Champagny en Vanoise

Altitude 1250m

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This charming Savoyard village, popular with families, has all the services and amenities for a successful holiday. At an altitude of 1200m on the southern slope, it benefits from an optimal sunshine. For young skiers, the resort has two kindergartens.

The gondola lift which connects to the La Plagne and Paradiski ski area (La Plagne + Les Arcs), reaches an altitude of 1970m, guaranteeing good snow cover. At the top, the chairlifts serve several green and blue runs, ideal for beginners. Experienced skiers can reach the village by the red piste of Le Bois, which runs through the forest, or you can try the mythical Mont de la Guerre piste, which attracts many skiers.

The majestic valley of Champagny le Haut will delight lovers of authenticity. Here the traditional hamlets emerge from the snow in a serene calm. This listed natural site is home to a Nordic domain which offers a range of activities to be enjoyed in an exceptional setting: 24 km of cross-country ski trails, sledging, snowshoeing and walking trails, ice climbing, dog sledding, ski joëring...

For those who want to relax with family or friends, the resort has a swimming pool with a paddling pool for the little ones. For those who want to relax, go to one of our spas or relaxation areas and enjoy a wide variety of massages.
Finally, a visit to the Espace Glacialis will allow you to discover the history of the glaciers in our region. For children, creative and fun workshops are organised in summer and winter.

Vue sur Champagny en Vanoise en automne
Vaches en vallée à Champagny en Vanoise

Champagny in autumn

The end of the summer season has sounded and announces the arrival of the European Heritage Days: 17 and 18 September. This year the theme is sustainable heritage and Champagny en Vanoise is offering a guided tour for the occasion: an introduction to nature photography. The Church of Saint Sigismond and the Espace Glacialis are also opening their doors for you to discover them freely.

As autumn is coming, the leaves are starting to turn red, mushrooms are growing, the herds are going back down to the valley and the mild winter is gradually settling over the village.
Let's take advantage of this calm period to hike and enjoy nature. In October, Matthieu proposes two supervised outings in Champagny le Haut: an evening of stag bellowing and awareness of animal disturbance. If you want to put down your hiking boots, many activities are also possible: via ferrata, climbing, cani-hiking, horse riding, paragliding, wood carving workshops and wellness activities.

The Xplore Festival is coming to Champagny en Vanoise this year. It is a friendly event dedicated to mountain sports, activities and heritage which will offer in Champagny, at the end of October, short films in the cinema as well as demonstrations and initiations of dry tooling in the ice tower.

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Champagny en hiver
Champagny 2020
Champagny 2020
Ruelle à Friburge La Plagne Champagny en Vanoise

A village with extra spirit

Made up of hamlets with traditional buildings in wood and stone, Champagny-en-Vanoise became a small winter sports resort in 1971. You will love the charm of the village, its Baroque church and the little streets with a chapel and oratories. Here, the locals really know how to welcome guests. Furnished accommodation is proposed for rent, from studios to chalets sleeping 15 people, all with their own style of decoration. The owners offer their guests a special welcome, telling them about secret off-piste itineraries and the best places to eat in the village. It is not unusual to have a bottle of Savoie wine or a slice of Beaufort cheese awaiting you on arrival.

Champagny 2020
Champagny 2020
Marathon du Grand Bec Champagny
Course des Raveillus Champagny
Fête de village Champagny le bas

An animated village

Champagny en Vanoise is a village with a lot of energy, always on the move. The site offers numerous events and activities in all fields, but always built on its legitimate values. The site hosts numerous sporting events every season: Ice climbing championship, Nordic derby, trail, Nordic marathon... Every week in winter as well as in summer, the entertainment is varied: orienteering races, film screenings, family shows, open-air concerts, treasure hunts... Don't miss the traditional welcome drink on Sunday evening so that you don't miss anything during your week!

In summer, the two village festivals are a special time to meet the inhabitants. You will discover the customs and traditions, without forgetting to taste the local specialities.

What's on in Champagny

Xplore festival
Xplore Alpes Festival
Du 21/10/2022 au 30/10/2022
initiation / discovery during an event, Movie screening, Festival
Welcome at Champagny and musical quizz
Free
Welcome at Champagny and musical quizz
Welcome drink, Soirée à thème
Torchlight descent
Free
Torchlight descent
Torchlight procession
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Tour de Glace Champagny
Cascade de glace La Plagne Champagny en Vanoise
Cascade de glace de Champagny en Vanoise
Escalade sur glace La Plagne Champagny en Vanoise

Relax, it’s all going to be fine!

Helmet on your head, crampons on your feet and an ice axe in each hand, you are ready to set off on the assault of the ice tower of Champagny-en-Vanoise. This artificial structure offers several routes along its icy blue tentacles. The world's best ice climbers compete on the overhangs, while casual climbers choose the easier routes. The ice is crumbly at the first strike, the ice axe anchors at the second and allows you to pull yourself up. You take your rhythm: right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot and so on. All the way up, you secure your anchors to reach the summit; an invigorating and invigorating experience! The ice tower is regularly the scene of international ice climbing competitions and the Gorzderette ice tournament, under the slogan "Relax, it will be fine!

This year it will have the honour of hosting the Ice Climbing World Cup, so don't hesitate to come and cheer on our champions!

Champagny chiens de traineaux
Champagny-le-haut sous la neige
Ski de fond Champagny le Haut
Champagny le Haut en hiver
raquettes Champagny le Haut

Champagny en Vanoise is home to a hidden treasure: the Champagny le Haut vale

A paradise for nature lovers, the listed natural site of Champagny le Haut is home to five hamlets of character listed in the architectural heritage inventory: La Couaz, La Chiserette, Le Bois, Friburge and Le Laisonnay. The landscapes here are of rare beauty, with a view of the Grande Motte glacier. The setting is peaceful, ideal for disconnecting.

Champagny-le-Haut is the place for unforgettable experiences. After tackling the ice tower, why not discover the valley on cross-country skis? The Nordic domain has 24km of trails, for all levels, with an unbeatable setting.

Animal lovers? You can admire the landscape from a sledge, pulled by dogs, with a Great North atmosphere! The activity is also available for the youngest with the kid-sled version. If you are a horse-riding fan, you can go to the riding centre for a horse or pony ride. And why not try your hand at ski-joëring, or for the kids, pony sledging? You will love it! As for the toboggan run, which is self-service, it will ensure you have a good time with your family.

Don't forget to visit the Espace Glacialis. This glacier interpretation centre is unique in the Alps. In summer and winter, it offers creative workshops for children, as well as guided tours.

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CHAMPAGNY Ski sommet Verdons
CHAMPAGNY Ski Mont de la Guerre

Red alert

For a fabulous ski experience, take either Verdons Sud or Verdons Nord chairlifts up to 2500 metres where you have a great view of Mont Blanc. This is the starting point of the Mont de La Guerre run. Set off on a descent of over 1300 metres without a ski lift in sight. There are no snow canons here, so the red run is open according to the snow conditions. You start with views of Mont Blanc and the Vanoise glaciers as you follow the ridge, then the run goes down through the fir trees. Less experienced skiers can take the path that winds down the mountain to Champagny en Vanoise at 1250 m.

Piste Geisha, La Plagne, Champagny en Vanoise
Fondue Savoyarde
terasse Champagny 2018
Charcuterie

Eat and ski !

The hospitality of the Champagnolais is also evident on the slopes. Several high altitude restaurants are run by the villagers, where local specialities and good humour are the order of the day. At La Rossa, on the terrace, taste the home-made desserts of Lionel and Sabrina, the owners, while enjoying the sun. Behind their bar, at Les Borseliers, Celine and Nicolas distribute well-filled cups and good words accompanied by home-made terrine. At the Roc des Blanchets, Arnaud cooks fresh and local products. And between 2 cross-country ski runs, you can push open the door of the Refuge du Bois in Champagny le Haut. In a setting worthy of a flea market, after a Savoyard crust, the challenge is to get through the enormous gourmet coffee.

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Discover the highlights of our village and its convenience shops.

 

Village of Champagny le Haut map

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