Located at 1,250m altitude, Champagny-en-Vanoise is an authentic village resort that harmoniously blends nature, culture and mountain sports. In winter, it offers direct access to the Paradiski ski area, one of the most extensive in the world, while retaining a peaceful, warm atmosphere. In summer, it becomes the ideal starting point for exploring the Vanoise National Park, with its hiking trails, flowering alpine pastures and preserved wildlife. Champagny-en-Vanoise charms with its exceptional natural setting, rich heritage and diversity of year-round activities. It’s a popular destination for families, hikers and skiers seeking authenticity and tranquillity.
Champagny en Vanoise
Overview
Champagny en Vanoise
📏 Altitude: 1250 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 425 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 23 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
💰 From 78 €/day (2026-2027)
📅 Open 12 December 2026 to 17 April 2027
Overview of Champagny en Vanoise
Champagny-en-Vanoise consists of two main entities: the village of Champagny and the Champagny-le-Haut valley. The village, with its narrow lanes, stone houses and lauze-stone roofs, offers a typically Savoyard architecture, dominated by a few chalet-style residences. There is the 17th-century Baroque church of Saint-Sigismond and several mountain chapels. The Champagny-le-Haut valley — classified as a natural site — is a high-pasture plateau at 1,450 m altitude, accessible by car or on foot. It houses the Nordic ski area, the Espace Glacialis (a glacier interpretation centre), the Huttopia campsite and numerous traditional hamlets. Together they form a harmonious setting where heritage and nature coexist in perfect symbiosis.
Our review — Champagny en Vanoise
3.8/5
Ski area — key figures — Champagny en Vanoise
- 🌟 Village resort (Savoie)
- 📏 1250 m Village altitude (3030 m Top altitude)
- 👤 545 inhabitants
- 🏨 6.295 tourist beds
- 🎿 264 runs
🚠 111 ski lifts
Average lift age: 25 years
When to visit
Champagny en Vanoise in summer
In summer, Champagny-en-Vanoise becomes a true paradise for nature and walking lovers. Located at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park, the resort offers direct access to marked trails leading to iconic sites such as the Lac de la Gliere, the Cascade du Py and the Gliere refuge. Activities abound: via ferrata, climbing, mountain biking, adventure courses, dog hiking, paragliding, horse riding and rafting. Families enjoy summer events, open-air shows and workshops at the Espace Glacialis. The Champagny-le-Haut valley, with its flower-filled high pastures and traditional hamlets, provides an ideal setting for picnics in the heart of nature or gentle walks. A perfect destination for recharging and enjoying the pure Alpine air.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Glacier hiking • ✅ Via Ferrata • ✅ Rafting • ✅ Tree climbing
Champagny en Vanoise in winter
In winter, Champagny-en-Vanoise impresses with its direct access to the Paradiski ski area, offering 425 km of runs for all levels. Skiers can reach La Plagne in just 8 minutes via the gondola. The Champagny-le-Haut valley offers a 23 km Nordic ski area, along with snowshoe routes, tobogganing, ski joering and ice climbing. Families appreciate the snow garden, fun areas and events organised in the village. After a day on the slopes, visitors can relax in the spas or enjoy restaurants serving Savoyard specialities. Champagny-en-Vanoise offers an authentic winter experience, far from the hustle of the large resorts.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Ski touring • ✅ Dog sledding • ✅ Snowshoeing
Skiing
Below are the 2 ski areas accessible from Champagny en Vanoise: Paradiski (alpin), Champagny-le-Haut (nordique).
Ski area — Paradiski
⛰️ Altitudes: 1250 m – 3080 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 425 km
💰 Day pass: 78 €
Paradiski is the third largest linked ski area in France, offering a colossal 425 km of runs. Its uniqueness lies not in a single mountain but in the union of two world-renowned ski areas: La Plagne and Les Arcs. This connection is made possible by a technological feat: the Vanoise Express — a double-decker cable car spanning the Peisey valley. The Vanoise Express is the iconic link at the heart of the Paradiski concept — not a piste connection but an aerial crossing that connects the two slopes in a journey of just a few minutes, moving from one world to another and offering incomparable landscape and atmosphere diversity within a single ski day. Les Arcs is the high-altitude and performance slope, peaking at 3,226 m at the Aiguille Rouge summit, guaranteeing exceptional snowfall with 70% of its runs above 2,000 m. Its predominantly north-west facing aspect preserves quality snow, ideal for expert skiers on the Arc 2000 slopes or long descents to Villaroger. La Plagne offers an immense plateau of wide runs, often sunnier — particularly on its south-facing slope accessible via Champagny-en-Vanoise. Paradise for all-level skiers, families and those who enjoy chaining kilometres across varied runs from glaciers to forests. Village resort gateways to this immense ski area: Peisey-Vallandry — at the foot of the Vanoise Express, the true hub of the ski area with direct access to both giants and popular forest runs for families. Montchavin-Les Coches — a preserved-charm resort and excellent entry point, particularly for its forest runs ideal in bad weather and smooth links to La Plagne’s heart. Champagny-en-Vanoise — the southern gateway to La Plagne, allowing a peaceful stay while enjoying a quieter, very sunny sector with direct access to high-altitude runs.
Cross-country ski area — Champagny-le-Haut
⛰️ Altitudes: 1440 m – 1580 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 23 km
💰 Day pass: 10 €
Nestled at 1,450 metres altitude, the Champagny-le-Haut valley offers far more than a simple Nordic ski area: it is a total immersion in a wild postcard landscape, often compared to the Canadian Far North. A majestic gateway to the Vanoise National Park, this listed site deploys its preserved landscapes at the foot of iconic summits such as the Grande Casse and the Grand Bec. Far from the hustle of neighbouring alpine resorts, you enter a sanctuary of silence and nature, where skiing becomes contemplative. Labelled 3 Nordiques for the quality of its services and maintenance, the ski area offers 23 km of carefully groomed trails in double-track (skating and classic). The trail network is cleverly designed for all levels: beginners learn on the wide green and blue loops winding gently along the Doron river, while experienced Nordic skiers find a challenge on the red or the 7.8 km black run, which demands endurance and technique. Thanks to its enclosed topography — a natural cold store — the ski area preserves cold, quality snow throughout the winter. If Nordic skiing is king, Champagny-le-Haut stands out for a diversity of Nordic activities rare in Savoie. The site is famous for its Tour de Glace — a unique 24-metre artificial structure, the only one of its kind in Europe, allowing ice climbing initiation and progression in a secure setting. For those who prefer to stay on the ground, the valley offers unusual experiences such as ski joering (horse-pulled skiing), pony sledge for children and dog sledding. The Nordic ski area is also educational: pedestrian and snowshoe routes allow you to observe local wildlife, including ibex often visible on the sunny slopes. The Espace Glacialis interpretation centre invites visitors to understand the secrets of the glaciers that shaped this grandiose landscape.
Save on ski hire with Alpy.com
Book your ski equipment online and save up to 65% compared to resort prices with our partner Alpy.com. Quality gear available near your accommodation, free cancellation, group discounts. Book with code ALTI5 for an extra 5% off!
Ski pass prices — Champagny en Vanoise
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Champagny en Vanoise.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradiski (alpin skiing) | 78 € | 412 € | 860 € | 2026-2027 |
| Champagny-le-Haut (nordique skiing) | 10 € | 40 € | 80 € | 2025-2026 |
Where to stay
Book your stay
- Expedia
- Hotels
- Chalets & rentals
Search accommodation in Champagny en Vanoise with Expedia
Find a hotel in Champagny en Vanoise
Rent a chalet or large property in Champagny en Vanoise
Similar resorts to Champagny en Vanoise
Six resorts with a similar style, altitude and ski area to Champagny en Vanoise.
