Montchavin resort guide - a general overview
Montchavin is a small, modern Savoyarde style village with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The centre is largely traffic free and has a selection of shops, bars, restaurants and one night club. Being north facing, the snow is generally snow sure and the snow making is excellent here too. The village is an excellent base for both skiers and boarders to ski the whole of the 'Paradiski' area as it is located very close to the main lift link to Les Arcs. The main ski area of La Plagne is also very easy to get to.
Resort stats
425km
1,220m - 3,250m
Level of skiing
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Experts
- Snow sure
- Off-piste
- Ski area
Qualities
- Charm factor
- Non-skiers
- Nightlife
- Resort layout
- Fine dining
- Short transfer
- Resort value
Airports
- Chambery
- 2hrs 15mins
- Lyon
- 3hrs
- Geneva
- 3hrs
6 ski chalets in La Plagne (Montchavin) View All
La Plagne (Montchavin), France
Chalet Versoye
Sleeps 12
Average Price
£656 pp
Hot tub
Near resort centre
Self-Catered
La Plagne (Montchavin), France
Chalet Lievre Blanc
Sleeps 10 - 12
Average Price
£620 pp
Hot tub
Fireplace
Ski in ski out
Near resort centre
Good views
Catered
La Plagne (Montchavin), France
Chalet Caribou
Sleeps 10 - 12
Average Price
£690 pp
Hot tub
Fireplace
Ski in ski out
Near resort centre
Good views
Catered
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Slopes to please skiers & snowboarders from complete beginners through to off-piste experts
- Very family friendly
- Mountain restaurants with great views and reasonable prices
- Access to high altitude and snow sure skiing, especially the Bellecote Glacier
- Purpose built village feel. Easy access to the Vanoise Express and Les Arcs ski area
Cons
- There are some flat spots for snowboarders but route planning means these can be avoided.
- Very quiet nightlife - really only suitable for families of super keen skiers wanting early bed