Plan Peisey: Ski Slopes, Vanoise Express and Heritage
Accommodation in Plan Peisey
Plan Peisey combines a location directly on the ski slopes and winter sports with a protected Marian sanctuary and several routes through the mountain landscape. When choosing your destination, you can weigh up different interests: access to the ski areas, sacred buildings or specific experiences along a route.
Winter sports and the Vanoise Express
Plan Peisey is located at an altitude of 1,650 metres, offers panoramic views and provides direct access to the ski slopes. The departure station of the Vanoise Express is in Plan Peisey, in the municipality of Peisey-Nancroix, at 1,612 metres. The two altitude figures refer to different locations: Plan Peisey and the station.
The Vanoise Express connects the Peisey-Vallandry/Les Arcs and La Plagne ski areas in the heart of Paradiski. This means Plan Peisey is defined not only by direct access to the slopes, but also by a connection between these ski areas. The Sentier de l'aigle also starts at the Vanoise Express. The activities on offer include VertiGO, 380 metres above the ground; as its availability may change, check in advance whether it will be offered during your stay.
Notre-Dame des Vernettes and the chapel routes
The Marian sanctuary of Notre-Dame des Vernettes was built in 1720 and is protected as a historic monument. It is open daily. There are picnic tables and an information board on site, as well as an area with candles, postcards, brochures and souvenirs. Public toilets are available in summer. As access and visitor facilities should be checked seasonally, it is advisable to check the latest information before visiting.
The hiking trail De Plan-Peisey à la Chapelle Notre-Dame des Vernettes is classified as easy. This classification provides guidance when choosing a route; trail conditions may nevertheless vary. The Chemin des chapelles de Peisey leads to seven chapels and a mountain sanctuary. Each chapel has an explanatory board and a quiz for children. This brings several chapels and their interpretation stops into focus, alongside the individual sanctuary.
Scenery along the Sentier de l'aigle
The Sentier de l'aigle starts at the Vanoise Express in Plan Peisey. Shortly after setting off, you can hear the wild Torrent Nant Bénin. Further along the route, visitors discover the Alpage des Esserts with its stone chalets. These experiences give the trail its own distinct character: the stream shapes the early section, while the alpine pasture and chalets lie further along the route. Plan your visit according to the current trail conditions.
The routes differ in the features described: the trail to the chapel is classified as easy, while the stream and the Alpage des Esserts stand out along the Sentier de l'aigle. Together with its direct access to the slopes and the Vanoise Express connection, this gives a concrete picture of what Plan Peisey has to offer for your trip.
For the wider travel overview: Peisey-Nancroix.
