Why La Plagne is Highly Rated for Beginners

La Plagne has rightfully earned its 4.75/5.00 rating resulting in the silver award for Best Ski Resorts for Beginners in the world 2025.This is thanks to its exceptional learning environment. The resort boasts an impressive array of gentle learning slopes that build confidence from day one. As Thomas, an intermediate snowboarder, notes, "The lessons were fantastic and I was zooming around in no time, with a good level of challenging difficulties for beginner to advanced riders." This sentiment is echoed throughout the Snomad community, with Isabella, a beginner skier, sharing that she "had brilliant lessons for four days with a fantastic instructor, until we finally felt confident enough to ski back from aprés with the rest of our family."

What truly distinguishes La Plagne for beginners is the supportive atmosphere and confidence-building terrain. Vladlena, a beginner skier, emphasises that "the resort provides an impressive range of slopes catering to those new to skiing, making it an excellent choice for building confidence on the snow." The wide, cruisy slopes are perfect for building skills gradually, while the layout ensures learners aren't confined to one area. As Felix, an advanced skier, points out, "practically every lift has a blue option meaning you aren't consigned to one part of the mountain." Our users consistently praise the patient instruction available, with Ross, an expert skier, describing how "ski school is like a community here"

Want to know if this resort is right for you? Read our full resort guide to see how La Plange stacks up across all 20 of our community-rated categories!