Best for

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Cross-country

Snowboard

La Plagne at a glance

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Travel included to La Plagne

Depart on: Saturdays

Fly into: Geneva or Chambery

Chambery transfer time: approx. 2 hours 15 mins by coach

Geneva transfer time: approx. 3 hours 15 mins by coach

Moutiers station to resort transfer time: approx. 45 mins by coach

Included in your ski holiday to La Plagne

  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in La Plagne
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
  • Flights or rail travel from the UK, accommodation and transfers

Ski & snowboarding information

Best for

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Cross-country

Snowboard

La Plagne is part of the expansive Paradiski area, offering 425km diverse slopes across La Plagne, Les Arcs & Peisey-Vallandry. From gentle runs for beginners to more challenging terrain, there is something for all abilities.

Runs

Ski routes map
Blue: 243km
Red: 129km
Black: 53km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
425km
Cross country routes:
55km
Resort altitude:
2100m
Ski Altitude:
1200m - 3226m
Snow Cannons:
958
Ski Lifts:
129
Lift Ski Lockers:
No
Glaciers:
1

Beginners skiing and snowboarding in La Plagne

Beginner skiers are well catered for in La Plagne. There are several beginner areas and it is simple to progress from green runs to blues and beyond. La Plagne is well connected with a series of lifts in most of the villages, so that complete beginners can easily learn before heading out onto the mountain proper. And with lots of blue runs leading off the mountain and into the villages it is simple for beginners to ski back to their accommodation - a rewarding way to end a day on the slopes.

Intermediate skiing and snowboarding in La Plagne

La Plagne is known as a heaven for intermediates. And with blue and reds making up 80% of the groomed pistes the reputation is well deserved. With long winding runs, La Plagne offers visitors ample opportunities to cruise and perfect those parallel turns. There are a fantastic range of runs to explore, from skiing on top of the Bellecôte Glacier, which at 3250m is the highest lift served location in the resort, to slalom courses and tree lined pistes. We recommend the Mont Blanc blue: a gorgeous long, winding and well maintained piste running all the way down to the Vanois Express Cable Car from the top of Dos Rond.

Advanced skiing and snowboarding in La Plagne 

Alongside its reputation for incredible intermediate runs, La Plagne is also renowned for its amazing, high altitude, off-piste – a veritable freeride paradise. Take the Crêtes drag lift and hike into Le Biolley to experience the fantastic powder, chutes and spines. Or head-up to the top of the north face of the Bellecôte Glacier to attempt some of the most challenging off-piste in Europe. We recommend you ride with an experienced guide as you explore this challenging part of the mountain.

The Bellecôte Glacier is also fantastic for advanced on piste skiing and boarding. Heading from the top of the glacier down into the steep, black le Dérochoir run provides thrill seekers with a bumpy and winding challenge as the piste is rarely groomed.

Freestyle and terrain parks

There is a strong freestyle scene in La Plagne and the resort has a snow park where you can practice your jumping and trick techniques. Riders Nation is the snowpark and is a fun space or beginners and experts, or take a look at what others are up to here.

Cross country skiing in La Plagne

La Plagne offers over 180 kilometres of cross country tracks across the different villages. There is something for all abilities, with a number of different marked grades, greens and blues to reds and blacks where you can really practise and perfect your technique. Tracks are maintained for both classic and skating style cross country skiing and the majority of the cross country tracks are free of charge - you'll mainly need to pay if you're taking a lift here or there.

6 days Season

Child

5 - 12 years

Adult

13 - 64 years

Senior

65 - 74 years

Paradiski 'Essential' Area Pass Low

£217

£270 £217
High £285 £354 £285
Local 'Classic' Pass Low £241 £270 £241
High £255 £317 £255

Lift pass information 

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.

The Paradiski link (Vanoise Express) will be open from 15th December 2024 for the W24/25 season.

Season dates

  • Low season: 14 Dec - 20 Dec 24
  • High season: 21 Dec 24 - 30 Apr 25

 

Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing. Up-to-date prices are confirmed at time of booking.

6 days Category

Child

6 - 12 years

Adult 

13 years +

Skis Red - £119
Black - £135
Skis & boots  Blue - £135
Red £107 £158
Black - £181

 

6 days Category

Child

8 - 12 years

Adult 

13 years +

Snowboard Red - £119
Black - £135
Snowboard & boots Red £107 £158
Black - £181

Equipment information 

A helmet is included for children.

White category skis, boots and helmet available for children aged 3-5: £59.

Levels of equipment
  • Blue: ideal for beginners to early intermediates – softer and easier to turn
  • Red: suit confident intermediates – more rigid for better stability and control, usually new or one season old
  • Black: ideal for strong intermediates and advanced skiers wanting high-performance equipment

Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing. Up-to-date prices are confirmed at time of booking.

Ski tuition 

Season

Child

6 - 12 years

Adult

13 years +

6 days AM Low £191

£191

High £203 £203
6 days PM Low £157

-

High £196 -

 

Snowboard tuition 

Season

Child

8 - 12 years

Adult

13 years +

6 days AM Low £191

£191

High £255 £255

 

Kids club

Season

Child

3 - 5 years

Piou Piou

6 days AM

Low £191
High £233

Tuition information 

Ski and snowboard AM timings: 9:30am - 12pm Sun, 9:15am - 12pm Mon-Fri

Ski PM timings: 2:05 - 4:05pm

Piou Piou timings: 9:30 am - 12:15pm Sun, 9:15am - 12pm Mon-Fri

Levels of tuition

  • Beginner: never skied before
  • Level 1: advanced beginner; can control speed, snowplough and change direction on gentle slopes 
  • Level 2: low intermediate, snowplough turns and start to ski parallel
  • Level 3: good intermediate, Parallel turns 
  • Advanced: fully confident on all slopes, looking to improve technique

Season dates

  • Low season: 01 - 20 Dec 24, 04 Jan - 07 Feb 25 & 08 Mar - 30 Apr 25
  • High season: 21 Dec 24 - 03 Jan 25 & 08 Feb - 07 Mar 25

Please ensure you pre-book tuition for high season dates to avoid the ski schools being fully booked.

 

Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing. Up-to-date prices will be confirmed at time of booking.

Ski tuition 

Season

Child

6 - 12 years

Teen course

13 - 18 years

Adult

13 years +

6 days AM Low £203 -

£203

Mid  £238 £270 £238
High £267 £286 £267

 

Snowboard tuition 

Season

Child

9 - 12 years

Adult

13 years +

6 days PM Low £174

£174

Mid  £179 £179
High £202 £202

Tuition information

PM lessons are not available for beginner level skiers.

Levels of tuition

  • Beginner: never skied before
  • Level 1: advanced beginner; can control speed, snowplough and change direction on gentle slopes 
  • Level 2: low intermediate, snowplough turns and start to ski parallel
  • Level 3: good intermediate, Parallel turns 
  • Advanced: fully confident on all slopes, looking to improve technique

Season dates

  • Low season: 01 - 21 Dec 24, 05 Jan - 08 Feb 25 & 09 - 29 Mar 25
  • Mid season: 22 - 28 Dec 24 & 30 Mar - 30 Apr 25
  • High season: 29 Dec 24 - 04 Jan 25 & 09 Feb - 08 Mar 25

Please ensure you pre-book tuition for high season dates to avoid the ski schools being fully booked.

 

Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing. Up-to-date prices will be confirmed at time of booking.

Where to stay in La Plagne

We offer an extensive range of hotels and residences across the five La Plagne villages. No matter which village catches your eye first, all our accommodation is located within a short walk of the ski lifts and ski area so if you're hoping to hit the slopes first thing that won't be a problem. They are also all located close to La Plagne centre where you'll find a range of shops, restaurants and bars, so you'll be right in the middle of all the action. The main majority of our residences and hotels have spa and wellness facilities included with your stay so there'll be opportunities for you to relax and unwind, for example Residence White Pearl has fantastic spa facilities including swimming pool, sauna and fitness room. However, if you're not too worried about this part of your winter holiday, we do have properties that don't have this included like the Constellations Apartments.

Our accommodations in La Plagne

Discover La Plagne

The well designed resort of La Plagne comprises some ten villages, each with its own character and infrastructure and we feature accommodation in the best five. Belle Plagne is the most scenic with easy access to the gondola, whilst Plagne Soleil and Plagne Villages are ideally situated in a sunny bowl and offer easy ski in/ski out accommodation. Plagne Centre provides quick and easy access to the slopes and is the focal point for shops and après ski. One of the best things about La Plagne is how well connected these villages are, allowing you to explore all of the resort during your stay. Not only that but La Plagne also offers opportunities to try other exciting winter activities including husky sleighs, snow shoeing, skidooing and cross country skiing.

La Plagne is a Shangri La for food loving skiers and snowboarders. There are plenty of excellent restaurants serving delicious, traditional French dishes. For lunch, we recommend the lovely Le Chalet du Friolin. Nestled in a beautiful valley on the way to Montchavin, this delightful restaurant just off the pistes serves excellent French cuisine and the terrace has the added advantage of being a real sun-trap too. Le Matafan restaurant in Belle Plagne is another firm favourite here at Inghams. This charmingly, rustic restaurant serves traditional Savoyard cuisine. When we visited for dinner we sampled the delicious beaufortain – a cross between fondue and raclette.

Brand new for W24/25 - The Chalet du Bresson has been transformed into a haven for gourmet comfort food. This mountain chalet combines contemporary style with nostalgic charm. The menu draws inspiration from one of the owners grandmothers and features traditional French cuisine in generous, family-style platters.

The après scene in La Plagne isn’t focused on one single area but instead spread between the many villages. This has led to a diverse range of options for the die-hard après skier – from cozy pubs, via igloo themed bars to open-air bars with DJ performances by the piste. La Bergerie is on a blue run down to Plagne Centre - it's a great spot for some slope side après in the sun. Another good option is Le Saloon, an American themed bar in Belle Plagne is one of the best places on the mountain to party all night. Perfectly located in the centre of Plagne 1800 and with its quirky, mining inspired décor and regular live music, Bar La Mine, is another fantastic place to spend a night out.

Winter sports is the principle past-time in La Plagne and this is reflected in the number of sports shops selling mountain equipment and clothing. Away from the usual winter sports services there are plenty of tabacs selling souvenirs and postcards to send home to friends and family. Visitors to La Plagne staying in self-catering accommodation will find Spar supermarkets located across the resort.

Many of the hotels throughout La Plagne provide spa and wellness facilities, including the Hotel Carlina in Belle Plagne which has a sauna, whirlpool and Turkish bath; the Hotel Araucaria in Plagne Centre has excellent spa facilities including a hammam, pool and sauna; and the Les Granges du Soleil Apartments in Plagne Soleil has a Jacuzzi and a sauna. All offer beauty treatments which you can purchase locally.

It couldn’t be easier to get straight from the slopes to the sauna when you stay at either the Hotel Vancouver or the Sun Valley Apartments. Both offer door-step skiing complete with an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. Available to the public, there is an open-air, heated pool in Plagne Bellecôte where the water is kept at a toasty 29°C. It’s a relaxing and unique way to experience the mountains of La Plagne.

Throughout the season La Plagne buzzes with a thriving calendar of events, both cultural and sporting. From folk to jazz via rock-n-roll and dance, the Snow Music Festival entertains skiers both on and off the mountain in early February. An eclectic range of musical genres are performed live and in the open-air, with performances lasting until late into the day. Born to Be Show is a sound and light ski show that is complete with a DJ and professional ski demonstrations in a verity of colourful tableaux, with a firework display to end the day.

The season ends in La Plagne with a massive party. The Subli’Cimes transforms six separate summits into differently themed areas, truly highlighting the diversity of the resort. From adrenaline junky activities to magic shows and beauty treatments, the entertainment on offer is genuinely eclectic.

Travel to La Plagne

Travel by air

Flights to Geneva and Chambery depart on Saturdays between 13 December 2025 and 11 April 2026.

Transfer time

  • Chambery airport: approx. 2 hours 30 mins by coach
  • Geneva airport: approx. 3 hours 30 mins by coach

Travel by train

We have a 7 night train option to La Plagne, from London St Pancras.

This is a train that departs and returns Saturdays with a much shorter transfer of 45 minutes from Moutiers railway station to resort.

Please see the drop down below for provisional timings.

The transfer to La Plagne will stop as close as possible to your chosen accommodation. In some cases, there may be a couple of minutes' walk due to regulations on where coaches can stop. 

There is a traffic light system in the Tarantaise Valley controlling traffic and stopping cars and coaches sitting in places where rocks could fall, and to make snow clearing easier when snowing.

Transfers may be longer during bad weather conditions or French school holidays. French school holidays span 20 Dec 25-05 Jan 26, 07 Feb-10 Mar 26 and 04-25 Apr 26.

Private transfers and self drive options are available.

  1. London St Pancras

  2. Lille Europe

    Change

  3. Lyon Part Dieu

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  4. Moutiers

Upon arrival you meet you transfer up to La Plagne (45 minutes)

Return timings are as follows. The return will be from Bourg St Maurice.

  1. Bourg St Maurice

  2. Lyon Part Dieu

    Change

  3. Lille Europe

    Change

  4. London St Pancras

Things to do in La Plagne

There aren’t many places in the world where you can experience an Olympic bob-sleigh track but Plagne 1800 is one of the few places where you can. The 1500m long bob-sleigh run complete with 19 thrilling bends is an unusual and memorable experience. You can choose from 4 grades of experience ranging from the 80kmph bob raft to the full-on 130kmph Olympic experience.

Soar above the mountains on an unforgettable paragliding flight over the slopes of La Plagne. Whether you are a seasoned thrill seeker or a complete beginner, expert instructors are on hand to ensure you have a safe flight. 

Launch from high altitude take off points and enjoy panoramic views of the Tarentaise Valley as you fly effortlessly across the French Alps.

 

Snowmobiling is an exciting way to explore the mountainside and the glaciers and wide pistes of La Plagne are perfect for bombing around on a skidoo. There are a number of activities operators in La Plagne offering this experience and our Destination Experts can help you find the most appropriate tour one for you.

When the weather is favourable Le Colorado Park opens its mile-long sled run to the public. This lengthy and exciting toboggan run next to the Colorado ski lift in Plagne Centre provides spectacular views of the surrounding mountainside, including glimpses of Mont Blanc.

The Ciné-Plagne in Plagne Centre, located in the Les Ecrins building, is a popular spot for moviegoers in La Plagne, France. This cinema features two digital screens and offers a variety of films, including the latest releases.

It operates daily from mid-December to late April, providing entertainment for both locals and visitors.

Tickets are reasonably priced, with discounts available for children, students, and seasonal workers.

Bowling in La Plagne offers fun and entertainment at two main locations: Belle Plagne and Plagne Centre.

Both locations provide a lively and enjoyable environment for visitors of all ages.

Ice climbing in La Plagne, located in the French Alps, offers a thrilling experience for climbers of all levels. The highlight is the 24-meter-high ice tower in Champagny-en-Vanoise, which is a key feature of the region's ice climbing scene. 

This tower is designed to accommodate both beginners and elite climbers, providing a safe and structured environment to learn and improve.

La Plagne also hosts the Ice Climbing World Cup, attracting top climbers from around the globe to compete in speed and difficulty events.

The competition is a major event, showcasing the skill and agility of the world's best ice climbers.

 

There are two outdoor ice rinks in La Plagne - one in Plagne Centre and another in Plagne Bellecôte. 

Plagne Centre's ice rink is a popular spot, located right behind the main bus station. It offers lively music and a vibrant atmosphere, making it ideal for kids and parents alike.

Bellecôte's rink is larger and provides more space for skating enthusiasts.

 The region features a variety of well-marked trails suitable for all fitness levels, from families with children to more adventurous hikers.

Popular routes include the Chalets des Bauches, Plateau de Plan Bois, and the Montgésin Trail, each offering breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks.

Speed-riding in La Plagne offers an exhilarating blend of skiing and paragliding, providing a unique winter thrill. This sport involves gliding on skis while flying a small canopy, allowing participants to soar over breathtaking heights and land in untouched snowfields.

La Plagne is a prime location for speed-riding, with courses available for both beginners and advanced riders.

The Speed Riding School in Les Arcs, which also operates in La Plagne, offers comprehensive training and guided sessions to ensure a safe and unforgettable experience.

The Escape Room in Bellecôte, operated by Escape Games United, offers thrilling adventures for groups of friends or families. Located in the Galerie Commerciale Plagne Bellecôte, it features two main rooms: "The Bunker," a post-apocalyptic scenario where players must find refuge and other survivors, and "Hunting the Chuppa Yeti," a fun quest to find a mini mountain yeti.

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