La Plagne itself is a sizeable resort boasting 225 km of pisted runs and 110 lifts. The skiing goes up to a height of 3250 meters on the Bellecote glacier, and the extensive slopes are excellent for beginners and intermediate skiers/snowboarders. There is also wide-ranging terrain for experts particularly if a guide is hired to explore the off piste areas. La Plagne consists of ten separate 'villages'. Six are purpose built and situated in the main skiing bowl and above the tree line. The remaining four are situated at lower levels and they are generally smaller and more picturesque. For more resort information see our La Plagne facts page.

Montchavin is an old farming community and remains relatively unspoiled, it is just a short ski from Les Coches. It is located at an altitude of 1250m.

Les Arcs has 200km of pistes with lots of wide open runs good for cruising. It also boasts, some lovely runs through trees and one of the longest black runs in the Alps. Like La Plagne the four main 'villages' of Les Arcs are purpose built, but at either end of the extensive piste area are several traditional and more attractive villages. It has great skiing or boarding for intermediate skiers.

Paradiski was created four winters ago with the opening of the very impressive Vanoise Express - a 200 person , double decker, cable car. This lift crosses high above a steep valley, from the village of Les Coches in the La Plagne resort to Plan Peisey in Les Arcs and takes only 4 mins.

La Plagne and Les Arcs are extensive resorts in their own right but linked together they have created a massive ski area, which is certainly on a par with the more well known Trois Vallees and Espace Killy areas. The 425 kms of pisted runs are serviced by a very efficient lift system, which now offers a 'hands free' lift pass - a great bonus on snowy days.