La Plagne, part of Paradiski, seen from Montagne de l’Arc during the winter ski season.

PARADISKI (LA PLAGNE / LES ARCS)

📍La Plagne, Savoie, France

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser 🏞️ Scenic Cruiser 🟢 Beginner Friendly ❄️ Powder Haven Independent ☀️ Year-round destination

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Vertical drop: 6,726 ft^*
Skiable terrain: 10,625 acres^*
Avg snowfall: 190 in^*
Lifts: 130^*

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

GVA

Geneva International

About 2–3 hours

drive time

✈️

CMF

Chambery

About 1–2 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

For Les Arcs, travel by train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice and take the funicular to Arc 1600 when it runs, then a shuttle to the other altitude villages. For La Plagne’s high villages, connect at Aime-la-Plagne for a bus or taxi. Montchavin has a bus from Landry, while Champagny is served from Moûtiers. Match the station to your booked village.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

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CGH Les Granges du Soleil

condo · Foot of the slopes · Plagne Soleil

You can cook in the apartment and start ski days on the La Plagne side of the domain.

Self-catering groupsLa Plagne ski days

🍳Kitchen

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Résidence Les Constellations

condo · Belle Plagne · ski access from the residence

Choose this base for a balcony and ski access on the La Plagne side.

Apartment staysPedestrian villages

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luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$$ · earlier budget guide

Taj-I Mah Les Arcs

hotel · On the slopes at Arc 2000

Stay here for a full-service hotel with slope access and an indoor pool for the end of the day.

Slopeside hotel staysSpa breaks

🏊Pool💆Spa

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

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premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Arc 1950 Le Village

condo · Pedestrian Arc 1950 village · ski access

Check the apartment’s building when booking if an indoor pool matters to your family.

Family apartment staysPedestrian villages

🏊Pool💆Spa

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Kitchen, Hot Tub, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, spa.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, kitchen, hot tub, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

UCPA Les Arcs – Portes de la Vanoise

lodge · Arc 1600 · Les Arcs side

Shared accommodation suits solo skiers or friends who want to meet others through an organized program.

Solo skiersOrganized ski trips

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Paradiski (La Plagne / Les Arcs), compare a booked room or rental around La Plagne with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · La Plagne, Les Arcs, Peisey-Vallandry

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Separate mountain and Vanoise Express schedules

La Plagne and Les Arcs do not necessarily share the same final dates as the Vanoise Express connection. Plan around the mountain where you are staying and the link you need.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Ride lift-served mountain-bike trails at La Plagne Bike Park, within the Paradiski destination.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning: The bike park is at La Plagne. Operating dates differ by lift.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website: https://paradiski.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 260; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Lifts, Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft), Summit elevation (ft), Longest run (mi).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry and Paradiski schedule ↗Les Arcs and La Plagne main season December 12–April 24. Vanoise Express linking Paradiski operates only December 12–April 17; not a fully linked network after April 17. · Checked Oct 21, 2026. This check covers these details only.

La Plagne 2026–27 openings ↗Main altitude area December 12–April 24; lower villages close April 17. · Checked Oct 21, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Les Arcs transfers ↗The funicular links Bourg-Saint-Maurice with Arc 1600. Resort shuttles link the altitude villages. Check the seasonal timetable. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Getting to La Plagne ↗Aime-la-Plagne serves the altitude villages by onward bus or taxi. Landry serves Montchavin and Moûtiers serves Champagny. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Aiguille Rouge ↗Les Arcs describes a long, demanding descent from the summit to Villaroger and a panoramic summit walkway. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hôtel Taj-I Mah ↗Arc 2000 slopeside hotel with modern guest rooms, pool, spa, restaurants and a panoramic terrace. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

La Plagne tourism · CGH Les Granges du Soleil ↗Plagne Soleil apartments at the foot of the slopes with equipped kitchens, balconies and village shops nearby. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Pierre & Vacances · Arc 1950 Le Village ↗Operator identifies pedestrian village apartments with ski access, Deep Nature spa and pool access varying by apartment and building. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Pierre & Vacances · Les Constellations ↗Five named apartment buildings in pedestrian Belle Plagne, balconies and ski departure from the residence. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

UCPA · Les Arcs Portes de la Vanoise ↗Operator locates its sports centre at Arc 1600 and describes shared cabin rooms with toilets and showers on each floor. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

ESF La Plagne Centre ↗The school takes bookings for La Plagne Centre, Villages, Soleil and 1800 and offers ski and snowboard instruction. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

ESF La Plagne Centre meeting points ↗The school publishes starting points by village and lesson format, including a snowboard meeting area beside the France building in Plagne Centre. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Oxyski La Plagne ↗Oxyski identifies its ski and snowboard school in Plagne Centre. Meet below the Colorado chairlift, above Croq’Neige. The school office is at L’Orée des Pistes. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Evolution 2 Les Arcs, adult ski groups ↗The adult group starting point for Arc 1950 is the village clock, while Arc 2000 groups meet by the Lanchettes chair. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Arc 1950 ski and snowboard schools ↗Arc 1950 lists Evolution 2 as one of its village schools, with group and private ski and snowboard instruction for adults and children. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Les Arcs historical village directory ↗The historical directory explicitly identifies Spirit 1950 as Evolution 2. Used only to connect the old name to today’s branch. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Allais Ski – Skiset – Le Pelvoux ↗The Plagne Centre shop at Le Pelvoux rents ski and snowboard equipment including piste, touring and freeride skis; its local directory links booking and contact. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Arc 1950 – Chez Léontine ↗The village lists Chez Léontine at Auberge Jérôme, serving regional Savoyard dishes and a choice of fondues. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Peisey-Vallandry tourism – La Ferme ↗The destination lists Restaurant La Ferme in Vieux Plan, Plan Peisey, with a direct telephone contact. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Le Chalet de la Roche Plagne 1800 : Restaurants à Plagne 1800 ↗The Plagne 1800 restaurant-bar-pizzeria serves house-made fresh pasta, Savoyard dishes, pizzas, crêpes, and waffles beside the Roche chairlift. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Les Arcs – La Folie Douce des Arcs ↗The Arc 1800 ski-area restaurant and bar has a terrace, regional cooking, music and performance. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Peisey-Vallandry tourism – La Vanoise ↗This restaurant and bar at Plan Peisey has a pisteside terrace, lunchtime brasserie service and Savoyard specialties. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry and Paradiski schedule ↗
Les Arcs and La Plagne main season December 12–April 24. Vanoise Express linking Paradiski operates only December 12–April 17; not a fully linked network after April 17.
La Plagne 2026–27 openings ↗
Main altitude area December 12–April 24; lower villages close April 17.
Bike Park | La Plagne ↗
Ride lift-served mountain-bike trails at La Plagne Bike Park, within the Paradiski destination.
Paradiski domain facts ↗
The official Paradiski domain facts page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

GVA

Geneva International

About 2–3 hours

drive time

✈️

CMF

Chambery

About 1–2 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

CGH Les Granges du Soleil

condo · Foot of the slopes · Plagne Soleil

You can cook in the apartment and start ski days on the La Plagne side of the domain.

Self-catering groupsLa Plagne ski days

🍳Kitchen

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, kitchen.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Résidence Les Constellations

condo · Belle Plagne · ski access from the residence

Choose this base for a balcony and ski access on the La Plagne side.

Apartment staysPedestrian villages

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$$ · earlier budget guide

Taj-I Mah Les Arcs

hotel · On the slopes at Arc 2000

Stay here for a full-service hotel with slope access and an indoor pool for the end of the day.

Slopeside hotel staysSpa breaks

🏊Pool💆Spa

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, spa.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, hot tub, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Arc 1950 Le Village

condo · Pedestrian Arc 1950 village · ski access

Check the apartment’s building when booking if an indoor pool matters to your family.

Family apartment staysPedestrian villages

🏊Pool💆Spa

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Kitchen, Hot Tub, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, spa.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, kitchen, hot tub, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

UCPA Les Arcs – Portes de la Vanoise

lodge · Arc 1600 · Les Arcs side

Shared accommodation suits solo skiers or friends who want to meet others through an organized program.

Solo skiersOrganized ski trips

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page