
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a range of on and offpiste models |
| Silver |
entry level snowboard for beginners |
* Offer in this category : This category allows customers to change the equipment 3 times during the course of the week (from Monday to Thursday) subject to availability at the shop (this offer is limited to 1 per day)
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Child Ski Hire
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young skiers 6 to 11 years inclusive (up to 145 cm in height) For all levels including high quality skis, twin-tips. equipment up to 3 years old |
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skis for children 6 to 11 years under 145 cm in height. equipment up to 3 years old |
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skis suitable for very young children up to and including 5 years. |
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Child Snowboard Hire
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Snowboards suitable for beginner and intermediate level kids |
Ski Helmet Hire
It is recommended that all adults and children wear helmets
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The Cost of Ski HireThere are quite a few factors that change the cost of ski hire. Certain times of the season are more expensive than others. If you are looking for the cheapest ski hire then booking outside school holiday periods usually makes the price cheaper. By booking online at Snowbrainer we'll give you a discount bringing the price of your ski hire down. We publish the Recommended Retail Price on our site so you know not only how much discount you get off your ski hire but also how much you would pay if you walked into the shop and paid full price. Ski Hire ClothingUnfortunately we do not hire ski wear. We recommend hiring your skis and snowboards at Skiset Skiteam or Hauts bois shop in Aime la Plagne. If you book online here at Snowbrainer you can make big savings up to 45% on the recommended retail price for all your winter equipment. Your equipment will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival. Save time and money - Book Here Now!
It's what we call a No Brainer!
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 Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails
Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available.
Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger
Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments.
We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
What's an easy way to carry skis?
Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
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