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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.

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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

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  • 1800 m
  • 1250-3250 m
  • 81 
  • 225 km
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Travel information

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  • 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 and reported lift queues at the end of the day
  • 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.

skiing La Plagne – skiing fit for the gods!

In the heart of the Savoyard Alps, above the Tarentaise Valley and with views of the Mont Blanc, lies the gigantic “Paradiski” network. With the link to the ski area around the Bellecôte glacier (3,417 m) and the Aiguille Rouge (3,226 m) via the cable car Vanoise Express, a very impressive ski network has been created, which belongs to the largest and most diverse networks in the world! A great advantage is that the piste is usually in very close proximity to your front door. The charming resorts have been modernised over the years and radiate Savoyard charm with the many chalet style accommodations dotted around. In addition, the resorts have plenty to offer with regards to shops, restaurant, bars and a huge choice of leisure activities, which every winter holiday should have! La Plagne – skiing fit for the gods!

The construction of La Plagne (Eng.: Alpine Meadows) as a ski region first began in 1960. Just one year later, the first lifts began working and in the course of the year the artificial villages were created around Plagne Centre. After beginning with these basic purpose-built buildings, the architecture began to take a new direction to smaller, nicer apartment buildings. Today there are ten stations, each with a different visage, so there is something to suit everyone. This is best observed in the evening in the cosy little lodges, as they begin to serve the local savoury dishes, and in La Plagne Centre where the party scene comes into swing. The ten stations are connected throughout the day until 1:00 am through a complimentary shuttle bus, and occasionally with gondolas.