Resort Guide: La Plagne
Resort Statistics
🌲 Resort height: 1250-2100m
🏔️ Highest point: 3250m
🗺️ Total ski area: 425 (Paradiski)
❄️ Season Dates: Dec-April
🚡 Lifts: 141
🎿 Snow Parks: 5
🟢 Green runs: 12
🔵 Blue runs: 135
🔴 Red runs: 77
⚫️ Black runs: 37
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About:
La Plagne, like many ski resorts in the French Alps, emerged during the early 1960s as traditional Alpine industries such as agriculture and mining began to wane.
Starting with just two drag lifts in 1961, La Plagne has evolved into a key component of the famed Paradiski ski area. Alongside neighboring resorts Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry, La Plagne grants access to a vast ski domain covering 425km of slopes. From its base at 1200m to the breathtaking Bellecôte peak at 3250m, Paradiski promises unforgettable skiing adventures.
🌟 La Plagne Highlights :
Prepare to be enchanted by La Plagne’s stunning scenery, charming villages, and welcoming atmosphere. With several interconnected resorts to explore, including Plagne Centre and Belle Plagne, each area has its own unique character and attractions, promising something special for every visitor.
✅ Best For:
Adventure Seekers: La Plagne beckons to those hungry for adrenaline-fueled escapades. With its challenging terrain, extensive off-piste opportunities, and thrilling activities like ice climbing and paragliding, the resort caters to the adventurous spirit in search of exhilarating experiences.
Families and Groups: La Plagne offers something for everyone, making it an ideal destination for families and groups seeking memorable winter getaways. From beginner-friendly slopes and family-friendly activities to spacious accommodations and convenient amenities, La Plagne ensures a hassle-free and enjoyable experience for all ages.
✈️ Getting to La Plagne
When it comes to reaching La Plagne, the journey is as delightful as the destination itself. Whether you’re arriving from bustling cities or scenic routes, getting to La Plagne is a seamless adventure amid stunning mountain vistas.
From Geneva (approx. 150km, 2 hours): Enjoy a picturesque drive through winding mountain roads and charming alpine villages, taking around two hours to reach the resort. Along the way, be mesmerized by the beauty of the French Alps.
From Lyon (approx. 200km, 2½ hours): Traverse the breathtaking scenery of the Rhône-Alpes region on a 2½-hour drive to La Plagne. Wind your way through mountain passes and valleys, treating yourself to captivating vistas that make the journey as memorable as the destination.
From Grenoble (approx. 180km, 2¾ hours): Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the French Alps on a 2¾-hour drive from Grenoble to La Plagne. Navigate through the mountain panoramas, witnessing nature’s grandeur unfold before your eyes, setting the stage for an unforgettable alpine adventure.
For those opting for public transport, trains to Aime-La Plagne station followed by a bus or taxi ride offer convenient access to the resort. Alternatively, flying into Geneva, Lyon, or Grenoble airports and taking a shuttle, private transfer, or rental car to La Plagne ensures a hassle-free journey, allowing you to focus on the excitement that awaits in the snowy paradise of the French Alps.
La Plagne Ski and Snowboard Resort Guide:
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For the vast majority of us on a winter holiday, skiing is the cornerstone of the whole holiday. For those learning to ski for the first time, either as kids or adults, having the right instructor is absolutely crucial.
The right instructor can make the difference between igniting a lifelong love affair with the mountains and never wanting to do it again! Mastering the basics and getting to a level where you are able to ski around the mountain is a truly magical journey.
La Plagne for Beginners:
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New to the slopes? Fear not! La Plagne offers gentle runs like the Blue Cruisers in Plagne Bellecôte, perfect for beginners to find their footing and build confidence while enjoying the stunning mountain scenery.
La Plagne for Intermediates:
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Intermediate skiers will find plenty to love in La Plagne. From the scenic trails of Montchavin-Les Coches to the challenging descents of Plagne Montalbert, there’s no shortage of excitement for those seeking a bit more adventure.
La Plagne for Experts:
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For the thrill-seekers, La Plagne offers a variety of advanced runs and off-piste opportunities. Test your skills on the black runs of Bellecôte Glacier or venture off-piste to explore the untamed terrain of Roche de Mio.
Top tips from La Plagne’s Best Ski and Snowboard Instructors:
- If you like powder, grab an instructor or guide and head straight up the Arpette chair after a snowfall – you’ll usually be able to get some good hot-laps in before many other people catch on.
- If you’re after beginner or intermediate snowboard lessons, La Plagne is the perfect resort as it’s home to a lot of low-gradient, wide pistes.
- If you have children make sure to book in advance for holiday ski lessons – La Plagne can get busy at half term and Christmas. Don’t miss out on getting the spot you want!
- Instead of bringing your own skis or snowboard from home you can hire your ski kit online from a shop like SkiSet to make sure you have the season’s best ski gear waiting for you when you arrive in resort – easy peasy!
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And there you have it! SkiBro‘s Ultimate Resort Guide: La Plagne. For ski passes in La Plagne, ski maps and resort updates, head here.
