What is the altitude range of skiing in La Plagne?
If you’re looking to book a ski or snowboard, probably the most important aspect is to choose a resort that has reliable snow. This article looks at the altitude range across La Plagne so you can get a better idea of the typical snow conditions you can expect. For a more in-depth look at typical conditions, check our what is the best time to book a ski holiday to La Plagne feature.
Thankfully, on a La Plagne ski holiday you’ll 225km of pisted terrain and around 130 runs – which is doubled when you also take account of the Vanoise Express that links over to Les Arcs to make Paradiski – the world’s third-largest ski area totalling 425km of pistes and one of the most snow-sure in the world. Still, the question remains . . . .
What is the altitude range of skiing in La Plagne?
The skiing and snowboarding in La Plagne ranges from the valley resorts (the lowest point being 1250m) up to 3250m giving a massive vertical range of 2000m. This means that good snow is virtually assured through the season. As a general rule, resorts above around 2000m have the most reliable conditions through the winter season and 80% of La Plagne’s terrain and pistes are above this crucial line.
While beautiful scenery, a good range of pistes and lively aprés ski are important for a ski trip, you’re not going to get very far in terms of enjoyment if your chosen resort doesn’t get reliable snow. In recent years, the effects of global warming have become all too clear and snow conditions seem to be getting more erratic with each passing season.
What are La Plagne village altitudes?
La Plagne’s resorts range from the lower valley villages at 1250m up to the high altitude resorts around 2000m so conditions can vary hugely depending on where you’re staying. Then again, with La Plagne’s efficient lift system, it’s quick and easy to reach the higher areas in the resort – but still, if you want to be sure of snow at your doorstep, you need to think carefully about when you’re taking your holiday combined with where you’re going to stay. That said, the lower resorts all feature extensive snow cannon so you’ll still be assured of snow – just artificial snow tends to ice up quicker. You can see how conditions vary from month to month in our La Plagne snow conditions at different points in the season video guides.
If you’re wondering what height the villages are in La Plagne, below is a list of the stations with the altitudes of each:
Champagny-en-Vanoise – Altitude 1250m
Montchavin – Altitude 1250m
Plagne Montalbert – Altitude 1350m
Les Coches – Altitude 1450m
Plagne 1800 – Altitude 1800m
Plagne Bellecôte – Altitude 1930m
Plagne Centre – Altitude 1970m
Belle Plagne – Altitude 2050m
Plagne Villages – Altitude 2050m
Plagne Soleil – Altitude 2050m
Plagne Aime 2000 – Altitude 2100m
More info about La Plagne on the LaPlagne360 site
You can find more information on the La Plagne 360 site plus the La Plagne 360 blog about the skiing and snowboarding in La Plagne. Remember also the extensive La Plagne activity guides, La Plagne information guides and La Plagne ski and snowboard video edits – or take a look at the La Plagne gallery. This information will help you make the best of you La Plagne ski / snowboard holiday as well as giving you an idea bout accommodation in La Plagne.
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