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La Plagne ski resort
Tier B — Favored

📷 La Plagne

Europe

La Plagne

Projected to open December 14, 2026

Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record

Projected to open Dec 14 — closed April 25

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 8

4d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

2cm

7-Day Forecast

6cm

Snow Depth

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Updated: Oct 12, 11:01 PM•Weather at base: 1,250m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Projected to open Dec 14

La Plagne is projected to open December 14, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: March, January, February. Best weeks: 22 Mar–28 Mar, 15 Mar–21 Mar, 8 Mar–14 Mar.Dec2Jan3Feb1MarAprOpens 14 DecCloses 25 Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1March82cm avg · last season 38.6
  2. #2January97cm avg
  3. #3February75cm avg · last season 35.1

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 44.3
  2. #2 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 43.4
  3. #3 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 40.3

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Oct 12, 11:01 PM UTC

Terrain Open

Projected to open Dec 14

Projected to open December 14, 2026

133 runs · 77 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Ops signals

  • ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable

Snow Summary

3,250m

Updated Oct 12, 2026 at 11:01 PM

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About La Plagne

La Plagne is a major ski resort located in the French Alps, offering access to 225 kilometers of slopes within the Paradiski area. The resort features a variety of villages at different altitudes, catering to families, beginners, and advanced skiers alike. Signature experiences include glacier skiing, extensive off-piste terrain, and a unique bobsleigh track, while key amenities range from modern lift systems to diverse accommodation and après-ski options. La Plagne stands out for its vast interconnected ski area, reliable snow conditions, and a welcoming atmosphere suitable for all types of visitors.

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Frequently asked questions about La Plagne

Where is La Plagne?
La Plagne is a ski resort in France.
How high is La Plagne?
La Plagne runs from a base elevation of 1,250 m (4,101 ft) to a summit of 3,250 m (10,663 ft), giving a vertical drop of 2,000 m (6,562 ft).
How big is La Plagne?
La Plagne has 133 marked runs and 77 lifts.
When is ski season at La Plagne?
La Plagne typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does La Plagne get in a typical season?
La Plagne averages 235 inches / 598 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect La Plagne in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #140 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +6% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), La Plagne averaged +6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, La Plagne sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -17%, '15-16 +1%, '23-24 +34%. A pattern, not a promise.