La Mega Bell Course
The (new) completely wacky spring race for skiers and snowboarders who are just un poco crazy!
La Plagne - 19 April 2025 (practice sessions 14 -18 April)
Get the clock spinning (if you can 😏) on La Plagne’s wild and wacky fun areas: the Funslope, the Riders Nation boardercross course, the Jean-Luc Crétier slalom field, the YUGE slalom, the La Rossa boardercross and the obstacle course at Le Fornelet that has been specially created for the occasion.
Play to win. Or just play. In short, do whatever you do best and have a great time on your skis or snowboard!
1 RACE, 2 FORMATS
There are two race formats to choose from (S or XL) so you can participate alongside all your favourite riders ❤️
Minimum age 8 (red run level)
🔥 The S format: for chilled riders who have nothing to prove
- 3 really cool courses: an obstacle race (for the S format only), a ‘little’ run down the Funslope (but it is the longest in Europe…) and a waterslide (to dive in or not to dive in: That is the question)
- Minimum age 8, minimum ski level red run (it's going to be kickass!)
- Ideal if you want to race with your family, if you are a group of skiers and snowboarders of different levels or if you just want to have time to keep on riding in the afternoon once you have crossed the finish line (and downed your burger at The Roster)
- The race starts on 19 April 2025 at whatever time you want* (but we recommend you start at 9.30am maximum to finish just when you start to feel peckish)
🔥🔥🔥 The XL format: for racers with solid thighs
- 5 really fun courses: 2 races shared with the S format (but a more difficult version, of course) + 3 additional courses where you can really set yourself apart from your rivals (a giant slalom and two pretty demanding boarder crosses!)
- Minimum age 12, minimum ski level black run (it's going to be tough!)
- Ideal for some fierce competition with your buddies, for an outstanding inter-generational challenge or just to explore every corner of the ski area in an original and very colourful way
- The race is on 19 April 2025 at whatever time you want* (but we recommend you set off at 9.30am at the latest so that you finish before you get too hungry…)
Les épreuves de la Mega Bell Course
The Mega Bell Course is a race with a time given over 3 different courses for the‘S’ format (the easier version: red run level, min. age 8) and five different courses for the ‘XL’ format (the more difficult version: black run level, min. age 12).
The times for the different courses are added together over the event (the time to get from one course to the next does not count). The aim is to get the fastest total time! To spice things up, seconds may be added on or taken off on some of the courses 🤫
There is no mass start: you start when you want (from 9am) and where you want! Plagne Centre, Aime 2000, Plagne Villages, Plagne Soleil, Belle Plagne, Plagne 1800, Plagne Bellecôte, Montchavin – Les Coches, Montalbert or Champagny-en-Vanoise, depending on where you are staying (or which car park you have parked in if you are in La Plagne just for the day).
We do recommend that you get going by 9.30am at the latest for both formats, S and XL, if you want to be sure of finishing before the time limit of 3pm on the dot!
The course for the ‘S’ format only
To do in any order depending on your chosen starting point and your strategy (except for ‘Le Grand Bain’ which is the last course for everyone, whichever format they choose!).
The Mega Warrior
🏁 What is it? An obstacle course (with and without skis) where you will have to aim at the bullseye, work your biceps and leap into the void (or play at G.I. Joe by crawling under a net if stunts are really not your thing – but if a child of 8 can do it, you can too, don’t you think?). In short, you must prove that you are a v-e-e-r-r-y versatile rider!
😎 How do we nail it? A lucky charm might help you to save a few seconds here and there (especially there)
📍 Where is it? At Le Fornelet, at the top of Montalbert gondola (in the Montalbert sector)
📅 When can we practise? The ‘Mega Warrior’ course will be open to all on Friday, 18 April 2025, 10am to 3pm (some muscle toning at home might help as well)
Tout là-haut
🏁 What is it? A descent on Europe’s longest Funslope! On the programme: whoops, raised bends, small jumps… In short, nothing too complicated (apart from the run being xxx metres long!).
😎 How do we nail it? Your starting point will be a matter of chance but with a bit of luck, you will start from ‘right up there’ (not from ‘right down there’...)
📍 Where is it? Head to Plagne Bellecôte and take the Arpette chairlift
📅 When can we practise? The ‘Tout là-haut’ course will be open to all on Thursday, 17 April 2025, 10am to 3pm, if you want to give your thigh muscles a workout before the big day.
Le Grand Bain
🏁 What is it? A giant slalom… with a few ‘obstacles’ (two different courses: the S formatthe XL format) and a waterslide to finish!
😎 How do we nail it? Having Léon Marchand as a friend might help…
📍 Where is it? On the Jean-Luc Crétier slalom field (in Plagne Centre)
📅 When can we practise? No training session for this one: you have to rely on your talent! Le Grand Bain is the only ‘surprise’ course of the Mega Bell Course 😉 but, if you don’t mind spoilers, you can get a preview of it from Bécoin chairlift…
💡Good to know: Le Grand Bain will be the last course for everyone, just before crossing the finish line at the bottom of the slopes in Plagne Centre!
The 3 courses specific to the XL format
To do in any order depending on your chosen starting point and your strategy. You can even alternate the courses that are just for the XL format with the 2 that are in common with the S format if you feel like it!
The only requirement is that you must end with ‘Le Grand Bain’ (for both formats) which is close to the finish line (bottom of the slopes in Plagne Centre).
Tout là-haut
🏁 What is it? A descent on Europe’s longest Funslope! On the programme: whoops, raised bends, small jumps… In short, nothing too complicated (apart from the run being xxx metres long!).
😎 How do we nail it? Your starting point will be a matter of chance but with a bit of luck, you will start from ‘right up there’ (not from ‘right down there’...)
📍 Where is it? Head to Plagne Bellecôte and take the Arpette chairlift
📅 When can we practise? The ‘Tout là-haut’ course will be open to all on Thursday, 17 April 2025, 10am to 3pm, if you want to give your thigh muscles a workout before the big day.
Le Grand Bain
🏁 What is it? A giant slalom… with a few ‘obstacles’ (two different courses: xxx m and x gates for the S format; xxx m and x gates for the XL format) and a waterslide to finish!
😎 How do we nail it? Having Léon Marchand as a friend might help…
📍 Where is it? On the Jean-Luc Crétier slalom field (in Plagne Centre)
📅 When can we practise? No training session for this one: you have to rely on your talent! Le Grand Bain is the only ‘surprise’ course of the Mega Bell Course 😉 but, if you don’t mind spoilers, you can get a preview of it from Bécoin chairlift…
💡Good to know: Le Grand Bain will be the last course for everyone, just before crossing the finish line at the bottom of the slopes in Plagne Centre!
C’est d’la balle
🏁 What is it? Imagine a combination of a boarder cross (with all the usual whoops and banked turns) and a ball pool. Voilà!
😎 How do we nail it? It’s better to look up than down…
📍 Where is it? In the Riders Nation freestyle park (in the Montchavin – Les Coches sector)
📅 When can we practise? ‘C’est d’la balle’ will be open to all on Monday, 14 April 2025, 10am to 3pm. Don't forget your helmet…
Here we go !
🏁 What is it? A giant slalom. Which might be more giant than planned if you get an unlucky roll of the dice…
😎 How do we nail it? Being good at Mario Kart could be an advantage (or not)
📍 Where is it? On the YUGE slalom at the top of Le Golf chairlift (Plagne Aime 2000)
📅 When can we practise? ‘Here We Go’ will be open to Mario, Luigi and Peach only on Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 10am to 3pm. Oh go on then… you can have a go too. But only if you behave!
C’est boarder…
🏁 What is it? A boarder(cross) with a twist. Especially at the start. Let’s just say that getting your skis on might (will) take some time, but once you are on your skis, you will be powering through the (very) raised bends on the course. Watch out you don’t get a speeding ticket…
😎 How do we nail it? Having a slight squint might stop you from completely hallucinating.
📍 Where is it? On La Rossa boarder cross (Champagny-en-Vanoise sector)
📅 When can we practise? ‘C’est boarder’ will be open to all on Tuesday,15 April 2025, 10am to 3pm.
Are you a player? Well, let’s play… 😉
Are you feeling lucky? We are proposing two optional additional spots where you can win... or lose... precious seconds! It’s up to you.
- Over the moon (at the top of the Arpette chairlift)
- A secret location to find on the course map
If you still have some energy once you have crossed the finish line, and you think you can better your time on the ‘Le Grand Bain’ course, you can opt for ‘Double or Quits’ where the idea is to have another go at the slalom + water-slide. If your second time is better, it will be taken instead of your first, but if it’s worse… we double it! 😈 So... who is jumping in? ☝️
A little summary!
The practice sessions are optional, you can just trust your talent on Saturday, 19 April 2025 if you prefer to keep it a surprise 😉
| Monday 14/04 | Tuesday 15/04 | Wednesday 16/04 | Thursday 17/04 | Friday 18/04 | Saturday 19/04 |
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Practice 10am - 3pm | Practice 10am - 3pm | Practice 10am - 3pm | Practice 10am - 3pm | Practice 10am - 3pm | La Mega Bell Course ! We recommend you start before 9.30am for both formats (S and XL). Time limit: 3pm on the dot! |
🎁 Mega prizes to win
Racer gloves, Cébé goggles, ski passes, a summer holiday in La Plagne, a stay at Le Puy du Fou, entry tickets for Le Puy du Fou… Even a giant chocolate Easter egg to win in the prize draw!
🎉 Mega fun guaranteed
Courses with wacky themes, ‘The Roster’ lunch stand for a big burger after the race to the sound of a DJ set… And 800 skiers and snowboarders having a great time!
🎟️The Mega Bell offers
The Mega Bell Course is taking place right in the middle of the Easter school holidays (start of zone A, middle of zone C, end of zone B) and right over Easter weekend. It’s up to you whether you come to La Plagne for the week, for a (long) weekend or just for the day!
Don’t wait too long: the number of places is limited (400 ‘S’ race numbers and 400 for the XL format, not a single one more). Make sure you get yours quickly!
| Come for the day Saturday 19 April 2025 | Stay for Easter weekend 18-21 April 2025 | Stay for a week’s holiday 12-20 April 2025 | |
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✔️ Race number for the S or XL format 30 € / person | ✔️ Race number for the S or XL format 65 € / person | ✔️ Race number for the S or XL format ✔️ Finisher pack ✔️ Lunch: burger/fries by The Roster & desert ✔️ Chance to win a giant chocolate Easter egg in our prize draw ✔️ 2-day La Plagne ski pass (optional: Carré Neige insurance) ✔️ Accommodation for 3 nights / 4 days from 18 to 21 April 2025 Book your stay | ✔️ Race number for the S or XL format ✔️ Finisher pack ✔️ Lunch: burger/fries by The Roster & desert ✔️ Chance to win a giant chocolate Easter egg in our prize draw ✔️ 8-day La Plagne ski pass (optional: Carré Neige insurance) ✔️ Accommodation 8 nights / 9 days from 12 to 20 April 2025 Book your stay |
🚌 Optional: | |||
*N.B: you must have a ski pass (La Plagne or Paradiski) to take part in the Mega Bell Course. Only book the day offer without a pass if you already have a ski pass (e.g. if you have a season pass or if you have a week pass that is valid on the day of the Mega Bell Course, in other words on Saturday, 19 April 2025).
