Montchavin · 1 250 m · Paradiski
At 1,250 m, Montchavin is La Plagne’s gateway from the valley: a proper Savoyard village, linked to the ski area by its lifts and to Paradiski by the nearby Vanoise Express. We run two Ski Republic shops here, one at the village entrance and one up at Le Replat, right on the snow. Here’s how to pick the right one and make arrival day easy.
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2 shops in Montchavin
Inside the Les 3 Glaciers residence at Le Replat, with direct access to the slopes.
Résidence Les 3 Glaciers, 20 chemin du Paradisio, Le Replat, 73210 La Plagne Tarentaise| Mon–Thu | 8:30–12:00 · 15:30–19:00 |
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| Fri | 8:30–12:00 · 15:00–19:00 |
| Sat, Sun | 8:00–19:00 |
At the entrance to the village on the main street, 50 m from the lift-pass office and next to the short-stay car park.
Immeuble La Porte de Montchavin, rue principale, 73210 La Plagne Tarentaise| Mon–Thu | 8:30–12:00 · 15:30–19:00 |
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| Fri | 8:30–12:00 · 15:00–19:00 |
| Sat | 8:00–19:30 |
| Sun | 8:00–19:00 |
Montchavin wasn’t built for skiing: it’s an old mountain village that has kept its character. Pedestrian lanes, wood-and-stone chalets, a chapel and a farm that’s still working. An evening stroll through the old village is part of the holiday.
Looking out towards Mont Blanc, the resort holds the Famille Plus label, awarded in France to resorts that go out of their way for families with children. For bad-weather days or late afternoons, the Espace Paradisio pool and spa complex in Montchavin-Les Coches is a good option with kids.
Together with Les Coches, a little higher up, Montchavin makes up the resort of Montchavin-Les Coches, part of the La Plagne ski area. The two villages are linked by the Les Coches gondola. If you’re staying in Les Coches, our ski hire in Les Coches page is the one for you.
In Montchavin the question isn’t really “where do I hire?” but “which end of the village am I staying in?”. The village is spread between the resort entrance (the main street and the lift-pass office) and Le Replat, higher up and sitting right on the slopes.
On the main street at the village entrance, 50 m from the lift-pass office and next to the short-stay car park. Foot scanner, free ski storage, Just Ride and Alpissime drop-off point.
Inside the Les 3 Glaciers residence at Le Replat, with direct access to the slopes by the Montchavin chairlift. Foot scanner, remote-working nook by the fire, Just Ride drop-off point.
Here’s the rule of thumb. If you’re not sure, call either shop: the team knows every residence in the village.
| Your situation | Best shop | Why |
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| Staying at Le Replat (Les 3 Glaciers residence, Chalets du Replat, Neige et Soleil) | Les 3 Glaciers | The shop is in your neighbourhood, with direct slope access |
| You want to click in and go without walking | Les 3 Glaciers | The piste runs past the residence and the Montchavin chairlift is right there |
| Arriving by car, fully loaded, and want a quick stop | Village | Short-stay car park right next to the shop |
| You also need to buy lift passes | Village | Lift-pass office 50 m away |
| Staying in the old village or near the main street | Village | It’s the nearest shop on foot |
| You’d rather not carry skis back to your apartment | Village | Free ski storage |
From Montchavin, the lifts take you up into the different sectors of La Plagne, roughly 225 km of pistes, from tree-lined runs to wide-open high-altitude slopes. The wooded runs around the village really come into their own on snowy or flat-light days.
Close by, the Vanoise Express cable car spans the valley to Peisey-Vallandry and Les Arcs. With a Paradiski pass you can then ski the whole area, around 425 km of pistes. Check your lift pass before you cross: a La Plagne-only pass won’t always cover it.
For runs and links in detail, see our guide to the Montchavin-Les Coches ski area.
Both our Montchavin shops can kit out the whole family, from first snowploughs to big days across La Plagne. Skis and boards are serviced regularly, and boots are dried and disinfected after every hire. Not sure which range? Our guide on which skis to hire will help.
As a Famille Plus resort, Montchavin-Les Coches has snow gardens and beginner areas for first turns. The tourist office and ESF Montchavin-Les Coches, our ski school partner, can tell you where and when (see our partners).
For little ones, it all comes down to boots: both our Montchavin shops have a foot scanner that takes the guesswork out of sizing. All our tips are on the kids’ ski hire page.
A binding that needs adjusting, skis that won’t grip, fancy trying a snowboard midweek? Drop into either shop: there’s a workshop on site, and Multiglisse lets you switch between skiing and boarding. Damage and theft cover is chosen when you book, so read the terms on offer.
Sam Rochet, Géraldine and the team have been welcoming skiers to Montchavin for more than 25 years. We’re here to help all week, not just on collection day.
Good to knowReady to book? Choose your Montchavin shop and reserve your kit in a few minutes. Book my gear.
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From first turns to off-piste: skis set up for you.
Skis, boots and helmets in the right size for little skiers.
Boards and boots set up in store, from beginner to rider.
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Well-fitted adult and kids’ helmets, plus the essentials.
Winter 2026-27
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