News · November 4, 2026
Winter 2026–2027: Champagny opens on 12 December
Slopes open on 12 December 2026, the Bonnet Rouge turns 60, an electric snow groomer and a night train from Benelux: the essentials of winter in Champagny.
The winter season is getting close and the resorts have published their dates. Here are the essentials for planning a winter stay in Champagny: the calendar, what’s new on the ski area, and a new way to arrive by train.
Key dates
- 12 December 2026: planned opening of the ski area on the Champagny side, as for the rest of La Plagne, snow permitting.
- 24 April 2027: end of season announced by La Plagne. According to several ski guides, the Champagny sector is set to close earlier, on 17 April — a date worth checking with the resort.
- 19 December 2026: opening of Pralognan-la-Vanoise, in the neighbouring valley, if you fancy a change of scene.
In the valley, the Refuge du Bois, at the start of the cross-country ski trails, plans to open every day from 12 December to 18 April, according to its listing on the Vanoise National Park website.
What’s new at La Plagne
The Bonnet Rouge turns 60. The resort’s red-hat emblem was born in 1966 during the TV show “Interneige”. To celebrate, La Plagne is refreshing its visual identity and bringing back a revamped version of this inter-resort competition.
A 100% electric snow groomer. La Plagne is one of three pilot resorts chosen to test this new machine from the manufacturer Prinoth, ahead of its planned commercial launch for the 2027–2028 winter. It emits no fine particles and runs almost silently.
Fewer banners on the slopes. Around 80% of the slope banners are being replaced by triangular signs inspired by road signs, after trials judged successful. The resort also points out that skiers travel at an average of 50 km/h, even on a blue run.
Arriving by night train
Good news for travellers from the Benelux: a new night train line links Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Brussels with Aime-la-Plagne. Fifteen return trips are planned between 18 December 2026 and 27 March 2027 — leaving on Friday evening and arriving on Saturday morning — with one-way fares from €99. It complements the Paris – Bourg-Saint-Maurice night train, which was 85% full in its first year.
And at the chalet
Alpine skiing on Paradiski, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the valley: you’ll find our ideas on the winter activities page. For Christmas, New Year or the winter holidays, tell us your dates and we’ll let you know our availability.
Sources: ICI Savoie, 28 October 2026 · France Montagnes · La Plagne autumn-winter 2026–2027 news · Presse Agence · Alti Mag · Refuge du Bois, Vanoise National Park