La Plagne Piste Map and Mini Review

April 03, 2007

There is a high resolution image scan of the La Plagne pistemap linked above. Its is not top quality but should provide enough information if you are interested in looking at the skiable area.

Remember that this area is also linked to Les Arcs via the Vanoise Express. You need to buy a more expensive pass to do this but it is well worth it if you are an advanced rider or skier.

The pistes at la plagne are fairly dull and the park is not lift serviced properly.

However there are loads of opportunities for off-piste if you like that kind of thing. Some great snow can be found up high on the glacier when the snow at lower altitudes is not so good.

You should avoid tour operators like Crystal if you are thinking about going. The reps are horrific and do little but swindle more money out of you. It is going to be a lot easier to just organise the holiday yourself if you have more than a couple of braincells.

Finally, if you are a family I recommend this resort, if you are hip give it a miss as the only nightclub turns into nothing but a cockfight due to the lack of ladies, and snowboarders.

Note: There are plenty of boarders; the rider type that is just giving snowboarding a wee go and is really just a skier in disguise.