La Plagne is a big part of the Paradiski ski area in France. Snowboarders will find some of the world’s best snowboarding in La Plagne. La Plagne proper is part of the Savoy department and boasts ski holidays like no other. The Vanoise Express links skiing and snowboarding areas. The highest altitude here is 3250 meters with the nearest airport Grenoble is just over 130 km away. Buses and other direct transport services run from the airport to La Plagne everyday, so weekend getaways are the norm. La Plagne ski holidays provide some flashy stats: 225 km of ski paths with a vertical drop of 2000 meters! The breakdown is 20 black, 30 advanced and 70+ intermediate runs, obviously to attract the borderline skiers who want to come with families.
La Plagne Accommodation:
The numerous resorts in the area include hotels, lodges, hostels, apartments, with all the amenities of a self-catered rental. There are some really economical low season deals to be had, though these can book up rather quickly.
Connection available with other ski resorts with one ski-pass True
Connected resorts La Plagne and les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry - 425 km of slopes.
Max. length (km) reachable with one ski-pass: 425
Snowboard, free style park
Half pipe True
Fun park True
Corner
Wave rides
Snowboard cross True
Jumps True
Slides
Boxen
Snowboard park description
Cross country skiing
Classic cross country runs (km) 80
Skate cross country runs (km)
Additional activities
Snow tubing
Curling
Tobogganing True
Paragliding True
Sleigh trips
Heli skiing True
Dog sled True
Ice skating True
Winter hiking True
Public infrastructure
Indoor pool
Indoor tennis
Sauna True
Hot spring
Fitness centre True
Casino
Massage centre
Camping
Children
Child slope True
Child lift
Children's park True
Childcare True
Child carpet lift
Gastronomy
Restaurants 88
Bars / Pubs 17
Discotheques 4
Ski huts
Rentals
Rent-a-ski, boots, ski poles True
Rent-a-snowboard True
Rent-a-touring ski True
Rent-a-telemark ski
Rent-a-sport outfit
Ski depot
Rent-a-car False
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Sporting activities
Tennis
Beach volley
Inline skating
Kayak True
Paintball True
Animal observation spots
Adrenaline park True
Hunting
Squash True
Basketball
Cycle paths True
Canoe
Gliding
Panorama flights True
Archery
Diving
Badminton
Football
Surfing
Hiking True
Fishing
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Nordic walking True
Volleyball
Skateboard True
Sailing
Horse riding True
Mini golf
Cave exploring
Running paths True
Golf
Golf holes
Mountain bike
Signposted MTB routes
Downhill route
Free ride route
Bike park
Climbing
Fixed rope route True
Climbing park
Climbing centre
Climbing tours True
Adventure
Rafting True
Paragliding True
Bungee jumping
Canyoning True
Hydrospeed
Adrenaline park True
Course, school, guidance, animation
Tennis
Climbing True
Kayak
Public animation
Badminton
Mountaineering
Horse riding
Squash
Surfing
Paragliding
Golf
Sailing
Nordic walking
Nature experience
Zoo
Petting zoo
Stables
Nature trail
National park
Rentals
Bicycle / Mountain bike
Surfing / Sailing
Kayak
Canoe
Walking boots
Mountain sports equipment
Nordic walking poles
Boats
Fishing equipment
Scooter, motorcycle
Public infrastructure
Supermarket True
Camping
Chemist
Cinema True
Railway station
Bowling True
Internet café
Billiards
Public wellness
Solarium
Thermal spa
Bathing river
Fitness centre True
Outdoor pool True
Bathing lake
Massage centre
Indoor pool
Beauty farm
Sauna centre True
Additional information
Youth club, keep fit, Nordic ski-ing, walks and theme trails, hang-gliding, skidoos, go-karting, paint ball, bowling etc.
In the water - Outdoor heated swimming pool; In the air - Heliskiing, Paragliding, Helecopter trips; Sport - Fitness centre, Indoor climbing wall, Quad-bikes (on a circuit), Multisport expeditions, Weight room, Squash; On the ice - Bobsleigh, Man-made frozen waterfall, Natural frozen waterfall, Ice hockey, Skating rink; On the snow - Tobogganing, Skidoo circuit, Races and competitions, Ski expeditions, Snow shoe-ing, Snow shoe-ing for children, Snow shoe-ing at night, Dog sleds; Exploring - Theme trails, follow the Baroque route (visit Baroque churches); Seminars - Organisation of Seminars....
Ski school, ski equipment rental, childcare, child slope, children park.
Specials
Discover Paradiski, a skier’s paradise: a vast ski area culminating in glaciers over 3,000 m above sea level, perfect snow cover, an infinite variety of views and ski or boarding experiences on 265 miles of pistes.
Fly from one massif to another on the incredible Vanoise Express cable car and enjoy top-quality facilities at this unique destination.
Unlimited Paradiski offers a “boundless skiing” experience. A flexible and unrestricted pass offers you access to the entire ski area throughout your stay. This is the key to an exceptional week’s skiing, with the freedom to discover magnificent views every single day and an opportunity to discover new styles of skiing.
Discovery Paradiski: a six or eight day full La Plagne or Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry pass with one day of “Paradiski”. This pass provides skiers with the opportunity to escape and taste some exceptional skiing, in complete freedom. Maximise your skiing potential and make the most of the weather conditions. Buy this pass for an unforgettable day’s holiday. Paradiski, don’t dream about it, do it!
Paradiski Discovery Skipass (Discovery pass valid for la Plagne ski area with a day of your choice in Paradiski during the period of validity)
6-day skipass: Adult - 216 €
La Plagne 1st Snowflakes Skipass (from 13/12/2008 to 19/12/2008)
6-day skipass: Adult - 152 €
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