Paradiski - Champagny (La Plagne)

The village of Champagny has a small but fine selection of restaurants to suit all tastes (9), just enough bars, even a disco and cinema, mini supermarket, boulangerie and local speciality shop with more services in nearby Bozel (3 miles away).

Entertainment in Champagny is organised every week with a welcome drink on Sundays.

Champagny is renowned for cross country and winter walkers but for something different try the new 20m artificial ice climbing tower which is the only one of its kind in Europe.

Champagny Resort Opening Dates

Champagny opens on 17/12/11 and closes on 29/04/12

Other:

Funicular from Bourg St Maurice to Les Arc 1600 open from 10/12/11 0 29/04/12.

Peisey-Vallandry/Villaroger/Les Arcs 1600 & 1800 open on 10/12/11 and closes on 21/04/12

Les Arcs 1950 & 2000 open on 10/12/11 – 28/04/12

Vanoise Express link to La Plagne open 17/12/11 – 21/04/12

Follow the links below

Why Champagny?

·          Direct ski access to the massive Paradiski area

·          Stunning setting and authentic charm

·          Far from the madding crowds of the other La Plagne resorts

Childcare in Champagny

CABRIS CENTRE – Welcomes children from 18 months – 6 years old (from 4 months as well outside French school holidays). Open-air activities, snowshoeing, walking, snow games etc., and hands on activities, construction, music, and painting. Day or half day packages available with or without meals. Open Sunday-Friday. Details ESF +33 479 55 06 40.

Open from 17/12/2011 – 28/04/2012 from 9am – 5.30pm.

Other options available check with Cabris Centre direct for a timetable.

There are various shows for children after skiing (6pm) throughout the winter during the French school holidays (clowns, songs tales, theatre etc). Sledging at Champagny le Haut, near the start to the Cross Country skiing, lit during the evening, ideal for children.

Sledging

At Champagny le Haut, near the starting point of the cross-country runs, Ideal for children!

Childrens Ski Lessons in Champagny

Children can ski from 3 years old in Champagny with ESF.

Peak Retreats can pre-book this. See here for details.

Activities in Champagny

20m artificial ice climbing tower, snowshoeing, walking, natural ice waterfall climbing at Champagny le Haut valley. Paragliding, guided tours of the village and 16^th Century Baroque Church of St Sigismond.

Snowshoeing and walking   
Enjoy the charms of snowshoeing, be the first to walk in the new snow of a pine forest or in a high sunny valley. Another way of discovering nature: you can observe ibex, notably beyond the hamlet of Friburge in the valley of Champagny le haut. And so as not to get lost, a snowshoeing and walking itinerary follows the Nordic ski pistes.
2h = 15,50€ / 2h30 = 19,50€ / 3h = 23€ / 4h = 30€
Nignt hike with a traditional meal = 38 €

Access to the cross crountry area: Bus from Champagny le Bas to Champagny le Haut: Free shuttle  

Walks     
Around the village of Champagny, 4 marked walks for pedestrians (according to snow conditions) through the forest overhang the village or till the end of the valley, are an opportunity to go off in the nature…  In the valley of Champagny le Haut: an itinerary for pedestrians, along which « exploring » signs give you information about fauna, flora, geology…, follows the cross-country slopes.
NEW: this winter, possibility to walk with or without snowshoes on a marked itinerary (La Rossa / Roc des Blanchets)

Ice climbing

The (artificial) Ice Tower : unique in Europe - height 22m

For initiation and advanced training (according to climatic conditions). Several routes for beginners/experienced.

- Initiation courses offered to beginners with Guides and equipment included (crampons, ice axe, harness, and helmet Petzl, climbing shoes): fun and original, for everyone from 12 years old! 2 sessions per week on tuesday and thursday - from 5h30 PM to 7h30 PM : infos and registration : Tourist Office +33 (0) 4 79 55 06 55
 

- Paying access for experienced climbers 

2 hour sessions (equipment included) – initiation - €34/pers

Self sufficient climbers, adults from €6.80, child €3.50

Paragliding

Come and try new sensations, discover the two-man paraglider and be accompanied by a qualified pilot. - Fly accompanied.

Eating out and Après Ski in Champagny

9 restaurants + 4 restaurants in the mountains, 7 bars, a cinema, nightclub (‘Le Galaxy’).

Other amenities in Champagny

Supermarket, bakery, laundry, dry-cleaners, petrol station, newsagents, craft shop, post office, cash point and post office.

Medical centre, dentist, chemist, physiotherapist, bank, all at Bozel (5km)

All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website

ChampagnyTourist Office

Office de Tourism

73350 Champagny en Vanoise

Tel +33 479 55 06 55

www.champagny.com

Access to Champagny

By road: Calais to Champagny 600 miles (9hrs 10) Motorway A26/A5/A31/A39/A40/A42 following signs for Turin. Then A432 signposted Aeroport de Lyon Exupery followed by A43 signposted Chambery. Exit junction 14 Chambery (aeroport). Follow A41/A43 signposted Turin then A430 in the direction of Tarentaise. Leave motorway after Albertville onto D915 signposted Moutiers to Bozel then follow signs to Champagny.

By Rail: Moutiers-Salins 18k – shuttle bus +33 479 24 24 46.

Airports:

Chambery Airport is 103 km from Champagny (1 hour)

www.chambery-airport.com

Grenoble is 170km from Champagny (1 ½ hours)

www.grenoble-airport.com

Geneva Airport is 181 km from Champagny (2 hours)

www.gva.ch/en

Lyon Airport is 180 km from Champagny (2 ½ hours) 

www.lyonairport.com

Airport Transfer

Pre-book your taxi transfer with Peak Retreats to Champagny

Please enquire for prices 

For all other transfer prices please click here

Getting around Champagny

A shuttle bus will go from Champagny Resort /les Rochers to Champagny Le Haut /Le Bois.

This service is free for users and will help everyone to transfer from the several villages of Champagny and reach activities : alpine ski, nordic ski, walks ...

With a capacity of 20 persons, the shuttle runs :

From 8.40a.m  to 12.30p.m and from 1.40 to 5.30p.m or 6p.m (depends on the period)

Every day except Saturday.

6 or 7 returns/day, and different stops at Champagny le Bas and Champagny le Haut.

Access Plan

Champagny

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Resort Map

Champagny

SKI AREA

Champagny is a little alpine village which is linked to the large Paradiski ski area so you get the best of both worlds. Champagny is a sunny sector with excellent long runs and views across to Courchevel.

Champagny is well placed for an outing by car to neighbouring Courchevel (literally down the road) and the 3 Vallées which is a bit further (21km).

BEGINNERS

The snowsure beginners’ area is at the top of the cable car where superb views can be enjoyed. To go back to Champagny, access is via the cable car for beginners and early intermedaites as the resort runs are long reds.

INTERMEDIATES

Paradiski has extensive intermediate slopes with big lift networks. The champagny sector allegedly has a couple of tough reds leading from Grande Rochette (Kamikaze bad Hara-Kiri). Try the long Mont de la Guerre red (1250m vertical) from Les Verdons to Champagny. The resort runs into Champagny are via 2 long red runs.

EXPERTS

Advanced skiers will enjoy the runs on the Bellecote glacier whilst those seeking off-piste challenges should take the short hike up the Cul du Nant for the classic descent through the Vanoise National Park (guide required).

Champagny Lift passes

Save Time in resort and budget ahead by pre-booking lift passes. See below for prices.

PRE-BOOK your PARADISKI LIFT PASS with PR

Champagny/La Plagne: 225km of pistes

Paradiski: 425km of piste (Peisey/Les Arcs/La Plagne/Les Coches)

Paradiski Decouverte: Peisey/Les Arcs + 1 day access to Paradiski

FREE PASSES!

Children under 6 and seniors over 72 receive a FREE lift pass.

Note: Proof of age will be required for reduced price passes.

Photo only needed for +72yrs (not children under 6)

Free passes for 72+: need to pay 6 euros locally for La Plagne pass and 9 euros locally for Paradiski passes.

* Family pass: offer applies to people with same name living at same address.

SPECIAL OFFERS:

 - Get a 6 or 7 day PARADISKI pass for the price of a La Plagne lift pass (only week starting 4/2 and 24/3)

-          2 adults passes bought = 1 free child pass (weeks starting 17/12 and 31/3)

Other lift pass on offer (to buy locally in resort in Euros):

For beginners:

Champagny local only

½ day - €20 children, €27 adults

Day - €23 children, €31 adults

Paradiski ski pass – ½ day and daily rates:

½ day - €30 children, €40 adults

Day - €38 children, €50 adults

La Plagne ski pass – ½ day and daily rates:

½ day - €29 children, €39 adults

Day - €34 children, €45 adults

Champagny Ski Schools

PRE-BOOK* your 6 Half-Days Group Ski/Board Lessons

Please note that a booking fee of £9 per party will be charged.

Group Ski Lessons

Times and Schedules (ALL TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED, SUBJECT TO CHANGES).

All lessons are SUNDAY-FRIDAY.

SKI : Adults and children (3-13):

* children only (afternoons)

Ski full days – 09.30-12.00 plus 14.45-16.45

SNOWBOARD : Adults and children (9-13):

Please note that lesson times are subject to change right until the last minute. Outside French school holidays the ski school reserves the right to cancel group lessons should numbers be insufficient. For peak periods (18/12-2/1, 13/2-13/3 & 9/4-24/4) we strongly recommend that you book as early as possible and in any case at least 6 weeks prior to the required dates. Morning lessons tend to get booked up first and therefore we may only be able to offer afternoon classes within 6 weeks of departure. In some resorts English speaking instructors may not always be available, particularly at peak times.

Ski Hire Champagny

Ski hire in Morzine prices start from £37 for children (skis and boots) & £64 for adults (skis and boots) for 7 days. View here for Champagny ski hire prices.

Champagny Individual Tuitions (11/12 prices, NOT pre-bookable)

Individual tuitions can only be purchased directly from the ski school. Peak Retreats cannot pre-book these.

Please note that prices are only an indication and are subject to change

Ski school contact numbers:

Ecole du Ski Français Champagny   +33 479 55 06 40

Mountain restaurants in Champagny

4 in Champagny

Cross-country in Champagny

Cross Country Skiing: 22 kms of cross country pistes, through the plateau and into the valley, around the forest edge and around the hamlets.

*ALL PRE-BOOKABLE EXTRAS ARE PAYABLE TO PEAK RETREATS IN STERLING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. PRICES ARE IN £.

ANYTHING IN EUROS (€) WE ARE UNABLE TO PRE-BOOK AND

WILL BE PAYABLE LOCALLY.