Montchavin, Paradiski

Montchavin is one of the few pretty faces in the vast, but rather dreary purpose-built ski area known as La Plagne. On the outer periphery of the network, it is an old farming village-cum-satellite ski resort, which retains a rustic appeal – unlike the rather ugly high-rise apartment blocks which dominate the nerve centre of La Plagne. Like its neighbour Les Coches and two other outlying villages, Plagne Montalbert and Champagny, Montchavin appeals to skiers who want the best of both worlds – staying at an attractive village while still having access to a magnificent ski area.