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Cavard circuit

Credit : Philippe Royer

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A lovely walk that takes you to the peaceful clearing at Cavard - with a possible detour to the famous bobsleigh track - walking past the traces of La Plagne's mining past before it became a ski resort.
The trail leaves from the bottom of Plagne 1800, at the end of the large outdoor car park on the other side of the road from Le Loup Blanc restaurant.
The path goes downhill for 400 m. then through the forest to come out in the clearing at Cavard after about 30 mins walk. From there, you can walk up to Plagne Bellecôte (where you can take the free inter-resort bus back to Plagne Centre from opposite Bellecôte tourist office) or make a detour to see the top of the bobsleigh track.
To do this, walk down on the left bank of the Arc stream until you come to the main road going up to La Plagne. From Pont de l’Arc, you get to the top of the bobsleigh track (and Les Mairiers trail) by walking about 100 m up the road (behind the safety barriers). Go back the same way or take the free bus (one every hour). Find the bus schedule displayed in our Tourist Offices and/or on the "Mov'In Plagne" app.
The walk can also be done in the opposite direction, leaving from Bellecôte (see the "Les Frasses" itinerary sheet) and arriving in Plagne 1800 (return on the free resort bus).

Technical Information

Walking

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

1h30mn

Dist.

2 km

Altimetric profile

Starting point

Plagne 1800 , 73210 La Plagne

Lat : 45.514339Lng : 6.676624

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Bobsleigh

L’unique Piste de Bobsleigh de France se situe à La Plagne! C'est l'une des plus techniques au monde.Built for the Albertville Olympic Games in 1992, it is now open to the public who want to discover new sensations aboard one of our 3 machines. Length: 1500 m Maximum incline: 14.5 Number of bends: 19 The La Plagne Olympic Bobsleigh Run offers you the chance to board one of the following 3 machines: - The bob-raft: for 4 people, ideal for families or friends! Climb aboard this self-guiding, self-braking machine, the only one of its kind in the world. Speeds of up to 80km/h make for an incredible experience close to the ice. - The speed-luge: in a semi-recumbent position, get ready for a descent at around 90km/h and a breathtaking view. A cross between a bobsleigh and a luge, just you and the slope for a thrill-packed experience! The only one of its kind in the world! - Bob racing: for thrill-seekers, get behind a professional driver and enjoy a descent at around 120km/h! This experience combines speed and adrenalin, and you'll be in the conditions of a competition downhill. Unforgettable! - Baptism of piloting: Become a bobsleigh pilot on a completely frosty day. Supervised by a professional pilot and former member of the French team, spot your descent like a pro in the heart of the track to choose your trajectories. The atmosphere and anecdotes are guaranteed! The panoramic room is available all day for your pre-pilot briefing and a personalised analysis of your performance! Schedule: 10am-5pm. Lunch included. Groups of 8.

La Roche 73210 La Plagne

- Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne -

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Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne - 24/06/2024
www.la-plagne.com
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Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Start from Les Mines car park at the bottom of Plagne 1800.
1/ Take the footpath that goes down to the left.
2/ At the first junction, take the path to the right.
3/ You come to the clearing at Cavard.
4/ Cross the bridge then walk up the footpath to the junction
5/ Follow the track to the right up to Plagne Bellecôte.
6/ The path comes out opposite the car park in Plagne Bellecôte.
7/ Cross the road and go up the stairs to the bus stop.