La Plagne

Elevation

  • Top: 3250 m
  • Vertical Drop: 2000 m
  • Bottom: 1250 m
  • Longest Run: 15 km
  • Skiable Terrain: 91 hectares

La Plagne came top in a computer assessment of 3000 ski resorts world-wide. It has 10 different bases, six purpose - built, four traditional, offering the ubiquitous 'something for everyone'. The resort has pioneered the installation of high capacity chairs , especially 'six-pac' six seater high-speed detachable chairs (capacity 3000 skiers per hour each). La Plagne was lift linked to nearby Les Arcs for the 2003-4 season after many years of planning. La Plagne is also famous for offering additional on-slope activities including the popular Olympic bob-sleigh run available for recreational use.

Important Dates

  • Projected Days Open: N/A
  • Days Open Last Year: N/A
  • Years Open: 12
  • Average Snowfall: 1524 cm

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: Beginner Runs 38% Intermediate Runs: Intermediate Runs 40% Advanced Runs: Advanced Runs 10% Expert Runs: Expert Runs 12%

Lifts

  • Total # Of Lifts: Total # Of Lifts 106
  • Gondolas & Trams: Gondolas & Trams N/A
  • High Speed Sixes: High Speed Sixes N/A
  • High Speed Quads: High Speed Quads 5
  • Quad Chairs: Quad Chairs 13
  • Triple Chairs: Triple Chairs 1
  • Double Chairs: Double Chairs 13
  • Surface Lifts: Surface Lifts 61

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Weather

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62°F / 17°C
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La Plagne Contact Information

La Plagne
BP 62
Aime
F 73211

Phone: 33 479 97979

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