Inter-Village Mobility: Your Guide to Getting Around La Plagne Freely
While the location of our chalets in La Plagne 1800 offers the tranquillity of a forest cul-de-sac, it above all serves as a strategic hub for exploring the constellation of La Plagne villages. Forget about your car during your stay: between the efficient shuttle network, legendary cable links, and pedestrian paths, all the high-altitude villages are within easy reach.
Whether you want to reach Aime 2000 for its iconic architecture, Belle Plagne for its Savoyard atmosphere, or head down to the Bobsleigh track in La Roche, discover how to navigate the resort with the fluid ease of a true insider.
1. Walking to Plagne Centre: An Immersion Among the Pine Trees
For those who wish to extend the pleasure of a stroll, it is possible to reach Plagne Centre from La Plagne 1800 without using public transport. A groomed and waymarked pedestrian path leads up directly from behind Chalet Dakota.
❀ The setting: A peaceful crossing through the spruces, accessible during après-ski as well as in the summer season. It is your hosts' favourite route for a post-dinner stroll or a morning walk before hitting the Paradiski slopes.
At the La Plagne biomass plant (chaudière collective), continue along the forest path, crossing the Lou Garou blue run. In less than 15 minutes, you will reach the beautiful Lac Vert, offering a sublime view of Mont Blanc and the village of La Plagne 1800.
2. Discover the Free Shuttle Network in La Plagne: Travel with Ease and Total Freedom
La Plagne was designed as a constellation of perfectly connected villages. Beyond the road shuttles, several free "urban" ski lifts allow you to move from one side to the other without ever needing your car.
1. Cable Links (Free)
These lifts operate autonomously, often with extended hours to facilitate après-ski and evening outings:
- The Télémétro: The futuristic link connecting Plagne Centre to Aime 2000. Fast and panoramic, it runs continuously until late in the evening.
- The Télébus: Essential for reaching Plagne Village from Plagne Centre. It provides access to high-altitude trails, notably Dou du Praz.
- The Belle Plagne Gondola: This ensures a direct link between Plagne Bellecôte and Belle Plagne. It is the perfect tool for moving from one snow front to the other effortlessly.
2. Free Shuttle Network (Blue Buses)
Complementing the cable links, the bus network serves areas not connected by pedestrian lifts:
- Plagne 1800 - Plagne Centre - Plagne Bellecôte (Blue Line): The backbone of the resort. It stops at the Rond-Point station, 250m from the chalet.
- Hours: From 08:00 AM to midnight, with increased frequency during peak periods (every 15 mins at scheduled times).
- Aime 2000 - Plagne Centre - Plagne 1800 - La Roche (Red Line)
- Hours: From 08:00 AM to midnight, with increased frequency during peak periods (every 15 mins at scheduled times).
- Bobsleigh Access: Specific shuttles serve the La Roche Olympic track from Plagne 1800 in just 4 minutes.
Please note: All these links (cable cars and buses) are free for both pedestrians and skiers. They make La Plagne 1800 an ideal base camp for exploring the entire Paradiski domain without any logistical constraints.
Our chalets are located just 250 metres on foot from the "Rond-Point" stop, an easy and completely flat walk. This central hub provides seamless access to the entire resort area.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN LA PLAGNE
- Belle Plagne
- La Plagne 1800
- Montchavin
- Champagny-en-Vanoise
Download the Paradiski Yuge app on your smartphone. It allows you to track shuttle positions in real-time and provides the exact arrival times at your stop.
Thanks to the density of the inter-resort network and the central location of Chalets Dakota, each village becomes a natural extension of your stay at the chalet. Here are the average travel times from La Plagne 1800:
- Plagne Centre: 2 minutes: Access to the huge shopping gallery, ice rink & cinema.
- Plagne Bellecôte: 2 minutes: Access to the Magic Pool, large ice rink, and the Arpette chairlift departure toward Les Arcs.
- La Roche: 4 minutes: Ideal for reaching the start of the Bobsleigh track.
- Belle Plagne: 7 minutes (Combined journey via shuttle + free gondola from Bellecôte): Access to the pretty village and nightclub.
3. La visite des villages de Montchavin et Montalbert : L’Accès par la Vallée
Il est important de noter que le réseau de navettes gratuites d'altitude se concentre sur les stations "Plagne". Pour rejoindre les villages périphériques, la logistique diffère :
- Plagne Montalbert & Montchavin Les Coches : Ces sites ne sont pas reliés par le réseau de navettes gratuites d'altitude.
- Mode d'accès : Pour ces destinations, l'accès se fait soit par les pistes (ski aux pieds), soit en redescendant en vallée via la route vers Aime ou Landry.
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