La Plagne

La Plagne is home to one of the Alps’ most impressive and varied ski areas and numerous base villages, all of which have their own unique character.

weather Forecast today: Generally clear

Max temp: -4.1 °c
Min temp: -10.5 °c
Last snowed: Tue 24 Dec

Last Updated: Fri 03 Jan

weather Forecast today: Generally clear

Max temp: -4.1 °c
Min temp: -10.5 °c
Last snowed: Tue 24 Dec

Last Updated: Fri 03 Jan

62%Beginner

26%Intermediate

12%Advanced

It has some good beginner facilities, but La Plagne really is an intermediate and expert’s paradise,

With a hugely diverse ski area spread over 225km of pistes. For experts, it has huge areas of off piste that don’t get skied out too quickly – an impressive feat given that La Plagne is recognised as the world’s most visited ski resort. This is before you even consider the link to Les Arcs via the impressive Vanoise Express, making up the vast 425km of slopes and 264 pistes of the Paradiski area.

Beginner
Fast lifts
Intermediate
Resort Activities
Advanced
Aprés
Snow
Value

Pros and cons

Extensive and varied intermediate pistes, plus excellent off piste
Good nursery slopes and family friendly
Most slopes above 2000m and are snowsure
Lots of villages to choose – from purpose-built convenience to rustic alpine

village

Lift system still needs investment despite recent spending
Pistes can get very crowded in places
Few challenging pistes, expert offering relies on good off piste conditions
Lower slopes can suffer during warmer spells

On the Slopes

La Plagne consists of no fewer than 11 separate ‘villages’ and each is a self- sufficient mini-resort. These divide into two groups – seven high altitude, purpose-built resorts and four villages lower down within the trees. The diversity of these villages also means there will always be options suitable for any group, but especially at Plagne Centre and Belle Plagne, the most popular destinations for Brits.

Most of the slopes in the main bowl are above the trees, but there are plenty of tree-lined trails for those bad weather days down towards Montalbert or Montchavin – the latter of which is also where you need to head to catch the Vanoise Express to Les Arcs. La Plagne has some great intermediate cruising terrain (62% of the runs are rated blue) and there is some great off piste terrain on the upper mountain, much of which is fantastically snowsure.

For Beginners

La Plagne is a good place to learn and each of the resort villages has at least one free beginner lift. If you want to guarantee snow then Plagne Centre is probably the best bet as it also has the best slopes in the area for first timers. Progression on to longer, gentle runs is good, just note that the normal French system of using green runs is not in use here – choose easy blues instead.

For Intermediates

Virtually the whole of La Plagne’s area is a paradise for intermediates, with blue and red runs wherever you look. This unfortunately has not gone unnoticed and the main drawback is that some of them get very overcrowded at times. Those looking for longer, tree-lined runs should drop down towards Montchavin or traverse their way across to Montalbert – by doing so you really get a sense of travelling and an appreciation of the scale of the ski area. The sunny Champagny sector is also worth visiting and keen intermediates should buy the Paradiski upgrade to get to Les Arcs.

For Advanced/Expert & Off Piste

This is a great resort for experts, but it does somewhat rely on snow conditions and good visibility as a lot of the best difficult terrain is located well above the treeline from the top of the Bellecote. However, the long runs down are fantastic when the snow is good. A great alternative is the Biolley sector, where several steep, ungroomed ‘natur’ trails are marked on the piste map but are not prepared.

In the Resort

Plagne Centre is the focal point of the resort and is where you’ll want to be based if you’re looking for the liveliest base and the biggest range of shops, restaurants and bars. Belle Plagne is well located for the slopes and has lots of good apartment-style accommodation. Montalbert and the two villages of Montchavin and Les Coches are lower down, quieter and make attractive alternative bases away from the purpose-built hustle and bustle further up.

For Families

There are some fantastic options for families, with numerous UK chalet and tour operators running well-received chalets around the resort. The best facilities, but as a result the biggest crowds, are in Plagne Centre, but there are loads of options to choose from – Esprit operate in Belle Plagne, Ski Famille work in 1800, Family Ski Company run a chalet in Les Coches, whilst Mark Warner operate a chalethotel in Plagne Centre.

For Après

When the resort is busy it certainly can be lively, but après here is nowhere near as raucous as in the likes of Val d’Isère or Les Deux Alpes. In Belle Plagne, the Tete Inn and the Cheyenne are the main bars whilst Scotty’s is popular in Plagne Centre.

Getting to La Plagne

Chambéry is the closest airport to La Plagne and private transfers are the best option – the drive takes around an hour and a half. Geneva is further away, with the drive taking around two and a half hours.

A great option is to travel by train, catching the Eurostar to the town of Aime la Plagne in the valley before grabbing a quick bus transfer up to the resort.

Check out the Ski Club’s Guide to travelling to resort by train.

Chambéry airport: 1.5 hours (driving)
Geneva airport: 2.5 hours
By train from London: 8-10 hours
Calais: approximately 11 hours driving (615 miles)

Season Dates & Lift Pass Prices

Season Dates

Opens: Saturday 14 December 2024
Closes: Monday 21 April 2025 (Plagne Altitude continues until 26 April 2025)

Lift Pass Prices

Updated for 2024/25

There are two options – either buy the local La Plagne pass or upgrade to also cover the Paradiski which includes Les Arcs, adding up for nearly 600km of skiing. We’d recommend the latter for confident intermediates upwards. A season pass covering La Plagne costs €716 whilst the entire Paradiski pass costs €821 for an adult.

//	1 Day	3 Days	6 Days
La Plagne only
Adult (13-64yo)	€68	€193	€348
Child (5-12yo)	€55	€155	€279
Senior (65+)	€55	€155	€279
Paradiski
Adult (13-64yo)	€74	€216	€389
Child (5-12yo)	€60	€173	€312
Senior (65+)	€60	€173	€312

Find your community & connect with other Members

Connect Online

Join our Resort Facebook groups or Resort Groups via the Ski Club Forum App and connect with other Members, in resort and at home!

facebook group Ski Club App

La Plagne Piste Map

Top (3167m)

	Fri 3 Jan			Sat 4 Jan			Sun 5 Jan			Mon 6 Jan			Tue 7 Jan			Wed 8 Jan			Thu 9 Jan			Fri 10 Jan			Sat 11 Jan			Sun 12 Jan
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Snow grains	Generally clear	Generally clear	Partly cloudy	Light snow	Snow	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Generally clear	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Snow	Snow shower	Occasional snow	Snow grains	Occasional snow	Snow shower	Snow shower	Light snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Snow shower	Snow shower	Snow	Snow	Snow	Occasional snow	Partly cloudy	Snow grains	Generally clear
Wind
Snow expected	0.9 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	4.5 cm	8.6 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.6 cm	0.1 cm	8.7 cm	6.5 cm	2.9 cm	0.6 cm	3.3 cm	13.7 cm	5.9 cm	5.8 cm	3.7 cm	1.5 cm	6.9 cm	7.2 cm	12.7 cm	15.4 cm	13.5 cm	3.6 cm	0.2 cm	0.5 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-8.8°c	-10.6°c	-12.3°c	-6°c	-4.4°c	-2.4°c	-1°c	-1.1°c	-3.6°c	-4.5°c	-4.6°c	-4.8°c	-7.6°c	-10.1°c	-11.4°c	-5.7°c	-4.2°c	-3.3°c	-3.7°c	-5.1°c	-5.8°c	-6.3°c	-6.2°c	-5.2°c	-5.4°c	-6.8°c	-8.3°c	-8.7°c	-8.7°c	-11.6°c
Min temp	-10.8°c	-13.8°c	-13.8°c	-11.8°c	-6°c	-4.4°c	-1.2°c	-3.6°c	-4.7°c	-4.7°c	-5.1°c	-5.5°c	-10.1°c	-11.4°c	-12.1°c	-8°c	-5.7°c	-4.2°c	-5.1°c	-6°c	-6.1°c	-7.5°c	-6.7°c	-6.6°c	-6.8°c	-8.3°c	-9.7°c	-10.4°c	-11.6°c	-12°c
Feels like temp	-15.2°c	-16.2°c	-13.8°c	-11.8°c	-10.6°c	-8.8°c	-4.4°c	-5.2°c	-8.5°c	-10.7°c	-10.6°c	-10°c	-12.1°c	-16.8°c	-17.5°c	-11.9°c	-10°c	-7.9°c	-7.6°c	-9.5°c	-10.1°c	-12.5°c	-11.1°c	-11.2°c	-10.1°c	-12.5°c	-14°c	-16.2°c	-13.8°c	-17.2°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

Select day:

	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Snow grains	Generally clear	Generally clear
Wind
Snow expected	0.9 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-8.8°c	-10.6°c	-12.3°c
Min temp	-10.8°c	-13.8°c	-13.8°c
Feels like temp	-15.2°c	-16.2°c	-13.8°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Partly cloudy	Light snow	Snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.1 cm	4.5 cm	8.6 cm
Max temp	-6°c	-4.4°c	-2.4°c
Min temp	-11.8°c	-6°c	-4.4°c
Feels like temp	-11.8°c	-10.6°c	-8.8°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Generally clear
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-1°c	-1.1°c	-3.6°c
Min temp	-1.2°c	-3.6°c	-4.7°c
Feels like temp	-4.4°c	-5.2°c	-8.5°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.6 cm	0.1 cm	8.7 cm
Max temp	-4.5°c	-4.6°c	-4.8°c
Min temp	-4.7°c	-5.1°c	-5.5°c
Feels like temp	-10.7°c	-10.6°c	-10°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Snow shower	Occasional snow	Snow grains
Wind
Snow expected	6.5 cm	2.9 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	-7.6°c	-10.1°c	-11.4°c
Min temp	-10.1°c	-11.4°c	-12.1°c
Feels like temp	-12.1°c	-16.8°c	-17.5°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Snow shower	Snow shower
Wind
Snow expected	3.3 cm	13.7 cm	5.9 cm
Max temp	-5.7°c	-4.2°c	-3.3°c
Min temp	-8°c	-5.7°c	-4.2°c
Feels like temp	-11.9°c	-10°c	-7.9°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Light snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	5.8 cm	3.7 cm	1.5 cm
Max temp	-3.7°c	-5.1°c	-5.8°c
Min temp	-5.1°c	-6°c	-6.1°c
Feels like temp	-7.6°c	-9.5°c	-10.1°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Snow shower	Snow shower	Snow
Wind
Snow expected	6.9 cm	7.2 cm	12.7 cm
Max temp	-6.3°c	-6.2°c	-5.2°c
Min temp	-7.5°c	-6.7°c	-6.6°c
Feels like temp	-12.5°c	-11.1°c	-11.2°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Snow	Snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	15.4 cm	13.5 cm	3.6 cm
Max temp	-5.4°c	-6.8°c	-8.3°c
Min temp	-6.8°c	-8.3°c	-9.7°c
Feels like temp	-10.1°c	-12.5°c	-14°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Partly cloudy	Snow grains	Generally clear
Wind
Snow expected	0.2 cm	0.5 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-8.7°c	-8.7°c	-11.6°c
Min temp	-10.4°c	-11.6°c	-12°c
Feels like temp	-16.2°c	-13.8°c	-17.2°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

Resort (1207m)

	Fri 3 Jan			Sat 4 Jan			Sun 5 Jan			Mon 6 Jan			Tue 7 Jan			Wed 8 Jan			Thu 9 Jan			Fri 10 Jan			Sat 11 Jan			Sun 12 Jan
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Occasional snow	Light snow	Partly cloudy	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Snow grains	Generally clear	Occasional snow	Snow shower	Snow shower	Snow shower	Occasional snow	Snow grains	Occasional snow	Snow shower	Snow	Snow	Snow	Occasional snow	Generally clear	Snow grains	Mainly fair
Wind
Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	1 cm	1.6 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.7 cm	0.8 cm	3.8 cm	2.7 cm	1.1 cm	0.6 cm	2.1 cm	5.8 cm	4 cm	2.4 cm	1.2 cm	0.4 cm	2.4 cm	3.1 cm	7.4 cm	8.4 cm	5.4 cm	1.3 cm	0.2 cm	1 cm	1.2 cm
Max temp	-4.1°c	-4.2°c	-10°c	-1°c	-0.9°c	0.5°c	3.6°c	3.6°c	-0.4°c	-0.9°c	-0.7°c	-2.2°c	-3.7°c	-3.8°c	-6.9°c	-0.2°c	0.1°c	-1°c	0.5°c	0.5°c	-2.2°c	-0.4°c	-0.3°c	-2.6°c	-0.8°c	-0.8°c	-3.6°c	-2.6°c	-2.6°c	-6.5°c
Min temp	-5.2°c	-10°c	-10.5°c	-9.6°c	-1.4°c	-1.1°c	1.5°c	-0.4°c	-3.5°c	-4°c	-2.2°c	-2.6°c	-4.4°c	-6.9°c	-8.5°c	-5.5°c	-1°c	-1.8°c	-2.1°c	-2.2°c	-3°c	-4.6°c	-3°c	-3°c	-2.7°c	-3.6°c	-6°c	-6.9°c	-6.5°c	-7.9°c
Feels like temp	-8.5°c	-8.3°c	-10°c	-9.6°c	-1°c	-4.2°c	1.4°c	3.3°c	-0.4°c	-7.2°c	-4.3°c	-2.2°c	-4°c	-8.5°c	-12.2°c	-9.4°c	-3°c	-1°c	-2.1°c	-2.5°c	-6°c	-9.1°c	-4°c	-6.8°c	-6°c	-4.8°c	-7.9°c	-11.3°c	-6.2°c	-10.6°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

Select day:

	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-4.1°c	-4.2°c	-10°c
Min temp	-5.2°c	-10°c	-10.5°c
Feels like temp	-8.5°c	-8.3°c	-10°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	1 cm	1.6 cm
Max temp	-1°c	-0.9°c	0.5°c
Min temp	-9.6°c	-1.4°c	-1.1°c
Feels like temp	-9.6°c	-1°c	-4.2°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	3.6°c	3.6°c	-0.4°c
Min temp	1.5°c	-0.4°c	-3.5°c
Feels like temp	1.4°c	3.3°c	-0.4°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0.7 cm	0.8 cm	3.8 cm
Max temp	-0.9°c	-0.7°c	-2.2°c
Min temp	-4°c	-2.2°c	-2.6°c
Feels like temp	-7.2°c	-4.3°c	-2.2°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	2.7 cm	1.1 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	-3.7°c	-3.8°c	-6.9°c
Min temp	-4.4°c	-6.9°c	-8.5°c
Feels like temp	-4°c	-8.5°c	-12.2°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	2.1 cm	5.8 cm	4 cm
Max temp	-0.2°c	0.1°c	-1°c
Min temp	-5.5°c	-1°c	-1.8°c
Feels like temp	-9.4°c	-3°c	-1°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	2.4 cm	1.2 cm	0.4 cm
Max temp	0.5°c	0.5°c	-2.2°c
Min temp	-2.1°c	-2.2°c	-3°c
Feels like temp	-2.1°c	-2.5°c	-6°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	2.4 cm	3.1 cm	7.4 cm
Max temp	-0.4°c	-0.3°c	-2.6°c
Min temp	-4.6°c	-3°c	-3°c
Feels like temp	-9.1°c	-4°c	-6.8°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	8.4 cm	5.4 cm	1.3 cm
Max temp	-0.8°c	-0.8°c	-3.6°c
Min temp	-2.7°c	-3.6°c	-6°c
Feels like temp	-6°c	-4.8°c	-7.9°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0.2 cm	1 cm	1.2 cm
Max temp	-2.6°c	-2.6°c	-6.5°c
Min temp	-6.9°c	-6.5°c	-7.9°c
Feels like temp	-11.3°c	-6.2°c	-10.6°c

Ski Club members only

Join and get access to events and more

Join us Log in

Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	24/12/2024
Snowfall	Next 3 days	32.1 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	120 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	40 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	Hard packed
Lifts	Lifts open	72 out of 74
	Resort opening date	Sat 07 Dec 2024
	Resort closing date	Sun 27 Apr 2025

Snow Overview

France

Updated 31/12

The New Year begins fine, dry and bright with high pressure dominating over the French Alps, although unsettled weather that pummels the UK on New Year’s Day will eventually filter across to the continent, bringing plenty of snow with it as it comes. Around 20cm of snowfall will fall across Thursday and into Friday, primarily across high ground as the freezing line remains high – just above the 1,000m mark during the day, dropping just below overnight.

Friday turns bitterly bitterly cold, with the Jetstream changing its angle of attack and sweeping down from the Arctic and Scandinavia. This will plunge temperatures at 2,000m, with daytime highs expected of around -12°C – minus twelve degrees Celcius.

Saturday will see the freezing line begin to rise, but another low pressure system sweeps in bringing snow across the weekend. This see some serious snowfall totals, with at least 80cm expected across Saturday evening, Sunday and into Monday, with snowfall continuing as the new week begins. Temperatures will rise, however, with the freezing line hitting 2,000m and staying there, meaning snowfall will be limited to higher ground.

High pressure and fine, dry and bright conditions are likely to see out the rest of next week, although we will know for certain closer to the time.

Snow & Weather Forecasts Avalanche Forecast