How big is La Plagne?
La Plagne has 225 trails served by 74 lifts — 7th for trails of the 15 resorts we track in France. On lifts it ranks 3rd of the 15.
La Plagne resort guide
Savoie, France
Family-friendly resort with excellent beginner and intermediate terrain
La Plagne at a glance
225
Trails
74
Lifts
10,663ft
Top
4,101ft
Base
6,562ft
Vertical
CMF
Nearest airport, 40 mi
45% beginner40% intermediate15% advanced
La Plagne is perfect for families and intermediate skiers, offering gentle slopes and modern facilities.
Your questions about La Plagne, answered
How high is La Plagne?
The lifts run from 4,101ft at the base to 10,663ft at the top, a vertical of 6,562ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in France, that is the 6th highest, with the 5th biggest vertical.
Is La Plagne good for beginners or experts?
The trails at La Plagne split 45% beginner, 40% intermediate and 15% advanced, against an average of 27% beginner and 32% advanced across the resorts we track in France.
On those numbers it suits beginners.
For backcountry and off-piste, our guide documents 5 zones at La Plagne, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.
When is the ski season at La Plagne?
Over the last ten winters La Plagne has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 18 to May 30, about 195 days.
January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 56in, 47in of new snow and 4.3 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to La Plagne?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF), 40 mi away in a straight line. Annecy Meythet (NCY) is 40 mi, Turin (TRN), Italy is 52 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift ticket at La Plagne?
A 6-day adult Paradiski costs €412 for 2026/27, or €69 a day. For value it ranks 5th of the 15 resorts we price in France.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near La Plagne
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Chambéry Aix les BainsCMF40 mi
- Annecy MeythetNCY40 mi
- TurinTRN52 mi · major airport
Travel time to La Plagne
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,861 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 20m · 53 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 10m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,862 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 20m · 55 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 10m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Turin (TRN)
- Flight
- 8h 30m · 3,951 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 45m · 70 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 45m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
La Plagne lift ticket 2026/27
€4126-day adult Paradiski · ≈$472
€69 per day · 6.2 km of trails per € · #5 of 15 for value in France
90value scoreOutstanding value
La Plagne trail map 2025/26
2025/26 seasonThe official La Plagne trail map, published by La Plagne / Paradiski. It shows every run, lift and sector across 225 trails served by 74 lifts, from 4,101ft at the base to 10,663ft at the summit.
Always check the resort's live trail status before setting off. Runs shown on a map are not necessarily open, and backcountry terrain is never patrolled unless the map says so.
Why go to La Plagne
- Excellent beginner terrain
- Great for families
- Connected to Les Arcs
- Good value for money
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Modern lift infrastructure
Things to know
- Limited challenging terrain
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
Skiing and snowboarding La Plagne by ability level
Beginners
La Plagne is perfect for beginners! The resort has extensive beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! La Plagne offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find limited challenging terrain at La Plagne, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on La Plagne
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: la-plagne.com
More on La Plagne
- La Plagne snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- La Plagne snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- La Plagne lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- La Plagne backcountry & off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Ski resorts in FranceLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in France
Ski resorts near La Plagne
Distances are straight-line, not by road.