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Montalbert is a village in France near the Tarentaise Valley. [1] Montalbert was originally a farming hamlet. [2] Montalbert has a ski resort, La Plagne. [2] There is also a ski school. [3]

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References

  1. "Dialed Down Michelin Food In The French Alps". DRIFT Travel Magazine. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Ski La Plagne: resort guide". The Telegraph. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  3. "April in La Plagne: What's on and weather". See LaPlagne. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.

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