CP - La Plagne confirms its interest in rugby with 3 new partnerships with Top 14 and Pro D2 teams
Five years after the creation of its natural grass stadium at an altitude of 2,050 m, La Plagne is stepping up its hosting of prestigious rugby teams. This year, 2026, marks another milestone with the signing of three new partnerships with the TOP 14 teams ASM Clermont Auvergne and Castres Olympique, and the Pro D2 team Oyonnax Rugby.
In addition to the common denominator of the teams' oxygenation and cohesion courses at the start of the season, La Plagne has forged links with them throughout the year. Each partnership has its own characteristics in the form of exchanges, whether it be visibility for the Red Cap in the teams' stadiums, sponsorship of matches/tournaments, or one-off actions.
A lawn that's anything but cursed
Like a precious emerald, the stadium boasts assets that are rare enough, such as its altitude and natural grass.
This facility is a driving force in our sporting and diversification strategies. As well as attracting teams, it helps to raise the profile of the stadium by appealing to a different target audience. Team supporters are the best examples of this, as some of them book their holidays to follow their favourite players, so they can experience special moments outside the usual environment. From the natural bleachers on the grassy slopes, they can watch training sessions open to the public with a privileged view of the stadium, as close as possible to the action. This is followed by a signing session on the pitch.
As well as the hardcore training sessions in the stadium, the players can also take advantage of a variety of activities at altitudes between 650 and 3,250 metres to get away from their training routine, including rafting on the Isère or climbing to the top of the resort at 3,000 metres. A setting that is particularly beneficial for athletes' bodies.
Marketing, exchanges and organisation are handled by a dedicated department of three people at the La Plagne Tourist Office.
2026 calendar of oxygenation courses
6 to 10 July: FCG (Pro D2)
20 to 24 July: Oyonnax Rugby (Pro D2)
Training open to the public: date to be announced shortly
1 to 7 August: RC Vannes (Pro D2)
9 to 14 August: Castres Olympiques
Training open to the public on Tuesday 11 August 2026
16 to 21 August: ASM Clermont Auvergne
Training open to the public on Tuesday 18 August 2026
A word from our managers
"The environment at La Plagne guarantees that we'll be able to prepare for our 2026-27 season in the best possible conditions and work on group cohesion. We're sure that everything will come together to make this course unique. We're very proud and happy to join the long list of clubs and federations in all sports that have chosen La Plagne for their early-season training camp.
Benoit Vaz - Managing Director of ASM Clermont Auvergne
" We're delighted to enter into this partnership with La Plagne, a resort in the heart of the Alps that offers ideal conditions for preparing for the 26/27 season. With its top-quality infrastructure, accommodation right next to the sports facilities and the benefits of altitude, everything is in place for an effective course focusing on oxygenation, cohesion and performance. Together with the teams at La Plagne, we have put together a tailor-made programme that fully meets the club's expectations.
Matthias Rolland, Director of Castres Olympique
"La Plagne is renowned for its top-quality facilities, capable of meeting the demands of top-level sport, and for its experience in hosting professional clubs and athletes. His aim will be to give us the best possible start to our preparations for the 2026-2027 season.
Fabien Cibray - Sports Manager Oyonnax Rugby
"Welcoming these 3 new elite teams represents an exceptional opportunity to strengthen La Plagne's reputation as a top destination for high-level sports and to enhance the quality of our infrastructure. Their visibility in the media and their presence in France are also important factors in attracting new visitors ".
Cédric Lathoud - Director of Sites at La Grande Plagne Tourist Office
History of teams training at La Plagne
2021 : ASSE
2022 : ASSE, Red Star, LOU Rugby and Bourg-en-Bresse Rugby
2023: ASSE, LOU Rugby and OL for women
2024 and 2025: LOU Rugby and Stade Rochelais
2026: ASM Clermont Auvergne, Castres Olympique, Oyonnax Rugby, RC Vannes, FCG
Press reports / interviews
The media are welcome to attend the public sessions.
Accreditation is available on request. These allow access to the pitch and interviews with players, coaching staff and La Plagne after training sessions.