Opening dates

The station is open! But what does that actually mean?

In winter, when we talk about an open resort, we generally mean an open ski area. In other words, when the resort is open, the ski lifts are running during the day and the downhill slopes are groomed and ready to welcome skiers.

When the resort is open, so are the shops and accommodation: equipment hire shops, ski schools, activity providers, restaurants, hotels, etc.

In summer, the resort also opens when the mountain bike and pedestrian lifts open, and when the accommodation, summer activities, shops and restaurants open (which can happen gradually)...

So don't forget to take a look at the resort's opening dates before booking your holiday: you'll be sure to be able to spend your winter or summer holidays in La Plagne! Afterwards, you can always bookmark the webcam page to watch for the first snowfalls and the gradual whitening of the ski slopes...
 

Is the resort open in December?

Yes, the ski slopes at La Plagne open in mid-December. The ski area reaches an altitude of over 3000 m, so you can be sure of a snow-covered ski area even before the start of the Christmas holidays.

Do you love skiing? Can't wait to see the first snowflakes on the webcams as soon as the autumn chill sets in? Get your skis on before the school holiday rush, and make your first turns of the season before everyone else!

The Christmas holidays are the perfect opportunity to celebrate the end of the year with your family under the snowflakes, in a magical setting. Make the most of the opportunity to get the youngest on skis in complete safety in the beginners' areas, and share winter activities with your children, such as sledging, ice-skating or dog-sledding.

Which ski resorts are still open in April?

The ski resorts open in April are the high-altitude resorts that remain covered in snow until spring. This is the case at La Plagne, where you can ski without any problem in March and April.
Book your ski holidays with confidence: spring has some wonderful surprises in store for mountain lovers, even those used to skiing in December, January or February! In March/April, the snow is softer, the days are longer and the temperatures rise...

Skiing becomes ‘cooler’ and more leisurely: you follow the sun from one slope to the next, stop for a coffee on the terrace of a mountain restaurant, take advantage of the spring conditions to discover new disciplines (such as snowboarding or ski touring).
 

Now that you know when the resort is open, get ready for your holiday!

Are you going skiing with children? The resort is open during the Christmas and winter school holidays, and partly during the spring holidays (also known as the Easter holidays). These periods are generally very popular, so make sure you book your accommodation well in advance to benefit from the widest choice (flats, hotels, etc.) and early booking offers.

The resort is also open outside the school holidays. The months of January and March are often quieter and cheaper, thanks to special offers from accommodation providers. Perfect for last-minute holidays with friends!

For a really relaxing ski holiday, don't forget to book your parking space online (if you're coming by car and your accommodation provider doesn't offer private parking), as well as your ski passes and equipment. 

Where can I ski at the moment? Which ski runs are open in December, January, February, March and April?

The ski runs at La Plagne are open from mid-December until April. The first pistes to open are those at high altitude. As a general rule, around 70% of the ski area is open from mid-December, and 100% from the Christmas school holidays onwards.

In spring, the first pistes to close are those at lower altitudes - usually a week before the rest of the high-altitude ski area closes.

The La Plagne ski area, linked to the Les Arcs and Peisey Vallandry (Paradiski) ski areas, is gigantic! In total: 225 km of pistes for La Plagne and 425 km of pistes for the linked Paradiski area, 70% of which are above 2000 m altitude. So you'll be able to hit the slopes all winter long, from December to April.

Get ready to hit your favourite slopes: check the opening times for the ski lifts at La Plagne and the Paradiski linked area.
 

Which ski resorts are closed?

The opening of ski resorts depends mainly on their snow cover, and therefore on their altitude. The lower the altitude of a resort, the earlier it closes. Conversely, the higher the altitude, the later the resort closes.

With a ski area culminating at an altitude of over 3000 m, La Plagne is one of the resorts that remain open without difficulty until April. The ski slopes open gradually from mid-December, closing in the second half of April (with a slight time lag between the high altitude area and the villages below).

Have you booked your holiday at the beginning or end of the season? Don't forget to take a look at the piste map a few days before you arrive to make sure you know which slopes will be open during your stay.
 

Can I come to La Plagne when the resort is not open?

Of course you can! La Plagne and its villages are places to live, and many mountain lovers live here all year round. There is no barrier at the entrance to the resort that would be lowered when the ski lifts and slopes are closed.

On the other hand, when the resort isn't open, the shops generally aren't either... So you'll have more trouble finding accommodation or a mini-market to do your shopping in the high-altitude villages.

Do you go ski touring in winter, or hiking in summer? In the off-season, discover another, much quieter side of the mountains! With a little organisation (for example, preparing your picnic in advance and making sure that all safety conditions are met), you can spend a wonderful day in the mountains even when the resort is closed.

Good to know: the village of Aime La Plagne, situated in the valley, is open all year round (the 4,500 inhabitants who live there can confirm this!). You'll find plenty of shops, restaurants and services, as well as a railway station (many trains pass through here all year round, including direct TGV services from Paris or Lyon, for example, during the winter season). 
 

Winter season opening 2025-2026

From 13 December 2025 to 25 April 2026 (except for villages Montalbert, Champagny-en-Vanoise, Montchavin - Les Coches, closing on 18 April 2026)