La Plagne Ski Resort Guide
La Plagne, France
Rated: 4/5 (from 7 ratings)
| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 225km140 miles |
| Highest Lift | 3,250m10,663ft |
| Resort Height | 2,100m6,890ft |
| Nearest Airports | Limoges and Brive |
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La Plagne
Perhaps the largest ski area in the world, La Plagne unites ten different villages, and really can offer 'something for everyone'. La Plagne is lift-linked to nearby Les Arcs by the spectacular Vanoise Express.
Summary
The ski area of La Plagne is in the French Alps at an altitude of 2,100m6,890ft, with 225km140 miles of marked runs.
La Plagne is part of the Paradiski area with access to 425km264 miles of downhill skiing, with 475 marked pistes, served by a total of 141 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in La Plagne itself (225km140 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Paradiski ski resorts of Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry.
La Plagne comprises the villages of Aime La Plagne, Belle Plagne, Plagne 1800, Plagne Bellecôte, Plagne Centre, Plagne Montalbert, Plagne Soleil and Plagne Villages.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
La Plagne offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Champagny en Vanoise, La Plagne and Montchavin-Les Coches.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in La Plagne is 15km9 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Le Rochu'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in La Plagne?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm-, expected on 21 December, with around 41cm16in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 2,369m7,772ft | Snow to 2,369m7,772ft | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
La Plagne Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 33 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 73 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 10 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 225km140 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 85km53 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 109 | |
Paradiski Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 69 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 127 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 257 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 22 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 425km264 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 153km95 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 141 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
La Plagne Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,250m10,663ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (La Plagne) | 2,100m6,890ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,250m4,101ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,000m6,562ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
La Plagne has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Freeriders | |
|---|---|
| Expert Skiers | |
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in La Plagne
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see La Plagne Ski Schools and La Plagne Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is La Plagne?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in La Plagne Tarentaise, Albertville.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to La Plagne is Limoges, 36 minutes drive away.
Brive, Annecy, Geneva, Turin Caselle and Bergerac airports are all within three hours drive.
Limoges is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 109 ski lifts are able to uplift 129,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 50km31 miles of ski runs, with 359 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is La Plagne open?
Opened (since 14 December 2024).
Closes : 26 April 2025.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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