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La Plagne & the 2030 Winter Olympics: the complete guide
The latest 2030 Winter Olympics news from La Plagne
I'll be updating this guide throughout the build-up to the 2030 Winter Olympics with the latest news, confirmed announcements and local insights from La Plagne.
Living here year-round means I can follow developments as they happen. From public consultation meetings and construction updates to test events and visitor information. Rather than simply repeating official announcements, I'll explain what each update means for visitors, holidaymakers and the local community.
Below you'll find the latest updates in reverse chronological order, with links to more detailed articles as plans develop.
LATEST NEWS: November 2026: what I learned at the Alpes 2030 public meeting in La Plagne
On Friday 6 November 2026, the Olympic organisers and Solideo (the company delivering the Olympic building works) held a public meeting at the cinema in Plagne Centre. I went along with my notebook and my phone camera, and we now know a lot more about what will actually happen here in 2030.
The sliding sports at La Plagne
Around 330 athletes are expected to compete on our Olympic track.
- Skeleton: 23 nations, 50 athletes (25 men and 25 women) and 9 medals across 3 events: men's, women's and a mixed team relay. Skeleton is planned for the first week of the Games.
- Bobsleigh: 24 nations, 172 athletes (104 men and 68 women) and 12 medals across 4 events: 2-man, 4-man, women's monobob and 2-woman. Bobsleigh is planned for the second week, and the bob will be one of the last events of the Games.
- Luge: also on our track, after the skeleton. I'll add the full luge numbers as soon as they're confirmed.
Training on the track is due to start on 26 January 2030 (still to be confirmed). The day-by-day competition schedule hasn't been published yet. I'll add it here as soon as it is.
And the speeds to beat? The fastest ever recorded on our track are 134 km/h in the bobsleigh and 130 km/h on the luge. Will they fall in 2030? We'll have to wait and see!
Will Team GB's golden pair be back? I'm already excited about this one. Back in December 2023, I stood by the track at the Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup here in La Plagne with Matt Weston’s mum and dad, cheering him on with a brilliant crowd of British fans. And what a day it was for GB in the skeleton: Tabby Stoecker won gold in the women’s race, in only her second ever World Cup race. Matt took silver in the men’s race, just 0.08 seconds behind Korea’s Jung Seung-gi, and Marcus Wyatt shared the bronze. Three British medals, one of each colour! Matt went on to win the overall World Cup title that season. Fast forward to Milano Cortina 2026, and Matt won Olympic gold in the men's skeleton, then he and Tabby won the first ever Olympic mixed team skeleton title together. If they're still sliding in 2030, they'll be defending those titles right here on our track, and you'll find me by the fence cheering them on. Fingers crossed!
Where the athletes will stay
Savoie has three Olympic competition sites (Val d'Isère, Courchevel and La Plagne). The Olympic villages are planned for Val d'Isère and Bozel, and at the moment La Plagne's sliding athletes are due to stay in Bozel. The organisers' map also mentions “Olympic accommodation” in La Plagne, but nothing has been confirmed. My hunch? I can't see bobsleigh teams wanting to drive up from Bozel every day, so I wouldn't be surprised if we end up with a smaller satellite village up here. I'll update this as soon as we know.
The Olympic works in and around La Plagne
- Renovating the Olympic bobsleigh, luge and skeleton track, with the finished track due to be handed over in September 2029. The first works contracts are already out, including the one to replace the track's cooling system. Read my full guide to the track renovation.
- Modernising the transport hub at Aime-La Plagne train station, with a car park of around 1,000 spaces.
- The proposed valley lift from Aime-La Plagne, via the bobsleigh track at La Roche, up to Plagne Centre. Read my latest update on the new Aime–La Plagne lift.
The money
The organising committee's budget is €2.1 billion: €622 million from the IOC (TV rights and its worldwide sponsors), €591 million from French sponsors and licensing, €577 million of public money, €278 million from tickets and hospitality, and €66 million from other income. Organisers say the Games will be worth around €6.3 billion to the economy, with more than half of the contracts going to small and medium-sized businesses.
What happens next
- 2027: the mascots and the slogan are revealed.
- 2028: the volunteer programme opens and tickets go on sale.
- 2029: the Olympic torches and medals are unveiled.
- 2030: the Olympic and Paralympic torch relays, then the Games.
Can't wait until 2030?
There's a Luge World Cup on our track from 17 to 21 February 2027 (races on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21), with men's and women's singles and doubles. It's the first time doubles has been raced on this track. Find it in my La Plagne winter events guide.
June 2026: La Plagne's Olympic bobsleigh track is set for a €43 million renovation
Planning for the 2030 Winter Olympics is now well underway, with proposals unveiled to renovate and modernise La Plagne's Olympic bobsleigh, luge and skeleton track ahead of the Games.
The project will upgrade the existing 1992 Olympic venue rather than build a new facility. Plans include replacing the ageing refrigeration system with a more energy-efficient CO₂ cooling system, installing a hydroelectric turbine to generate renewable electricity, renovating the athlete and visitor facilities, rebuilding the timing tower and improving accessibility throughout the site.
Work is expected to take place during the summers of 2027, 2028 and 2029, allowing the track to remain open for training, competitions and tourist rides each winter.
I attended the public consultation meeting about the project. Read my full guide to the renovation plans, timeline and what they mean for visitors to La Plagne.
June 2026: the official venue map is approved
In June 2026, the organisers and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the venue map for the 2030 Winter Olympics, and La Plagne is confirmed as the home of the bobsleigh, luge and skeleton.
The biggest change is that Nice is no longer part of the Games. The ice sports move to Lyon instead, and speed skating will take place in Heerenveen in the Netherlands, as France doesn’t have a long-track speed skating oval. You’ll find the full list of venues further down this guide.
July 2024: the French Alps are awarded the 2030 Winter Olympics
In July 2024, at the IOC Session in Paris, the French Alps were officially awarded the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Salt Lake City was awarded the 2034 Winter Games at the same time.
And, of course, this means the Olympic bobsleigh is coming back to La Plagne!
November 2023: France becomes the preferred host
On 29 November 2023, the IOC chose the French Alps as its preferred host for 2030, ahead of the bids from Sweden and Switzerland. That made France the only bid left in the race, moving into “targeted dialogue” with the IOC before the final vote.
Summer 2023: France’s bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics
In summer 2023, France announced its bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. France has already hosted the Winter Olympics three times: Chamonix in 1924, Grenoble in 1968 and Albertville in 1992.
France was up against bids from Sweden and Switzerland for 2030, while Salt Lake City was going for the 2034 Games.
One of the big reasons France was encouraged to bid is that so many of the venues and so much of the infrastructure were already in place.
2030 Winter Olympics at a glance
The French Alps will host the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, bringing the Winter Olympics back to France for the first time since Albertville 1992. As one of the official host venues, La Plagne will once again take centre stage, hosting the Olympic bobsleigh, skeleton and luge competitions on its iconic Olympic track.
Here's a quick overview of what we know so far for La Plagne.
| Important info | Dates for your diary |
|---|---|
| Host region | French Alps |
| Olympic Games | 1–17 February 2030* |
| Paralympic Games | 1–10 March 2030* |
| Events in La Plagne | Bobsleigh, Skeleton & Luge |
| Olympic venue | La Plagne Olympic Bobsleigh Track |
| Original venue opened | 1992 Winter Olympics (Albertville) |
| Current status | Winter 2026/27: Venue confirmed in the official venue map (June 2026). Renovation planned for the summers of 2027 to 2029. |
| Latest update | November 2026: At the public meeting in La Plagne, organisers confirmed skeleton in week 1 and bobsleigh in week 2, with around 330 athletes on our track. |
| Tickets | Due to go on sale in 2028 |
| This guide | Updated regularly with the latest Olympic news, venue developments and visitor information. |
*Dates shown are based on the current Olympic schedule and will be updated if officially confirmed or amended.
Planning a trip to La Plagne before the Olympics?
The resort will remain open throughout the preparations. I'll keep this guide updated with any construction impacts, transport changes and visitor information as plans develop.
Olympics overview: four hubs across the Alps and Lyon
France’s original bid paired the Alps with Nice on the Côte d’Azur. But with the venue map approved in June 2026, Nice is no longer part of the Games, and the ice sports have moved to Lyon.
The 2030 Winter Olympics are now spread across four hubs: Haute-Savoie, Savoie (where La Plagne hosts the sliding sports), the Hautes-Alpes around Briançon, and Lyon. Speed skating is the one exception, heading to an existing oval in Heerenveen in the Netherlands.
Why is La Plagne hosting the 2030 Winter Olympics?
La Plagne has been chosen to host the bobsleigh, skeleton and luge competitions because it is home to France's only international-standard sliding track. Originally built for the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics, the track has remained in continuous use for more than three decades, hosting World Cup events, international training camps and thousands of visitors every winter.
For La Plagne, the Games represent a return to its Olympic roots nearly 40 years after first welcoming the world's best sliding athletes.
Reusing and modernising this existing Olympic venue forms an important part of the French Alps 2030 vision. Rather than constructing a new track, organisers are investing in upgrading the existing facility so it meets modern international standards while reducing its environmental impact. This is a large part of why the French bid for the winter Olympics was successful. Their commitment to reusing and repurposing existing venues and their commitment to operating as sustainably as possible.
Sustainability & France’s 2030 Winter Olympics bid
France's aim is to host the first sustainable Winter Olympics in 2030. They are focusing on minimising environmental impact, primarily by avoiding the construction of new sporting sites. The bid emphasises that 95 per cent of the required infrastructure is already in place, such as using the bobsleigh track in La Plagne, built and used in the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics.
It’s also why speed skating is going to an existing oval in the Netherlands, rather than France building a new one. This commitment to using existing facilities aligns with the approach taken by the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics team, where almost all events took place in existing venues, and the aquatics centre and athletes’ village were the main new builds.
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France 2030: Olympic venues across the French Alps
Here’s where each sport is planned to take place, based on the venue map approved in June 2026. The organisers describe it as almost final, so a few details could still change.
- La Plagne (Savoie): bobsleigh, luge and skeleton
- Courchevel (Savoie): alpine skiing speed events (downhill and super-G), ski jumping, plus Paralympic alpine skiing and snowboard
- Val d’Isère (Savoie): alpine skiing technical events (giant slalom and slalom)
- Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie): biathlon
- La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie): cross-country skiing
- Serre Chevalier (Hautes-Alpes): aerials, moguls and big air
- Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes): halfpipe, slopestyle, ski and snowboard cross, and ski mountaineering
- Lyon: figure skating, short track, ice hockey and curling
- Heerenveen (Netherlands): speed skating
In Savoie, Olympic villages are planned in Bozel (just down the valley from Champagny) and Val d'Isère. Accommodation for athletes up in La Plagne itself has been mentioned, but it isn't confirmed yet. The opening ceremony is expected to be in Lyon, but that hasn’t been confirmed yet, and neither has the closing ceremony. I’ll update this as soon as it is.
Olympic bobsleigh track renovation
One of the biggest projects ahead of the 2030 Winter Olympics is the renovation of La Plagne's Olympic bobsleigh, luge and skeleton track.
The proposed €43 million project will modernise the existing venue rather than replace it. Plans include a new energy-efficient CO₂ refrigeration system, improved insulation, a hydroelectric turbine to generate renewable electricity, rebuilt athlete facilities and accessibility improvements throughout the site.
Construction is currently planned to take place during the summers of 2027, 2028 and 2029, allowing the track to continue operating during the winter seasons before the Olympics.
Read my full guide to the La Plagne Olympic track renovation.
What does hosting the Olympics mean for La Plagne?
Hosting the 2030 Winter Olympics is about so much more than two weeks of competition for us!
For residents, businesses and visitors, the Games will bring long-term investment into one of La Plagne's most iconic attractions. The renovation of the Olympic track is expected to improve facilities for elite athletes, increase energy efficiency and create a stronger year-round visitor attraction through improved public spaces and visitor facilities.
For tourism, the Games will place La Plagne in front of a global audience. Millions of viewers will see the resort during Olympic broadcasts, while the years leading up to 2030 are already generating increased international interest.
The legacy is intended to extend beyond the Games themselves. Alongside international competitions, the track will continue welcoming tourists for experiences such as Bob Raft, Speed Luge and Bob Racing, while proposals also include future summer activities to encourage year-round use.
As someone who lives in La Plagne year-round, I'll be following these developments closely and sharing updates as plans become reality.
Visiting La Plagne during the Olympics?
Many visitors are wondering what the Games will mean if they're planning a ski holiday.
At the moment, La Plagne is expected to remain very much open as a ski resort during the Olympic period, although the bobsleigh venue and surrounding areas will naturally be focused on competition operations.
As more details become available, I'll keep this guide updated with information about:
- accommodation availability
- spectator access
- skiing during the Games
- lift operations
- road access
- village events
- family-friendly viewing opportunities
If you're hoping to visit during February 2030, it's likely that accommodation will book up much earlier than usual. So if you're reading this, it's your sign to get organised!
Planning your stay? Browse my accommodation guides and recommended places to stay in La Plagne.
How to get to La Plagne during the Olympics
Transport planning for the 2030 Winter Olympics is still developing, but La Plagne will remain accessible by train, road and airport transfers.
The closest rail station is Aime-la-Plagne, with direct connections from Paris and other major French cities during the winter season. From there, regular buses and private transfers connect the station with the resort.
The nearest airports include:
- Geneva
- Grenoble
- Lyon
- Chambéry
I'll continue updating this section with confirmed information about Olympic transport, spectator parking, shuttle services and any temporary traffic arrangements as they're announced.
Need help getting here? Read my guide to travelling to La Plagne and compare the best airport transfer options.
Is La Plagne ready for the 2030 Winter Olympics?
Preparations are well underway, but there's still plenty to do before the Opening Ceremony.
Planning has now moved into the delivery phase and in La Plagne, the biggest project is the €43 million renovation of the Olympic bobsleigh, luge and skeleton track. Public consultation took place over summer 2026, with construction currently planned over the summers of 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Alongside the venue improvements, organisers are continuing to develop transport plans, spectator facilities and the wider Olympic infrastructure needed to host the Games.
I'll update this section regularly as preparations progress. Here's where things currently stand:
Olympic preparation status
- November 2023 – The French Alps chosen as the IOC’s preferred host.
- July 2024 – The French Alps officially awarded the 2030 Winter Olympics.
- 2025 – Venue planning and early preparations begin.
- June 2026 – Official venue map approved: Nice dropped, ice sports move to Lyon.
- June 2026 – Public consultation launched for the renovation of La Plagne's Olympic bobsleigh track.
- September–October 2026 – Public consultation on the proposed Aime–La Plagne valley lift (closed 8 October 2026).
- November 2026 – Public meeting in La Plagne: the sliding programme and athlete numbers revealed.
- 2027 – Mascots and slogan revealed.
- 2027–2029 – Planned renovation and modernisation of the Olympic venue.
- 2028 – Volunteer programme opens and tickets go on sale.
- September 2029 – Renovated track due to be handed over, followed by final testing.
- 26 January 2030 – Olympic training due to start on the track (to be confirmed).
- February 2030 – La Plagne hosts the Olympic bobsleigh, skeleton and luge competitions.
Follow the road to the 2030 Winter Olympics
With just a few years to go until the 2030 Winter Olympics, preparations in La Plagne are only just beginning! From the renovation of the Olympic bobsleigh track to transport plans, accommodation, spectator information and test events, there will be plenty happening between now and the Opening Ceremony.
As a year-round resident of La Plagne, I'll be following the preparations from the ground. From attending public meetings, reporting on construction progress and sharing practical information to help visitors make the most of their trip.
Whether you're planning to watch the Olympic events, experience the famous bobsleigh track for yourself or simply want to keep up with the latest developments, I'll continue updating this guide as new information is announced.
So bookmark this page and check back regularly. I'll keep it updated with everything you need to know about La Plagne and the 2030 Winter Olympics.
Winter 2030 Olympics & La Plagne bobsleigh frequently asked questions
When are the 2030 Winter Olympics?
The 2030 Winter Olympics are scheduled for 1 to 17 February 2030, and the Paralympic Winter Games for 1 to 10 March 2030. At La Plagne, skeleton is planned for the first week of the Games and bobsleigh for the second. I'll update this guide with the detailed competition schedule once it's published.
Which Olympic events will take place in La Plagne?
La Plagne will host all of the sliding sports during the 2030 Winter Olympics:
Bobsleigh
Skeleton
Luge
These events will take place on the famous Olympic bobsleigh track above La Roche, originally built for the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics.
Why was La Plagne chosen as an Olympic venue?
La Plagne is home to France's only international-standard bobsleigh, skeleton and luge track. Rather than building a new venue, organisers chose to renovate the existing Olympic track, supporting the French Alps 2030 aim of making greater use of existing world-class facilities.
Is the La Plagne bobsleigh track being rebuilt?
No. The existing Olympic track will be renovated and modernised rather than replaced.
Current plans include a €43 million investment to improve the refrigeration system, energy efficiency, athlete facilities, accessibility and visitor experience ahead of the Games.
Will tourists still be able to ride the Olympic bobsleigh track?
Yes. The current plan is for the track to remain open during each winter season while renovation work takes place over the summers of 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Tourist activities such as Bob Raft, Bob Racing and Speed Luge are expected to continue, although I'll update this guide if any temporary changes are announced.
Can I visit La Plagne during the Olympics?
Yes. La Plagne will continue operating as a ski resort during the Olympic Games, although some areas around the Olympic venue may have restricted access for athletes, officials and spectators.
As more details become available, I'll keep this guide updated with practical visitor information.
Will skiing still be available during the Olympics?
Short answer: yes. That's the current expectation.
The ski area is expected to remain open throughout the Games, although there may be some operational changes due to increased visitor numbers and Olympic security measures.
I'll update this page as plans are confirmed.
When will tickets for the Olympic events go on sale?
Tickets are due to go on sale in 2028, according to the timeline the organisers shared in November 2026.
Once official information is released, I'll update this guide with details on how to buy tickets, spectator zones and the best places to watch events in La Plagne.
Where should I stay for the 2030 Winter Olympics?
If you're hoping to visit La Plagne during the Olympics, it's worth booking accommodation as early as possible.
The resort offers everything from self-catered apartments and chalets to hotels, making it a great base whether you're planning to watch the competitions or simply enjoy a ski holiday during the Games.
I've put together a guide to the best places to stay in La Plagne to help you choose the right village and accommodation.
How do I get to La Plagne for the Olympics?
The easiest way to reach La Plagne is by train to Aime-la-Plagne, followed by a transfer to the resort.
You can also fly into Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble or Chambéry before travelling by coach, hire car or private transfer.
As Olympic transport plans are announced, I'll add details about shuttle buses, parking and spectator travel.
Will the Olympic bobsleigh renovation affect visitors before 2030?
Most of the renovation work is scheduled to take place during the summer months, allowing the track to continue operating throughout the winter seasons before the Games.
If there are any temporary closures or changes to tourist activities, I'll publish updates here as soon as they're confirmed.
How can I keep up to date with the latest Olympic news from La Plagne?
This guide is updated whenever there are significant announcements about the 2030 Winter Olympics.
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