Araucaria Hotel & Spa (Plagne Centre)

  • Paradiski Ski Area, France, La Plagne

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The Araucaria Hotel & Spa is exceptionally well located at the bottom of the slalom run in Plagne Centre and is sister hotel to the Heliopic Hotel in Chamonix. Views from the property are great across the pistes or Mont Blanc and is next to the ski school meet point in Plagne centre. The hotel's bar offers a great place to sit and talk about the fantastic ski opportunities in La Plagne. Relax and unwind in the re-designed spa with pool, sauna, hamman and whirlpool, children's pool. There's also the option to indulge in a massage or spa treatment.

Added value

Free half day lift pass included with 6 day Essential Paradiski lift passes (valid from 12.30 on the day of arrival)

Free upgrade from Local Classic Pass to Full Area Paradiski Lift Pass (adult, child & seniors only) - weeks 16 Dec 23, 13 Jan & 16 Mar 2024

1 free child Paradiski Lift Pass (5-12yrs) when 2 adults pre-book Full Area Paradiski Lift Pass - weeks 6 & 13 Apr 24

20% off the Paradiski Essential Lift Pass (adult, child & seniors only) - weeks 6 Jan & 23 Mar 2024

Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 84
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 6
  • No. of interconnecting rooms: 12
  • Official rating: 4

Local Fees and Taxes

  • Resort tax €2.48 per person, per day (under 18s Free of charge) paid locally

Rooms

All rooms have balconies with mountain views, twin or double beds (please specify preference when booking), bath with shower head attachment, towels, cable/satellite TV with English speaking channels, safe, hairdryer & tea and coffee making facilities.

  • Classic Room (A2): sleeps 2 people (18m²), also available for sole occupancy (F1)
  • Superior Room (B3): sleeps 2-3 people (25m²). Additional single bed suitable for a child up to 12 years
  • Family Room (C4): sleeps 3-4 people (35m²). Additional bunk beds (availability on request)

Interconnecting rooms are available on request.

Please note that baby cots are not possible in A2 rooms.

Bedroom facilities

  • Bathrobes
  • Cable or satellite programmes
  • Hairdryer
  • Wireless internet

Accessibility

  • Adapted rooms are available on request
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes
La Plagne

  • Resort altitude of 2100 metres
  • Skiing from 1200 - 3417 metres
  • 18 green runs, 129 blue runs, 77 red runs, 34 black runs across the Paradiski area

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. 

Skiing and snowboarding in La Plagne

La Plagne is part of the Paradiski ski area, which is one of the biggest ski areas in Europe and the second biggest in the world. This extensive ski area is well connected with a glacier and plenty of tree lined runs. Over 70% of the slopes in the paradiski area are above 2000 metres so you'll get plenty of opportunities to ski or board fresh powder. La Plagne is a great resort for beginners and families with 70 blue runs to practise on and really build your confidence. Intermediate and advanced riders are also catered for and you'll find a great selection of red slopes and a handful of blacks, with opportunities to reach the highest part of the resort via the Bellete gondola, up the glacier to 3,417 metres. If you'd like to expand your playground, the impressive Vanoise Express cable car provides easy access to a further 225km of pistes over in Les Arcs so you'll have plenty of runs to explore and to keep you entertained during your stay. 

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 W2050 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. 

Bars and restaurants in La Plagne

Within the La Plagne villages, you'll find a variety of restaurants and cafes, with a lot of places selling Savoyard specialities like fondue and tartiflette. There are also opportunities for gastronomic experiences with the 4 star Hotel Carlina in Belle-Plagne serving an à la carte menu that is beautifully prepared by a French chef.

If you'd like to try traditional, hearty mountain food, you'll find a selection of restaurants that are located higher up the mountain - perfect for a lunch stop on a ski day. Although these restaurants tend to be more expensive than the restaurants found in the village, the food is well worth trying and usually involves French cuisine with some fantastic views. 

La Plagne isn't the liveliest out of the French winter resorts but it still offers some great places to eat and drink in the evenings. La Plagne centre is the busiest village if you're looking for après ski scene, with multiple venues open till late. 'The Mouth' is a new bar in La Plagne that offers live music as well as a happy hour until 10pm and is open till 2am - it even has a big-screen that shows live sports. You'll also find an 'Igloo bar' which is made of a faux-ice interior and hosts DJ nights. 

What's included on an Inghams holiday to La Plagne 

Flights, transfers and accommodation based on self catering, half board, chalet catering, full board or all inclusive. Optional add ons include equipment hire, lift pass and tuition, please see the 'Ski extras' tab below for more information on these.

Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area 425 km
Runs 18 129 77 34
Longest run 0 Km
Snowparks
Lifts Drag lifts 0, Chairlifts 0, Cablecars 0
Slope direction
Ski/resort bus False
Facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace with panoramic views of the mountains
  • Lounge and piano bar (occasional live music)
  • Spa with heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room & whirlpool (towels included)
  • Massages and beauty treatments (book & pay locally)
  • WiFi in reception (Free
  • Heated ski equipment storage room 
  • Plagne centre
  • Next to the ski school meeting point
  • Just 150 m from the resort centre
  • Indoor car parking (€10 per day, pay locally)
  • Tea & coffee served in reception throughout the day
Family Facilities
  • Children's swimming pool
  • Earlier meal times in the restaurant (from 7 pm)
  • Games
  • Popcorn machine
  • Play area for children (unsupervised)
  • Baby cots are available on request (book in advance) Free of charge

 

 

  • Cots & linen
  • Early meals available
  • Highchairs in restaurant
  • Hotel family friendly
  • Baby listening service
  • Games room
  • Children's menu
  • Play room
Meals
  • Continental buffet breakfast with additional hot options
  • 4 Course buffet evening meals
  • Local speciality evening once per week (sundays only)
  • Earlier meal times are available for children (from 7 pm)
  • Christmas and New Year gala dinners included
  • Special dietary requirements (gluten free, vegetarian etc.) should be provided for in the buffet
  • No of restaurants: 1
  • Dress code for restaurants:
    • Informal
  • Breakfast service:
    • Buffet continental breakfast with additional hot options
  • Lunch service:
    • Not included
  • Dinner service:
    • 4 Course buffet evening meals
    • Local speciality dinner once per week
    • Christmas and New Year gala dinners included

Board basis options available

  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarians

Longitude: 6.653395
Latitude: 45.557070

50m to the resort centre

60m to the ski lifts, ski school meeting point and nursery slopes

 

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Total price from
£2798
per person from £1399
Includes £200pp discount
06/01/2024 - 7 nights
2 adults
From London Gatwick
Half Board
Araucaria Hotel & Spa
Paradiski Ski Area, La Plagne
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