The winter of 2019/20 was a season like no other in La Plagne and across the French Alps in general as COVID forced the early closure of resorts. For La Plagne, this happened one fateful evening in mid-March 2020. Take a look back at a unique season in this equally unique video. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best services. If you click on these links, in many cases we will receive a tiny commission at no cost to you. AND, most of the time, you'll receive a deal. Win/Win! We only feature products […]

A look back at what would transpire to be the final snow report of the 2019/20 season from La Plagne as the perceived threat posed by COVID got closer and closer to the French Alps with ski areas in other nations already pulling the plug on their winter seasons. Little did we know at the time that La Plagne would close just a couple of days later. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best services. If you click on these links, in many cases we will receive a tiny commission at no cost to […]

February in any Alpine ski resort is always a busy as the whole of Europe has mid-term holidays that span pretty much the whole month. As you would expect from the world’s busiest, most-visited and most popular ski area, the same applies equally (if not more) in La Plagne. This snow report will give you an idea of the typical snow and run conditions you can expect through mid-February. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best services. If you click on these links, in many cases we will receive a tiny commission at no […]

Snow report from February 2020 in La Plagne showing typical conditions across the resort for this time of year. Video also includes a review of the excellent Huski food service, showing what you can expect if you pre-order from this company before arriving in La Plagne – definitely a service to be recommended. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best services. If you click on these links, in many cases we will receive a tiny commission at no cost to you. AND, most of the time, you'll receive a deal. Win/Win! We only feature […]

Video from La Plagne in February showing the complete mix of conditions you can expect this time of year – everything from sunny powder days to blizzards and all that exists in between. This video also includes Dave’s Big Day Out – a foray into the backcountry riding of the Montchavin sector of La Plagne as well as footage from around the resort including some of the off-piste you can expect above Champagny with very little effort straying just metres from the main pistes. February is traditionally one of the busiest months in any ski area in the Alps but, […]

January in La Plagne can bring all sorts of conditions – everything from powder snow blizzards to heavenly sunny days. This video gives a taste of what to expect towards the tail end of January if you take a ski holiday or snowboard holiday in La Plagne in January – traditionally one of the quietest times in resort with the best snow. It’s very much optional whether you decide to stop off-piste to take a slash. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best services. If you click on these links, in many cases we […]

Watch this video to get an idea of typical weather and snow conditions in January in La Plagne which always brings a mix of quieter pistes and generally improving weather. January is one of the best times to take a holiday in La Plagne as most people are back to work and can’t visit the resort. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best services. If you click on these links, in many cases we will receive a tiny commission at no cost to you. AND, most of the time, you'll receive a deal. Win/Win! […]

If you want to get an idea of typical snow and weather conditions in La Plagne in January, watch this video to get a snapshot of what a La Plagne ski or snowboard holiday is like. The resort tends to much quieter in mid-January meaning a much better range of both ski flights and La Plagne accommodation – particularly in comparison to the New Year and Christmas rush. Snow conditions are normally pretty reliable too, while queues are among the lowest you can expect any time of year in the resort. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to […]

Snow report video from La Plagne showing the typical weather and snow conditions you could expect from a La Plagne ski or snowboarding holiday in La Plagne in mid January. This video also features drone footage shot around the resort, high above Plagne Centre, Plagne Soleil and Plagne Villages plus gives an idea of just how close the neighbouring resorts of Tignes, La Rosière, Les Arcs and Trois Vallées actually are. Probably the biggest concentration of top ski resorts in the world. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best services. If you click on […]

This video shows what to expect from a typical New Year in La Plagne including the New Year party (Pompon Rouge celebrations) held in Plagne Bellecôte plus some La Plagne drone footage filmed up high. Despite having four broken ribs at the time (I should have had ski/snowboard insurance), always a special time in La Plagne. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best services. If you click on these links, in many cases we will receive a tiny commission at no cost to you. AND, most of the time, you'll receive a deal. Win/Win! […]

Early season video showing the conditions in December in La Plagne 2019 over the Christmas holidays, unfortunately cut short with a fall first day, third run that resulted in four broken ribs. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best services. If you click on these links, in many cases we will receive a tiny commission at no cost to you. AND, most of the time, you'll receive a deal. Win/Win! We only feature products we have used and believe in.   Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best […]

From Turkey to La Plagne, an early-season video showing La Plagne in those start of winter days before the masses arrive for the Christmas ski and snowboard holidays and the resort slowly starts to wake up again. As is becoming so common these days, La Plagne got very early snow in autumn 2019 which laid a good base for the coming season. These early dumps followed by freeze-thaw conditions are exactly what all ski resorts need to build an early cover that will last through the year – although it can often mean slightly icy conditions before the major snows […]

La Plagne season roundup video – a year that saw great conditions on the hill from the start of December right through to the conclusion at the end of April. This video takes a retrospective view of the winter, showing the highs and lows of saisonnaire life and giving a good reflection of life in the resort of La Plagne. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best services. If you click on these links, in many cases we will receive a tiny commission at no cost to you. AND, most of the time, you'll […]

A snow report edit from 26th April 2019 showing the type of conditions you can expect on a La Plagne ski or snowboard holiday towards the tail end of the season, with longer, warmer days and often a mix of fresh snow and sun. March and April are typically the best times in ski resorts when you’ll also find a bigger choice of La Plagne accommodation – well, so long as you go to a resort that’s high enough to guarantee good conditions. Also, you’ll get a better choice of La Plagne ski / snowboard hire and La Plagne ski […]

La Plagne snow report video from April 2019 showing the typical conditions in La Plagne this late in the season if you’re thinking of booking a La Plagne ski or snowboard holiday. Later in the season, you’ll typically find a better range of La Plagne accommodation – often at reduced prices – but you’ll want to stay high to make sure you get the best snow. You’ll also likely benefit from cheaper La Plagne ski holiday flights this late in the year. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best services. If you click on […]

An April La Plagne snow report video showing what you can expect from a La Plagne ski or snowboard holiday this late in the season. You’ll often find much cheaper prices for La Plagne accommodation – often at reduced prices – plus cheaper La Plagne ski holiday flights this late in the year. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best services. If you click on these links, in many cases we will receive a tiny commission at no cost to you. AND, most of the time, you'll receive a deal. Win/Win! We only feature […]

This La Plagne snow report video shows just how changeable the weather can be this late in the year. It’s not uncommon for fresh snow to fall late-season on a La Plagne ski or snowboard holiday in April. Better yet, you’ll often find better prices and a better range of La Plagne accommodation – often at reduced prices – plus cheaper La Plagne ski holiday flights this late in the year. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best services. If you click on these links, in many cases we will receive a tiny commission […]

April can see all sorts of snow conditions in a resort like La Plagne that has such a huge vertical drop. This snow report video shows just how much snow conditions and weather can change – even in just one day. That said, April is still one of the best times to book a La Plagne ski or snowboard holiday plus you’ll often find better prices and a better range of La Plagne accommodation available – often at reduced prices – as well as often cheaper La Plagne ski holiday flights this late in the year. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 […]

A La Plagne snow report video showing the typical late-season conditions you can expect during a La Plagne ski or snowboard holiday in April including an overview of La Plagne accommodation available at this time of year when you might be able to book cheaper La Plagne ski holiday flights. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best services. If you click on these links, in many cases we will receive a tiny commission at no cost to you. AND, most of the time, you'll receive a deal. Win/Win! We only feature products we have […]

This La Plagne snow report video answers some of the more common questions we’re asked about spending time in La Plagne either on La Plagne ski or snowboard holiday or doing a season in the resort including advice on La Plagne accommodation and whether you can expect good snow in late March in the resort having booked your La Plagne ski holiday flights. There’s also a good guide to the best bars and best resorts in La Plagne. Affiliations: La Plagne 360 works with industry-leading suppliers to bring you the best services. If you click on these links, in many […]