La Plagne ski resort
Snow Range
1250-3250m
a group of villages spread across a vast exciting ski area
Set high in the magnificent Savoie French Alps, La Plagne is one of the most famous and exciting high altitude ski areas in the world. Linked to Les Arcs by the Vanoise Express lift, the 'Paradiski' area offers 425kms of pistes. One of the first purpose-built resorts in France, La Plagne comprises ten ski centres, each virtually self-contained with shops, restaurants, ski schools and children's village, with direct access onto the ski area. Each village is well-connected and gondolas and/or bus services run between them.
- 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
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
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 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 and those looking to jump should head for one of the 5 'freestyle zones' with two half pipes (one is a super pipe), a bordercross and obstacles including rails, hip, 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
10kms
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Mountain restaurants
37
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Cross-country trails
90kms / 158 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 adutls & 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: Opening of Paradiski link not guaranteed before 20/12
Photo required for lift pass? Only for 72yrs +
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 (6 x 2 hrs 30 mins am) LS | £179 | £152 |
| Ski (6 x 2 hrs 30 mins am) HS | £214 | £185 |
| Ski (6 x 2 hrs 45 mins pm) HS & LS | £152 | £131 |
| Board (6 x 2 hrs 45 mins pm) | £191 | £169 |
| Aime la Plagne | ||
| Ski (6 x 2 hrs 45 mins hrs am) | £ | £ |
| Board (6 x 2 hrs 45 mins pm) | £ | £ |
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 1430-1730 hours may vary. Board often pm only outside of Feb.
Children: All resorts except Plagne 1800 3-6 yrs ski kindergarten then 7-13 yrs ski school. Plagne 1800 4-13 yrs. Board min 8yrs. Same hours as adults.
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £347 | £271 |
| First Time board | £398 | £304 |
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.