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Here is collection of general resort knowledge compiled from our many years of living and working in the resort, of responding to your email enquiries, getting ourselves lost, finding ourselves, late-night bar conversations, listening to your feedback, plus translations of official resort literature. 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 Updating this section is a never-ending task so if we have missed anything out, or you spot that we are out of date or just plain wrong, please do let us know!
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

 

Job Hunting: How Can I Get a Job in La Plagne?

 

Job Hunting: What Sort Of Jobs Are Available?

 

Work Permits: Do I Need a Work Permit?

General

 

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

Health & Medical

 

Altitude: Will I suffer from altitude sickness?

 

EHIC Card: What is the EHIC card and do I need one?

 

Fitness: What exercises should I do before my holiday?

 

Injury: What are the commonest injuries and how can I avoid them?

 

Medical: Are there any English speaking doctors in La Plagne?

 

Medical: Where is the nearest hospital to La Plagne?

 

Sunburn: Can I get sunburnt in winter?

 

Water: Can I drink the water in La Plagne?

Lift System & Passes

 

Access: Can I take my dog/Gran/bike/goldfish... on the lifts?!

 

Free Lifts: Are there any free lifts in La Plagne?

 

Insurance: What is Carré Neige insurance?

 

Lift Passes: How much does a lift pass cost for La Plagne?

 

Lift Passes: What lift passes are available in the summer?

 

Lift Passes: Which lift pass should I buy?

 

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

 

Live Info: How do I know what lifts are open and what the weather is like before I decide to get out of bed?

 

Opening/Closing: What dates do the lifts open and close?

 

Opening/Closing: What time do the lifts open and close?

 

Photos: Do I need a photograph for my lift pass?

 

Ski Area: Where can I get a copy of the piste maps?

Ski Area

 

Cross-Country Skiing: Can I Cross-Country Ski in La Plagne?

 

Piste Maps: What Do the Different Colours of Piste Refer to on the Maps?

 

Piste Maps: Where Can I Get a Copy of the Piste Map?

 

Restaurants: Can I Picnic at Any of the Mountain Restaurants?

 

Restaurants: Which Mountain Restaurants Should I Try?

 

Ski Area: What Are the Different Ski Areas in La Plagne Like?

 

Ski Area: What’s La Plagne Like for Skiers/Snowboarders?

 

Ski Area: Where Do I Go in the Paradiski For... Off Piste/Bad Weather/Moguls/etc?

 

Snowpark: Is There a Snowpark in La Plagne?

Skiing & Snowboarding

 

Equipment: How Do I Go About Buying the Right Equipment?

 

Equipment: Should I Hire or Buy My Skis/Snowboard?

 

Equipment: What Different Types of Snowboards Are There?

 

Equipment: What Do I Need to Know About Maintaining My Skis/Snowboard?

 

Equipment: What Is the Difference Between Télémark, Cross-Country, Alpine Touring and Regular Alpine Skis?

 

Equipment: Where Can I Hire Skis/Snowboards/Avalanche Transceivers/Other Equipment?

 

Facilities: Are There Any Ski Lockers Near to the Pistes/Lifts?

 

Facilities: What Facilities Are There for Disabled Skiers in La Plagne?

 

Insurance: Should I Get Ski & Travel Insurance?

 

Lessons: Do the Instructors Speak English?

 

Lessons: Should I Have Lessons?

 

Lessons: Which Ski School Should I Use?

 

Skiing & Snowboarding: Can I Cross-Country Ski in La Plagne?

 

Skiing & Snowboarding: Is There Any Night Skiing in La Plagne?

 

Skiing & Snowboarding: What Are the 10 Rules of Ski Safety?

 

Skiing & Snowboarding: When Do the Mountain Huts Open and Close for the Season?

 

Skiing & Snowboarding: Where Can I Get More Information On the Climbing/Mountaineering/Skiing/Touring Routes?

 

Theft: What Should I Do If My Skis/Snowboard Get Stolen?

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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