Hotel Araucaria, La Plagne

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Location of Hotel Araucaria in La Plagne

Plagne Centre. It would be difficult to find a more convenient location in Plagne Centre. The skiing is quite literally on your doorstep and you are just a few metres from the Cretier piste. Only a few metres to the nearest ski lift, ‘Becoin’ and also just 80 metres to the ski school meeting point. The resort centre is also a mere 250 metres away.

Hotel Araucaria Summary

If ski convenience is a priority for you, then the Araucaria must be on your short list. A family-run hotel that is modern in design and stylishly furnished throughout. Take your time and relax in the spa centre, with a sauna, steam room and a Jacuzzi. There are also a wide range of treatments available to book at the Beauty and Relaxation zone (payable in resort). The hotel has its own ski equipment storage room available, with individual ski lockers. The stylish restaurant offers some great Savoyard cuisine and glorious panoramic views of the mountains. A buffet breakfast is served every morning and for those on half board there is a wide variety of choice within the evening meals; starters, meat, cheeses, salads and desserts are served buffet style and a choice of main course served to your table. If booking half board and your holiday is during the festive period, Christmas and New Year Gala Dinners are included.

FEATURES & FACILITIES

  • Grade: Classic
  • Sleeps: 2
  • All Rooms with Private Facilities: Yes
  • Bedrooms: Twin rooms
  • Board Basis: Bed and breakfast
  • Hot tub: Yes
  • Piste/Lift: 10m to the piste and 30m to the Becoin lift
  • Sauna: Yes
  • Ski in / Ski out: Yes
  • Town centre: 250m
  • WiFi: In lobby and 5 euros for cable in room
  • WiFi: Yes

MEALS AT Hotel Araucaria, La Plagne

BEDROOMS & Hotel Araucaria ROOM TYPES

There are 72 modern, comfortable rooms at this hotel, with warm and contemporary décor throughout. Twin rooms have a private bath, WC, TV, safe and a hairdryer. All rooms have a balcony with either glorious views of Mont Blanc or views of the pistes.

Hotel Araucaria's details, features and catering can change. Facilities in the description may not allow unlimited use without charge and may not always be available. If any specific feature, facility or meal option is important to your holiday, you must confirm those details with us before booking.

ABOUT THE RESORT & SKI HOLIDAYS IN La Plagne France

Large ski area Ski-in ski-out accommodation High altitude skiing

A fabulous all-rounder: ski the Paradiski’s wonderful mix of tree-lined trails, knee-deep off piste and wide open cruisers. La Plagne’s easily one of Europe’s best ski resorts and one we visit again and again.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Snowboard

Great for Beginners Glacier skiing Off piste Families Groups

La Plagne webcam

Snow Report: Top N/Acm, Bottom N/Acm

Snow Forecast: 5cm expected this week

Snow History: December average depth 67.5cm

La Plagne trail map

Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:

Chambéry (CMF)110 km, 2 hrs
Geneva (GVA)197 km, 2 hrs 30
Lyon (LYS)196 km, 2 hrs 15
Grenoble (GNB)199 km, 2 hrs 15
Ski Train - Aime30 mins
Region:France, Alps.
First opened:1961

La Plagne lift pass price last reported as £317 local lift pass (adult 6 day) - £354 Paradiski, area pass (adult 6 day) . Ask for a quote when booking Hotel Araucaria.
Night skiing: Yes
La Plagne has N S E W facing slopes.
Usually open for skiing December - April.

Town altitude: 2000m
Top of slopes: 3250m
Bottom of piste: 1250m
Vertical drop: 2000m
Total length of trails:225km
Longest piste:6.5km
In the French Alps' Savoie region, La Plagne was established in the early sixties and now consists of 11 villages: 7 purpose built villages and 4 traditional villages. The aptly named Plagne Centre at the heart of the resort is the main hub of shops, restaurants and après ski. Just underneath lies Plagne 1800, a cluster of chalets spread across a steep hillside. Higher up are Aime-la-Plagne, Plagne-Soleil and Plagne-Villages, all accessible via chairlifts from Plagne Centre. Plagne Bellecote rests over a l...
There are plenty of nursery slopes with access to free beginner lifts and a wide choice of different ski schools for those new to skiing. The slopes around the Belle Plagne area are particularly suitable for beginners. The blue run linking Les Bauches to Montchavin provides a manageable step up in difficulty from the nursery slopes. For those who class themselves as intermediate skiers, La Plagne is paradise. 77% of the runs are graded either blue or red. Particular favourites are the run from La Grand Roch...
It might not rival Val d'sere or Verbier for their wild party scenes, but this is an exceptional resort for unique après ski opportunities. Try snowmobiling at night, ice climbing in Champagny, husky sledding, paragliding, extreme tobogganing and more! One experience not to be missed is the bobsleigh track, used for Olympic training. There are various ways you can choose to go down it, but they are all guaranteed to give you a thrill as you will hurtle down at speeds ranging from 80 km/hr up to a lightening 120...

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