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Opening of the slopes of the Nordic ski area of Champagny en Vanoise

La Plagne: 133 alpine ski slopes… and much more!

The ski area of La Plagne has 73 ski lifts for 133 alpine ski slopes of all levels (green for beginner skiers, blue for intermediate skiers, red for advanced skiers, black for very good skiers) – that’s 225 km of ski slopes. But it’s also…

• Playful trails and spaces to discover as a family (the Buffalo Park, the Buffalo Kids, the longest Funslope in Europe, the illuminated tunnel Equalizer…)
• Safe and reassuring learning spaces, designed for beginnersSnow gardens to learn to ski from the age of 3
• A snowpark
• Riders Nation, and two boardercross courses (in Champagny-en-Vanoise and Montchavin-les-Coches)
• 55 km of cross-country ski trails
• 7 marked and secure routes for practicing backcountry skiing
• Outdoor and indoor picnic areas (sheltered rooms) with restrooms
• Some mountain restaurants
• Some ski lifts accessible to pedestrians (some lead directly to mountain restaurants so that skiers and non-skiers can meet for coffee or lunch).
   

70% of ski trails at over 2000 m altitude

The ski area of La Plagne reaches an altitude of 3080 m, at the arrival of the Glaciers 2 gondola (up there, the experience Live 3000). Just a bit lower, the peaks of La Roche de Mio (2739 m), the Grande Rochette (2508 m) and the Verdons (2500 m) are the starting point for blue and red level ski slopes. With over 70% of the ski area situated at high altitude (+2000 m) and a great variety of exposure (north-facing, south-facing), you are sure to be able to ski throughout the winter season, from mid-December to April.

The higher you go, the more the view of the glaciers of Vanoise and the surrounding peaks becomes breathtaking. A high mountain landscape accessible to skiers (even beginners) as well as pedestrians thanks to the La Roche de Mio and Glaciers cable cars (from Belle Plagne), as well as the Grande Rochette funicular (from Plagne Centre).

The guarantee of snow-covered ski slopes from December to April

In La Plagne, the ski slopes are open from December until spring.
Starting mid-December, celebrate the return of winter even before the Christmas holidays begin on the ski slopes of the high-altitude area. Enjoy the discounted ski pass offered throughout the pre-holiday week to ease back into it... or push your thighs to the point of soreness!

At the end of the year, celebrate the magic of Christmas in the great white, on the ski slopes of La Plagne or the connected Paradiski ski area. Children, parents, grandparents… The time for reunions has come for the whole family! Unless you prefer to gather your tribe in February? Or at Easter? After all, everyone has their own traditions!

In March / April, temperatures rise: it’s the gentle period of spring skiing, during which one shifts from one slope to another following the sun's path. By mid-April, the countdown begins… The low-altitude ski slopes (Montachin-les-Coches and Montalbert) are the first to close their doors, before the high-altitude area also becomes silent for a few weeks. Just enough time for the dazzling white to give way to tender green for the summer season…

73 blue slopes for strolling and progressing

If there were only one asset to remember about the ski area of La Plagne? The great diversity of blue slopes that you can explore during your stay!

These easy slopes, featuring a gradient barely less gentle than the green slopes, have everything to please: an accessible profile that beginners can confidently tackle after their first runs on green slopes; but which also appeals to experienced skiers looking for peaceful outings.

With 73 blue slopes spread across all sides, you can explore the ski area of La Plagne from one end to the other solely on these easy ski slopes, or even extend your exploration to the other end of the linked Paradiski area (128 blue slopes in total!).

52 red and black slopes to challenge your technique

Do you love steep slopes and challenges? Sign the freshly groomed snow of the red and black runs with your well-sharpened edges! These ski slopes, the most technical in the alpine area, will call upon your finest skiing qualities: precision, endurance, commitment. Perfect curves and cleanly "cut" turns await you.

Are you worried about keeping up? Why not take a few sliding lessons! Your instructor will be able to correct your little flaws (position on the skis, tips for transitioning from skidded turns to carved turns, etc.), so you can enjoy skiing in all circumstances, regardless of the color of the slope.

To go further (in the literal sense), choose the Paradiski package : 111 red and black ski slopes await you in the area connected with Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry.

Stroll through the forest on the ski slopes of Montalbert and Montchavin-les-Coches

La Plagne is also the charm of its low-altitude villages, such as Montalbert (1350 m) and Montchavin-les-Coches (1250-1450 m). There, the ski area becomes less mineral, and the forest takes over. A woodland atmosphere to discover from Christmas holidays until early/mid-April, which becomes even more magical on snowy days when visibility is poor at altitude.

Are you staying in Montalbert or Montchavin-les-Coches? Are you a beginner or do you prefer to explore the ski slopes around the village without straying too far? Opt for the village ski pass.

See things on a grand scale with the 425 km of ski slopes in the linked Paradiski area

The ski area of La Plagne is connected to the ski area of Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry thanks to the impressive Vanoise Express cable car (with its dizzying transparent floor revealing the snowy ground 380 m below).

In total, the linked Paradiski area offers: 425 km of ski slopes (19 green slopes, 128 blue slopes, 77 red slopes, and 34 black slopes), 129 ski lifts, 24 fun areas, even more viewpoints, even more peaks... In short: even more landscapes to explore!

To access it, you have two options: the Paradiski pass (for a day, for a week, etc.), or the Paradiski extension (to be added whenever you want to your valid La Plagne ski pass).

The Funslope: a fun ski slope that your children will love!

The Funslope, it's a fun ski slope with a gentle incline (the longest in Europe), featuring a course filled with amusing modules that children love: tunnels, bridges, banked turns, arches, small bumps, big hands to slap...

To access it, nothing could be simpler: you just need to take the Arpette chairlift from Plagne Bellecôte. You can even take a snack break at the picnic tables at the top of the chairlift to recharge before launching down with your family!

Also to discover: the fun slopes Buffalo Park and Buffalo Kids, starting from the Colorado chairlift (Plagne center).

Newbie? Gain confidence on the easy ski slopes of the beginner areas

To learn to ski with peace of mind, nothing beats gentle sloping pistes. There, you can get familiar with the sensation of gliding without the risk of picking up speed. Then try your first turns in a snowplow. All in a supportive and friendly atmosphere (falls bring people together!).

The good news for those who might hesitate to take the plunge? 16 ski lifts in the beginner areas are free! Perfect for trying the activity without immediately committing to a ski pass.

Convinced by your first descents? Switch to the budget-friendly Cool Ski ! It gives you access to secure routes, suitable for beginners.

Because it's never too late to learn to ski, the ski instructors of La Plagne and its villages joyfully share their passion for skiing and snowboarding with both children and adults. Book a group lesson or a private lesson to immediately develop the right reflexes (position, technique, safety…) and progress in just a few days from green slopes to blue slopes.

Good to know: thanks to the ski lifts accessible both uphill and downhill (like those leading to Live 3000), you can discover the viewpoints at altitude even before you know how to descend red or black runs.

55 km of cross-country ski trails for skating and classic enthusiasts

In La Plagne, cross-country skiing is mainly practiced in the Nordic areas of Champagny-le-Haut (23 km of cross-country ski trails), Montchavin-les-Coches (16 km of cross-country ski trails) and the Versant du Soleil (respectively 8 km and 12 km of cross-country ski trails in Granier and La Côte d’Aime – Valezan).

Most of the trails are accessible for free (except for the Nordic area of Champagny), without needing to use ski lifts. Discover in detail all the cross-country ski trails (access, starting point, route…).

7 ski touring trails to get you started safely

Want to try your hand at backcountry skiing… but not ready to venture far from civilization? Take your first (sliding) steps safely on the marked backcountry ski trails starting from Plagne Bellecôte, Plagne Centre, La Roche, Plagne Montalbert, Montchavin, Les Coches, and Champagny-en-Vanoise.

For the pleasure of the stroll, to work on your cardio, to test your gear before heading out to explore more secret routes in the company of a high mountain guide… Everyone has their own motivation when it comes to "putting on the skins"!

Good to know: access to ski touring trails is free (no need to purchase a ski pass). Once at the top, the descent is made via the alpine ski slopes: convenient when you don't know how to ski off-piste!

Rent your equipment at a sports shop in the resort (don't hesitate to ask the ski technician for advice if you've never used touring boots or skis: he will explain how to use your bindings, switch from ascent mode to descent mode and vice versa, etc.).

Natur' ski trails: a first step towards off-piste

The Natur’ ski slopes are red or black ski slopes that are secure… but not groomed! Perfect for experiencing a wide variety of snow conditions (powdery on snowflake delivery days, fun mogul fields a few hours later), without worrying about bringing any safety equipment with you (leave your airbag backpack and your trio of transceiver-shovel-probe at home).

These natural ski slopes can be found throughout the high-altitude ski area (La Plagne and Paradiski), as well as in Montchavin-les-Coches and Champagny-en-Vanoise. Look for the “Natur’” logo on the trail map to spot them!

First Tracks: on the ski slopes before everyone else!

The First Tracks, what is it? In French, we could simply translate it as « first track ». Except that it’s not just any first track of the day, but THE first track! Can you will ski down with a handful of privileged people, accompanied by ski patrollers, even before the ski lifts open to other skiers.

Under your skis? The freshly packed snow a few hours (or even minutes) earlier. Around you? No one or almost, just a breathtaking panorama illuminated by the first light of day. A ski slope just for yourself, sounds dreamy, right?