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La Plagne is a purpose built resort, made up of ten different villages, each with its own style, ranging from the traditional at Plagne 1800 to the really modern at Aime La Plagne.
The resort is set at high altitude, in the Savoie French Alps, and the snow is reliable. With more than 200km of piste, skiing at La Plagne is extensive. Facilities for the beginner are good, with nursery slopes adjacent to each of the villages, and easy runs between each centre. Intermediates are well looked after, with the run from La Grand Rochette to Champagny a particular favourite. Advanced skiers will enjoy the black runs on the Bellecôte glacier, or the long tree-lined runs from Aime La Plagne past Plagne 1800. Off piste skiing is good, with the route to Les Arcs challenging. Plagne Soleil has a dedicated park for snowboarders. Children are well catered for at La Plagne, with nurseries in most of the villages.
There are more than 50 restaurants to choose from in the resort, and after dinner, there are at least 10 night clubs. Other amenities include an ice rink and outdoor heated pool at Plagne Bellecôte and ten pin bowling and electronic golf at Belle Plagne.
Champagny en Vanoise lies to the South of La Plagne and has good links into the skiing above Centre and Bellecôte. It is a traditional village and is an ideal back door resort. Les Coches (1450m) is a modern resort built in chalet style. It has a good atmosphere and benefits from its own ski school and kindergarten.