Montchavin Les Coches (1250 - 3250 m)

Opening of the ski season : from 13^th of December 2025 to 18^th of April 2026
Photo : © Philippe Gal/OTMLP

Last update : Tuesday 27 January 2026


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At gentle altitude of 1,250-1,450 meters, Montchavin Les Coches embodies Savoyard authenticity and village charm facing Mont-Blanc. Nestled in the heart of Paradiski, these two resorts (Montchavin 1,250m and Les Coches 1,450m linked by cable car) incarnate village authenticity merged with big-ski power. Labeled Family Plus, car-free resort, Montchavin Les Coches seduces through architecture with slate roofs, authentic colorful facades, and privileged access to the Vanoise Express, the world's largest cable car (200 seats x 2 cabins), linking in 4 minutes the domains of La Plagne (225 km) and Les Arcs (Paradiski 425 km total).

For alpine skiing, the La Plagne domain offers 225 kilometers of slopes spread across 118-133 runs of all levels: 9 accessible green runs, 72 intermediate blue runs (majority of domain), 27 challenging red runs and 19 expert black runs. Vertical drop of 1,135 meters (1,250m-2,385m, Chiaupe glacier to 3,250m) provides endless descents. Bellecôte sector: mythical North Face (legendary Paradiski off-piste), accessible from Montchavin. 95% of domain artificially snowed (35 km snowmaking) guarantees optimal conditions November-April.

76 modern ski lifts ensure rapid access: 1 Vanoise Express (200 seats/cabin, 2,000 people/hour, 4 minutes, linked to Les Arcs), 9-14 cable cars (including Lac Noir, Pierres Blanches), modern detachable chairlifts, 33 drag lifts and magic carpets. Access Belle Plagne (2,050m) and Plagne Bellecôte (1,933m) via cable cars from villages.

The Snowpark offers 4 complete fun zones: modules all levels, boardercross, beginner sections, big air. 15 kilometers of skating slopes, 15 km snowshoe trails exploratory, 15 km hiking paths panoramic altitude.

Montchavin village (1,250m): architecturally renovated authentic old village, pastel facades, traditional fountains. Les Coches (1,450m): stone/wood chalets with slate roofs charm, bucolic ambiance. Linked by cable car. Paradisio Space: non-ski children animations, dog sledding, cinema, approved facilities for children 6 months+.

Paradiski 425 km access: single pass unlocks La Plagne + Les Arcs + Peisey-Vallandry + Champagny + Montalbert + Villaroger (264 total runs). Vanoise Express crossing = mythical moment: 1,824m altitude, 380m overhang, Mont-Blanc + Beaufortain panorama, Bellecôte North Face legendary off-piste.

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Montchavin front de neige

1450 m

Télébufette

2280 m

Sommet du Bijolin

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Roche de Mio

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