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Ski Holidays in La Plagne
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.
- Flight Time
- 1h 45m
- From London
- Nearest Airports
- Geneva, Grenoble
- Chambery, Lyon
- Time zone
- GMT + 1 hour
- Language
- French
- Currency
- Euros
- Ski Season
- Dec - April
La Plagne Stats
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 low ridge to the west as you look up the hill, with Belle Plagne sitting just above it. Most of the higher altitude villages are ski-in ski-out, making the slopes extremely accessible and eliminating the chore of lugging ski equipment up and down slippery mountain roads.
Below Plagne Bellecote are the villages of Montchavin and Les Coches. Champagny and Montalbert complete the set to the east. As you look up the hill - traditional mountain hamlets, they have the less hustle and bustle than the higher altitude bases and are well worth skiing over to if you're staying elsewhere. Most of the resort is wonderfully backdropped by the mighty Mont Blanc.
The lift system's recently been updated which has done a lot to relieve the bottleneck queues of previous seasons. There are several options when it comes to ski passes. Opt for the local pass, which will give you a fairly extensive 225km to work with, or double the area with the Paradiski pass that joins La Plagne up with Les Arcs. The neighbouring resorts of Peisey Vallandry and Les Arcs are directly linked to La Plagne by the spectacular Vanoise Express ski lift. Starting at Monchavin, the double-decker cable car takes just 4 minutes to transport skiers and snowboarders to reach the village of Plan Peisey, just below Arc 1800.
The nearest airport to La Plagne is Geneva at 149 km or about 2 hours by car.
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The nearest ski resorts to La Plagne include Les Arcs.
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La Plagne Restaurants
You can expect to find the usual range of foods that are offered in French Ski resorts. There are over 90 restaurants to choose from with excellent choices on and off the slopes. On piste, you can get a cheap burger, chips and a drink at McCotes in Bellecote and Monica's in Soleil, or for a speciality of the Savoie region, Chalet des Verdons Sud above Champagny does some great food with a modern twist. Le ChairLift Restaurant is a great lunchtime spot to stop at during your day on the slopes. The menu is extensive and covers all tastes, including pizzas, tartiflette, burgers, and other typical mountain dishes.
Where to eat in La Plagne and on the mountain
Le Loup Blanc Join Martine at Le Loup Blanc for fast lunchtime service, lovely hot chocolate and snacks or a tasty fireside evening meal of traditional Savoyard and Asian cuisines in this charming La Plagne restaurant. Le Loup Blanc has free wifi, so it’s a great place to sit back and sip a hot chocolate while catching up with the rest of the world online. Location-wise, this restaurant is placed right by the side of the ski run, and offers a fantastic view of Mont Blanc from its terrace. It’s accessibility is great and it also has a lot of space for private parking.
Le Plein Soleil With friendly staff who speak English, French, German and Italian, Le Plein Soleil is keen to welcome guests and make sure everyone feels at home as soon as you step through the doors. It’s a great place to rest, socialise and have fun and you’ll find it very easily, half way up the Plan Bois. Relax and warm up with a mulled wine or hot chocolate and enjoy a great choice of drinks and meals for lunchs and suppers (we recommend the raclette).
La Plagne Après Ski
Across the 11 villages, there's nightlife if you know where to look for it. The Spitting Feathers bar in Plagne Bellecote is an excellent choice for live sports. Le Cheyenne, La Tete Inn and Le Saloon Club are lively options for a night out in Belle Plagne. La Mine Bar and Le Bobsleigh Bar are your top options if you are staying in Plagne 1800. For the best selection of bars, head to Centre and try out Le Luna Bar, Igloo Igloo Bar, Bar Fort Colorado, La Bergerie (for apres) and Scotty's Bar. In total there are 50 bars, 5 night clubs and a bowling alley, so you'll never struggle to find some form of entertainment.
Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in La Plagne
Spitting Feathers The Spitting Feathers is one of La Plagne’s newest Après Ski & Sports Bars and is located at the entrance to Plagne Bellecote, La Plagne, PARADISKI. The bar is open seven days a week from 12:00hrs with last orders called at 01:15hrs from early December right through to the end of April (Spring Opening hours; Opens at 16:00hrs from second week in March). We have on offer a large selection of beers (bottled and draught), spirits, soft drinks and hot drinks. We also show all major (and minor) sporting events on our big screens and serve hot snacks such as tasty Burgers, Nachos, Chips and Plat du Jour at anytime whilst open.
Le Saloon The craziest Happy Hour in Le Plagne! Open from 4pm til 4am. Buy one get one free from 4pm til 9pm!
Bar'on Bar a vins, snacks tous les midis. Apero tapas, soiree a theme Wine bar, snacks and sandwiches at lunchtimes. Aperitifs and tapas, themed evenings, live DJs
La Grotte du Yeti La Grotte du Yeti is one of the best après ski bars in resort. It has great offers for groups and students and a range of exciting events that include themed parties and live Dj’s. They serve an array of beers, wines and spirits, all for very cheap prices as well as BBQ food and breakfast to get you up and going in the morning! La Grotte du Yeti is also present in Les Coches, Les 2 Alpes, St Francois Longchamps, St Sorlin d’Arves, Risoul and Val Thorens.
La Mine Enjoy a nice atmosphere in the heart of Plagne 1800 and share a drink with friends and family from 4PM until 2AM everyday during the winter season. Best Apres-Ski and Night Bar in La Plagne. English staff, Free wifi, Terrace, Fireplace, Large choice of drinks. Live bands and DJs sets, Happy Hours and Live Sports with Sky Sports and Canal+. www.bar-lamine.fr
La Plagne Activites for Non-skiers
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 km/hr. That's not your lot, with outdoor skating rinks and the chance to go swimming in a fabulous outdoor heated pool.
Snow Panthers Snowmobiling For a fun adventure on the pistes after the slopes close, go snowmobiling with Snow Panthers! Snow Panthers offer exciting snowmobile excursions through the mountains. Take an hour long trip in the company of an experienced and qualified Snowmobile guide and experience the thrill of Snowmobiling as well as a spectacular view of La Plagne by night! • Expert/beginner’s welcome • Minimum age 18 (driver) 12 (passenger) • Located at Chalet SNOW Panthers in Plagne Centre next to Restaurant Le Chaudron • 89€ for 1 hour/ skidoo (you can take a passenger and swap halfway) • Price / passenger behind guide 30€/hour Reservation compulsory www.motoneige-laplagne.com
Guides de La Plagne A small team of mountain guides and leaders who offer a great range of mountain activities in the La Plagne and Paradiski area. Join the Guides in La Plagne during the summer to breathe in the fresh air, find some fabulous views and enjoy exciting adventures. Mountaineering courses in La Plagne (you can reach a summit within one day), La Plagne rockclimbing for children and adults. Canyoning – the Savoie region has more than 30 canyons. Via ferrata – there are two in La Plagne of varying difficulties.
Ski-Massage Whether for a specialised sports massage, hot oil treatment or one of the pre-ski rubdowns we should all be having, book yourself a practical luxury with one of Brit-run Ski-Massage’s physiotherapists. Bringing their expertise to your bedside, they’ll see you in top form for the slopes.
Fat Biking - Evolution 2 Montchavin Fat bikes are designed for snow and sand with wide tires giving more stability. Depending on snow, your mountain bike instructor will lead you on a blue slope to Montchavin or Les Coches. Fat biking with Evolution 2 is available for groups of 4-8, with each person 1.6m or taller. You’ll need waterproof shoes (not boots / snowboard shoes), gloves and a lift pass.
Husky Sledding - Evolution 2 Montchavin Experience Dog Sledding with Evolution 2 this winter. A max of four people (2 adults, 2 children) are allowed on each sledge, with 2 sledges available at the same time. Please pre book with us (at our Montchavin or Les Coches office) as this is a popular activity!
Snowshoeing - Evolution 2 Montchavin Snowshoe hikes with Evolution 2 in Montchavin Les Coches – explore the mountains on snowshoe. Adventures available from 25€.
Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops
There are more than 250 shops spread out around the villages with the emphasis, as you might expect, on sports shops and food outlets for the thousands in their apartments,to provided food and other neccessities, when not sliding down the mountain.
SKI REPUBLIC La Plagne Centre Ski Republics completely renovated store is is in the Galerie des Ecrins only 100m from the ski lifts. Stocking brands such as Elan, Ice Peak, Rossignol, Rip Curl and Salomon you'll find quality equipment and fantasic prices! Visit us online and see what you can save!
SKI REPUBLIC Plagne Bellecote Ski Republic La Plagne Bellecote is the closest ski hire shop to the slopes, in the entrance of the shopping centre. Our friendly staff offer great service at low prices. All our equipment is serviced after every rental for optimum control on the mountain. Check out our online discounts and use the code SNO18 for an added 10% off.
Sports Village Skimium.co.uk is the quick, easy and great value online reservation for your ski and snowboard rental. (30-60% discount all season on the in-shop public price by using the Promotion Code SNO1213 when reserving online). Book online and your equipment will be waiting for you in resort. 10% deposit required online, and the balance paid in resort. Appraised snowsports specialists, all Skimium.co.uk stores operate separately and are situated in the centre of resorts. Skimium stores offer all sorts of equipment both to hire and buy. You’ll find a huge assortment of materials, technical accessories and professionally-run workshops too. There you will be welcomed and helped by our team who want you to enjoy the mountains as much as they do!
Slalom Sports For fast, simple and value online reservation : Skimium.co.uk is great for ski and snowboard rental! (a 30-60% discount is available throughout the season from the in-shop public price: use the Promotion Code SNO1213 when you reserve online). Book online and have your equipment waiting for you in the resort. 10% deposit required, pay balance in resort. All Skimium.co.uk stores are individually managed, and found in the resort centre. Notable snowsports specialists, they all provide a wide range of equipment for buying and hire. You will also find a huge choice of materials and technical accessories, as well as workshops that are professionally-run. There you will be welcomed and advised by our team who want you to enjoy the mountains as much as they do!
Ski Top Reserve your ski and snowboard equipment with Skimium.co.uk for great rental prices and fast service. (Use Promotion Code SNO1213 for a 30-60% discount when reserving online on the in-shop public price – all season). Book online and your equipment will be waiting for you when you get to the resort. A 10% deposit is required online – pay the rest of the balance when you get there. Whether you are seeking to rent or buy, these distinguished snowsports specialists have a wide range of equipment. Skimium.co.uk stores are run individually, and can be found located in the middle of resorts. They offer a huge choice of technical accessories, materials and professionally-run workshops too. There you will be welcomed and advised by our team who want you to enjoy the mountains as much as they do!
Centre Sport Skimium.co.uk offer an efficient and value-for-money ski and snowboard equipment rental service. (for a 30-60% discount on all in shop public prices, reserve online and quote SNO1213 – available all season) A 10% deposit is required online and you can pay the rest when you get there. If you book online, your equipment will be waiting for you when you get to the ski resort. Notable snowsports specialists, Skimium.co.uk shops are all independently run and conveniently located near the resort centre with a wide range of equipment in store whether you seek to rent or to buy. With a great variety of materials and technical accessories, as well as workshops taken by professionals, their experts will welcome you and help you to enjoy the mountains as much as they do!
Olympic Sport Need a quick, easy and good value place to reserve your ski and snowboard rental online ? Visit Skimium.co.uk (for a fantastic 30-60% discount all season on all in shop public prices, make sure you use the promotion code SNO1213 when you reserve online) Book online with a 10% deposit and pay the rest when you get to the store – your equipment will be waiting for you. Skimium.co.uk shops all operate independently and can be found right in the heart of resorts. With a great collection of equipment available to rent or to buy, these approved specialists can meet your Snowsports needs. Their team of experts are keen to help you enjoy the mountains as much as they do, with a variety of materials and technical accessories, as well as professionally-run workshops.
Elpro Sport Go to Skimium.co.uk for efficient service and great prices for your ski and snowboard rental ! (Quote the Promo Code SNO1213to get a 30-60% discount from in-shop public prices all season when you make online reservations). Only a 10% deposit is required when you book on line – you pay the rest in the store where your equipment will be ready for you. Skimium.co.uk shops are all individually managed, and can be found right in the heart of resorts. As Recognised snowsports specialists, all stores have a great collection of equipments for hire and sale as well as all kinds of materials and technical accessories. They also have professionally-run workshops where you will be welcomed and assisted by the experts!
Alpiski - Plagne Centre If you need ski or snowboard rental, reserve online with Skimium.co.uk for a fast service and great prices. (Use Promo Code SNO1213 to get 30-60% off in-shop public prices when reserving online – all season). Book online and your equipment will be waiting for you when you arrive at your resort. 10% deposit required online and pay balance in resort. Every Skimium.co.uk store is managed independently and located conveniently in the middle of resorts. Appraised snowsports specialists, they all provide an assortment of great equipment - to hire or to buy. There is a great choice of materials and technical accessories to discover. You can also benefit from their professionally-run workshops where you will be welcomed and receive advice from their team who can help you to enjoy the mountains!
Twinner - Plagne Bellecote Looking for ski or snowboard rental? Visit Skimium.co.uk to reserve and rent for speedy service and competitive prices. (amazing 30-60% off all in shop public prices – all season! Use the promotion code SNO1213 when you reserve online) If you book online your equipment will be ready for when you arrive at your resort. 10% deposit required – balance paid in resort. Every Skimium.co.uk store operates individually and located conveniently in the middle of resorts. Appraised snowsports specialists, they all provide a variety of great equipment - to rent or to buy. There is a great choice of materials and technical accessories to discover. You can also benefit from their professionally-run workshops where you will be welcomed and receive advice from their team who can help you to enjoy the mountains!
La Maison Savoyarde This charming little store in Belle Plagne sells a great range of delicious Savoyard foods and wines. Drop in to La Maison Savoyarde for a chat with Philippe and some great ideas for lovely traditional meals and snacks on your self-catering ski holiday. Make sure you visit at the end of your ski holiday to pick up some tasty ski holiday souvenirs for friends and family, and stock up for some traditional Savoyard dishes to make back home. La Maison Savoyarde has provided excellent service since 1995.
Fromagerie de Plagne Centre You can’t not come back from a holiday in France without some delicious cheese to share with your friends and family back home – and there’s no better justification for a cheese course when you’ve had a day of on-piste exercise! This lovely store has a wide range of your favourite French cheeses and many more waiting to be introduced to you.
Snow Planet Surf Shop Let the mountain experts in this Snowboard specialist store in the centre of La Plagne assist you with finding the right ski and snowboard gear to suit your style, ability and budget. You’ll find a fantastic range of equipment, big brand names and top quality service. You can buy and hire equipment here. Open throughout the week from 8:30am to 19:00pm
QUIKSILVER LA PLAGNE This clothes store sells the latest Roxy and Quiksilver fashion with clothing, ski and snowboard wear, swim wear, equipment and accessories. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a fashion store in La Plagne and has a great range of clothes to keep you warm and colourful on your La Plagne ski holiday.
Best Time to Visit La Plagne
What's La Plagne like at Christmas?
Christmas is traditionally celebrated with a bang here - fireworks and street parades accompany decorations and festive markets to create magical Christmas in La Plagne.What's La Plagne like in the New Year?
New Year in La Plagne usually sees torchlit descents that light up the mountain and the legendary Nuit du Pompon Rouge for those want to party.What's La Plagne like in Half-Term?
Families will find lots to do over February Half Term in La Plagne. Snow conditions should be excellent and there are plenty of fun activities like the Bobsleigh and ice skating.What's La Plagne like at Easter?
This is one of the most snow-sure resorts in the Alps, and year after year has seen great skiing in warmer conditions over Easter in La Plagne. Look out for traditional Easter festivities like Easter egg hunts, which children will love.La Plagne Snow Conditions
Average snow depths in La Plagne are 76cm to 135cm in January, 133cm to 199cm in February, 144cm to 222cm in March and 110cm to 230cm in April. Read our detailed La Plagne snow history for more details.
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- 100 cm DECEMBER 35 cm
- 135 cm JANUARY 76 cm
- 199 cm FEBRUARY 133 cm
- 222 cm MARCH 144 cm
- 230 cm APRIL 110 cm
Today in La Plagne the average snow depth is N/A, with N/A at the base of the mountain around 1272m altitude, and N/A at the top of the slopes, around 3230m above sea level. There is 4cm recent snowfall and 0.4cm predicted today. Here's the full La Plagne snow report.
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La Plagne snow report is updated every 4 hours during the winter ski season
There is in La Plagne currently forecast approximately 4cm of new snow expected over the coming week. We also have a detailed La Plagne snow forecast.
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Ski Accommodation in La Plagne
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Ski Extras
How much is a ski pass in La Plagne
Maximum and minimum adult La Plagne lift pass prices ranged from £270 to £317 for 6 days access to the La Plagne ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged La Plagne holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.
| PassLift Tickets | Child | Adult | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Day | £241 - £255 | £270 - £317 | £241 - £255 |
| 6 Day(Ski Area) | £216 - £285 | £270 - £354 | £217 - £285 |
| AgesAge Range | 5 - 12 | 13 - 64 | 64 - 74 |
Free lift passes for children aged 0-4 are issued locally, photo ID required.
Free lift passes for seniors aged 75+ are issued locally with a €10 ski card, photo ID required.
Local Pass covers La Plagne and its villages and the Paradiski Area Pass covers La Plagne, Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry.
How much is ski rental in La Plagne?
Ski rental in La Plagne starts from £123 for adults and £71 for children.
How much is boot rental in La Plagne?
Boot rental starts from £53 for adults and £27 for children.
| Rental | Ski | Boot | Snowboard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | £123 | £53 | £123 |
| Child | £71 | £27 | £71 |
How much are ski lessons in La Plagne?
Ski school in La Plagne starts from £267 for adults for a half day and £267 for children.
How much are snowboard lessons in La Plagne?
Snowboard school in La Plagne starts from £255 per adult and £255 per child for a half day.
| Lessons | Skiing | Snowboarding |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £267 | £255 |
| Child | £267 | £255 |
Getting to La Plagne
Most of our ski holidays to La Plagne packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to La Plagne from nearby airports
How long does it take to fly to La Plagne from the UK?
Flights from London take about 1h 45m to Geneva, Grenoble, Chambery, Lyon. This table shows approximate transfer times to La Plagne from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.
| Airport | Distance | Transfer Time |
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| Geneva | 149 km | 2 hours |
| Lyon | 180 km | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Chambery | 105 km | 1 hour 30 minutes |
How long does it take to drive to La Plagne from the UK?
Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.
How long is the transfer from nearest France train station to La Plagne?
The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of La Plagne transfers.
| Station | Distance | Transfer Time |
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| Aime | 17 km | 17 minutes |
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Going to La Plagne under your own steam
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More La Plagne Information
La Plagne Tourism The knowledgeable team at the tourism office offers the following services: - Documentation on the resort and surrounding area. - Sale of tickets for theatre shows during season - Booking for events organized by the tourist office - La Plagne souvenir shop - Photocopying - La Plagne hiking maps and description sheets - Mountain bike and trail running routes, and hiking map of the Versant du Soleil - Assistance with the purchase of lift passes Opening Times for La Plagne Tourism Office: Peak season: Mon-Sat: 9am - 12pm and 2pm - 6pm Off Peak: Mon-Fri: 9am - 12pm and 2pm - 5:30pm (closed on weekends and public holidays).
Cabinet médical - Plagne Centre Open Daily 09h00-18h30.
Ski-Physio Ski-Physio are a group of British Chartered Physiotherapists who offer mobile physiotherapy in 8 ski resorts including La Plagne. They are fully registered and recognised by most insurance companies so your treatment bills can often be covered. They also offer a terrific home massage service - Ski-Massage - where therapists bring massage equipment and oils to provide a range of treatments in your accommodation.
La Plagne Ski Holiday Resources
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