Home Destinations La Plagne

La Plagne

Exceptional panoramas and heavy snowfall

The iconic high-altitude resort of the French Alps

Located in the heart of the Tarentaise region, La Plagne is an iconic high-altitude resort in the French Alps. It brings together several complementary villages and resorts, forming a vast interconnected ski area. It is part of the vast Paradiski, offering access to hundreds of kilometres of slopes. In addition, La Plagne boasts a diverse landscape of glaciers, forests and vast snow-covered expanses.

Furthermore, the resort offers a wide variety of accommodations and a friendly atmosphere, suitable for both families and sports enthusiasts alike. Its architecture, integrated into the mountain landscape, allows for a total immersion in an exceptional natural setting.

Finally, La Plagne offers many activities in winter as well as in summer, ranging from skiing in all its forms to hiking, mountain biking and outdoor experiences, making it a complete and dynamic destination all year round.

Ski resort La Plagne
225 km of tracks
70 Ski lifts
Max altitude 3160m
Panoramas grandioses
1 snowpark Freestyle
Fun zones Funslope, Buffalo Park, themed slopes
Several Snow Gardens
225 km of tracks
70 Ski lifts
Max altitude 3160m
Panoramas grandioses
1 snowpark Freestyle
Fun zones Funslope, Buffalo Park, themed slopes
Several Snow Gardens
225 km of tracks
70 Ski lifts
Max altitude 3160m
Panoramas grandioses
1 snowpark Freestyle
Fun zones Funslope, Buffalo Park, themed slopes
Several Snow Gardens
Ski resort La Plagne

From mountain villages to vast ski areas, the spirit of the Alps and the Tarentaise.

La Plagne is organized around several complementary ski resorts and villages at different altitudes. Thus, each site has its own identity while being connected to the entire Paradiski domain. Moreover, these stations, located between approximately 1,200 and more than 2,000 meters above sea level, bring together accommodations, shops, restaurants, and services closest to the slopes. Furthermore, the skiable area extends extensively over the slopes of the Vanoise and offers exceptional terrain. It offers a wide variety of slopes suitable for all levels, allowing both beginners and advanced skiers to progress in a safe and progressive environment. Finally, the various sectors of La Plagne offer spectacular views of the alpine peaks and surrounding glaciers, enhancing the unique and magnificent character of this mountain resort.

Yes, La Plagne is particularly suitable for beginners in skiing and is one of the most accessible resorts in the Alps for learning.

The domain offers many advantages for learning:

  • Beginner areas in almost every resort (Plagne Centre, Belle Plagne, Montalbert, etc.), with gentle and safe slopes.
  • Many green and blue trails are ideal for progressing gradually without getting into difficulties.
  • Magic carpets and easy lifts in the beginner areas.
  • Many ski schools (ESF, private schools) offer courses adapted to both children and adults.
  • Entire sections designed for progression, allowing you to quickly move from the beginner level to the intermediate level.

In addition to this, La Plagne offers a reassuring and well-organized environment, with direct access to the slopes from many accommodations, which makes it easy to have your first experiences on skis.

In short, La Plagne is an ideal destination to start skiing in very good conditions, while also having the opportunity to progress in a vast area afterwards.

Yes, La Plagne is a pleasant destination to discover in summer. The resort then transforms into a vast natural space ideal for outdoor activities. Hiking, mountain biking, and many other mountain sports can be practiced there. The villages remain lively with shops, restaurants, and summer events. Thus, La Plagne offers a different way to enjoy the mountains, combining sports, relaxation, and discovery.

Yes, La Plagne is a resort especially suitable for families. It offers many safe beginner areas and easy slopes for smooth progress. Children can be welcomed from a very young age in supervised snow gardens. The ESi offers courses suitable for all ages and levels. Apart from skiing, the resort also offers fun activities and entertainment for the whole family. Thus, La Plagne allows you to enjoy the mountains in a friendly and reassuring environment.

La Plagne

Vast high-altitude areas

La Plagne offers a vast and varied terrain for all levels. In fact, advanced skiers benefit from a ski area connected to Paradiski, renowned for its long descents and exceptional panoramas. This area is also appreciated for the diversity of its slopes and the quality of its snow.

Furthermore, beginners and intermediate skiers will find many accessible and progressive trails, ideal for learning and progressing with confidence. Thus, everyone can progress at their own pace in a safe and adapted environment.

Furthermore, after skiing, the various resorts in La Plagne offer a friendly and lively atmosphere. You’ll find shops, restaurants, and services there, in a warm setting right at the foot of the slopes.

Finally, fans of playful skiing can take advantage of snowparks, freestyle areas and various play areas, allowing them to diversify their experiences and have fun throughout the entire resort.

Download the piste map

Discover the magnificent landscapes of La Plagne,

where the peaks of the Vanoise stretch as far as the eye can see

In La Plagne, the mountain is revealed in a different way in summer. First, hiking trails wind through the alpine pastures, forests, and vast expanses of the Vanoise. Then, mountain biking and trail running routes offer a wide variety of trails for all levels. Moreover, the landscapes reveal spectacular panoramas of alpine peaks, between deep valleys and high-altitude reliefs. Furthermore, the preserved nature invites both for sporting adventure and contemplation. Finally, the atmosphere in the villages of La Plagne remains warm and dynamic, ideal for fully enjoying the mountain in summer.

Find your ESi school

Book your course and find your school in the Northern Alps to progress with confidence with qualified instructors.
Find a school

About the private ski instructors in La Plagne

Our ski instructors offer tailored support for all levels. Children, teenagers and adults can discover or improve their skills in skiing and snowboarding. Moreover, our instructors’ courses are designed to adapt to each student’s level, pace and goals, in order to guarantee effective progress and maximum enjoyment on the slopes.
Coaches