La Plagne (Montalbert)

Plagne Montalbert is situated at the extreme Western end of the ski area. It is a lower lying and much more traditional village compared to the other purpose built resorts of the area. However, at 1350 metres altitude the snow does not really last through to the very end of the winter season. Although the skiing on the upper slopes of La Plagne is fine through to mid/end April the run back down to Montalbert is likely to be on artificial snow at this time of year.

Staying in Montalbert is a great value way to ski one of the largest ski areas of the world. The lift system has greatly improved in recent years so that when there were 4 rather slow chairs to get out of the resort and into the main ski area there are now just two highspeed lifts. Montalbert makes a fine resort for families looking for quiet slopes.