La Plagne at a glance
- Ideal for
- Families: 78 blue runs, ski-in ski-out villages
- Big ski area: 425 km with Les Arcs
- Spring: 70% above 2,000 m, ends 24 April
- Less suitable if
- Limited budget: €412 for 6 days of Paradiski
- Steep slopes: only 21 black runs out of 143
Weather, snow and webcams in La Plagne
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in La Plagne
Recommended hotels for your budget
Budget
Comfort
What to do in La Plagne besides skiing
La Plagne piste map and ski area
Beginners: CoolSki zones, protected gentle slopes marked in pink, with their own lift pass
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
La Plagne lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| La Plagne · 1 day | €72 | €58 |
| La Plagne · 6 days | €370 | €296 |
| Paradiski · 1 day | €78 | €63 |
| Paradiski · 6 days | €412 | €330 |
2026-2027 prices · High season, 19 Dec → 16 Apr · child 5-12 · free under 5 · €61.50 outside high season · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in La Plagne
Book your skis before you go
- 19 Skiset shops in La Plagne, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset (19 shops) and Snowrental (21) · each village has its own rental shops: rent in yours
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Group lesson, 6 mornings (low season) | €224 |
| Group lesson, 6 mornings (high season) | €273 |
| 6 adult mornings + lift pass (high season) | €484 |
| Private lesson 2 hours, 1 or 2 people (outside school holidays) | €124 |
ESF Club Piou Piou from age 3, away from the runs; Ourson lessons from age 5. · ESF group lessons over 5 or 6 days, Saturday excluded.
When to ski in La Plagne
Best time: Mid-December to mid-April
Getting to La Plagne
On site
Bureau de Plagne Centre, 73210 La Plagne (04 79 09 02 01)
Where to eat and unwind in La Plagne
Music at La Bergerie from 2.30pm; in the evening, bars and arcades in Plagne Centre and Belle Plagne
Restaurants in the resort
Mountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Saunas, hammam, hot and cold baths; from age 16
Similar resorts
ResortFlorian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Courchevel
ResortDmitry A. Mottl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Les Arcs
ResortDimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Méribel
ResortJorchr, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Tignes
ResortFlorian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 La Rosière
ResortDimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Les Menuires
ResortJmex, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Val d'Isère
ResortDimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Val Thorens
Frequently asked questions
When does La Plagne open?
On 12 December 2026. The high-altitude sites close on 24 April 2027; Montalbert, Champagny-en-Vanoise and Montchavin-Les Coches on 17 April, as does the Paradiski link.
How much is a lift pass in La Plagne?
In high season (19 December - 16 April), €72 for an adult day and €370 for 6 days for La Plagne; €78 and €412 for Paradiski. Children aged 5 to 12: €58 a day for La Plagne. Free under 5.
Which village should you choose?
Plagne Centre (1,970 m) is at the crossroads of the runs, with shops and a cinema. Belle Plagne is pedestrian, Plagne Bellecôte at the foot of the glaciers. Montchavin-Les Coches and Montalbert, lower down, hold the Famille Plus label.
Is La Plagne suitable for beginners?
Yes: 78 of the 143 runs are blue and 9 are green, and the CoolSki zones, marked in pink, offer protected gentle slopes with their own lift pass. The ESF takes children from age 3 at the Club Piou Piou.
Can you get to La Plagne by train?
Yes. Aime-la-Plagne station serves the high-altitude sites (S71 coach) and Montalbert (S70); Landry serves Montchavin-Les Coches and Moûtiers serves Champagny-en-Vanoise. From Paris, allow from 4h40 by train.
How do you get to Les Arcs?
By the Vanoise Express cable car, between Montchavin-Les Coches and Plan Peisey, with a Paradiski pass (425 km of runs). The link runs until 17 April 2027.
Sources and method
Resort profile: skipass-laplagne.com, la-plagne.com, wikidata.org
Lift passes: skipass-laplagne.com, la-plagne.com
Accommodation: la-plagne.com
Ski area: la-plagne.com, paradiski.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, esf-plagne.com
Getting there: la-plagne.com, sncf-connect.com, ouigo.com
Restaurants and activities: la-plagne.com
Webcams and reports: skipass-laplagne.com, meteofrance.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: DimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons · Florian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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