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· La Plagne ·
· La Plagne ·
La Plagne
FRANCE
Part of Paradiski - one of the biggest skiing and snowboarding areas in the world. The variety of pistes makes it a great destination for families or for a mixed ability group skiing holiday.
Resort information
Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to La Plagne in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.
Resort facts
- Resort height:
- Ski Range:
- Number of lifts:
- KMs of piste:
- Glacier:
- Beginners:
- Intermediate:
- Advanced:
- 1800 m
- 1250-3250 m
- 105
- 225 km
Travel information
- Airport (option 1):
- Airport (option 2):
- Airport (option 3):
- Nearest Railway station:
- Distance from Calais:
- Chambery (1h 30m)
- Grenoble (2h)
- Lyon (2h)
- Aime (11 miles)
- 581 miles (approx)
Good points
- Extensive ski area with Paradiski
- Wooded tree line runs are pretty and interesting
- Good nursery slopes at village level
Not so good
- Unattractive resorts the higher you go
- Can get very crowded
- Good for families, as nightlife is limited
Description
Nestled high above the Aime valley in the magnificent Savoie Alps, La Plagne is an extensive ski area made up of 10 different villages. All are at varying heights, with many ski in-out apartment blocks positioned on the slopes. The area has now joined access with Les Arcs to form the Paradiski, allowing 425kms of runs. There is something to suit all here, whatever your level.
**Important information regarding the Vaniose cable car linke between La Plagne - Les Arcs**
News of the Vanoise Express closure hasn't gone down too well with people planning trips around skiing both La Plagne and Les Arcs. The latest word is that both cables on the lift will be replaced. Work should begin in May, with reopening scheduled for 20 December 2008!
For expert black run skiers/boarders who like off-piste La Plagne is excellent with the North Face of the Bellecote, Froilin, Roche de Mio etc etc and loads of through the tree gulleys.
