Ski holidays La Plagne

Snow-safe skiing at altitude

Over 70% of the Paradiski ski area is above 2000m, ensuring plenty of snow throughout the season. You can ski from village level at 1250m all the way up to 3250m at the highest point.

Perfect for families and beginners

Paradiski offers a range of areas for beginners, ski-in/ski-out access and free shuttle buses connecting the whole area. Whether you’re new to skiing or an experienced skier, Paradiski offers a great skiing experience for the whole family.

Facilities in La Plagne

There are several snowparks in La Plagne that allow you to perform and learn new tricks, while the off-piste areas allow you to explore more of this beautiful region that not everyone gets to see. There’s also around 80km of cross-country skiing (La Plagne area), a halfpipe and it’s the only resort in France with an Olympic bobsleigh track.

In addition to traditional alpine skiing, Paradiski offers many alternative forms of skiing throughout the area. This includes 186 km of cross-country trails and 40 km of ski touring trails so you can experience the mountain in your own way.

Beginners in La Plagne

La Plagne is a great ski area for beginners on skis or snowboard. There are several beginner areas and it’s easy to progress from green slopes to blue and beyond. La Plagne is well connected with a network of lifts in most of the villages, so even complete beginners can learn to ski before they head out on the mountain and get scared of the sport. With many blue runs leading off the mountain and into the villages, beginners can easily return to their hotel or apartment.

Easily experienced in La Plagne

La Plagne is known as a great area for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Blue and red runs make up 80% of the groomed slopes. With long, winding slopes, La Plagne gives visitors plenty of opportunities to cruise and perfect their parallel turns. There is a wide range of pistes to explore, from skiing at the top of the Bellecôte Glacier, which at 3250m is the highest point in the whole area. We recommend the Mont Blanc piste, a beautiful long, winding and well-maintained run that runs all the way down to the Vanois Express Cable Car from the top of Dos Rond.

Experts in La Plagne

La Plagne is also known for its great opportunities for the skilled skier, and with many of the slopes located high up, it also means fantastic snow conditions, good off-piste – a true freeride paradise actually, if you know the area. Take the Crêtes lift into Le Biolley to experience the amazing powder snow. Or head up to the top of the north wing of the Bellecôte Glacier to try some of Europe’s most challenging off-piste. We recommend booking an experienced guide when exploring this challenging area of the mountain.

The Bellecôte Glacier is great for good skiing and snowboarding on piste. The trip from the top of the glacier down the black le Dérochoir piste provides thrill seekers with a bumpy and twisty ride as the piste is rarely groomed.

Snowboarding

For those just getting into snowboarding, there’s plenty of room to practice turns on the wide blue slopes. If you’re ready to try tricks and spins, head to the snowpark in Belle Plagne. There are different areas to suit all levels, including an airbag and a boardercross course. There are two halfpipes just above Plagne Bellecôte, ready to be explored – we recommend knowing your turns before you head down a halfpipe.

Glacier skiing

With an altitude of 3,250m, the ‘Glacier de la Chiaupe’ offers long red and blue runs and plenty of off-piste. Bellecôte Glacier, at 3,417m, is not groomed, so bring the right avalanche equipment in case of an accident or hire a guide. Or you can head over to Les Arcs and then up to Glacier du Varet, with its long, more challenging slopes – this is really good skiing.

Off-Piste in La Plagne

La Plagne has a very good reputation in the off-piste scene. The ski area is vast and a good part of it is untouched by the lift systems, resulting in fantastic powder when the snow hits. Verdon’s south side of Grand Rochette has a large open area that has plenty of fun terrain, while Montchavin has plenty of exciting tracks through the trees. If you’re up for a challenge, hike up the glacier to take one of the most famous tours on the north flank, the so-called “Couloir Canadian”.

Cross-country skiing in La Plagne

La Plagne offers 81 kilometers of cross-country ski trails across the different villages. There’s something for everyone, with different marked grades, green and blue to red and black, where you can really practice and perfect technique. The tracks are maintained for both classic and skate style cross-country skiing and the majority of the cross-country tracks are free – you mainly only have to pay if you take a lift here or there.

Airports near La Plagne

La Plagne is located in the southeastern part of France, specifically in the Tarentaise Valley in the French Alps. It belongs to the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Many people choose Geneva as it’s the main airport and it’s also where most buses depart from.

Chambéry Airport is the closest airport to La Plagne, approximately 108 kilometers away.

Geneva Airport, 148 kilometers north of La Plagne

Grenoble Airport, 183 kilometers northwest of La Plagne

Restaurants in La Plagne

La Plagne is a food lover’s paradise. With almost 100 restaurants scattered throughout the villages, La Plagne offers a wide selection, so there’s something for everyone. You can get everything from traditional French dishes, to pizzerias to many other international cuisines.

Le Forperet, Plagne Montalbert

Located in a charming chalet with its own courtyard, Le Forperet offers simple but delicious dishes such as raclette, tartiflette, pierrade and a large selection of fondues. Many of their recipes use homemade cheese, which is an absolute must-try.

Le Loup Blanc, Plagne 1800

Le Loup Blanc is famous for its authentic decor in rustic wood and stone, creating a truly cozy atmosphere. Their menu is a collection of traditional dishes, including cheesy mountain favorites, as well as French classics like snails in garlic butter.

L’Arlequin, Plagne Aime 2000

L’Arlequin is the place to experience exceptional food in a picturesque setting. In addition to classic dishes such as fondue and meat, they also offer classic dishes such as pizza and burgers.

Au Coin de Feu, Plagne Soleil

Au Coin de Feu is where modern mountain decor meets a traditional menu. Here you can be tempted by sumptuous raclette and meat cooked over an open fire.

La Matafan, Belle Plagne

La Matafan is undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Belle Plagne. Take your time choosing from their small but varied menu – from foie gras and scallops, to steak, duck and lamb shank, to mouthwatering desserts.

Aprés-ski in La Plagne

La Plagne is known for its excellent skiing. From family-friendly areas to quieter nightlife compared to Val Thorens or Val d’Isere, La Plagne offers something for everyone. Because you shouldn’t always compare, the après-ski party is what you make of it and who you’re with.

Scotty’s Bar in Plagne Center

Scotty’s Bar is just a short walk from Plagne Lauze, which is an “apartment complex,” and is a friendly, British-run bar with a large terrace overlooking the slopes, where you can relax and watch people whiz by. Oxygène Ski School’s Breathe Party is held on Tuesdays. There will be great deals and a great party.

• Drinks on offer
• Award ceremonies
• A live band
• Great atmosphere

Le Cosy in Plagne Bellecote

Le Cosy in Plagne Bellecote is an excellent choice, especially if you stay at Residence Bellecote.

• Open until 6am in the morning of the ski season
• Free minibus for pick-up and drop-off
• Ideal for those who want to spend their taxi money at the bar

The Saloon La Plagne

Dance until your ski boots fall off. Located in the Belle Plagne area, Le Saloon is the place for hard-core après-ski lovers – many would say it’s the best après-ski venue for young people in La Plagne.

• Opening hours until 5 am
• A wide range of different artists in high season
• Perfect for those who love to dance the night away

Montalbert (here are more just in that area)

Montalbert used to be one of the quietest areas in La Plagne, but has now become a popular spot thanks to an increase in British visitors. Montalbert is a short distance from the top of La Plagne, so if you go there and expect to be there until well into the evening, you’ll need to figure out how to get back to La Plagne 1800 – it takes about 30 minutes by taxi.

• Small and intimate surroundings
• A buzzing atmosphere around cafes and restaurants
• Discover the few places that stay open until 4am

La Plagne: Hotels and apartments

La Plagne is known for its outstanding beauty and affordable accommodation. From charming hotels to comfortable apartments.

Araucaria Hotel & Spa

Araucaria Hotel & Spa is a class hotel for skiers, offering accommodation with ski-in, ski-out access on the slopes of La Plagne. Equipped with a Nuxe spa with a sauna, treatment room and hammam, this hotel also houses a seasonal indoor pool with a treasure island where children can play. Other facilities include ski rental, a children’s area, library and conference room. Several ski lifts, including Becoin, Funiplagne and Colorado, are available within 500 meters.

Hotel Carlina by Les Etincelles

Hôtel Carlina by Les Etincelles in Belle Plagne is a chalet-style hotel with direct access to the Belle Plagne ski area. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, hammam and sauna, and each room has a balcony with mountain views.

Residence Carlina by Les Etincelles

Résidence Carlina by Les Etincelles in Belle Plagne are self-catering apartments. Accommodation with ski-in, ski-out access, right next to the Belle Plagne lifts. Free access to the indoor swimming pool, sauna and spa.

Sun Valley Residence

Sun Valley Residence, located in the heights of the Savoie region, offers a heated indoor pool, hammam and sauna. The apartments have a balcony. Ski storage is here of course us. The center of Plagne Soleil is 200 meters from the property and the ski lifts are 500 meters away.

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