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Quite simply this is a GREAT VALUE, HIGH ALTITUDE, SNOWSURE, SKI IN SKI OUT STUDIO ( 22 sq,m.) that provides compact but cosy accommodation ideal for 2/3 people and possibly a 4th.
Please note; the precise sq. m of the apartment has yet to be verified.
The current owner has tastefully refurbished it and successfully rented it out on a holiday weekly basis. There is a balcony, ELECTRIC SHUTTERS to the lounge windows and a telephone point.
Situated on the 4th floor of a small residence the studio is in a quiet location just above Plagne Centre (the owner tells me that parking outside the residence is never a problem) and yet it is only a 5 minute walk into the heart of the ski village. On the ground floor of the residence the studio has its own ski locker and cave for storage of personal items.
For those of you who know the resort skiing to Plagne Centre from the Aime 2000 side and taking the left turn blue piste to Plagne 1800 takes you right past the residence.
Please note; for the winter season 2009/10 the studio was rented out on a long term seasonal basis for 650 euros per month; a total rental of 3250 euros for the season.
In previous seasons the studio has been rented on a weekly basis via a local agency and directly via the owner's own website; rental earnings are typically around 4000 euros per season.
All figures provided by the current owner.
Plagne Centre, the original La Plagne village, is situated just below 2000m at the foot of a huge high altitude snowsure bowl with lifts radiating to all sides. Although it could never be called pretty it is undergoing some serious renovation and upgrading and does offer a great choice of bars, restaurants and shops. La Plagne has invested a huge amount of money in adding new lifts and upgrading the existing infrastructure and it is easy for even early intermediate skiers to get about and explore the area. As well as wide open pistes in the main bowl there are some lovely runs through the trees to lower lying villages such as Montalbert and Montchavin-Les Coches whilst the south facing Champagny sector offers long runs and some amazing views. For those looking for a challenge then the black runs and off piste from the Bellecote glacier down towards the Montchavin sector, and of course the North Face down into the Rosuel/Ponturin valley, should keep you amused .
The incredible Vanoise Express link to Les Arcs has created one of the world’s largest ski area with an amazing 425km of piste on offer in the joint Paradiski ski area..
The accommodation is to be found on the 4th floor of a small residence with the ski locker and cave on the ground floor . There is a small entrance hallway and of this a bathroom with short bath, shower attachment, WC and sink; nice bright tiles make this a cheery place for that early morning shower.. Going through to the living area there is a well equipped (cooker with oven and 4 ring hob, fridge, microwave and storage cupboards) kitchenette with breakfast bar dining area. The lounge area has a TV and stereo as well as a telephone point, a pull out sofa bed and a clic clac sofa bed. There is a good-sized balcony off the living area with views of the pistes right outside the residence and over towards Plagne Centre and beyond.
NB: electric shutters have been fitted which are an excellent security device.
There is plenty of external parking right outside the residence.
OVERALL A GREAT LITTLE STUDIO.
Travel Info:
Self –drive; it is an approx. 10 hour drive from the main channel ports .
By train; the nearest station is in the valley at Aime . Regular buses and taxis run to Plagne Centre.
In winter a direct Eurostar service runs to Aime.
By air; the nearest airports are Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble, and Lyon. There are bus transfer services to Aime.

La Plagne is one of France’s largest and most popular ski resorts. It is also extremely popular with British skiers and boarders who make up around 35% of the visitors to this great resort. With some 225 km. of piste, continual upgrading of the lift facilities and slopes for all standards of skier there is something for everybody. If this is not enough for you the amazing Vanoise Express double decker gondola link to Les Arcs opens up another 200km. of slopes. The joint La Plagne, Les Arcs, PARADISKI ski domain is one of the world’s truly great fully linked ski areas. La Plagne is not just one resort but a collection of ski villages, 6 at high altitude and 4 further down the mountain, each with their own shops, restaurants, bars and ski schools. At high altitude the 6 villages are; Aime La Plagne (2100m),Belle Plagne(2050m),Plagne Villages/Soleil(2050m),Plagne Bellecote(1930m),Plagne Centre(1970m) and Plagne 1800(1800m). Of these the pitched roof chalet style of Belle Plagne, Plagne Villages/Soleil and Plagne 1800 are the most attractive to British eyes. However the other three are not without their fans and offer ski in ski out convenience and some great value accommodation. The original la Plagne, Plagne Centre, is undergoing a considerable facelift and next year work begins on the indoor shopping and restaurant areas. Lower down the mountain there are more traditional villages. Les Coches at 1450 m has been purpose built in a pleasing chalet style and recent lift improvements have transformed access to the higher slopes. Champagny en Vanoise (1250m) and, in particular, Montchavin(1250m) and Montalbert(1350m) have retained their rustic farming charm and have a strong following amongst British clients. Between them the villages of La Plagne offer something for everyone. There are wide, cruising blue slopes for the less confident or those “hot chocolate” skiers amongst you with tough blacks and a wealth of off piste for the stronger /more adventurous skier. Boarders have not been forgotten with a variety of Terrain parks on offer. Accommodation varies from simple, great value, ski in ski out studios and apartments to luxury new build apartments and chalets.