Residence Manaka (Plagne Centre)

  • Paradiski Ski Area, France, La Plagne

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The Residence Manaka is located in Plagne Centre, offering a blend of luxury, convenience, and access to world-class skiing in the Paradiski Ski Area. Each apartment is furnished to a high standard, blending modern comfort with traditional mountain charm. The Residence Manaka has been awarded the Green Key certification demonstrating their commitment to environmental preservation and highlighting its dedication to sustainable development.  

Doorstep skiing

You can maximise your time on the slopes with its convenient ski-in/ski-out access, and with over 425km of pistes available, you won't be short of areas to explore. Whether you're an avid skier or boarder, or simply looking for a peaceful retreat amidst breath-taking scenery, the Residence Manaka is a great choice for your next winter holiday.

High quality accommodation

The Residence Manaka apartments are designed to provide a cosy and relaxing ambiance after a day of exploring the mountains. The spacious apartments are equipped with modern amenities, fully equipped kitchens, and comfortable living areas with large bay windows. Each apartment has an individual ski locker with ski boot dryer, and an underground parking space. Many of the apartments also have balconies or terraces with incredible views of the surrounding mountains and slopes.

Relax and unwind

After a day on the slopes, enjoy unwinding in the wellness centre. Sit back and relax in the sauna and hammam, or soothe tired muscles in the heated indoor swimming pool. The residence also has a fitness area with a range of equipment available. For a little extra treat, you can also book a massage or treatment with one of the in-house beauticians.

Added value

Buy One Get One Half Price on all 6 day Essential Paradiski lift passes for 14 Dec, 4 & 11 Jan, 22 & 29 Mar and 5 & 12 Apr 2025 (Book at least 7 days before departure)

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. 

Varied and extensive skiing 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. 

New for W24/25 -

La Plagne has some exciting new facilities planned for this coming winter. The Aérolive features two open-air cabins added to the glaciers gondola. Experience the mountains without any barriers - literally - and ascend to the highest point in resort at 3,000 metres. These cabins are intentionally exposed to the mountain elements, with 360-degree unobstructed views. With slatted floors and no glass between you and the peaks, you'll be strapped in and ready to experience the sensation of being suspended.

There is also a new pitstop for a mid-ski snack break. The Picnickers Welcome is a new heated picnic room, perched at 2,800 metres. This bright and airy space is a real treat and offers panoramic views of the mountain peaks and Paradiski slopes.

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.

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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
Rooms

Reception

  • Check in: 5pm
  • Check out: 10am
  • Reception is open every day from 8am to 7pm except Saturday from 8am to 8pm
  • Official rating: 5

Local Fees and Taxes

  • Resort tax: €3.60 per person, per day (under 18s Free of charge) paid locally
  • Refundable deposit €500 required on arrival (credit cards apart from AMEX are accepted) 

Rooms

One Bedroom Prestige Apartments sleep two to four people and are around 40m². The apartment has one double bedroom and an additional sofa bed in the lounge which coverts into two twin pull out beds, a fully equipped kitchen, living room corner and a balcony with a North facing Mont Blanc view.

Two Bedroom Grand Comfort Apartments sleep two to six people and are around 63m². The apartment has one double bedroom with a TV, shower room and toilet, and then a twin bedroom. The main bathroom has a bath and there's a separate toilet. There is an additional sofa bed in the lounge which converts into two twin pull out beds.

Apartment facilities

  • Balcony
  • Views across resort and surrounding mountains
  • Unlimited Wi-Fi access
  • Bathroom with bathtub and WC
  • Fully equipped kitchen with tea and coffee making facilities, dishwasher, induction stove top, wine cellar, oven with microwave, toaster and kettle
  • Cleaning product kit
  • Living room snug
  • Satellite TV
  • Telephone
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes and slippers for adults
  • One covered parking space
  • Baby equipment: cots, high chairs, changing mats, strollers, bottle warmers (on request)

One linen and towel set per person per week. Beds are made on arrival. End of stay cleaning is included, except from the kitchen.

 

Accessibility

The Residence Manaka has adapted apartments available on request, the wheelchair accessible lift goes to alll floors and there are access ramps throughout the property. Please give our Reservations team a call if you would like to book an adapted room or find out more about this property.

  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes
  • Ski in/ski out access
  • Located in Plagne Centre a short walk from the resort centre
  • Opposite the ski lifts 
  • 150 metres to the nearest supermarket

 

Facilities
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Lounge with fireplace
  • Residence bar
  • Wellness area with a heated indoor swimming pool, kids paddling pool, sauna, hammam, hot tub and Nordic bath
  • Fitness room
  • Massages and treatments (pay locally)
  • Ski room with dryer for boots
  • Luggage storage
  • Raclette, Fondue, Crêpe and Stone-Grill devices (on request, subject to availability)
  • Board games (on request, subject to availability)
  • Laundry facilities (pay locally)
  • Bakery delivery service (pay locally)

 

Meals

The Residence Manaka is offered on a self catering board basis, meals are not included within the package price.

A bakery delivery service is available to book through reception (pay locally).

Alternatively, we've partnered up with Huski who provide premium oven ready meals across the French Alps. Huski will deliver your meals directly to your accommodation in time for your arrival, all you'll have to do is cook. If you'd like to know more, please click here for further details.

Board basis options available

  • Self Catering

Special Offers

Free Kids Spaces

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£4314
per person from £719
Includes £150pp discount
14/12/2024 - 7 nights
6 adults
From Birmingham Int.
Self Catering
Residence Manaka
Paradiski Ski Area, La Plagne
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