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Summer Events in La Plagne
Unveiling the must-attend La Plagne events of Summer 2024! Explore exhilarating activities, captivating festivals, and more. Don't miss out on the unforgettable experiences this season has in store for you.
Updated: May 14th 2024
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La Plagne Summer Dates
From the international La Plagne summer chess competition to the La Plagne village festivals, I've broken La Plagne in summer down for you.
Click on the months or keep reading to check out the whole La Plagne summer calendar.
June Events La Plagne
Saturday 1st June
Saturday 1st June 830am – 12noon
Montagne Zéro Déchet Day / La Plagne Clean-Up Day
AIME | COTE D'AIME | MONTALBERT | MONTCHAVIN-LES COCHES | PLAGNE CENTRE
-8.15 am: Departure of the shuttle bus from the provagnes (chaining area)
-8.30am: Coffee reception in one of the villages
-9.00am: Departure for waste collection
-From 11am – 2pm: End of the collection, sorting and weighing of the waste collected at the Antropia car park in Aime
-12 p.m.: Meal offered to participants in Aime
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CHAMPAGNY-EN-VANOISE
-9am: Coffee reception in Champagny-le-Haut – parking du Bois
-9.30am: Departure for the waste collection with several routes. The waste is brought to the collection point as it is collected to be sorted and weighed.
-11.30am: Waste sorting and weighing with Mountain Riders
Followed by a meal offered.
Friday 21st June
21st June – evening
Fete de la Musique
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of La Fête de la Musique in La Plagne! This extraordinary event, created by France's culture and communication minister in 1982, is a true celebration of music.
Always celebrated on the summer solstice, June 21st, the festival brings together amateur and professional musicians who fill the air with captivating melodies throughout the day and night. The best part? It's completely free and open to the public, offering an unforgettable experience for music enthusiasts of all ages. La Fête de la Musique embraces all genres, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. From the charming streets and picturesque squares to the lush public gardens and local lakes.
In La Plagne, the main places to celebrate the féte de la musique are:
- Le Loup Blanc, Plagne 1800 with a DJ and dinner.
- La Rive Gauche, Aime La Plagne in the valley – see the video here as this is where we decided to celebrate féte de la musique 2023.
- Aime centre – music concert in the open air amphitheatre.
Mon / Tues 24 – 25th June
24th – 25th June – all day
Motor Sportive Day #12
Montchavin Les Coches
A meet of top-quality sports cars and supercars with test drives on the closed road between Montchavin and Les Coches for a 5km round trip.
The cost of a test drive is between 30 and 60€ per person, which will be donated to the Oeuvre des Pupilles des Sapeurs Pompiers (ODP) association.
Fri – Sun 28 – 30th June
French Championships: VTT / Downhill mountain biking
28th – 30th June
Don't miss the 2024 French Championship in Les Arcs, La Plagne's connecting resort to make the Paradiski area.
It's an important mountain biking event where athletes race downhill on the famous “La Cachette” track. They have to go as fast as they can and do tricks along the way. The races last around 2 to 5 minutes, and the track is 1.5 to 3 kilometers long. The riders face challenges like steep slopes, jumps, and sharp turns. It's an exciting competition with the best athletes competing for the top spot in the French Cup.
Saturday 29th June
June 29th 9 am – 5 pm
Mountain bike lifts open in La Plagne
The La Plagne summer bike lifts officially open for summer 2024 on the 29th June. They are open until the 31st of August.
The La Plagne bike lifts are generally open from 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week, but there are some lifts that close over lunch or are closed on specific days.
La Plagne summer lifts for hikers and pedestrians
There are several lifts that walkers and runners can take in La Plagne throughout the summer. For the lifts connecting the different La Plagne villages, they are free. For others, you may need a pedestrian lift pass:
- Montchavin Les Coches La Plagne mountain summer lifts
- Lac Noir gondola
- Les Coches Gondola (free)
- Telebuffet (free)
- Vanoise Express
- Champagny en Vanoise La Plagne summer lifts:
- Champagny gondola
- Montalbert
- Montalbert gondola
- Plagne Centre summer lifts
- Colorado chair lift (for bikes and mountain carts)
- Funiplagne Grande Rochette
- Interstation La Plagne Summer lifts:
- Télémetro (free)
- Belle Plagne télécabine (free)
- Télébus (free)
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July Events La Plagne
Monday 1st July
The Big Race
1st July
Montchavin Les Coches
Join in this new and exciting event that combines orienteering and an obstacle course. Whether you're with your family, solo, or with friends, it's a fun-filled experience for everyone.
The Crazy: Starting at 5pm. This race is all about having fun! Battle through giant inflatables and exciting challenges that add a spicy twist to the race. It's a team race, so grab a partner! Open to participants aged 8 and above, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Make sure to wear sportswear.
The By Night: Starting at 9:15 pm. This is a nighttime adventure for duos. Your goal is to conquer as many obstacles as possible within the given time with each checkpoint on the map rewarding you with points. You decide the number and order of obstacles you'll tackle. Don't forget to bring a headlamp and wear suitable sports attire. This race is for participants aged 16 and above, with a signed parental authorization.
These two races, the Crazy and the By Night, cater to both competitive athletes and families/friends looking for a memorable and enjoyable experience. The event village opens at 3:30 pm, offering various activities, partner stands, refreshments, and food services. Don't miss the concert at 8 pm featuring the G&J Group, who will treat you to an eclectic mix of French and Italian songs, Jazz, Variety, Rockabilly, and Disco.
Saturday 6th July
Saturday 6th July 6pm
Canitrail La Plagne
Montchavin Les Coches
La Plagne Montchavin-Les Coches is hosting its second Cani Trail event, organised in collaboration with La Yaute Canisports Club, supported by local authorities and musher Steve Samson from Les Coches.
So, what exactly is Canitrail? It's a sport where a person and their dog run together. The dog wears a harness and leads the way, while the person is attached with an elastic lead and harness or belt. The Cani Trail covers distances of up to 20 km over one or two days, allowing participants to go at their own pace.
PROGRAM
– Cani Marche at 6pm. Start & finish Rue Principale de Montchavin
3km180 for 652 metres of ascent. Can be done with the whole family, no age limit (minimum age 18 months for dogs).
– Cani Trail race “La Bellentro” at 8pm. Start & finish Rue Principale de Montchavin: 9km800 for 455 metres of ascent. (Minimum age 24 months for dogs).
La Plagne Village Days
15th July Bellecôte Day
21st July Champagny Day
24th July Plagne 1800 Day
A day of free fun and activities for all the family.
Sat – Fri 6 – 12th July
International Chess Competition
6 – 12th July
La Plagne Soleil
The La Plagne summer chess competition is celebrating its 4th year in 2023. This year's Festival will have prize awards of €22,000.
In the 4* Sun Valley hotel residence, in Plagne Soleil, there will be “Master”, “Accession”, “Amateur”, and “Blitz” tournaments.
In addition to the main chess event, the Festival will be offering a number of chess-related activities throughout the week, such as simultaneous matches, and a giant chess game.
So whether you're a chess pro or looking for something to entertain the kids, the La Plagne chess competition is well worth stopping in to.
Fri – Sun 12 – 14th July
Super8 VTT and VTTAE #4 / Super 8 Mountain biking and electric biking.
- The La Plagne Super8 mountain biking event, has a mix of races for everyone to get involved. With long-distance to amateur formats, including themed rides:
Grande 8 – The queen race with the dizzying name of “Grand8” is reserved for experts and elite mountain bikers in the form of a 2-day tour of La Plagne with a bivouac. - The Double8 – an ideal race for sporty amateurs with successive loops in the form of a four-leaf clover in “stop or go”.
- The Simple8 – is the discovery version of the Double8 for those who prefer to take it easy.
- The Grimpée de La Plagne – for lovers of hairpin bends
– Discovery hikes for the contemplative and epicurean: Sunset and Gourmande. - The Super Kids Races – for future champions
All this in the beautiful resort of La Plagne.
Check out my little boy, Odin, on the video here representing La Plagne!
Thursday 23rd July
Throughout the day:
– A wind garden with hundreds of wind turbines, multicoloured windsocks and giant figures
– 10am – 12.30pm & 1.30 – 5.30pm: Workshop where children aged 3 and over can make their own kite and learn flying techniques.
(participation of 5€ for materials)
– 5.30pm: 50 minute kite show on the theme of world music
On site: Sale of kites and wind turbines with profits going to Nasser Volant.
Fri – Sun 19 – 21st July
19th – 21st July – all day
Bread festival
Longefoy
With all sorts of entertainment:
- Lots of bread to eat – of course!
- Savoyard cooking, food and drinks
- Laser games
- Pony rides
- Magic show for the kids
- Music with the fab band KTR6, who also played at the Super Slalom this winter
We went to the festival last year and it was great. Lot's of fun, free activities for the kids. Plus the entire village smells of freshly baked bread all day – delicious!
Thurs – Sun 25 – 27th July
25th – 27th July
6000D #33 Trail running championships
La Plagne Altitude Villages
“To each his own 6000D”
We aren't all super runners. Some are leisurely, others are Saturday runners, and others are not old enough to do 67 km!
So what to do? La Plagne has opened up the 6000D to all levels with 8 races over 3 days for all runners.
The 6D Kids from 6 to 15 years old, the 6D Adventure from 6 to 16 years old (with an adult), the 6D Discovery for beginners, the 6D Lakes, the 6D Marathon for the ambitious, the 6D Bob for the original. Plus, 2 new races for 2024: the Défoulée and the Défi. We guarantee it, a race is waiting for you!
August Events La Plagne
Thursday 1st August
1st August Aime 2000 Day
A day of free fun and activities for all the family.
Sat/Sun 3rd -4th August
3rd and 4th August
Auto Moto Retro Festival
La Plagne Altitude villages
Auto Moto Retro – THE meet for vintage cars in the Tarentaise. Some sixty exceptional cars from the 1920s to the 1970s will be on parade for you to enjoy over the weekend of August 3 & 4!
A day of free fun and activities for all the family.
Sunday 4th August
4th August
Trail du Grand Bec
Champagny en Vanoise
For experienced runners who like long, wild rides! The most beautiful parts of the Champagny en Vanoise trails are covered during these races, taking participants up the slopes and ridges facing the Vanoise peaks.
The Champagny en Vanoise Tourist Office is organising the 36th edition of the Trails Alpins du Grand Bec (TAGB) on Sunday, 4 August 2023.
These famous races have become a must-do in the Tarentaise region during the summer.
The Trails Alpins du Grand Bec are foot races on tracks and trails in forests and mountain pastures. For over 30 years, these trails have been approved by the French Athletics Federation and, since this year, by the ITRA.
– The Trail de la Vélière, the main event of the TAGB, takes runners on the most beautiful trails of Champagny en Vanoise. The programme includes a start in the centre of the village for 28km and 1860m of positive altitude difference, a high point of more than 2500m and a ridge run of more than 2km. This race offers a magnificent mountain course and a sumptuous panorama of the most beautiful peaks of the Vanoise.
– The Trail du Mont de la Guerre is the little brother of the Trail de la Vélière. A 14,5km course with 1060m of positive difference in altitude crosses forests and mountain pastures to obtain a magnificent view of Champagny en Vanoise and the imposing Grand Bec.
– The Grand Bec hike is for those who prefer to stroll and admire the Vanoise landscape. Accessible to all from 6 years old. This is the ideal format for a leisurely hike marked out on tracks and paths to be enjoyed by the whole family. A 7.3km route with a 510m difference in altitude, with the possibility of taking a shortcut depending on your fitness.
Thursday 8th August
8th August La Plagne Village Day
A day of free fun and activities for all the family.
Sunday 11th August
11th August 9 am
Fete de l'Alpages / Alpine Agriculture Festival
Plagne Villages
This event is a firm Tsang family favourite. At the top of the Dou du Praz, it's a stunning setting to celebrate all things Savoyard and agricultural.
There are farm animals for the kids to pet, pony rides, tractor displays. PLus of course, lots of Savoyard foods to enjoy and crafts to take home.
Check out my full review of La Plagne's fete de l'Alpages at the Dou du Praz.
Thursday 15th August
15th August Plagne Centre Day
A day of free fun and activities for all the family.
Sunday 18th August
18th August Plagne Soleil Day
A day of free fun and activities for all the family.
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