Champagny-en-Vanoise
Getting to Champagny-en-Vanoise
Nestled in the heart of the Savoyard mountains, Champagny-en-Vanoise welcomes you for an unforgettable holiday, with a wide range of activities on offer!
Whether you’re travelling with family, friends, as a couple or on your own, our village offers a full range of services and amenities to ensure you have a wonderful holiday! Situated at an altitude of 1,250 metres on the southern slope of La Plagne, it enjoys optimal sunshine that will brighten up your days.
Vast, unspoilt spaces await you in the unspoilt valley of Champagny-le-Haut and in the Vanoise National Park, which will amaze you with the richness of their natural heritage.
Whether you’re a casual or seasoned sports enthusiast, you’ll find plenty to satisfy your every desire here: hiking, climbing, adventure park, via ferrata, horse riding, mountain biking and e-mountain biking, fishing...
Would you rather relax? The resort has an outdoor swimming pool with a paddling pool and a wellness area, as well as unrivalled views over the valley. A leisure area has been set up next door, featuring a playground for the little ones, a ‘kids’ park’ with trampolines and inflatable games, football and basketball pitches, and a ‘street workout’ area to get fit. Why not try out the tennis courts and the pump track, suitable for all ages!
And as if that weren’t enough, an unforgettable experience awaits you at the Espace Glacialis, where the fascinating history of our regional glaciers comes to life. For younger visitors, creative and fun workshops are available, summer and winter alike, for a total immersion in the world of ice.
Champagny-en-Vanoise welcomes you with open arms, ready to amaze you and provide unforgettable memories.
Join us for an extraordinary getaway, where nature meets relaxation and adventure at every turn.
Autumn in Champagny-en-Vanoise
When autumn colors the landscape in warm hues, leaves begin their scarlet dance, mushrooms emerge from the undergrowth, herds begin their descent into the valley, and the mildness of the late season settles peacefully over our village.
It's the ideal time to reconnect with nature and enjoy the autumnal calm. Let yourself be carried away by the serenity of the season, stroll the paths and let the beauty of the landscape envelop you.
And if you're tempted by the call of adventure, there's a whole host of activities waiting for you: via ferrata, rock climbing, paragliding, wood carving, creative workshops, not forgetting moments of well-being to nourish body and spirit.
The Xplore Festival is also back! A warm-hearted event celebrating mountain sports, activities and heritage. Look forward to exciting short film screenings at the cinema.
Join us to create unforgettable memories to the soothing rhythm of autumn in Champagny-en-Vanoise.
A village with a soul!
Made up of hamlets with traditional wood and stone housing, the village was linked to the La Plagne ski area in 1971 and has retained its mountain charm intact. The narrow streets are home to chapels and oratories, and a baroque church not far from the torrent that runs through the village. The La Plagne Resort travel agency offers a wide range of accommodation, from studios to 15-person chalets, each with its own decorative touch.
Our hosts will give you a warm welcome, sharing their hidden off-piste treasures and the best spots in the village. It's not unusual for a bottle of Savoy wine or a delicious piece of Beaufort cheese to await you on arrival, proving that hospitality here is a true tradition.
Champagny-en-Vanoise opens its arms to you for an experience that combines the charm of the past with the pleasures of the present. Come and create unique memories in this mountain haven, where every moment resonates with the warmth of the welcome and the beauty of the surrounding nature.
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A lively village
Champagny-en-Vanoise is a village bursting with energy, always on the move. The town offers numerous events and activities across a wide range of fields, all of which are grounded in its core values. The village hosts numerous sporting events throughout the year: the Nordic Derby, the Grand Bec Marathon, the World Ice Climbing Championships, the Trails Alpins du Grand Bec… Every week, summer and winter alike, there’s a diverse range of activities: orienteering races, movie screenings, family shows, outdoor concerts, treasure hunts… Don’t miss the traditional Sunday evening welcome forum so you don’t miss a thing during your week here!
What's on in Champagny
Reconnect with nature in the Vallon de Champagny-le-Haut and the Parc national de la Vanoise
A paradise for hikers and nature lovers, the Champagny-le-Haut nature reserve, perched at an altitude of 1,500 m, is home to five hamlets listed as architectural heritage sites: La Couaz, La Chiserette, Le Bois, Friburge and Le Laisonnay.
This exceptional setting, ideal for recharging your batteries, offers a wide range of outdoor activities: hiking for all levels, mountain biking and electric mountain biking with several adapted itineraries, including the La Grande Plagne pastoral trail, the only authorized trail in the heart of the Vanoise National Park , as well as accrobranche, via-ferrata or just relaxing in the fresh air.
Choose your pitch at the Huttopia campsite or stop off at one of the region's refuges, including Le Bois and Le Laisonnay (accessible by car), as well as La Glière and Le Plan des Gouilles for a more alpine immersion.
Don't miss the Gorzdérés trail, which has been awarded the " Promenade Comfort" label and is accessible to all, especially families, senior citizens and people with reduced mobility.
Animal lovers will also enjoy activities such as cani-rando, horse-riding (or pony-riding for younger visitors) and the not-to-be-missed marmot walk.
Beyond Champagny-le-Haut lies the vast wilderness of the Parc national de la Vanoise, France's first national park, created in 1963. Whether you're on your own, with the family or accompanied by a guide, you'll discover emblematic sites such as the dry Glière lake and its chapel, or the Grassaz pass. Keep your eyes peeled for ibex, chamois and marmots, while the bearded vulture sometimes soars over the peaks. As for the flora, edelweiss, rhododendrons and gentians colour the mountain pastures with the passing seasons.
Hiking
A vast territory to recharge your batteries, get some fresh air, get out and about, but also to cultivate yourself.
Take advantage of your stay to visit Espace Glacialis, the glacier interpretation center. Discover the secrets of these giants of ice, from their scientific aspects to their historical and mythological dimensions. A fun, interactive visit with films, models, photo gallery...
Then round off your visit with a short hike along the Glaciological Trail. Here you can observe some of the massif's highest glaciers and, thanks to the numbered markers and the glaciological booklet, you'll become a real expert on glaciers and the Vanoise.
Would you like to find out more about Champagny-en-Vanoise, its history and traditions? Sign up for one of FACIM's guided tours: a visit to the village and its heritage, to discover its living traditions, authentic architecture and the stories that shape the soul of Champagny-en-Vanoise; or meet a passionate goatherd in Champagny-le-Haut and discover, in the heart of the mountain pastures, the secrets of authentic know-how and a life lived to the rhythm of the mountains.
Activities for all tastes
Great places to eat
Champagny-en-Vanoise, Terre d'Alpinisme
Recently awarded "Terre d'Alpinisme", Champagny-en-Vanoise, Pralognan la Vanoise and le Planay partagent share the conviction that mountaineering is real "Art of living", a strong marker of the identity of their territory.
Terre d'Alpinisme aims to be a catalyst for experience and best practice in mountaineering that is firmly rooted, alive and shared, and is structured around 3 key:
- Legacy, by perpetuating the values of mountaineering and its tangible and intangible heritage.
- Passing on the values of mountaineering by setting up specific initiatives to introduce people to mountaineering, initiatives targeting families and new mountaineers, and training the mountaineers of tomorrow.
- Promotion: raising the profile of Terre d'Alpinisme; encouraging the participation and growth of the mountaineering community.
Village map
Discover the highlights of our village and its convenience shops.
