La Plagne in Winter

La Plagne forms part of the fabulous Paradiski area; combining all the resorts of La Plagne Les Arcs and Peisey Vallandry into one giant heavenly playground, creating one of the largest ski areas in the world (over 425km of piste skiing!). Boarders and skiers are kept more than busy with over 425km of pisted slopes and a variety of snowparks, boarder crosses and half-pipes. ... see "La Plagne for Skiing & Snowboarding" for more

La Plagne forms part of the fabulous Paradiski area; combining all the resorts of La Plagne Les Arcs and Peisey Vallandry into one giant heavenly playground. La Plagne itself consists of 6 high altitude resorts (linked by a free public transport service), with terrain to suit everyone, and 4 village resorts with access to the entire ski area. Snow conditions permitting, La Plagne usually opens around mid- December until the end of April and the whole Paradiski area opens from around December 23rd until April 20th (ish). ... see "La Plagne Skiing Revealed" for more

La Plagne forms part of the Paradiski ski area, together with Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry. La Plagne itself consists of 225km of pistes, 80km of cross-country routes, 1 snowpark, 3 boardercross, 1 halfpipe and not forgetting the glacier! With such an extensive lift network in operation both summer and winter, it makes sense that there are a wide range of lift pass options available for the skier or boarder, mountain biker and pedestrian. ... see "La Plagne Lift System & Passes" for more

There are heaps of events held throughout the year in La Plagne, ranging from small and quirky local festivals, to world renowned sporting events. Music festivals are also hugely popular during the summer months and provide a great excuse to make a quick trip out to the Alps. In this section, we bring you information about the major annual events in La Plagne, and don't forget to check out our weekly calendar. ... see "La Plagne Events - Winter" for more

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Our knowledge of the resort comes from years of responding to email enquiries, getting ourselves lost, finding ourselves, late-night bar conversations, your feedback, plus translations of French brochures. Find out what La Plagne is like before you visit, learn a bit about the history of the town, the surrounding area, and what you can expect from the weather. ... see "La Plagne & Paradiski" for more

There is plenty for non-skiers to do in the La Plagne. Activities include winter walking, snow shoe walks, husky-sledding, ice-climbing, parapenting, balloon and light-aircraft flights, sledging, swimming, ice-skating, indoor climbing and fitness classes.

Less active entertainment includes the cinema (there are films in English most weeks), visiting the beauty centres, taking the cable-cars to mountain restaurants and view points, visiting the local Alpine history museum, or some serious shopping in the boutiques. ... see "La Plagne for the Non-Skier" for more

Thanks to its great free public transport system the need for a car in La Plagne is negligible. In this section we tell you all you need to know about how to get around La Plagne, with or without your own wheels.

As the pressure of public opinion mounts for ski resorts to become more eco-friendly La Plagne has come up with an interesting scheme to promote car pooling; a reduction of 15€ will be offered on a day ski pass if your car contains at least three people. We’re not sure exactly how they are going to monitor this, however, considering that 78% of CO² emissions in ski resorts are caused by transport it’s definitely a good move! ... see "La Plagne Transport & Parking" for more

La Plagne may be a natural playground for adults but it's wonderland for children! Both in summer and in winter, there are a multitude of adventures to be had, and experiences to be cherished. Children are well catered for in La Plagne, with kids clubs and a range of childcare options available. ... see "La Plagne for Families & Kids" for more

Have you literally got 'all the gear' but have no idea what to do with it?? Unless you want to look like Posh Spice on the slopes, knowing a bit about your skis/snowboards/transceivers etc will help you avoid being any old Wannabe... Having the right equipment for your chosen sport/activity will help ensure that you get the best possible introduction to your sport (if you are a beginner), or speed you along in your learning curve if you are looking to improve. The easier and quicker you learn, the more pleasurable your experience will be! In this section, you will find guides to help you select the most appropriate gear for your sport and your ability. ... see "All the Gear But No Idea...?" for more

The mountains provide a spectacular playground for skiers, climbers, mountaineers, yet their beauty can also be deadly. High mountain terrain can be subject to extreme weather conditions, rock falls and avalanches. You should always take note of safety warnings and we always recommend you hire a mountain guide when heading into high mountain terrain. Be aware and be safe! ... see "Mountain Safety & Awareness" for more

The La Plagne ski App is now available on your iPhone! Everything you need to know and more about the La Plagne resort on the new iPhone application. Download it here or read on for more information >>>