Ten villages, one Olympic bobsleigh track and a glacier at Bellecôte that holds snow into spring. La Plagne is the other half of Paradiski, and one of the surest family bets in the whole Tarentaise.
La Plagne is a ski resort with genuine ski-in/ski-out hotels in France, in the French Alps. The village sits at 1250 m and the lifts top out at 3250 m, with 425 km of pistes and 132 lifts. Its BestSnowHotels snow score is 89/100, and the season usually runs Dec 14 → Apr 28.
How we score and classify resortsRun counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Chile; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.
A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
Excellent · 684 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in La Plagne, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.7/5 from 684 reviews). It sits about 4.4 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for La Plagne, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Very good · 882 reviews
A long-standing favourite in La Plagne, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Excellent · 562 reviews
Strong value for La Plagne, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Great · 802 reviews
A long-standing favourite in La Plagne, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Great · 607 reviews
A long-standing favourite in La Plagne, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Very good · 312 reviews
Strong value for La Plagne, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Very good · 336 reviews
Strong value for La Plagne, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Great · 445 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in La Plagne.
Very good · 278 reviews
Strong value for La Plagne, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Very good · 227 reviews
Strong value for La Plagne, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Excellent · 140 reviews
Strong value for La Plagne, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Great · 283 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in La Plagne.
Ratings from Google, prices indicative per night. Live availability and rates via our booking partners.
Plagne Centre, Belle Plagne and Bellecôte put accommodation right on the slopes. Lower villages such as Champagny-en-Vanoise are valley-based.
Few resorts work harder for families: gentle nursery areas, the famous bobsleigh run for a thrill and ten villages to pick a budget. The high, snow-sure satellites like Belle Plagne are the smart base, with the lower hamlets better for quiet and value.
Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
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La Plagne offers 425 km of pistes across 132 lifts, from 1250 m to 3250 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.
The season runs from Dec 14 to Apr 28, with a snow score of 89/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.
Plagne Centre, Belle Plagne and Bellecôte put accommodation right on the slopes. Lower villages such as Champagny-en-Vanoise are valley-based.
La Plagne has 425 km of marked pistes served by 132 lifts, between 1250 m and 3250 m of altitude.
La Plagne counts about 145 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.
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