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!
Gorzderette X Ice Climbing World Championships
From January 29 to 31, ice will take center stage in Champagny-en-Vanoise! From the Gorzderette—the famous ice-climbing tournament with the slogan “Relax, it’ll all work out!”—to the World Ice Climbing Championships, get ready for an unforgettable weekend!
With helmets on your heads, crampons on your feet, and ice axes in hand, the Champagny-en-Vanoise ice tower hosts a colorful weekend every winter, all about ice and camaraderie! It’s the “La Gorzderette” ice tournament! An event designed, above all, to bring enthusiasts together. Structured as a tournament with teams of two, each participant takes part in as many challenges as possible… all in the spirit of good fun!
This year, the World Ice Climbing Championships will take place alongside La Gorzderette! Like Spider-Men armed with crampons and ice axes, the world’s top climbers from 20 to 25 different nations will compete in two events: a “speed” event—a vertical sprint on ice—and a “difficulty” event on a mixed route combining dry tooling and ice climbing, billed as the most difficult in the world.
On the men’s side, France’s Louna Ladevant, the reigning world champion, dominates the discipline alongside his brother Tristan. On the women’s side, French climber Marion Salmon-Thomas has made a sensational return to the highest international level by winning gold medals on the world circuit!
A unique weekend in Champagny-en-Vanoise, where elite sports and good cheer come together at the foot of the ice tower.
What's on in Champagny
Champagny-en-Vanoise is home to a hidden treasure: the Champagny-le-Haut valley
A paradise for nature lovers, the classified natural site of Champagny-le-Haut is home to five charming hamlets listed on the architectural heritage registry: La Couaz, La Chiserette, Le Bois, Friburge, and Le Laisonnay. The landscapes here are exceptionally beautiful, with views of the Grande Motte glacier. The setting is peaceful, ideal for unwinding.
Champagny-le-Haut is the place for unforgettable experiences. After testing your skills on the ice tower, why not explore the valley on cross-country skis? The Nordic ski area features 24 km of trails for all skill levels, set in an unparalleled setting.
Animal lovers? You can admire the scenery from a dog-sled, with a true Arctic vibe! Horseback riding enthusiasts, head to the equestrian center for a ride on a horse or pony. You’re going to love it! As for the toboggan run, which is free to use, it’s sure to provide plenty of fun for the whole family.
Don’t forget to stop by Espace Glacialis. This glacier interpretation center is unique in the Alps. In both summer and winter, it offers creative workshops for children as well as guided tours.
Hiking and snowshoeing routes
Activities for all tastes
Great places to eat
Champagny-en-Vanoise, Land of Mountaineering
Recently awarded the “Terre d’Alpinisme” designation, the towns of Champagny-en-Vanoise, Pralognan-la-Vanoise, and Le Planay share the conviction that mountaineering is a true “way of life” and a powerful symbol of their region’s identity.
"Terre d'Alpinisme" aims to be a catalyst for experiences and best practices that foster a deeply rooted, vibrant, and shared mountaineering culture, and is structured around three pillars:
- Heritage, through the preservation of mountaineering’s values and its tangible and intangible heritage.
- Transmission through the implementation of specific initiatives to introduce people to mountaineering, targeted programs for families and new practitioners, and the training of tomorrow’s mountaineers.
- Promotion: raising awareness of Terre d’Alpinisme; engaging, involving, and growing the mountaineering community.
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Discover the highlights of our village and its convenience shops.
