Sun, Aug 2 Today
21° 12°
Wind 18 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Last review 8 months ago
Slopes
225 km Green
16.9 km 10 pistas
Blue
116.7 km 69 pistas
Red
59.2 km 35 pistas
Black
32.1 km 19 pistas
Season 2025/2026
December 13, 2025
April 25, 2026
Community Scores
Media 5 /5
Snow quality 5
Grooming 5
No queues 5
Information & Sources
Data Source Official Website
Required level
Beginners Mixed Advanced
Combined ski passes
Updated Mar 13, 2026
Máxima 3250m
Mínima 1250m
Vertical drop
2000 m
Desnivel
Ski Map
FORFAIT PASS
Precio/Día
Resort website 65.00€
Weather
7-day forecast
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Storm risk
Mon, Aug 3
21° 13°
Wind 18 km/h
Precipitation 8 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Tue, Aug 4
20° 14°
Wind 11 km/h
Precipitation 2 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Wed, Aug 5
19° 12°
Wind 13 km/h
Precipitation 4 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Thu, Aug 6
17° 12°
Wind 12 km/h
Precipitation 1 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Fri, Aug 7
15° 9°
Wind 15 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Sat, Aug 8
15° 7°
Wind 13 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Source: Open-Meteo
About the resort
🏔️ History
Created in 1961 to save the local economy (following agricultural and mining decline), La Plagne revolutionized resort design with its integrated, ski-in/ski-out architecture. It gained global fame hosting events for the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics. In 2003, the double-decker Vanoise Express linked it to Les Arcs, forming the colossal "Paradiski" domain.
☀️ Best days
January offers crisp, cold snow, excellent powder, and wonderfully empty slopes. Saturdays (the main transfer day) are surprisingly quiet and excellent for skiing.
🚫 Days to avoid
The massive French and European school holiday weeks in February, alongside Christmas. Queues at major lifts and central bottlenecks can be incredibly frustrating.
💡 Community tip
Spanning 11 distinct villages, research carefully before booking (some are purpose-built, others traditional). It’s a beginner's paradise, but central hubs get crowded mid-morning. Eat lunch early (before 12:00) or late (after 14:00) to enjoy wide-open pistes while everyone else is dining. Better yet, pack a baguette and eat on the chairlift!
Nearest Airports
Chambéry Airport
CMF 90 min drive 120 min by train
Geneva Airport
GVA 130 min drive
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
LYS 140 min drive 180 min by train
Train Stations
Aime-La Plagne Station
Direct transfer available 30 min drive transfer
🚗 Main access: Take the A43 motorway to Albertville, then follow the RN90 dual carriageway towards Moûtiers and Aime. At Aime, take the D221 road which winds up to the different villages of La Plagne (Plagne Centre, Aime 2000, Plagne Villages, etc.).
⚠️ Chains and traffic: The 18 km climb from Aime is winding (featuring the famous "21 bends of La Plagne"). Winter tires or snow chains are legally required. During peak season, especially on changeover Saturdays, traffic in the Tarentaise valley is often heavy; allow extra travel time.
Local Tips
💡 Free inter-resort shuttles: Once in La Plagne, leave your car parked. The resort features an excellent free transport network, including pedestrian gondolas (like the Télémétro between Plagne Centre and Aime 2000) and shuttle buses connecting all the altitude villages from 8:00 AM to midnight.
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