Champagny-en-Vanoise

Altitude 1250m

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Welcome to Champagny-en-Vanoise, your alpine retreat par excellence!
Nestling in the heart of the Savoyard mountains, our village opens its doors to you for an exceptional holiday. Popular with families looking for something special, Champagny-en-Vanoise offers a full range of services and amenities to make your holiday simply perfect. Perched at an altitude of 1,200 metres on the southern slopes of La Plagne, our village enjoys plenty of sunshine to dazzle your days.

Snow sports enthusiasts will be delighted by our dedicated facilities. For young skiers, our resort has two children's gardens, designed to give you a stress-free start on the slopes. The ascent to the La Plagne and Paradiski ski areas (La Plagne + Les Arcs) is by gondola at an altitude of 1,970 metres, guaranteeing you quality snow cover. This year, the Paradiski area is celebrating its 20th anniversary! An event not to be missed!

Once at the top, the chairlifts take you to a multitude of green and blue runs, ideal for beginners. More experienced skiers can take the red piste at Les Bois, winding through the forest, or take on the legendary Mont de la Guerre piste, which attracts enthusiasts from all walks of life.

For lovers of authenticity, the Champagny-le-Haut valley awaits you: a sanctuary of calm where traditional hamlets emerge majestically from the snow. In this listed natural site, the Nordic area extends, offering a wide range of activities to be enjoyed in an exceptional setting: whether it's the 24 km of cross-country ski trails, tobogganing, snowshoeing and hiking trails, ice climbing, dog sledding or horse riding, there's something for everyone.

For those who dream of relaxing with family or friends, our resort has a swimming pool with a paddling pool. And if you just want to relax, our spas and relaxation areas offer a variety of massages to delight your senses.

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 on offer in summer and winter alike, for a total immersion in the world of glaciers.

Champagny-en-Vanoise opens its arms to you, ready to fill you with wonder and give you unforgettable memories. Join us for an out-of-the-ordinary getaway, where nature meets relaxation and adventure around every corner.

Champagny - Le Bois en automne
Champagny-le-Haut - Sentier des Gorzdérés en automne
Champagny - Friburge en automne
Champagny - Cascade du Py en automne
Champagny en Automne

Champagny in autumn

As autumn casts its warm hues over the landscape, the leaves begin their scarlet dance, the mushrooms play in the undergrowth, the herds begin their return to the valley, and the mild winter stretches gracefully over our village.
It's the perfect time to reconnect with nature during this peaceful period. Let's embrace the tranquillity of autumn and take to the trails to hike and take in the splendour of the surroundings.

Mathieu and Quentin invite you to take part in three unique supervised nature walks in Champagny-le-Haut: a family hike to explore the Champagny landscape, an introduction to mountain orientation and an outing to listen to the sound of the deer's bark. If you're feeling adventurous, there's a whole range of exciting activities waiting for you: via ferrata, rock climbing, dog trekking, paragliding, an introduction to wood carving and, of course, wellness breaks to nourish your soul.

Following its success last year, the Xplore Festival is back. A friendly event celebrating mountain sports, activities and heritage, it takes place at the end of October. Expect exciting short film screenings at the cinema.
Join us as we create unforgettable memories to the rhythm of autumn in Champagny-en-Vanoise.

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Champagny en hiver
Champagny 2020
Champagny 2020

A village with extra spirit

Made up of hamlets built in the traditional style (wood and stone), the village was transformed in 1971 into a winter sports resort on a human scale. Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of this village, where authenticity reigns supreme. Stroll through the narrow streets, home to chapels and oratories, and take time to admire the baroque church that bears witness to a rich past. In Champagny-en-Vanoise, the art of entertaining is not an empty word. A wide range of accommodation is available from private rental companies: from studios to chalets for 15 people, each with its own decorative touch. The hosts will give you a warm welcome, sharing with you the hidden treasures of the off-piste and the best corners of the village. It's not unusual for a bottle of Savoy wine or a delicious piece of Beaufort cheese to be waiting for you on arrival, proving that hospitality is a real tradition here.
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.

Champagny - Louna - Coupe du monde d'escalade
Champagny 2020
Marathon du Grand Bec Champagny
Course des Raveillus Champagny
Champagny - fête du village

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. 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.The site hosts numerous sporting events every season: nordic derby, trail, nordic marathon... Every week in summer as well as in winter, 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!

Champagny - tour de Glace
Champagny - Escalade sur glace
Tour de Glace Champagny
Gorzderette Champagny

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! They celebrate their 20th anniversary this year. Look forward to an unforgettable week-end !

 

Ski de fond - Champagny le Haut
Champagny-le-haut sous la neige
Champagny chiens de traineaux
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. 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
CHAMPAGNY Terrasse La Rossa

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.
Enjoy Lionel and Sabrina's homemade desserts and traditional dishes on the terrace at La Rossa, where authenticity and conviviality are the watchwords. Behind their bar, at Les Borseliers, Céline and Nicolas hand out well-stocked cups and celebrate fresh, local produce. At Le Roc des Blanchets, Arnaud cooks traditional Savoyard dishes with a breathtaking view.
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.

Grande Casse
Escalade à Champagny-en-Vanoise
Escalade cascade Tour de Glace

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.

 

Village of Champagny le Haut map