La Plagne (1800)
Family orientated ski resort with large gentle ski area and great value accommodation
Plagne 1800 resort guide - a general overview
Plagne 1800 has some good beginner facilities but this chalet style village is more of a destination for intermediate and expert skiers looking for cheap access to the huge Paradiski ski domain. For experts, the wider La Plagne area has huge areas of off-piste that do not get skied out quickly - impressive given that La Plagne is recognised as the world's most visited ski resorts.
Plagne 1800 is ideal for families and those that are happy to enjoy a great ski area but can do without the glamour and glitz of the neighbour super-station ski resorts of Val d'Isere, Courchevel and Meribel. There are lots of catered chalets in Plagne 1800 to choose from which means there is a property to suit almost any size of party. However, all of these chalet properties are aimed at a budget conscious market.
Resort stats
425km
1,800m - 3,250m
Level of skiing
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Experts
- Snow sure
- Off-piste
- Ski area
Qualities
- Charm factor
- Non-skiers
- Nightlife
- Resort layout
- Fine dining
- Short transfer
- Resort value
Airports
- Chambery
- 2hrs 15mins
- Lyon
- 3hrs
- Geneva
- 3hrs
23 ski chalets in La Plagne (1800) View All
La Plagne (1800), France
Chalet Cretier
Average Price
£464 pp OfferLa Plagne (1800), France
Chalet Sorbier
Average Price
£1,174 ppLa Plagne (1800), France
Chalet Deneriaz
Average Price
£483 pp OfferPros and Cons
Pros
- Slopes to please skiers & snowboarders from complete beginners through to offpiste experts.
- Very family friendly - good ski schools & lots of apres ski activities!
- Mountain restaurants with great views and reasonable prices.
- High in altitude and snow sure, especially the Bellecote Glacier.
- Linked to Les Arcs by the fantastic Vanoise Express cable car that crosses the valley.
Cons
- There are some flat spots for Snowboarders but route planning means these can be avoided.
- Nightlife action is actually not bad but limited to only a couple of venues.
- Resort buses that are reliable but don't run often or late, miss the last one & you need a taxi.
Restaurants
La Plagne (1800) Resort Restaurants
In Plagne 1800, the Petit Chaperon Rouge is great and you can combine it with a sleigh ride for a romantic evening. Also the Loup Blanc is good if you want a tasty steak.
La Plagne (1800) Mountain Restaurants
Mountain Restaurants in La Plagne are generally good value for money and many have fantastic views of the Vanoise National Park or the Tarentaise Valley, and only get really busy during Peak weeks. For stunning views across the valley to Courchevel, the Rossa on the Champagny side is the best option, you can even nap in the deck chairs! In bad weather head for the lower tree lined runs that lead down to Les Coches & Montchavin, and try the Chez Pat du Sauget. The Arpette is a good value restaurant in the main part of the piste and is easy to get to for most levels of skiers.
La Plagne (1800) Apres Ski
The Mine is the focal point for apres ski and nightlife in Plagne 1800.
La Plagne (1800) Nightlife
See above.
Funicular
Cable Car
Gondola
Chair lift
Drag lift
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