The Grande Rochette lift Funiplagne is a flagship lift in La Plagne, rising out of Plagne Centre to give speedy access to the majority of Grande Rochette pistes – where a wealth of options exist including access to the Champagny sector (and, further down, Champagny-en-Vanoise), Plagne Bellecôte, Plagne Villages, Plagne Soleil and the lower runs around Les Verdons and Grande Rochette itself.

In busier times of the season, there is always a crush to get onto this lift but a top tip to ensure you get a seat is to stay on the left in the queue, next to the barrier. It may seem like the queue moves slower on this side but, really, the far side of the queue is just a melée and standing left will mean you’ll be first in line as the doors open when it’s your turn to get on (the cabins travel from left to right).

Also worth noting – sufferers of vertigo might want to shut their eyes. At its maximum height, it travels 92m above the Capella piste far below.

Funiplagne: Fast, high-capacity access to varied terrain, with impressive views. Loading can be crowded even with the large cabins.

Options at the top: Continue towards Petite Rochette (Champagny), Mira blue, Carina red, Rochette black.

Funiplagne lift stats: The source lists a base altitude of 1,990 m and an end altitude of 2,500 m. These imply 510 m of ascent, which conflicts with its separately listed 600 m vertical figure; both source figures are retained below.