Location
Nearest airport
Geneva
at
150.0
km
Nearest ferry
calais
at
1000.0
km
Nearest railway
aime la plagne
at
25.0
km
Nearest restaurant
Chalet La Roche
at
0.1
km
Nearest bar
Chalet La Roche
at
0.1
km
Car is not necessary
About La Roche 1550
La Roche — La Plagne (Savoie) — Short region description
La Roche, in the La Plagne area of the Savoie (Tarentaise) valley, sits in the heart of the French Alps and forms part of the Paradiski domain. The village blends traditional alpine character with easy access to a large mountain-resort network.
Climate
Alpine: cold, snowy winters ideal for skiing; summer is mild and sunny with cool evenings. Snow typically from December to April; warmest months July–August with daytime temperatures often 15–25°C.
History
Traditional mountain farming and cheese-making (Beaufort, Tome).
Mid-20th century transformation as winter tourism grew; La Plagne developed in the 1960s as a purpose-built ski resort.
Now part of modern Paradiski (linked with Les Arcs), combining alpine heritage with international tourism.
Places of interest & activities
La Plagne resort villages (Plagne Centre, Belle Plagne, Plagne 1800) — lifts, shops, restaurants.
Paradiski area & Vanoise Express cable car — vast lift network and varied slopes.
Vanoise National Park and nearby hiking trails — alpine lakes, wildlife (ibex, marmots).
Glacier views (Bellecôte/Grande Rochette areas) and panoramic viewpoints.
Summer activities: hiking, mountain biking, via ferrata, paragliding, white-water rafting on nearby rivers.
Nearby towns: Aime and Bourg-Saint-Maurice (access, markets, transport links) and traditional villages like Champagny-en-Vanoise.
Practical notes
Nearest major train hub: Bourg-Saint-Maurice (seasonal TER/TGV connections). Nearest airports: Chambéry, Geneva, Lyon.
Summer is ideal for outdoor sports, scenic drives and local gastronomy; winter focuses on skiing and snow sports.
Activities near La Roche 1550
La Roche — La Plagne (Savoie) — Short region description
La Roche, in the La Plagne area of the Savoie (Tarentaise) valley, sits in the heart of the French Alps and forms part of the Paradiski domain. The village blends traditional alpine character with easy access to a large mountain-resort network.
Climate
Alpine: cold, snowy winters ideal for skiing; summer is mild and sunny with cool evenings. Snow typically from December to April; warmest months July–August with daytime temperatures often 15–25°C.
History
Traditional mountain farming and cheese-making (Beaufort, Tome).
Mid-20th century transformation as winter tourism grew; La Plagne developed in the 1960s as a purpose-built ski resort.
Now part of modern Paradiski (linked with Les Arcs), combining alpine heritage with international tourism.
Places of interest & activities
La Plagne resort villages (Plagne Centre, Belle Plagne, Plagne 1800) — lifts, shops, restaurants.
Paradiski area & Vanoise Express cable car — vast lift network and varied slopes.
Vanoise National Park and nearby hiking trails — alpine lakes, wildlife (ibex, marmots).
Glacier views (Bellecôte/Grande Rochette areas) and panoramic viewpoints.
Summer activities: hiking, mountain biking, via ferrata, paragliding, white-water rafting on nearby rivers.
Nearby towns: Aime and Bourg-Saint-Maurice (access, markets, transport links) and traditional villages like Champagny-en-Vanoise.
Practical notes
Nearest major train hub: Bourg-Saint-Maurice (seasonal TER/TGV connections). Nearest airports: Chambéry, Geneva, Lyon.
Summer is ideal for outdoor sports, scenic drives and local gastronomy; winter focuses on skiing and snow sports.
| Local sports activities |
On-site: Mountain biking, Horse riding, Climbing, Cycling, Skiing, Walking
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| Great for |
Ski Holidays |
