La Plagne ski information
Set high in the magnificent Savoie French Alps, La Plagne is one of the most famous and exciting high altitude ski areas in the world. Linked to Les Arcs by the Vanoise Express lift, the 'Paradiski' area offers 425kms of pistes. One of the first purpose-built resorts in France, La Plagne comprises ten ski centres, including Plagne Centre, Belle Plagne, Plagne 1800, Aime la Plagne and Plagne Village, each virtually self-contained with shops, restaurants, ski schools and children's village, with direct access onto the ski area. Each village is well-connected and gondolas and/or bus services run between them.
Les Coches is a pretty skiing village and a fantastic little known value offering on the La Plagne side of the Paradiski area. For those in the know Les Coches and in particular the Les Coches Maeva apartments are one of the cheapest places to stay in the Paradiski.Not only is it great value for money, but Les Coches is in a fantastic location for skiers wanting to get the most out of the Paradiski area. Take a chairlift or the gondola in Les Coches or ski down to the Montchavin chairlift and you will be one of the first skiers at the Vanoise Express. Throughout the season you will be able to ski right back to the village via either a blue or red run and most of the village’s accommodation is close to the piste. Les Coches is a quiet village and will suit guests looking for a traditional and friendly atmosphere. There is a supermarket, a few shops, a couple of bars and a selection of restaurants.
Linked ski area
Paradiski
Skiing and snowboarding in La Plagne
Ski Information Beginners
Gentle nursery slopes and excellent English speaking ski instructors ensure that novice skiers will soon be enjoying the multitude of blue and green runs across the resort.
Ski Information Intermediates
An absolute dream for intermediates. From exhilarating motorway skiing to quiet powder runs in the trees, La Plagne has it all! Try the long run down to Champagny from La Grande Rochette or discover the fabulous skiing on the Glacier de Bellecôte.
Ski Information Advanced
Expert skiers will relish this superb area. Try the glorious powder between the trees down to Les Coches, or attempt the dramatic near vertical 2000m drop off the north face of the Bellecôte glacier, for 15kms of skiing (with a mountain guide) or try the breathtaking 7km Aiguille Rouge in Les Arcs.
Ski Information Snowboarding
La Plagne is sure to keep riders happy. Freeriders should head for the Col du Nant if you're up for a challenge. Those looking for a different adventure should head for one of the 5 boardercross 'freestyle zones' with two half pipes (one is a super pipe) and obstacles including rails, hips, big air etc.
Lift Pass Bundles
| 6 days | Adult | Child (6-11) |
| Lift pass + Standard skis | £241 | - |
| Lift pass + Snowboard | £260 | - |
| Area pass + Intermediate skis | £295 | - |
| Area pass + Superior snowboard | £310 | - |
| Lift pass + Ski carriage | £218 | - |
| Area pass + Ski carriage | £253 | - |
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Child (6-13) | |
| First Time Ski | £384 | £329 |
| First Time Board | £409 | £339 |
Improver Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Child (6-13) | |
| Improver Ski | £474 | £369 |
| Improver Board | £489 | £379 |
Family choice
La Plagne 1800 is an excellent choice for families. Next door to Chalet Rose is our Pepi Penguin (6mths-4yrs) & Whizz Kids (4-11yrs) Clubs. Both of these facilities have been completely refurbished for the 2010/11 season. And new in 2011/12 is a second Crystal Whizz Kids Club with 8 spaces per week at Hotel Terra Nova, located in Plagne Centre.
Pepi Penguin: Pepi activities are tailored to our youngest guests and offer a welcoming, safe place to have fun whilst you are on the slopes. Our childcare staff plan a varied selection of activities which include arts and crafts, playing with toys, and a mixture of indoor and outdoor play (when the weather allows). 6 mornings (8.30am - 2.00pm) £1506 afternoons (2.00pm - 5.00pm) £120 Whizzclusive: For skiing children, our Whizzclusive service includes 6 morning ski lessons, pick up and drop off, lunch, and PM care. 6 days (8.30am - 5.00pm) £319 Whizz Kids: For non-skiing children there is a whole host of fun things to do from sledging to treasure hunts. 6 Mornings incl. lunch (8.30am - 2.00pm) £140
6 Afternoons (2.00pm - 5.00pm) £110 All our staff are CRB and reference checked, first aid trained, English speaking and we always maintain the correct adult:child ratios. Our childcare is open to all guests staying in Plagne 1800 and Plagne Centre only. Places are limited so childcare should be pre-booked by calling our family hotline on 0871 971 0457 (calls to 0871 numbers cost 10p per minute plus network extras). Please note: Guests staying in Belle Plagne, Plagne Village, Aime La Plagne, Les Coches or Plagne Soleil should not book into Crystal childcare as it is a bus ride away and not convenient.
Snow Savers
Chalet +: New for winter 20011/12 selected chalets are now All Inclusive with packed lunches, snacks, and beer and wine included as well as the hearty breakfast and evening meal you'd expect in any of our chalets.
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-71yrs
La Plagne at a glance
Season Dates
Tuition: Low Season 8/1 - 11/2 & 11/3 - 31/3
Tuition: High Season 18/12 - 7/1, 12/2 - 10/3 & 1/4 - 29/4
(La Plagne Centre, Village, 1800 & Soleil)
Tuition: Low Season 1/1 - 11/2 & 12/3 - 8/4
Tuition: High Season 18/12 - 31/12, 12/2 - 10/3 & 9/4 - 27/4
(Belle Plagne & Bellecote)
Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle
Transfer time
Chambery 2hrs, Geneva 3hrs, Ski Train (Aime) 30 mins
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
Plagne Lauze: 1,800m (5,905ft); Plagne Centre: 1,970m (6,463ft); Belle Plagne: 2050m (6,742ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
425kms (Paradiski)
Piste type No. of runs Easy 140 Intermediate 65 Difficult 37 -
Cross-country
90kms / 153 kms (Paradiski)
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Longest Run
7kms
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Number of Lifts
141 (1 funicular, 10 cable cars, 4 gondolas, 66 chairlifts, 58 drag lifts)
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Snowboard Parks
3
* Terms & Conditions
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
