Alternative ways to enjoy the snow in La Plagne

La Plagne one of the worlds most popular ski resorts is famous for it’s vast skiing and snowboarding opportunities. Visitors to La Plagne that want an alternative way to slide down a hill will find a range of options on offer. They’re not just for non-skiers and young children! A group of grown men can fully enjoy getting Yooners for an afternoon of undignified fun and games,  I can personally vouch for that.

Alternative activities

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Snowshoes

Stomp up slopes and over powdery hills in snowshoes. The guide will teach you the technique and off you go whether it be to the top of the mountain or for a stroll amongst the trees.

Airboard

The latest bouncy, slippy slidy crazy involving powdery slopes and inflatable sledges. With few hard edges & at slower speeds this is a great activity for youngsters and those who prefer to take it easy.

Snow Skate

Snow skate, it’s a skateboard adapted for the snow quite tricky if you don’t skateboard but easy to learn if you do. Capable of a range of skateboard tricks and a few you can only do on snow.

Yooner

A genuine mode of transport for kids in Nordic countries, the Yooner is a pure laugh on the slopes of La Plagne. Tricky to control and with a hilarious driving position it’s a recipe for plenty of silly antics for groups of all ages.

Ski Rider

Another ski/trike/bike hybrid to hit the slopes, the Ski Rider is easy to learn but with endless possibilities for the ambitious rider. Great fun for adults & kids alike.

Luge

High speed fun for all the family, it’s the Luge. La Plagne has a decent Luge course with obstacles like this tunnel.

You can arrange these activities with the La Plagne Tourist Office or we can help with that as part of your Mountain Heaven ski holiday in La Plagne.

La Glisse Event La Plagne

The event dedicated to the start of the season in La Plagne. There’s fun for all with the full range of snow vehicles available to have a go on. Check out the 2015 event below, you may not get all the French but the video clips say it all.