La Plagne Ski Resort Guide
La Plagne, France
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| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 140 miles |
| Highest Lift | 10,663ft |
| Resort Height | 6,890ft |
| Nearest Airports | Limoges and Brive |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
La Plagne
La Plagne is a vast ski resort in the French Alps, known for its extensive slopes and family-friendly atmosphere. With over 225 kilometers of pistes and a variety of terrain, it caters to all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
Summary
La Plagne is part of the Paradiski area, offering a diverse range of runs across its 10 villages. The resort boasts a combination of high-altitude skiing and stunning mountain views, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
The ski area of La Plagne is in the French Alps at an altitude of 6,890ft, with 140 miles of marked runs.
La Plagne is part of the Paradiski area with access to 264 miles of downhill skiing, with 475 marked pistes, served by a total of 141 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in La Plagne itself (140 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Paradiski ski resorts of Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry.
La Plagne comprises the villages of Aime La Plagne, Belle Plagne, Plagne 1800, Plagne Bellecôte, Plagne Centre, Plagne Montalbert, Plagne Soleil and Plagne Villages.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in La Plagne is 9 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Le Rochu'.
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Snow and Weather
La Plagne typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 2 meters at peak season. For the latest updates on snowfall and snow conditions, check J2Ski for accurate information.
When will it snow in La Plagne?
The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 16 November.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
Snow this week
| Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
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| Snow to 7,510ft | Snow to 6,066ft |
Ski Area Stats
La Plagne Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 18 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 33 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 73 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 10 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 140 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 53 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 109 | |
Paradiski Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 69 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 127 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 257 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 22 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 264 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 95 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 141 | |
La Plagne Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 10,663ft |
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| Resort Altitude (La Plagne) | 6,890ft |
| Lowest Trail | 4,101ft |
| Max Vertical | 6,562ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Freeriders | |
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| Expert Skiers | |
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
La Plagne features impressive peaks with elevations reaching up to 3,250 meters. The ski area encompasses several sectors, including Belle Plagne and Plagne Centre, offering notable pistes like the Olympic run and the La Plagne Glacier, served by efficient lifts such as the Roche de Mio and the Aime 2000 gondolas.
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Ski Lessons in La Plagne
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see La Plagne Ski Schools and La Plagne Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy La Plagne's terrain parks, including the popular Fun Zone in Plagne Centre. The resort also offers varied off-piste opportunities for those seeking adventure beyond the groomed runs.
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Location and Map
Where is La Plagne?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in La Plagne Tarentaise, Albertville.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to La Plagne is Limoges, 36 minutes drive away.
Brive, Annecy, Geneva, Turin Caselle and Bergerac airports are all within three hours drive.
Limoges is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
La Plagne is easily accessible via major airports such as Geneva and Chambéry, with transfer options including shuttle services and car rentals. The resort is well-connected by road, making it straightforward to reach from nearby towns.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 109 ski lifts are able to uplift 129,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 31 miles of ski runs, with 359 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is La Plagne open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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Talking about La Plagne
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Aprés Ski
The après-ski scene in La Plagne is vibrant, with popular spots such as La Mine and Le 360 offering drinks and entertainment. For dining, L’Escapade and La Godille serve delicious meals to refuel after a day on the slopes.
