La Plagne, une histoire de ski et de champions
La Plagne is where I grew up. Fascinated by its history, I spent three years digging through archives and gathering first-hand accounts to tell how it became a land of champions.
A journey through the history of skiing on the La Plagne mountain, from long before the resort was built to the present day. Written in French, richly illustrated.
Signed by the author, for every order placed on this site. Just add the name and message of your choice at checkout: the perfect gift.
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The archives of a legendary club
This book opens the archives of the La Plagne ski club: newspaper articles, meeting minutes and race results from before 1960, cross-checked with many first-hand accounts. They reveal the club’s crucial role in the rise of the resort.
Did you know the club was twice European club champion? After Danielle Debernard in the 1970s, dozens of young talents reached the top level in every discipline. Beyond the titles, it is a human story of passion, commitment and passing things on.
- 358 pages of history, images and unpublished accounts
- 23,6 × 26,9 cm, large format
- 1936 → 2024 season by season
- 40+ pages of results and records
Softcover with flaps, sewn binding, offset paper. Fully self-published.
Written by one of the club’s own
A former member and then coach at the La Plagne ski club, Timothée Hagnerelle set out to understand where La Plagne’s champions came from and to connect generations of skiers through this book.
In the press
- Le DauphinéUn livre sur les traces des champions de la station(opens in a new tab)
- Info NewsUne histoire de champions(opens in a new tab)
- Info News100 % made in La Plagne(opens in a new tab)
- I Love SkiIdée cadeau : « La Plagne, une histoire de ski et de champions »(opens in a new tab)
- Press La PlagneSortie du livre « La Plagne, une histoire de ski et de champions »(opens in a new tab)
Where to buy
- Plagne Centre
- Club des Sports, Luna Bar, Presse-Tabac du front de neige, VIP Coiffure
- Aime 2000
- ESF Plagne Aime 2000, Ski Set
- Plagne Bellecôte
- Intersport, Ski Set Skiteam
- Belle Plagne
- ElPro Skimium
- Plagne 1800
- Decathlon Montagne
- Plagne Soleil
- Skimium
- Aime
- Tourist Office, La Librai’bulles bookshop
- Versant du Soleil
- Restaurant le Chalet du Bresson
Questions about the book
What is the book “La Plagne, une histoire de ski et de champions” about?
It tells the history of skiing in La Plagne and its ski club, from 1936 to today: 358 large-format pages with unpublished archives, first-hand accounts, photos and over 40 pages of results (Debernard, Crétier, Ledeux…). Three years of research. The book is written in French. Details on the book page.
How do I order the book, and at what price?
The book costs €35 with free delivery (Colissimo). You order it on the book page, with secure payment by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. It is the only product sold online on this site; lessons are paid through the ESF.
Can the book be signed, as a gift?
Yes: every copy ordered on the site is signed by the author. Just add the name and message of your choice at checkout: ideal as a gift.
Do you ship the book abroad? How long does it take?
The book is delivered to your door (free shipping, Colissimo) or handed over in person in La Plagne. For delivery outside France or a specific date (a gift), write to me before ordering: +33 6 50 97 43 51 or timothe.hagnerelle@gmail.com.
A perfect gift for anyone who loves La Plagne
Signed for the person of your choice, delivered to your door or handed over in La Plagne.