La Plagne ski resort
Snow Range
1250-3250m
a group of villages spread across a vast exciting ski area
At high altitude, overlooking the magnificent Tarentaise Valley, La Plagne ski resort is one of the most famous and exciting in the world. It offers a wide variety of great skiing, from charming tree-lined runs to skiing above the clouds on the Bellecote glacier. With something for everyone, it is particularly well suited to intermediates who love to explore, the Paradiski area has 425km of piste, shared between La Plagne and Les Arcs, linked by the iconic Vanoise Express cable car. La Plagne is also home to France’s Olympic bobsled track which has been thrilling the public since the 1992 games. For families, our Pepi Penguin and Whizz Kids clubs combined with quality lessons from the ESF are an ideal way to keep your children entertained all day long.
- the experience
- the slopes La Plagne snowboarding
- La Plagne lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in La Plagne
The experience
La Plagne Après Ski
Wide variety of cafés and bars plus 4 discos · Loup Blanc and La Mine Bar (Plagne 1800), Cheyenne Café and Le Tet (Belle Plagne), Showtime Café & The Spitting Feathers après ski bar (Bellecôte) with live music and Luna Bar (Plagne Centre) · Petit Chaperon Rouge
Activities
· Spa · Open-air floodlit ice rink and outdoor heated pool in Bellecôte · Health and fitness centre in Belle Plagne & Plagne centre · Paragliding · Skidoos · Olympic bobsleigh
Eating out in La Plagne
Massive choice throughout the villages· Fondues or raclette from around €20 · 3 course meal with wine for €25 · La Grange, Matafan and Le Bec Fin for local specialities. Try the traditional mountain restaurants including Le Petit Chaperon Rouge.
Other amenities
· Weekly excursions to Val d'Isère/ Tignes & 3 Valleys · Cleared winter walks · Olympic Bobsleigh · Cinemas with regular English films in Plagne Centre and Bellecôte
Family choice
La Plagne 1800 is an excellent choice for families. Next door to Chalet Rose is our Pepi Penguin (6mths-4yrs) & Whizz Kids (4-11yrs) Clubs.
Pepi Penguin: Pepi activities are tailored to our youngest guests and offer a welcoming, safe place to have fun whilst you are on the slopes. Our childcare staff plan a varied selection of activities which include arts and crafts, playing with toys, and a mixture of indoor and outdoor play (when the weather allows).
6 afternoons (12.45pm - 5.00pm) £110
Lunch for 6 days £30 Whizz Kids: Your child will have a whole host of fun things to do from sledging to treasure hunts. If your child is learning to ski, our childcare staff also offer a ski school drop off and pick up service, so once you say goodbye in the morning, you can be happy in the knowledge that your child/ren will be looked after and entertained. 6 Mornings incl. lunch (8.30am - 2.00pm) £95
6 Afternoons (2.00pm - 5.00pm) £95 All our staff are CRB and reference checked, first aid trained, English speaking and we always maintain the correct adult:child ratios. Our childcare is open to all guests staying in Plagne 1800. Places are limited so childcare should be pre-booked by calling our family hotline on 0871 971 0457. Please note: Guests staying in Belle Plagne, Plagne Centre, Plagne Village, Aime La Plagne, Les Coches or Plagne Soleil should not book this childcare as it is a bus ride away and not convenient.
Pre-bookable Extras
Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a ride on the Olympic bobsleigh! Just below the resorts of La Plagne the bobsleigh track is just 10 minutes' bus ride away (transport is included in the cost).
Bob Raft £40pp / £128 for family of 4
Ride in complete safety with friends or family. This bob has an automatic braking system, reaching speeds of up to 80km/hr. Each raft will fit 4 passengers, and there is no driver. Children under 14yrs must be accompanied by an adult.
Mono Bob £83pp
A solo ride - fly down the track at 90km/hr in a semi-horizontal position. Min. age 16yrs.
Taxi Bob £87pp
Built like the bobsleigh used for competitions reaching speeds of up to 100km/hr. Each bob will fit 3 passengers and is driven by a professional driver (not suitable for people with heart conditions or pregnant women).
Resort features
- Crystal Ski Escort
- Family Choice
- Fast Pass
- First Time
- Helicopter Transfer
Transfer time
Chambery 2hrs, Geneva & Grenoble 3hrs, Ski Train (Aime) 30 mins
The slopes
Beginners
Gentle nursery slopes and excellent English speaking ski instructors ensure that novice skiers will soon be enjoying the multitude of blue and green runs across the resort.
Intermediates
An absolute dream for intermediates. From exhilarating motorway skiing to quiet powder runs in the trees, La Plagne has it all! Try the long run down to Champagny from La Grande Rochette or discover the fabulous skiing on the Glacier de Bellecôte.
Advanced
Expert skiers will relish this superb area. Try the glorious powder between the trees down to Les Coches, or attempt the dramatic near vertical 2000m drop off the north face of the Bellecôte glacier, for 15kms of skiing (with a mountain guide) or try the breathtaking 7km Aiguille Rouge in Les Arcs.
Snowboarding
La Plagne is sure to keep riders happy. Freeriders should head for the Col du Nant if you're up for a challenge. Those looking for a different adventure should head for one of the 5 boardercross 'freestyle zones' with two half pipes (one is a super pipe) and obstacles including rails, hips, big air etc.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
425kms (Paradiski)
Piste type No. of runs Easy 140 Intermediate 65 Difficult 37 -
Number of lifts
141 (1 funicular, 10 cable cars, 4 gondolas, 66 chairlifts, 58 drag lifts)
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Direction of slopes
N/E, S/W, N/W, N
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Snow cannons
470
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Longest run
7kms
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Mountain restaurants
37
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Cross-country trails
90kms / 153 kms (Paradiski)
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Snow Range
1250-3250m
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Village Height:
Plagne Lauze: 1,800m (5,905ft); Plagne Centre: 1,970m (6,463ft); Belle Plagne: 2050m (6,742ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
3,250m (10,725ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Adult | Child | Senior |
| Local | £182 | £137 | £137 |
| Discovery | £194 | £145 | £145 |
| Area | £218 | £164 | £164 |
| *Family Area Pass | Local | Area |
| 2 adults & 2 children | £628 | £702 |
| 2 adults & 3 children | £765 | £866 |
| 2 adults & 4 children | £902 | £1029 |
Lift pass coverage: Local pass covers all lifts in La Plagne. Area pass also covers Les Arcs. The "Discovery Pass" a local pass including 1 day for the whole area.
Please note: Paradiski link opens 19/12
Photo required for lift pass? Only for 72yrs +
To qualify for a family pass all members of the family should have the same surname or provide proof they live together at the same address (child 6-17yrs).
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult | Child | |
| Plagne 1800, Plagne Centre, Plagne Village & Plagne Soleil | ||
| Ski (6 x 3 hrs am) | £155 | £146 |
| Board (6 x 3 hrs am or pm) | £162 | £162 |
| Belle Plagne | ||
| Ski (1 x 2.5hrs & 5 x 2 3/4hrs am) LS | £179 | £152 |
| Ski (1 x 2.5hrs & 5 x 2 3/4hrs am) HS | £214 | £185 |
| Ski (1 x 2.5hrs & 5 x 2 3/4hrs pm) HS & LS | £152 | £131 |
| Board (1 x 2.5hrs & 5 x 2 3/4hrs pm) | £191 | £169 |
| Aime la Plagne | ||
| Ski (6 x 2 hrs 45 mins hrs am) | £135 | £135 |
| Board (6 x 2 hrs 45 mins pm) | £134 | £134 |
Usual hours of instruction: (ESF) Adults 0930-1230. HS = Feb 2.5hrs only 1000-1230, hours may vary. Board am same hours as ski, pm 1430-1715 hours may vary. Board often pm only outside of Feb.
Children: All resorts 3-6 yrs ski kindergarten, 7-13 yrs ski school. Board min 8yrs. Same hours as adults.
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £331 | £259 |
| First Time board | £380 | £290 |
Includes: 6 days equipment hire, 6 days tuition (2.5 or 3 hrs per day), 6 days local lift pass.
the savings
One FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child |
| Bronze skis | £71 | £38 |
| Silver skis | £99 | £54 |
| Gold skis | £113 | - |
| Boots | £42 | £24 |
| Snowboard | £99 | £54 |
| Superior Snowboard | £113 | - |
| Snowboard boots | £42 | £24 |
| Helmet | £42 | £20 |
the savings
One FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
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