La Plagne: When excitement meets mountain tranquillity

Lift passes:

Several lift passes are available to suit different needs and profiles. Pedestrians and cross-country skiers can take advantage of a reduced-price weekly pass. Skiers can choose the duration of their pass: 1, 3 or 6 days, and the area: La Plagne or Paradiski. For night-time outings, the Bellecôte gondola takes pedestrians up to 1am to Belle Plagne! The ski area is huge, so be wary of the closing times of the lifts to avoid getting stuck in a village, otherwise you'll be stuck with a shuttle bus or taxi!

Booking link:

https://www.la-plagne.com/decouvrir-la-plagne/domaine-skiable/des-forfaits-pour-toutes-les-envies?utm_source=easyvoyage

Equipment:

For winter:

Full warm ski clothing is essential to withstand the sometimes freezing temperatures: coat, trousers, gloves, neck warmer, socks, fleece, under-sweater, etc. For skiing, it's best to hire the equipment you need from one of the sports shops in the resort where you're staying. Skis, poles, boots and helmets are available, so there's no need to buy them if you're an occasional skier. Book your equipment hire in advance to avoid stock problems. Remember to buy a suitable goggle if you wear glasses. For non-skiing activities, after-ski boots are ideal for walking in the snow! And even in the middle of winter, sunburns can happen quickly in the mountains, so pack some sun cream in your luggage.

For summer:

suitable footwear is essential for hikers! Temperatures can also vary depending on the time of day, so you'll need to pack clothing for all seasons. As in winter, sunburns can happen quickly in the mountains, so be sure to reapply sun cream regularly!

Families:

Babies are not allowed in hotels above 1800 metres. The La Plagne resorts accessible to families are : Montchavin - Les Coches, Champagny en Vanoise, Plagne Montalbert and Plagne 1800. For children and adults, organisations such as the ESF and Oxygène offer group or individual ski lessons in most resorts.

Weather conditions:

In the event of an avalanche, it will be easier to find you if you are wearing a beacon. Avoid skiing on your own and say where you are going to ski. For off-piste enthusiasts, it's best to be accompanied by a guide so that you can take all the necessary precautions. Always take water and a few energy bars, which are useful on the chairlift!

Car:

Holidaymakers who come to the resort by car should be prepared. Chains or tyre socks are essential and should be kept in the boot of the car in case of snow on bends. If your car is fitted with winter tyres, they may not be enough in some cases. Take anti-freeze windscreen washer and a scraper with you if you are not parked in a covered car park. Many resorts have large underground car parks with weekly passes, so ask about the rates and book in advance where possible.

Health:

Don't forget to take out insurance: 3 euros a day is nothing compared to the thousands of euros you could lose if something goes wrong! Your joints and muscles will thank you if you've warmed up a bit before setting off.

Application:

Download the Paradiski Yuge app to geolocate yourself and get all the information you need about lift and resort timetables and the day's weather. If you like a challenge, the app also lets you time yourself and take part in challenges!

Yuge application:

Link for the application