The collective name Paradiski refers to the joint domains of La Plagne and Les Arcs. Together, they form the world’s third-biggest ski area. If you’re coming to La Plagne and you’re early intermediate level or above, it’s usually worth investing in the full Paradiski lift pass. It unlocks Les Arcs — the second half of the domain — and gives you a genuinely different feel of terrain, vibe and challenge.

La Plagne 360 is dedicated to La Plagne. You’ll find details of La Plagne pistes and La Plagne lifts with 360 videos, previews and in-depth stats, plus guides to all La Plagne villages. As an overview, here are the headline stats for this mammoth ski area:

Link: Open the La Plagne 3D map

Les Arcs used to host one of the most famous speed skiing pistes in the world (the Flying K) and still has one of the longest, toughest Alpine routes from the summit of Aiguille Rouge (3226m) down to Villaroger (1200m). The big terrain difference here from La Plagne is the blacks are normally proper black — and longer too — but there’s still terrain for all levels.

Link: Open the full Paradiski area 3D map

From extensive beginner areas to massive off-piste adventures, Paradiski has pretty much everything you could want from a ski or snowboard holiday.

While the nightlife might not be as lively as places like Val or Méribel, the on-hill après bars still do a grand job of getting the party started (and yes, Les Arcs now has a Folie Douce too).

Taken together, La Plagne and Les Arcs make up one of the world’s best and most respected ski areas — and they complement each other brilliantly. If you’re riding confidently on blues (and above), the full Paradiski pass is usually the key to getting the best value from your week.

One important warning: keep an eye on the time. Getting from one end of the area to the other (for example, Champagny to Villaroger) is a serious mission. Miss the return lifts and you’re looking at a very expensive taxi ride home.