Le Paquebot des Neiges (the Snow Liner) is the building that towers over Plagne Aime 2000, at 2,100 m. Its nickname comes from its silhouette of a great ship, its stepped terraces recalling the decks of a transatlantic liner.
It was designed by Michel Bezançon, La Plagne's architect, who imagined the resort as an integrated whole, planned so that skiers could set off straight from their front door.
A few milestones
La Plagne is born
The resort is designed from scratch by Michel Bezançon, built on the ski-in, ski-out principle.
The télémétro
The télémétro, a pioneering lift, links Aime 2000 to Plagne Centre and becomes one of the resort's symbols.
Albertville Olympic Games
La Plagne hosts the bobsleigh events on its Olympic track, still in use today.
20th-century heritage
The architecture of Aime 2000 is recognised as 20th-century architectural heritage.
The dates given are general milestones, to be checked against the resort's archives.
The Paquebot through the seasons
Sleep in a landmark
Spend a few nights in Le Paquebot des Neiges, with a view of Mont Blanc.