La Plagne ski map
Located in the Tarentaise Valley in the French Alps, La Plagne is one of the largest ski resorts in France and forms part of the vast Paradiski ski area, linking with Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry. The resort offers access to 225 km of pistes, with the full Paradiski domain extending to over 425 km of interconnected skiing. La Plagne stretches from the valley town of Aime la Plagne (700 m) up to the high-altitude glacier at 3,250 m, with the main ski villages and pistes located between approximately 1,250 m and 3,250 m. The resort combines glacier skiing, wide open slopes and forested descents, offering terrain suitable for all ability levels. In addition to its wide and accessible ski area, La Plagne offers a broad choice of accommodation across its villages, including a range of ski chalets ideal for families and groups looking for a practical ski-in, ski-out base.
Below you can download the latest La Plagne ski map and further down the page, you’ll also find helpful information about the best ski pistes in La Plagne for each ability level, along with an overview of the main lift systems serving the resort.
La Plagne ski resort piste map
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La Plagne ski area
The ski area extends from 1,250 m to 3,250 m, with skiing centred around key zones such as Bellecôte glacier, Roche de Mio and Champagny-en-Vanoise. The layout of the resort allows for long, continuous descents linking high-altitude slopes with lower forested runs, creating a varied skiing experience throughout the day. La Plagne is particularly known for its high proportion of blue runs, making it one of the best resorts in the Alps for intermediate skiers. At the same time, higher sectors provide more challenging terrain and reliable snow conditions throughout the season. Despite its size, the lift system efficiently connects all villages, with major hubs located at Plagne Centre, Bellecôte and Roche de Mio, allowing smooth movement across the ski area and into the wider Paradiski domain.
La Plagne ski villages and sectors
La Plagne is made up of multiple villages spread across the mountain, each offering a different atmosphere and access to the ski area:
- Plagne Centre: Located at 1,970 m, Plagne Centre is the main hub of the resort. It acts as a central junction for lifts connecting different sectors, making it one of the most convenient bases for exploring the entire ski area.
- Belle Plagne: At 2,050 m, Belle Plagne is one of the highest villages in the resort. It offers direct access to the Bellecôte glacier sector and is known for its traditional alpine architecture and car-free layout.
- Plagne Bellecôte: Situated at a key crossroads within the ski area, Plagne Bellecôte provides fast access to multiple lift systems and is ideal for skiers wanting to explore the entire domain efficiently.
- Plagne 1800: A quieter and more traditional village, Plagne 1800 offers a relaxed atmosphere with chalet-style accommodation while still maintaining good access to the main ski area.
- Montchavin-Les Coches: Located at 1,250–1,450 m, this sector provides direct access to the Vanoise Express, linking La Plagne with Les Arcs. It offers tree-lined skiing and a strong family-friendly environment.
- Champagny-en-Vanoise: Situated on the south-facing side of the ski area at 1,200 m, Champagny offers sunny slopes and long descents from the Roche de Mio sector, with a more traditional village feel.
- Montalbert: A quieter, traditional village offering direct access to the ski area and a more relaxed pace, particularly suited to families and beginners.
La Plagne ski area overview
- Skiable terrain: 225 km
- Number of pistes: 139
- Types of pistes: 9 green, 78 blue, 33 red , 19 black
- Lowest ski-lift elevation: 1,250 m
- Highest elevation: 3,250 m
- Vertical drop: 2,000 m
- Number of lifts: 77
La Plagne's main ski sectors by ability
- For beginners La Plagne is particularly well suited, with a large number of gentle slopes and dedicated learning areas. Morbleu and Palsembleu offer wide, forgiving terrain, while beginner zones across the resort provide safe progression.
- Intermediate skiers benefit from a vast network of long cruising runs across the ski area. Mont de la Guerre offers a scenic descent into Champagny-en-Vanoise, while Bozelet and Arnica provide smooth gradients ideal for carving. The route from Roche de Mio to Champagny is one of the most complete runs in the resort.
- Advanced and expert skiers can explore steeper terrain and glacier-access runs. Bellecôte and Dérochoir offer challenging slopes, while Le Rochu provides a demanding descent with more technical sections. Higher-altitude sectors offer more exposed terrain and consistent snow conditions.
La Plagne lift system
The La Plagne ski area is served by a large and modern network of 77 lifts connecting all villages and linking directly to the wider Paradiski domain.
Lift types include:
- 2 Aerial tramways
- 11 Gondolas
- 32 Chairlifts
- 22 T-bar lifts
- 5 baby lifts
- 5 Magic carpets
Lifts practical considerations
- Vanoise Express: The Vanoise Express connects La Plagne to Les Arcs, allowing skiers to cross the valley in under four minutes and access the full Paradiski ski area.
- Bellecôte glacier lifts: These lifts provide access to the highest skiing in the resort, offering reliable snow conditions throughout the season.
- Roche de Mio hub: A key connection point within the ski area, linking multiple sectors and providing access to long descents toward Champagny and other villages.