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La Plagne Resort Information

Resort Information
Here is collection of general resort knowledge compiled from years of responding to email enquiries, getting ourselves lost, finding ourselves, late-night bar conversations, your feedback, plus translations of French brochures. We have put this resource together to help you out when you are planning a trip to the resort. Updating this section is a never-ending task so if we have missed anything out, or you spot that we are out of date or just plain wrong, please do let us know!
La Plagne Resort Information - Select a subject:
About La Plagne

 

Eating Out: What are the local specialities to try?

 

Eating Out: What type of restaurants does La Plagne have?

 

Emails: Where can I get pickup my emails?

 

Events: What are the main events throughout the year?

 

Money: Where can I change/draw out money?

 

Nightlife: Are there any nightclubs or late night bars in La Plagne?

 

Nightlife: Where can I go for après-ski?

 

Parking: Where can I park in La Plagne and how much does it cost?

 

Services: Are there any left luggage facilities in La Plagne?

 

Services: Is there a church in La Plagne?

 

Services: Is there a launderette in La Plagne?

 

Shopping: Is there a local market in La Plagne?

 

Shopping: What hours are the shops open?

 

Smoking: Are there any non-smoking bars and restaurants in La Plagne?

 

The Resort: I’ve never been to La Plagne, what is it like?

 

The Resort: When is the best time of year to come to La Plagne?

 

Travel: How do I get around La Plagne?

 

Travel: How do I get to and from La Plagne?

 

Water: Can I drink the water?

Activities

 

Biking: Where can I go mountain biking in La Plagne?

 

Biking: Where can I hire a bike in La Plagne (inc MTB/Road Bike/Happy Shopper/etc)?

 

Climbing: Is there an indoor climbing wall in La Plagne?

 

Cross Country Skiing: Can you cross country ski in La Plagne?

 

Health & Fitness: Can I go swimming in La Plagne?

 

Health & Fitness: Is there a gym in La Plagne?

 

Non-Skiers: I don't ski or board - is there anything for me to do?

 

Paragliding: What is paragliding and can I do it in La Plagne?

 

Summer: What is there to do in the summer?

 

Water Sports: Who can I go rafting and canyoning with in La Plagne?

Avalanche Awareness

 

Are avalanches an 'act of God'?

 

Can I get out of the way of an avalanche?

 

Can screaming and yelling start an avalanche?

 

How can I begin to evaluate if the snow is stable or if it can fail?

 

How do I judge if a slope is 'dangerous'?

 

How long can you live under the snow?

 

I ski on the piste most of the time, why should I be bothered about avalanche risk?

 

Is the slope safe after an avalanche has gone?

 

Isn't it most dangerous in springtime when there are more avalanches?

 

Once I'm out there, how can I reduce the odds of getting caught in an avalanche?

 

What causes slab avalanches to fracture?

 

What kind of avalanche is most dangerous?

 

What kind of weather produces avalanches?

 

What should I do if I'm caught in an avalanche?

Children

 

Activities: Can you suggest some suitable activities for children?

 

Babies: Can I take my baby to a ski resort?

 

Childcare: Are there any crèches/babysitting/child-minding services in La Plagne?

 

Discounts: Are there any family rates or child discounts on lift passes?

 

School Holidays: When are the French School Holidays this year?

 

Skiing: At what age should my child start skiing?

Driving

 

Do I need to carry snow chains in the car?

 

How long does it take to drive to La Plagne from the UK?

 

What else should I know about driving in France?

Employment

 

Do I need a work permit?

 

How can I get a job in Meribel?

 

What sorts of jobs are available?

General

 

What do the different abbreviations for lift types mean on the piste map?

Health

 

Can I get sunburnt in winter?

 

What are the commonest injuries?

 

What exercises should I do before my holiday?

 

What is an E111 form and do I need one?

Ski Area

 

What do the different colours of piste refer to on the maps?

Skiing & Snowboarding

 

Can I do my own maintenance or should I take my equipment to a shop?

 

Have recently bought my first snowboard, should I be doing anything to the board (i.e. waxing or the like) before taking it out on the slopes?

 

How can I avoid having my skis/board stolen?

 

How often should I have my skis and/or snowboard serviced?

 

I don't want to carry skis to and from the piste - is there a locker where I can leave them?

 

Should I have lessons?

 

Should I hire or buy equipment?

 

Should I wait until I get to resort to purchase a new pair of skis or snowboard?

 

What are the 10 Rules of Ski Safety?

 

What are the 10 Rules of Ski Safety?

 

What is telemark skiing?

 

What should I do if my skis get stolen?

 

What’s the difference between Telemark, Alpine Touring and Regular Alpine skis?

Travel & Transport

 

Can I get a free bus from Belle Plagne to any of the other La Plagne villages

 

Can I get to La Plagne by train from the UK?

 

How do I find the best flight deals?

 

How do you go about arranging a 'DIY' holiday?

 

How should I pack my skis and/or snowboard?

 

Saturday or Sunday travel?

 

Where can I book flights from the UK?

 

Which are the nearest airports?

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