Ski passes
Ski passes for everyone
La Plagne’s lift system is a great help for going skiing or hiking. There are passes for the duration of your holiday, the composition of your group and the area you want to explore. Beginners will be happy in the Cool Ski zones whilst those with more stamina can consider getting the full Paradiski version.
La Plagne pass
With its 240 km of runs, La Plagne has its own glacier and stretches both north and south. You can get a good idea of the area in 4 hours and get right across it in a day of skiing. However, if you really want to get to know the La Plagne area and each of its runs, you will need at least 6.
Child & senior: 5-12yrs inclusive & 65-74yrs inclusive
For winter 2024/25:
| 4H | 1 day | 6 days | Paradiski extension 1 day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 54 € | 68 € | 348 € | 26 € |
| Child & senior | 44 € | 55 € | 279 € | 21 € |
| 75 years and more | 10 € | 10 € |
Beginning and end of season:
From 14 to 20 December 2024 and from 19 to 26 April 2025
| 4H | 1 day | 6 day | Paradiski extension 1 day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 46 € | 58 € | 296 € | 22,50 € |
| Child & senior | 37,50 € | 47 € | 237,50 € | 18 € |
Paradiski pass
With a Paradiski pass, you can ski in La Plagne, Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry. The area has a total of 425 km of runs, so ski nuts will have a great time… it’s our XXL pass that will keep you busy on the slopes for days.
Child & senior: 5-12yrs inclusive & 65-74yrs inclusive
For winter 2024/25:
| 1day | 6 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 74 € | 389 € |
| Child & senior | 60 € | 312 € |
| 75 years and more | 10 € | 10 € |
From 14 to 20 December 2024:
| 1day | 6 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 63 € | 331 € |
| Child & senior | 51 € | 265,50 € |
| 75 years and more | 10 € | 10 € |
Village pass
La Plagne Champagny en Vanoise, La Plagne Montalbert and La Plagne Montchavin-les Coches, our pretty villages situated between 1250 and 1350 m altitude, have their own pass. If you don’t want to go very far, if you are trying to get your confidence back on skis or if you want an easy start, this is the pass for you.
For winter 2024/25:
| 1 day | |
|---|---|
| Adult | 54 € |
| Child & senior (5-12yrs inclusive & 65-74yrs inclusive) | 44 € |
Cool Ski pass
If you (re)discovering skiing, then our Cool Ski pass is especially designed for you. Protected zones with easy slopes, learning modules and recommended circuits, this is where you will (re)find your confidence. The pink signs tell you where these specific beginner zones start and finish.
Single rate for 2024/25.
| 1 day |
|---|
| 37 € |
To find out all you need to know about CoolSki and the areas concerned, visit the ‘Everything you need to know to learn to ski’ page.
Pedestrians and cross-country skiers
The La Plagne area is not just for skiers and snowboarders. Pedestrians and cross-country skiers are also welcome. For a walk and a breath of fresh air, come this way!
For winter 2024/25:
| 7 days | |
|---|---|
| Adult | 62 € |
| Child 5-12yrs inclusive | 50 € |
Carré Neige insurance
Prevention is better than cure, so don't hesitate to take out snow square insurance. With this perfect complement to your ski pass, you can hit the slopes with peace of mind!
The Vanoise Express
The Vanoise Express, a technical feat recognised as being the world’s biggest cable car, has two cabins, each with two levels, that run independently. There is no pylon between the stations at Plan Peisey and Montchavin. 2000 people/hr can cross the Ponthurin valley in under 4 mins and enjoy the ski runs in both Les Arcs and La Plagne.
The VertiGO experience
Paradiski® présents VertiGO, a vertiginous experience 380 metres above the ground. Thanks to a transparent glass plate of 1.70m² built into the floor of the lower level of the two cabins of the Vanoise Express, you have an amazing 3-D view.
Which ski lifts and slopes does my ski pass give me access to?
A ski pass is a transport ticket (like a bus ticket or a train ticket). Technically, it gives you access to the ski lifts, not the ski slopes they serve (which are, in fact, freely accessible). Thus, a backcountry skier can perfectly use a groomed ski slope on their way back from their outing without needing a ski pass.
There are three main types of passes for alpine skiers and snowboarders:
- The La Plagne ski pass, with which you can use 73 ski lifts, leading to 133 ski slopes (a total of 225 km of descent)
- The Paradiski ski pass, with which you can use the ski lifts of La Plagne, as well as those of Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry (129 ski lifts and 258 slopes of all levels, totaling 425 km of descents!)
- The Cool Ski pass, a budget pass that gives you access only to the beginner areas (no risk of accidentally finding yourself on a black slope)
In addition to these three major ski areas (and therefore three main types of passes), the village passes (for those staying in Champagny-en-Vanoise, Plagne Montalbert, or Montchavin-les-Coches who prefer to ski near these villages), the ski passes for cross-country skiers, and the passes for pedestrians.
Good to know: 16 ski lifts for beginners are accessible for free, without a ski pass (mostly carpets and drag lifts, as well as a gondola).
Is it better to buy a ski pass for La Plagne or Paradiski?
Are you new to skiing? Are you planning to ski two or three times a week, no more? Or to ski every day, but to focus on your favorite runs without straying too far from your starting point? The La Plagne ski pass is made for you! It gives you access to 225 km of ski slopes for all levels (including 77 blue runs). Plenty to keep you busy for a few hours or a few days…
Are you used to skiing? Do you plan to ski every day without repeating the same ski run twice? Do you enjoy exploring the mountain and discovering new slopes, new viewpoints? Opt for the Paradiski ski pass ! With this ski pass in hand, you have access to the 425 km of ski slopes in the linked area of La Plagne – Les Arcs – Peisey-Vallandry. Your thighs will burn, but you will love it…
What is the best ski pass to access the large linked ski area?
The most classic ski pass to access the linked ski area (La Plagne – Les Arcs – Peisey-Vallandry) is the 6-day Paradiski pass (also available for other durations, from 1 day to 8 days). But it’s not the only one! Here are two alternatives that you might like:
- The Paradiski extension : this extension, which adds to your La Plagne ski pass, allows you to ski on the slopes of the large connected ski area for one day. The good idea: take the extension in the second part of your stay (but not on the last day). This way, you have time to get well acquainted with the La Plagne ski area at the beginning of your stay before venturing further. And you can stay on the nearby slopes at the end of your stay, when you start to get tired.
- The Ski à la Carte pass : this pass is ideal for regular skiers, who enjoy skiing as much in La Plagne as in Les Arcs, Peisey-Vallandry, Tignes, Val d’Isère, etc. By joining the Ski à la Carte program, you only pay when you ski and enjoy great discounts on lift passes for 8 prestigious ski areas. Convenient if you live in the valley and decide your ski days on a whim, without being able to choose between all these exceptional ski areas…
Can you lend your ski pass to your partner? To a friend?
And no! All ski passes (day, week, season, adult, child…) are personal. Therefore, you cannot lend your pass to your partner or a friend while you soak up the sun on the terrace or try another winter activity, like snowshoeing or bobsledding.
Do you already know that you won't be skiing every day? Ask the online sales advisors to guide you towards the pass that best suits your skiing desires and your constraints (week pass, day pass, 4-hour pass…).
What are the cheapest ski passes?
Many discounts are applied to the base price of ski passes depending on the age of the skiers, the period (weekend, beginning and end of the season), or the level of the participants (and thus the size of the area in which they will be skiing). Among the cheapest ski passes, you can find :The La Plagne ski passes
- for the beginning and end of the season (the week before Christmas holidays and the last week of opening in April): you benefit from a -15% discount on the price applied for the rest of the winter season
- The ski passes "Saturday I ski" and "Clever Sunday" : have a single price of €42 and €52 / day respectively (compared to €58 for an adult 1-day ski pass in La Plagne for the rest of the week). These two weekend offers are web exclusives, to be booked at most the day before by midnight
- The Cool Ski pass, designed for beginners: single price of xx € / day
- The children's passes (free until the day before their 5th birthday, reduced price from 5 to 12 years old inclusive) and the senior passes (reduced price for ages 65 to 74 inclusive)
- The village passes, providing access to a smaller ski area (but perhaps sufficient for you) around Champagny-en-Vanoise, Plagne Montalbert, and Montchavin-les-Coches.
Until what age is the children's ski pass free?
The ski pass is free for children until the day before their 5th birthday. From 5 years old up to and including 12 years old, they benefit from a reduced rate.
Are you planning to ski with your family for 6, 7, or 8 days? Choose the Family Pack ! It allows you to benefit from a €25 discount on La Plagne or Paradiski ski passes for two adults + a minimum of 2 children aged 5 to 12 years.
For example, the Family Pack will cost you €1154 instead of €1254 (a €100 discount) if you purchase two 6-day La Plagne adult ski passes and two 6-day La Plagne children ski passes at the same time.
Note: 16 ski lifts leading to the beginner ski areas are accessible for free to both children and adults, without a ski pass.
Are there any cheap ski passes for students?
There is no specific discounted rate for students, but here are two special offers that should delight you if you're passionate about skiing but need to keep an eye on your budget like milk on the fire…
To ski on the weekend:
- With the special offer « Saturday I ski », ski every Saturday of the season at a low price on the slopes of La Plagne. The only constraint? Buy your pass online before Friday at midnight. Remember to set a little reminder on your phone…
- Do you prefer to revise on Saturday and ski on Sunday? No problem! With the offer « Smart Sunday », ski at a discounted rate on the slopes of La Plagne every Sunday of the season (excluding the Christmas and winter school holidays). The same principle applies: you will need to purchase your ski pass online by midnight the day before at the latest. Share it with your friends during happy hour!
To go skiing for a week with friends:
- Are you going on a ski vacation with three, four, five friends, or even more? With the great deal Tribe Pack pass, enjoy a €10 discount on each of your adult ski passes for 6 to 8 days, La Plagne or Paradiski of your choice.
- For example, the Tribe Pack will cost you €1352 instead of €1392 (i.e., €338 per person instead of €348 per person) if you purchase four adult 6-day La Plagne ski passes simultaneously.
Do you need a ski pass to go ski touring?
Did you not plan to take a ski lift during your ski hike ? Then, no need for a ski pass! You can even ski down the groomed slopes on your way back if you wish: they are open to all practitioners, alpine skiers and downhill hikers.
Attention, for obvious safety reasons, downhill ski slopes are prohibited for uphill ski tourers. To enjoy your outing with peace of mind, choose from the 7 marked ski touring routes starting from Plagne Centre, Plagne Bellecôte, Montchavin, Montalbert, Les Coches, La Roche, and Champagny-en-Vanoise.
Is ski insurance included in the ski pass?
Ski insurance is not included in your ski pass. Contact your insurer, bank, or any other organization (for example: a sports license for climbing) through which you may already have comprehensive coverage on and off the groomed ski area.
Read the fine print carefully, and compare the guarantees offered by your insurance with those provided by Carré Neige. In case of doubt, it's better to be a little over-insured than under-insured! Subscribe to Carré Neige insurance for each day you plan to spend skiing or snowboarding.
