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La Plagne Resort Guide
Projected to open December 14, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 14 — closed April 25
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 8
5d agoPast 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
2cm
7-Day Forecast
6cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for La Plagne
Lifts
77
Longest run
7 km / 4.35 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola11
- Aerial tram2
- Surface lift27
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Le Bonnet – A popular après-ski bar in La Plagne, Le Bonnet is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, and vibrant crowds, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Oct 13, 12:02 AM UTC
2cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-100%
vs 5-Year Avg
483cm avg by now
-100%
vs 30-Year Avg
496cm avg by now
483cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~0 cm. That's 100% below the 5-year average (483 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 100% below the 30-year average (496 cm).
La Plagne Season Snowfall
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La Plagne Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 608cm with an average of 90 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 13% above this average (689cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 88cm | 12 days | 44cm | 80cm | 19cm |
| December | 102cm | 13 days | 102cm | 136cm | 20cm |
| January | 97cm | 13 days | 143cm | 174cm | 20cm |
| February | 75cm | 11 days | 169cm | 195cm | 17cm |
| March | 82cm | 12 days | 181cm | 204cm | 18cm |
| April | 62cm | 11 days | 174cm | 202cm | 14cm |
| May | 46cm | 8 days | 123cm | 170cm | 12cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
62 days scored, from 22 Feb
63
Best Day
22 Feb
3
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 6322 Feb
- 4323 Feb
- 3725 Feb
March 2026
- 5515 Mar18cm
- 5016 Mar1cm
- 4914 Mar3cm
April 2026
- 471 Apr
- 442 Apr
- 413 Apr
March scored highest for La Plagne in 2025-26. Based on 62 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 14, 2026
Through Apr 25, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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.
