The Skiers' Guide to La Plagne: Expert Analysis & Reviews

Took a group of 30 students to La Plagne a week before half-term in February. We stayed in Plagne 1800, which was a good base for exploring the mountain. The snow was well prepared, if rather icy, especially on the run home where the blue and red runs had very icy sections which caused some problems for less confident skiers. The glacier was not open on about half the days we were there, but when it was the snow was very good and runs not crowded. There is so much accommodation on offer at La Plagne, which is probably why it was a lot busier than La Thuile in the same week the year before. I would consider this resort a good one for beginners and intermediates, with a massive choice of good blue and red runs. There is less here to challenge the expert skiers on Piste. Off-piste, I cannot comment on, as the snow was not conducive. I really recommend having a go on the Olympic Bob-Sleigh Run and also the tobogganing down the mountain from Belle Plagne (setting off at sunset with torches strapped to our heads). All-in-all, we enjoyed our trip to La Plagne, and it is good for school trips, family holidays with runs for all. For the expert skiers, I recommend heading across the valley to Les Arcs for the day, as there is more for them there. I would not come here in the school holidays, as it must be ram packed. A four star resort for me in the snow we had, and maybe five in the off-season.

Great spot for a ski in ski out hotel with some lovely fresh powder and well maintained runs and some good apres ski.

Great resort for off-piste if you have a guide. There are plenty of blues and reds to cruise around on but best skiing is with a guide off-piste. Massive ski area which is connected to Les Arcs.