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La Plagne snow report and forecast

Discover the latest La Plagne snow conditions

Author Caro Blackwell, Destination Editor Updated

So that’s it for this winter in La Plagne. It’s been a strange season, after an early snow dump and optimistic signs of a good winter ahead, we suffered a lack of snow at Christmas and New Year on lower slopes. Then the first two weeks of January we welcomed plenty of snow which boosted our slopes and gave us good sunny powder ski days. However temperatures were milder than normal meaning the lower slopes suffered early, but the skiing at higher altitude remained really good. In general, over 2,000m the snow levels and pistes have been great with above average snow depths for most of the season. We enjoyed good skiing in March with a mixture of powder and sunshine days and so far April has been great! The piste groomers have done a fantastic job this winter keeping the pistes skiable in the face of unpredictable and challenging weather conditions. We’ll be back next winter with our weekly snow reports, until then, enjoy a break before summer in La Plagne opens up.

Cooling down again

After an incredibly warm few days in the Alps, it’s really cooled down again, in fact it is snowing this morning in La Plagne and the freezing level is right down to around 900m tonight. Looks like a clear sunny day tomorrow and you could wake up to around 15 - 20cm of fresh snow. We will have sun and cloud over the weekend but still remaining cold. Over 1500m it’s unlikely to get above freezing for the next few days.

Looking ahead

The temperatures will stay cold with a freezing level ranging between 900 and 1500m. Monday and Tuesday are currently showing light to moderate snowfall of around 10 - 15cm. So you can enjoy powder snow and spring skiing even though the visibility could be poor at times. 

Avalanche risk

The current avalanche risk through most of the northern Alps is 2/3 out of 5 with the levels increasing as the days get warmer and the melting snow gets heavier. There has been and remains a danger of wet snow avalanches, especially in the last few days as there has not been a good refreeze up at higher altitudes. Take heed of the avalanche warnings in La Plagne before even considering venturing off piste.

You’ve still got another good week to enjoy the end of season spring skiing and activities around the resort so make the most of the fresh snow, warmer days and long lunches on a sunny terrace. 

La Plagne will close on 28 April 2024.

Snotos

Making fresh tracks in the snow in Les Arcs

Top tips for skiing this week

As you've still got another week of skiing in La Plagne here are our top tips:

  • The temperature is changeable in the mountains, although we are spring skiing now,  it will be chilly out of the sun this week. So thinner layers, a shell jacket rather than a thick winter coat, more lightweight gloves are a good idea, and open those vents as the day warms up!  You may need waterproofs early next week.
  • Don't forget the sunscreen! Even when the wind chill is high, the sun in the mountains is still intense. 
  • You’ll need your low light and sunny goggle lenses for the next few days.
  • Early morning the pistes are harder packed and maybe a bit icy and then a bit slushy in the afternoon. So coordinate your ski time to whichever conditions you prefer. 
  • Get your skis and boards waxed as the wetter snow can slow you down a bit!
  • Book a good long late lunch on a mountain restaurant terrace
La Plagne, snow in spring 2024

Summer in La Plagne

There are many exciting events to look forward to this summer in La Plagne, check out our events calendar for more details.
Summer is a fabulous time to be in the mountains for hiking, biking, climbing and relaxing. White water rafting, lake swimming and much more. Check our website for ideas and where to stay.

Updates

If you head to the bottom of this page, you can see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams, real time photos from La Plagne. Beginning next winter season we will be updating this snow report page every Thursday, so check back in with us to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast each week.

Weather

Updated 18 April 2024 at 14:02

Morning
°C
Afternoon
°C
North East
35 km/h
Snow Depth
81cm
FRESH
Last Snowfall
6cm
Fichier 2
Limited
2/5

Lifts & Trails

Updated 18 April 2024 at 14:02

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Lifts
60/76
Fichier 1
17/18
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Pistes
85/137
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Greens
7/9
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Blues
63/77
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Reds
12/34
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Blacks
3/17
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Nordic
9.5/62km
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30/33km
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Hiking Trails
21/30km
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Hiking Trails
36/40km

Lifts

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Funiplagne Grande Rochette
Open 09:00 to 16:55
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Télébus
Open 08:45 to 23:30
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Bergerie.
Open 09:00 to 17:00
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Colorado
Open 09:00 to 16:55
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Lovatière
Open 09:00 to 16:55
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Boulevard.
Open 09:00 to 17:10
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Mélèzes
Open 09:00 to 16:55
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Aollets
Open 09:00 to 16:55
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Biquet.
Open 09:10 to 16:55
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Chevrette.
Open 09:00 to 17:00
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Dou Du Praz.
Open 09:05 to 17:00
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France
Open 09:00 to 17:10
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Indiens
Open 09:00 to 17:10
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Solu
Open 09:05 to 16:55

Trails and activities

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Indiens
Open 09:00 to 17:30
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Biquet
Open 09:10 to 17:30
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Boulevard
Open 09:00 to 17:30
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Bridge
Open 09:00 to 17:30
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Capella
Open 09:05 to 16:55
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Chevrette
Open 09:00 to 17:00
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Dou Du Praz
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Open 09:05 to 17:05
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Ecartee
Open 09:00 to 17:10
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Les Croes
Open 09:00 to 17:30
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Marie Chantal
Open 09:05 to 17:00
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Mira
Open 09:05 to 17:00
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Petite Rochette
Open 09:05 to 16:55
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Puy Du Fou
Open 09:00 to 17:00
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Ramy
Open 09:00 to 17:00
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Soleil
Open 09:00 to 17:05
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Trieuse Haut
Open 09:00 to 17:05
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Vega
Open 09:00 to 17:05
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Verdons
COMPETITION - ACCESS FORBIDDEN
Open 09:00 to 16:40
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Mira Bas
Open 09:00 to 17:00
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Banzaï
Open 09:00 to 17:30
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Carina
Open 09:05 to 16:55
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Frisbee
Open 09:10 to 16:40
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Rochette
Open 09:00 to 17:00
Buffalo Kids
Open 09:30 to 17:00
Buffalo Park
Open 09:30 to 17:00
Colorado Luge
OPEN FROM 10:30 AM TO 4:45 PM
Open 10:30 to 16:45
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Stade Jean-Luc Cretier
COMPETITION - ACCESS FORBIDDEN
Open 09:00 to 17:05
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