With its scenic position on the Bellecôte Massif, the aptly named Belle Plagne is an attractive village of local stone and wood buildings, with a pretty, flower-filled pedestrianised centre. There are amazing open views, as the village is surrounded by rolling green pastures and pine woods, with panoramic vistas of the mountain peaks all around. This setting provides
a perfect backdrop for some fantastic activities and adventure sports, making this a great family destination for all ages. There is plenty to do including archery, tennis, outdoor swimming pools, mini golf and trampolines and it is easy to get to all the neighbouring villages which make up the
combined resort of La Plagne, by car, free bus or cable-car.
The other key attraction of Belle Plagne is the Chalet Hotel des Deux Domaines itself - our flagship, 5-diamond property, specifically designed with Esprit families in mind, and featuring spacious family rooms and suites, its own indoor swimming-pool, plus sauna, steam-room and indoor and outdoor hot-tubs!
Olympic Offers
Book Early to secure your `Olympic Offers´ deals
£100 per couple Cash-Back off adult prices on selected dates
FREE holidays for children and infants
FREE Esprit Welcome Wander
Full child discounts even in their own rooms
FREE soft drinks all day for children
FREE packed lunches for all
FREE wine for all adults with dinner
FREE ice-lollies for children
FREE Baby Listening and Child Patrol Service
FREE travel on all the lifts for children under 6
FREE use of buses between the local villages
All `Olympic Offers´ have limited availability, must be reserved at the time of booking your holiday, and may be changed or withdrawn at any time. Conditions apply to most deals
For Ramblers, Hikers & Bikers
The beauty of Belle Plagne is its easy access to open countryside, both on foot directly from our Chalet Hotel, or using the Roche de Mio cable-car. There is a hiking trail to suit everyone, whether it’s looking for marmots, or wildflower-spotting, including black vanilla orchids, gentians and even the elusive edelweiss. The paths are all well signposted, and you can discover glistening mountain lakes with views of Europe's highest peak, Mont Blanc. You can also plan your walks to make your way to one of the other La Plagne villages and then take the free bus back.
With 15 dedicated mountain-bike trails starting from the top cable-car stations, you can explore the high alpine meadows and peaks, before enjoying the downhill ride back to Belle Plagne. A special Bikers' Pass for approx. £36 per adult includes your bike-hire, map and free use of the lifts for the day.
The FREE Esprit Welcome Wander
on Sundays is a family-friendly walk for all ages, to introduce you to the local area, meet your fellow guests and plan the week's activities. The gentle walk will culminate in a scenic spot to enjoy a complimentary light packed lunch. You may then leave your younger children in our child carers' capable hands, and enjoy a further hour’s walk if you wish.
Attractions, Activities and Great Days Out from Belle Plagne
The following activities should meet the desires of all the family, whether you fancy something action-packed or the more gentle attractions of the mountains.
Fun Family Activities
Bellecote Glacier and Ice Grotto
Take the lift up to the Bellecote Glacier at over 3,500m and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views as well as a visit to the ice grotto with its sculptures and ice formations. Lift and grotto entrance: £13 per person, free for under 10's.
Forest Adventure Course and Zipwire
Swing through the trees on a mixture of rope slides and pulleys, nets and bridges. Full instructions from qualified staff and helmets provided. Prices from: Adults £18, children £10.
Mountain Biking
The resort has 15 dedicated trails including some starting from the top of the cable car. Hire a bike from £15 per day or, for the more committed, consider the Bikers Pass which includes bike hire, free access via all lifts and a map.
Junior Motorbikes and Mini Quad Bikes
At Montalbert there's a small motorbike circuit for 6-13 year olds, £5 for 15 minutes; and in Plagne Centre there is a dedicated mini quad bike route exclusively for 3-8 year olds, only £3 for 15 minutes fun.
Kayaking
Descend to the river near Moutiers and don your buoyancy jacket for a fun session accessible to all the family. Competent swimmers only. From £12 per person per hour including all equipment.
White Water Rafting
The perfect opportunity to experience this thrilling activity riding the rapids! Wetsuits, helmets and life jackets are provided as well as full instructions from your qualified leader. Children must be over 10 and confident swimmers. Adults £56, children £49.
Canyoning
Have fun with the descents, jumps and slides as you follow the water course with your qualified guide. A half day introductory course is approx. £42 including all instruction. Wetsuits, helmets and harnesses are provided.
Rock Climbing
Several climbing routes of varying gradients are available.The instructor will show you how to use the equipment and introduce you to key techniques. Adults £45, children £39.
Husky Walking
A chance to get up close to these beautiful dogs associated with the mountains spending a day with a guide learning about the life of a woodsman and the role the dogs play. £20 per person.
Arapaho
This is a hybrid device somewhere between a scooter and a mountain bike allowing you to ride almost effortlessly down stony or grass-covered tracks. For adults and children over 10.
Our Esprit Representative can organise your activity choices in conjunction with our suppliers, when you arrive in Belle Plagne.
Great Days Out from Belle Plagne
Lake Annecy
Take a drive to the spectacular lakeside resort of Annecy where there are beaches for swimming, pedaloes for hire and large boats for a full lake cruise plus the beautiful medieval town itself.
Tignes
Visit dramatic Tignes with its picturesque lake, craggy peaks and Grande Motte glacier where the ice grotto contains a huge ice gallery lined with statues. There's also an indoor leisure centre with pools and water-slide.
Chambéry
Discover the capital city of the Savoie region with its colourful buildings, castle ramparts and famous elephant monument. Previous guests haved combined this visit with a trip to Parc Walibi with its fun rides and Water Park.
All above prices are approximate and are meant as a guide only. Your Esprit representative will be glad to assist in arranging any of these or other activities you may wish to try.
Esprit Classic Child Care
Nursery – runs all season, Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9.30am-6pm in our own Esprit Nursery in Chalet Hotel des Deux Domaines.
Alpies Club for children 3-11 years – runs all season, 9.30am-6pm, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, including lunch and all drinks. See pages 8-9 for details. Our Alpies Room is in Chalet Hotel des Deux Domaines.
Free Cocoa Club is run six evenings a week from 7.30-10.00pm in Chalet Hotel des Deux Domaines. All children over 3 years of age not yet asleep in bed are welcome to attend.
Free Baby-Listening/Child-Patrol Service – every night (7.30-11pm) during our adult-only dinners,
plus one night on staff day off (normally Tuesday), when parents can dine out in the village and enjoy a local speciality meal.
Teen Rangers in Belle Plagne will enjoy the excitement of mountain-boarding, rock climbing and archery, as well as enjoying a couple of evenings out. The Teen Rangers base is in the Deux Domaines and activity days are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.30am-6.00pm, from 21st July to 25th August. See page 9 for details and
activities.
NB: We make every endeavour to run to the above programme and days of operation, but these are subject to change due to local conditions, weather etc.
Twin Centre Ideas
For families with older children, our resort of Alpe d'Huez also features our popular Teen Ranger weeks. Saas Fee is only approx. 4 hours' drive, and also makes an excellent twin, with its chocolate-box Swiss charm and many attractions. Family Activities are available in all resorts so you can chose the one activity that you have always wanted to try.
597 miles from Calais to Belle Plagne.
Fly-drive:
Fly to Geneva and take a hired car from there to the resort. Travelling time from Geneva to Belle Plagne is about 3 hours.