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Montchavin/Les Coches
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Going away with the kids April 9th to 16th. The last two trips we've stayed in Oz-en-Oisan (Alpe D'Huez). That is still on the table as they are a lot of plusses for us and a fair amount of high altitude skiing. However, thinking of having a change. La Plagne/Paradiski seems attractive to me. I've skied there plenty of times before. But thinking of staying at one of the satellite villages (a bit like Oz in ADH) and was looking at Montchavin/Les Coches.
One thing I seem to remember about skiing down there is that these villages are often in the shadows of the mountains. Is that correct and did anyone staying there find it a problem, a bit gloomy perhaps?
Also can any shed any light on what Montchavin/Les Coches are like? I presume there isn't much going on. We don't go out much but the kids like to wander about a bit, dig in the snow, sledge.
I think it's and ideal place to ski from to be able to get into the Bellecote skiing at La Plagne and over to the Les Arcs side, and back at the end of the day. Any problems or issues on that score?
Looking the other areas 3V and Tignes/Val D I don't see any great ski in/ski out satellite villages along similar lines. But shout if any suggestions.
We will be driving over and getting a self catered apartment.
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Hi,
The runs back to Montchavin and Les Coches are often in the shade as they wind down through the trees, but the villages themselves are pretty sunny - especially at Easter.
The villages themselves are relatively quiet with nice pedestrian centres and more of a "village" feel than a commercial ski resort - much like Oz-en-Oisans. That said, they both have a couple of good bars, a selection of restaurants and some small shops to wander round. In terms of other things to do, there is a sledging area and ice rink in Les Coches and a cinema in Montchavin. There are plenty of walking paths too, and Evolution 2 ski school organise snow shoe expeditions.
It is ideally placed for skiing both sides of the domain and I'd strongly recommend a Paradiski pass which lets you visit Les Arcs as much as you like. In Les Coches you're one lift away from the Vanoise express, and two from the central La Plagne area round Bellecote.
Have a great holiday - I hope that you love Les Coches as much as we do.
Best wishes,
Heather
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