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Champagny Mont de la Guerre red

A legendary, ultra-scenic red with a huge vertical drop all the way down to Champagny village

Mont de la Guerre red piste: For many people, Mont de la Guerre is La Plagne’s best red run — if not the best run full stop. It’s a little far away from most stations, but it’s absolutely worth the effort if conditions are right.

Mont de la Guerre is one of the best red pistes in La Plagne - even though it has some really lame sections

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La Plagne advanced piste Mont de la Guerre: This run literally has everything — narrow tracks, wide-open motorway sections, tree riding, limitless off-piste and jaw-dropping scenery.

The views across Trois Vallées, Pralognan-la-Vanoise and Grande Casse as you ride down must be some of the best in any ski resort, anywhere.

Accessing Mont de la Guerre: Mont de la Guerre is accessed from the summit of Les Verdons via the Bozelet blue (stick right as you descend or you’ll miss it). You’ll soon reach a small snack hut on the right, then a sign directs you right onto Mont de la Guerre.

The worst part is the start: a long, winding traverse along the ridgeline where you need to hold your speed to avoid poling or unclipping. After an impossibly long left turn (some of which feels uphill), you veer right and the mountain opens up — as does the view. It’s selfie territory, and one of La Plagne’s most scenic pistes.

Riding Mont de la Guerre: The run starts mellow, then gradually steepens towards the bottom. If you’re feeling a bit tentative, there are drop-off points to join a winding track through the trees (it skis more like a blue, but isn’t marked on the piste map for some reason).

If it’s open, it’s absolutely worth doing. The most reliable window is normally mid-January to early March. Because it’s south-facing and finishes low (around 1250m) in Champagny village, it’s often one of the first runs to close.

In fresh snow, this area offers some of La Plagne’s best off-piste — but you’ll want to hire a La Plagne guide to enjoy it safely.

Champagny-en-Vanoise in La Plagne piste map

Quick tip: Champagny is one of the most rewarding sectors in La Plagne, but it still makes sense to sort your equipment before you arrive. Booking online usually means better prices, better availability and a much smoother first morning once you get to resort.

Choose a shop close to your accommodation so collecting your gear is quick and easy before heading up the mountain.

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Mont de la Guerre red piste: A quick pros and cons table — handy if you’re deciding whether it’s worth the mission over (spoiler: on a good day, it really is).

Pros	Cons
Incredible views	The start traverse lasts forever
Very off the beaten track	Prone to closing
A varied piste with great terrain	Avoid on low-viz days
Great off-piste opportunities

Quick tip: Champagny might have a quieter feel, but it still gives access to serious terrain. In France, rescue and evacuation costs can be charged to you even on marked pistes, so it’s worth sorting proper cover before your trip.

Good ski insurance helps cover medical treatment, lift evacuation and cancellation if something goes wrong before or during your holiday.

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