La Plagne, French Alps

La Plagne: 5 things to know before you go

French Alps, France 🇫🇷

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.

1.Is the snow reliable in La Plagne?

Generally yes. From 1250 m at the base to 3250 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 89/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

It is one of the bigger domains on the site: 425 km of piste on 132 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of the week. The piste mix leans gentle (35 green, 55 blue, 38 red, 17 black), so beginners and early intermediates are well served.

4.What is the resort like?

La Plagne stands out for a family-friendly setup and snow-sure high-altitude slopes.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 28 (about 19 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. The altitude also holds spring snow, so late-season skiing stays good well into spring.

The full La Plagne guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

See the full La Plagne guide

More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does La Plagne have?
About 2000 m of vertical, from a 1250 m base to 3250 m at the top.
Is La Plagne part of a larger ski area?
Yes. La Plagne is part of the Paradiski ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is La Plagne good for beginners?
Yes. With 35 green and 55 blue runs, there is plenty of gentle terrain to learn on.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

SOWELL Family la Lauzière
4.7684 reviews
125
Top pick

SOWELL Family la Lauzière

Excellent · 684 reviews

Why we like it

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.

≈ 4.4 km to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Club Med La Plagne 2100 - French Alps
4.3883 reviews
120

Club Med La Plagne 2100 - French Alps

Very good · 883 reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in La Plagne, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 850 m to the slopesMid-range
From
120/ night
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Carlina Hotel Belle Plagne
4.6563 reviews
140

Carlina Hotel Belle Plagne

Excellent · 563 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for La Plagne, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 2.1 km to the slopesMid-range
From
140/ night
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Résidence Odalys Front de Neige
4.1802 reviews
115

Résidence Odalys Front de Neige

Great · 802 reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in La Plagne, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 700 m to the slopesMid-range
From
115/ night
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