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Montchavin
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Ski area: Paradiski, France
Resort height: 1250m
Resort top height: 3250m
Paradiski
(La Plagne, Les Arcs inc. Montchavin, Les Coches, Peisey Vallandry)
Km piste: 425
Lifts: 182
Snow cannons: 626
Snow parks: Various
No. of slopes: 236
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Driving distance from Calais: 603 miles (8hrs 50)
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resort info
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Other Accommodation In: Montchavin
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Montchavin is a charming village that has grown up from an old farming hamlet and retained its ambience despite development and expansion. It is a quieter alternative to bustling La Plagne yet it shares its giant neighbour's Paradiski ski domain, one of the world's largest.
This means that the ski lifts rise for an incredible 2000 vertical metres above the village to snowsure glacier snow fields, a figure matched by less than a dozen other resorts on the planet.
Montchavin has a small selection of bars and restaurants as well as a nightclub, supermarket, boulangerie, and laundrette. There’s a further selection of bars and restaurants in nearby Les Coches, linked by ski lifts and a shuttle bus.
The village has a natural appeal for families, which has earned it the Famille Plus accreditation for the quality of its services awarded by the French government’s Ski France organisation. Montchavin is traffic free and offers children’s clubs and a nursery, so is a perfect location for families.
Child-minding facilities (with state accreditation) include the Baby Club Montchavin which provides indoor and outdoor activities including drawing, painting, games, sledging, walks, snowman building and time for a nap, if required, for one to three year olds.
Activities in the village include snowshoeing, an ice rink at the top of Montchavin gondola lift, with 800 sq m of artificial ice rink, a cinema and a well being centre with Turkish bath, sauna, massages and beauty treatments.
In other La Plagne villages nearby there are more activity options, including the rare chance for the brave to descend a bobsleigh run, in this case built for the 1992 Winter Olympics staged in the area. You can either take a ‘taxi’ bobsleigh at top speed behind a professional driver or jump in a ‘self steering’ craft with friends which goes a little slower but is still fast enough.
Why Montchavin?
· Direct ski access to the north-facing slopes of La Plagne · Located by the La Plagne-Les Arcs Paradiski area · A quiet alternative to La Plagne- Opening Dates
- Child Care
- Activities
- Apres Ski/Eating
- Access
- Other Amenities
Opening Dates
Montchavin/Les Coches opens on 22/12/12 and closes on 27/04/13
Child Care
Montchavin has acquired the Famille Plus label for its childcare facilities. Please view here for more information on the Famille Plus label.
Montchavin Les Coches has a natural appeal for families, which has earned it the famous Famille Plus label awarded by Ski France: it's at medium altitude (1,250 m and 1,450 m), has a built environment on a human scale and there's no car traffic in the villages.
In addition, there are high-quality child-minding facilities (with state accreditation) designed to provide a real service for parents wanting to make the most of their day's skiing and to introduce children of all ages to the world of snow in the best possible conditions.
Nurseries CHAT BLEU located in Montchavin welcomes children from 1 to 3 years. Indoor and outdoor activities: drawing, painting, games, sledging, walks, snowmen and of course, time for a nap, if required. Registration and reservations baby club and Club ski: OGMC Clubs Enfants - Maison de Montchavin - 73210 Bellentre - E-mail
Contact: 0033 4 79 07 82 82 http://www.garderie-creche-montchavin-les-coches.com From 22/12/12 to 26/04/13. Open everyday except Sat. Prices winter2012-2013 :
1/2 day for the week: 125€
1/2 day for the week + meal: 195€
Day for the week plus meals: 250€ Games room
Near the ice rink in Les Coches, an indoor area is open every evening under a youth leader's supervision, once the skiing's over: there's a collection of toys and games, a library, a Playstation, pool table, pinball, etc.
Nurseries CHAT BLEU located in Montchavin welcomes children from 1 to 3 years. Indoor and outdoor activities: drawing, painting, games, sledging, walks, snowmen and of course, time for a nap, if required. Registration and reservations baby club and Club ski: OGMC Clubs Enfants - Maison de Montchavin - 73210 Bellentre - E-mail
Contact: 0033 4 79 07 82 82 http://www.garderie-creche-montchavin-les-coches.com From 22/12/12 to 26/04/13. Open everyday except Sat. Prices winter2012-2013 :
1/2 day for the week: 125€
1/2 day for the week + meal: 195€
Day for the week plus meals: 250€ Games room
Near the ice rink in Les Coches, an indoor area is open every evening under a youth leader's supervision, once the skiing's over: there's a collection of toys and games, a library, a Playstation, pool table, pinball, etc.
Childrens Ski Lessons in Montchavin
Children can ski from 4 years old in Montchavin with ESF. Peak Retreats can pre-book this. See here for details.
Activities
Snowshoes
It's a must in winter: get your snowshoes on and head out with a guide to discover a different facet of the mountains: their flora and fauna, and how to read the landscape... for adults and children.
Ice rink in Les Coches
Only five minutes from the centre of Les Coches, at the top of Montchavin gondola lift, 800 sq m of artificial covered ice. NIght skiing from 8-10pm on Tues/Weds. Prices : Entrance under 4 years : free €6.50 for adults, €5.50 for children Open from 22/12/12 – 28/04/13 from 2pm-8pm.
Lessons available on request. Cinema At Montchavin there is the cinema seating 250 people. It shows one or two diferents films every day. In addition, it features: special shows for children, sub-titled films etc. Sessions at 5:30 pm or 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm normally. Sledge area Two areas, one in Montchavin at the bottom of the slopes and another in Les Coches at the bottom of the slopes. Free access under the parental observation. Wellbeing centre & pool Situated to Montchavin-Les Coches (but in the Montchavin sector), in the heart of the resort of La Plagne, this Aquatic Complex (Espace Paradisio) and Wellness will know how to delight all visitors.
Inside Water complex will propose to you well-being sessions. Relax in a smooth atmosphere looking at the skiers outside. Well being inside pool
Sauna, Hammam
Whirlpool baths
Affusion showers
Massages
Water games
Activities All the year: Aquafitness & Aquabiking
For the Winter Season from December to April: Access Inside space only (outside space is closed) Open from 10am-7pm. Price from €12-17 for access.
Bobsleigh runs From December to March, the Olympic luge and Bobsleigh run at la Plagne is open to the public: Taxi Bob: 1 500 meters run in a four man racing bobsleigh, 3 passengers, over 18 years, are taken for each trip. Bob Raft: It looks like a conventional bobsleigh and carries for people without a pilot (minimum eight of 1.3m, parental approval mandatory for under 18 years olds, parental presence compulsory for under 15s). Mono Bob: Just you and the ride of your life. At around 90km/hr, in a semi-horizontal position, all alone in a one-man bob. Every Wednesday: the Office du Tourisme organises an outing to the bobsleigh run. Depart by coach, at 16:50 to Les Coches and 17:00 to Montchavin.
From 37€00 per person for a bob raft descent. (Without transport) Quad biking Discover the mountain by piloting your quad bike 4x4 Polaris 300 Hawkeyes in excursion around Montchavin Les Coches. From 17/12/11 to 29/04/12: open daily. Adult - hour 49 € (2011/2012 prices)
73210
Bellentre
Tel: 00 33 (0) 4 79 07 82 82 Fax: 00 33 (0) 4 79 07 80 18
info@montchavin-lescoches.com
It's a must in winter: get your snowshoes on and head out with a guide to discover a different facet of the mountains: their flora and fauna, and how to read the landscape... for adults and children.
Ice rink in Les Coches
Only five minutes from the centre of Les Coches, at the top of Montchavin gondola lift, 800 sq m of artificial covered ice. NIght skiing from 8-10pm on Tues/Weds. Prices : Entrance under 4 years : free €6.50 for adults, €5.50 for children Open from 22/12/12 – 28/04/13 from 2pm-8pm.
Lessons available on request. Cinema At Montchavin there is the cinema seating 250 people. It shows one or two diferents films every day. In addition, it features: special shows for children, sub-titled films etc. Sessions at 5:30 pm or 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm normally. Sledge area Two areas, one in Montchavin at the bottom of the slopes and another in Les Coches at the bottom of the slopes. Free access under the parental observation. Wellbeing centre & pool Situated to Montchavin-Les Coches (but in the Montchavin sector), in the heart of the resort of La Plagne, this Aquatic Complex (Espace Paradisio) and Wellness will know how to delight all visitors.
Inside Water complex will propose to you well-being sessions. Relax in a smooth atmosphere looking at the skiers outside. Well being inside pool
Sauna, Hammam
Whirlpool baths
Affusion showers
Massages
Water games
Activities All the year: Aquafitness & Aquabiking
For the Winter Season from December to April: Access Inside space only (outside space is closed) Open from 10am-7pm. Price from €12-17 for access.
Bobsleigh runs From December to March, the Olympic luge and Bobsleigh run at la Plagne is open to the public: Taxi Bob: 1 500 meters run in a four man racing bobsleigh, 3 passengers, over 18 years, are taken for each trip. Bob Raft: It looks like a conventional bobsleigh and carries for people without a pilot (minimum eight of 1.3m, parental approval mandatory for under 18 years olds, parental presence compulsory for under 15s). Mono Bob: Just you and the ride of your life. At around 90km/hr, in a semi-horizontal position, all alone in a one-man bob. Every Wednesday: the Office du Tourisme organises an outing to the bobsleigh run. Depart by coach, at 16:50 to Les Coches and 17:00 to Montchavin.
From 37€00 per person for a bob raft descent. (Without transport) Quad biking Discover the mountain by piloting your quad bike 4x4 Polaris 300 Hawkeyes in excursion around Montchavin Les Coches. From 17/12/11 to 29/04/12: open daily. Adult - hour 49 € (2011/2012 prices)
All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website
Montchavin Office du Tourisme73210
Bellentre
Tel: 00 33 (0) 4 79 07 82 82 Fax: 00 33 (0) 4 79 07 80 18
info@montchavin-lescoches.com
Apres Ski/Eating
Bars, restaurants, nightclub (‘Oxygene’). More bars and restaurants in nearby Les Coches.
Two igloo villages have opened this winter in Paradiski in the French Alps, one in La Plagne, one in Les Arcs. The igloos can be accessed by snowshoe, toboggan or on skis and offers themed cocktail evenings.
The La Plagne Igloo Village has been around for three winters now but keeps evolving and has increased its capacity and can now take 25 guests thanks to the creation of five igloo dormitories.
There are two igloo restaurants serving breakfast and dinner using locally sourced produce and the decor include ice sculptures designed to give visitors a really surreal, outdoor experience. The village is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 8am.
Prices range from €45 per person for a meal for a group booking, or €80 pp for a group meal and overnight stay or €120 per person for a meal and private igloo.
The La Plagne Igloo Village has been around for three winters now but keeps evolving and has increased its capacity and can now take 25 guests thanks to the creation of five igloo dormitories.
There are two igloo restaurants serving breakfast and dinner using locally sourced produce and the decor include ice sculptures designed to give visitors a really surreal, outdoor experience. The village is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 8am.
Prices range from €45 per person for a meal for a group booking, or €80 pp for a group meal and overnight stay or €120 per person for a meal and private igloo.
Access
By road: Driving distance from Calais to Montchavin 620 miles 8hrs 50.
From Calais take the A26 motorway via Reims, Dijon and Maçon to Lyon A43/A430 to Albertville and then N90 via Moutiers in the direction of Les Arcs, following signs for Montchavin.
By Rail: Landry 10km - Shuttlebus +33 479 55 64 76 – Taxi +33 614 82 46 34.
Airports:
Chambery Airport is 117km from Montchavin (1 ½ hours)
www.chambery-airport.com
Grenoble Airport is 185km from Montchavin (2 ¼ hours)
www.grenoble-airport.com
Lyon Airport is 194km from Montchavin (2 ¼ hours)
Shuttle bus +33 437 25 52 55 www.satobus-alps.com
www.lyonairport.com
Geneva Airport is 196km from Montchavin (2 ¼ hours)
www.gva.ch/en
Shuttle service between Montchavin and Les Coches
Free shuttle between Montchavin and Les Coches Each day from 8:45 am to 11:00 pm (last shuttle at the end of the last cinema session). Stops: Montchavin Police Station, and Les Coches Tourism Office and Skating Rink.
Free shuttle between Montchavin and Les Coches Each day from 8:45 am to 11:00 pm (last shuttle at the end of the last cinema session). Stops: Montchavin Police Station, and Les Coches Tourism Office and Skating Rink.
Other Amenities
Supermarket, boulangerie, laundrette…
ski info
Montchavin is part of the Paradiski ski region and - of the 20 or so village bases spread across this huge area of 10,000 hectares - it is one of the closest resorts to the heart of the area. The spectacular double-decker Vanoise Express cable car link (which spans the Ponturin Gorge) with Les Arcs across the valley starts 300m above the village.
Additional ski info facts, main ski info in panel above
La Plagne
2 snowpark, 3 boardcross (Belle Plagne, Montchavin/Les Coches, Champagny), 2 boardergliss (Arcs 1600 & 2000), 1 half pipe
359 snow cannons in La Plagne
MONTCHAVIN SKI AREA
To get to La Plagne there are a few lift systems to take but the local slopes have a number of easy-intermediate runs. Montchavin is a little alpine village which is linked to the large Paradiski ski area so you get the best of both worlds.
The slopes of the La Plagne side are mostly north-facing and between 2000m and 2700m making most of La Plagnes slopes snow sure. The local Montchavin-Les Coches slopes are tree-lined where as above this (where the high altuitude villages are) its mainly open.
In winter, the Vanoise Express 200 person cable car (2km wide and 4 minutes in duration) is accessible to skiers and pedestrians. On Montchavin side though, the cable car arrives on a ski slope. You can't reach Montchavin on foot from Les Arcs. To get to the cable car from Montchavin centre, you need to take one lift and then ski on blue run - so its pretty quick and easy. Montchavin is the closest resort to the Vanoise Express on the La Plagne side (followed by Les Coches). It's much quicker to access the Vanoise Express from either Monthchavin or Les Coches than from the altitude La Plagne villages which are further away.
MONTCHAVIN BEGINNERS
La Plagne is a good place to learn with 18 free ski lifts in the whole area. Each village has at least one. There are beginners areas in Montchavin/Les Coches (as well as Plagne Centre, Plagne 1800, Aime la Plagne and Plagne Bellecote).
MONTCHAVIN INTERMEDIATES
Intermediates will find heaps of interlinked blue and red ski runs across the entire region; infact 80% of La Plagnes 225km are blue or red. It’s an intermediates paradise! And this doesnt even include Les Arcs where you can find another 200km of intermediates paradise!
It can be fun to try to see how far across this giant ski area you can venture in a day, the lifts and runs seem to go on and on. The blue runs on either side of Arpette, on the Montchavin side of the main bowl, are great cruises, but blue further down towards Montchavin are quite challenging. Paradiski has extensive intermediate slopes with big lift networks.
MONTCHAVIN EXPERTS
Experts will be happy if they sign up with one of the ski schools to tackle the under-rated off-piste or attempt the near 2000m vertical down from the north face of the Bellecôte glacier, one of the world's longest and toughest runs. High-altitude skiing with helicopter drop-off, ski safaris, ski touring and even ascents of Mont-Blanc are possible, always with a professional guide.
MONTCHAVIN OFF-PISTE
Hire a guide and explore the vast off-piste potential in La Plagne. The glacier and Biolley sectors have some excellent off-piste terrain. For the more experienced, the north face of Bellecote presents a splendid challenge. Within the ski domain there are 'Natur' Pistes also. This means you can learn to ski in an off-piste style safety, but within the ski area and patrolled by ski patrol. They are ungroomed ski runs.
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- Ski Hire
- Ski Passes
- Ski School
- Activities
Ski Hire
Ski hire Les Montchavin prices start from £33 for children (skis and boots) & £55 for adults (skis and boots) for 7 days. View here for Montchavin ski hire prices
Ski Passes
Montchavin/Les Coches/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
* Family pass: offer applies to people with same name living at same address.
Other lift pass on offer (to buy locally in resort in Euros):
For beginners 12/13:
Champagny local only
½ day - €21 children, €27.50 adults
Day - €24 children, €31.50 adults
Paradiski ski pass – ½ day and daily rates 12/13:
½ day - €31 children, €41 adults
Day - €38.50 children, €51 adults
La Plagne ski pass – ½ day and daily rates 12/13:
½ day - €27 children, €36 adults
Day - €34.50 children, €46 adults
| Lift Passes 12/13 Montchavin | La Plagne1 17/12-20/4 | Paradiski 2 17/12-20/4 | Paradiski Decouverte3 | For complete beginners, please note that there is also a cheaper lift pass covering Montchavin-Les Coches ski area only although we cannot pre-book this so it has to be bought in resort. | |
| Adult (14-64yrs) | 6 days | £187 | £221 | £207 | |
| 7 days | £217 | £258 | £221 | ||
| Child (6-13yrs) & Senior (65-71yrs) | 6 days | £140 | £166 | £155 | |
| 7 days | £163 | £193 | £166 | ||
| Family pass: 2 adults + 2 children (6-17 yrs)* | 6 days | N/A | £687 | £653 | |
| 7 days | N/A | £771 | £737 | ||
| Family pass. Extra child (6-17 yrs)* | 6 days | N/A | £166 | £155 | |
| 7 days | N/A | £193 | £166 | ||
| 1 La Plagne: 225km (Les Coches, La Plagne, Montchavin, Champagny) | |||||
| 2 Paradiski: 425km (La Plagne area + Les Arcs/Peisey) | |||||
| 3 Paradiski Decouverte: La Plagne ski area + 1 day access to Paradiski | |||||
| *Proof of age is compulsory. Free passes for children under 6yrs; Senior +72yrs: to buy locally NOTE: NO PHOTO NECESSARY (except for +72yrs & free passes) | |||||
| SPECIAL OFFERS: Get a 6 or 7 day PARADISKI pass for the price of a La Plagne lift pass (only week starting 5/1 and 13/4); 2 adults passes bought (Paradiski/Paradiski Decouverte) = 1 free child pass (weeks starting 22/12 & 6/4) | |||||
Ski School
Ski School: 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 (23/12-6/1, 16/2-16/3 & 14/4-21/4) 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.
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:
Contact ski school direct to book. Phone : 33 (0)4 79 07 80 33
Fax : 04 79 07 82 37
| Ski School ESF Monthchavin 12/13 Lessons only (lift pass not included) | ||||
| Adults | Children (4 - 13 yrs) | |||
| Ski 6 half-days1 | £119 | £119 | ||
| Snowboard (+9yrs) | All other dates | 23/12-4/1+ 17/2-15/3 + 14/4-20/4 | Cost of medal included for children - Competition classes available 3 hours ask for prices | |
| 6 half-days2 2 hours 30 | n/a | £124 | ||
| 5 half-days3 2 hours | £97 | n/a | ||
| 1 6 Mornings, (except 12/2-9/3), Sun. 14.00-16.30+Mon.-Fri. 9.30-12.00. 6 Mornings 17/2-15/3, Sun-Fri. 8.55-11.10 or 11.15-13.30 / 6 Afternoons (for children of all levels+ adults beginners only) 14.00-16.30 2 6 Afternoons, Sunday-Friday 15.00-17.30 (23/12-4/1 + 17/2-15/3 only) 3 5 Afternoons, Monday-Friday 14.00-16.00 (not available 23/12-4/1 + 17/2-15/3) | ||||
| TIMES GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE & TO BE CONFIRMED | ||||
| Please note that a booking fee of £9 per party will apply | ||||
Montchavin Individual Tuition (12/13 prices, NOT pre-bookable)
| 1-2 Pers (1hr) | €40-48 |
| 1-2 Pers (1hr30) | €60-72 |
Fax : 04 79 07 82 37
Activities
Montchavin
73210 BELLENTRE Phone : 33 (0)4 79 07 83 54
Mobile : 33 (0)6 63 21 77 90 Serge and Cristian, snow-shoe experts and based in the resort of Montchavin-Les Coches for many years are eager to share with you their passion and experiencesof the great outdoors. The walks are set in picturesque countryside with lots to see : typical mountain hamlets, fairy tale forests, animal tracks… Transport with a bus is included according to places. Prices: a half day from 18€00 for adults and from 12€00 for children.
Snowparks in Paradiski
La Plagne is equipped with three outstanding snowparks (Bellecôte, Montchavin and Champagny en Vanoise), and 3 boardercross circuits. Of these, the one in Bellecôte is naturally made, snaking between pine and larch trees with numerous handrails and jumps. Also provided are a sound system and barbecue sites… all for the new freestyle generation!Cross-country in Paradiski
Pedestrian and X-Country skiers Access to the x-country tracks is free. Ask for the plan at either Office du Tourisme. There are 150kms of cross country skiing in this vast ski area (Paradiski) and access to the local tracks is free. There are 16 km of marked tracks that may be reached from the villages and from the top of the lifts at Montchavin and Les Coches, as well as from the Les Coches and Lac Noir Gondola lifts. Also try Champagny (Le-Haut) – 14 miles of stunning winding tracks in a sunny valley.Snowshoeing
Bureau des Accompagnateurs en Moyenne Montagne Monsieur Christian BenardMontchavin
73210 BELLENTRE Phone : 33 (0)4 79 07 83 54
Mobile : 33 (0)6 63 21 77 90 Serge and Cristian, snow-shoe experts and based in the resort of Montchavin-Les Coches for many years are eager to share with you their passion and experiencesof the great outdoors. The walks are set in picturesque countryside with lots to see : typical mountain hamlets, fairy tale forests, animal tracks… Transport with a bus is included according to places. Prices: a half day from 18€00 for adults and from 12€00 for children.
Other Accommodation In: Montchavin
Les 3 Glaciers
Apartments. Sleeps 2-8
Indoor Pool
The 3 Glaciers residence overlooks the resort and enjoys easy access to the slopes immediately below the residence.
Apartments. Sleeps 2-8
Indoor Pool
The 3 Glaciers residence overlooks the resort and enjoys easy access to the slopes immediately below the residence.
Bellecote
Hotel. Sleeps 2-6
Bellecote is just 30m from the cable car which links with the Paradiski ski area and within the heart of the village.
Hotel. Sleeps 2-6
Bellecote is just 30m from the cable car which links with the Paradiski ski area and within the heart of the village.
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