LA PLAGNE, a history of ski and champions
Dive into the heart of La Plagne's history with this exclusive book!
Passionate about the history of skiing and this iconic resort, I have gathered years of research and anecdotes in this book to help you discover skiing in La Plagne as you have never seen it before.
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Embark on a captivating journey through the history of skiing on the La Plagne mountain, from long before the resort's creation to the present day. Discover, season after season, the key milestones in the evolution of the Sports Club and the achievements of its champions, from Danielle Debernard to Tess Ledeux, including Jean-Luc Crétier.
"La Plagne, a history of ski and champions" opens the doors to the archives of the La Plagne Sports Club, described by Christian Combet, co-author of "La Plagne 50 ans d'images (1961-2011)," as "the most beautiful archives of La Plagne."
Rich in newspaper articles, meeting minutes, and sports results from before 1960, these archives, cross-referenced with numerous testimonies, reveal the crucial role of the club in the development of the resort and its sporting image.
Did you know that the Sports Club was a pioneer in entertainment in French resorts? That it was twice European club champion? Or that the world's first artificial mogul slope was created in La Plagne?
Following the success of Danielle Debernard in the 1970s, dozens of young talents would reach the top level in every discipline, making this club the one with the most prestigious record in French skiing, with numerous Olympic and World Championship titles, and X-Games medals.
Beyond the titles and medals, this book tells an exceptional human story of passion, commitment, and transmission. It highlights the crucial role of the club, not only in the resort's development but also as a social pillar of the canton, providing access to skiing for the greatest number of children.
An essential book for all lovers of La Plagne, skiing, and its history!
The author: Timothée Hagnerelle, a former member and then coach at the La Plagne Sports Club, wanted to understand the origin of the pool of champions in La Plagne and, through this book, to link the many generations of skiers and leaders who have succeeded one another in his Club.
đź“– An exceptional book:
- • 358 pages of history, images, and unpublished testimonies
- • Large format: 23.6 x 26.9 cm for total immersion
- • Softcover with flaps and high-end square-back-stitched binding
- • Quality offset paper for optimal rendering
- • Self-published from A to Z
đź“° In the press:
- Info News: "Une histoire de champions"
- Le Dauphiné: "Un livre sur les traces des champions de la station"
- I love ski: "Idée cadeau : « La Plagne, une histoire de ski et de champions »"
- Press La Plagne: "sortie du livre « La Plagne une histoire de ski et de champions »"
- Info News: "100% made in La Plagne"
Excerpts
Back Cover
A beautiful 358-page, large-format book
The history of skiing in La Plagne since 1936
Discover the Sports Club archives from before 1960 with many unpublished photos
Numerous sidebars for the resort's key historical events
The season-by-season history of skiing and the Sports Club's key events, from 1961 to 2024, enriched with numerous illustrations: posters, flyers, photos.
Over 40 pages of records and history (racers, directors, major competitions...)
POINTS OF SALE
➡Available for €35 at the following points of sale:Plagne Centre
• Club des Sports de La Plagne
• Luna Bar
• Newsagent on the snow front
• VIP Coiffure
Aime 2000
• ESF Plagne Aime 2000
• Ski Set
Plagne Bellecote
• Intersport
• Ski Set Skiteam
Belle Plagne
• ElPro Skimium
Plagne 1800
• Decathlon Montagne
Plagne Soleil
• Skimium
Aime
• Tourist Office
• Bookstore, La librai'bulles
Versant du soleil
• Restaurant le Chalet du Bresson
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Book Price: €35 + Delivery: €10.70 = Total: €45.70