La Plagne is a ski resort in France, with skiing up to 3,250 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of La Plagne
The piste map of La Plagne shows a vast ski area in Paradiski, Savoie, with a total of 225 kilometres of groomed pistes and 72 lifts linking the village at 1 970 metres with peaks reaching up to 3 250 metres. The map illustrates how the many sectors, from lower tree-lined slopes to high alpine terrain, are connected in a system that stretches to a full 425 kilometres once the whole Paradiski region is included. Beginner slopes are found around the village centre and in the lower sections, while steeper and more challenging pistes lie in the upper terrain close to the glacier. What makes this map unique is how clearly it shows the connection to the neighbouring ski area via the cable car that links the two halves of Paradiski.
The map downloads as an image file. On your iPhone it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the bottom of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your iPad it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the top right of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your phone it lands in the Downloads folder. Tap the download notification to open the map straight away.The file lands in your Downloads folder. You can also look for the icon at the top right of the screen and open the map from there.
Piste breakdown in La Plagne
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in La Plagne
The village at 1 970 metres is the starting point for beginners and families, who will find gentle blue runs right by the village centre and in the lower, tree-lined parts of the ski area. From here it is easy to move on by lift without having to venture into more difficult terrain, which makes the lower sections a natural base for days with children or for anyone who has just started out.
The more demanding terrain lies higher up, in the high alpine section towards 3 250 metres, where the pistes become narrower and steeper as you gain height. Of the 225 kilometres of piste, 15 per cent are black and 30 per cent red, and these are found above all in the areas closest to the glacier, while the blues (35 per cent) dominate the lower and middle sections.
The network of 72 lifts links the various sectors so that you can move around the whole of La Plagne without having to return to the village unnecessarily. The map also shows how a cable car connects the area with the neighbouring part of Paradiski, opening up a considerably bigger day on skis than the 225 kilometres of La Plagne alone, as the region as a whole covers 425 kilometres of groomed piste.
The vertical drop between village and summit is substantial, almost 1 300 metres, which means snow quality can vary a great deal over the course of the day. Early in the morning the upper pistes near the glacier are often in the best condition, while the lower slopes by the village tend to build up queues around lunchtime, when everyone heads down for a break.
Book a ski holiday in La Plagne
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of La Plagne? You book the accommodation with the lift pass included in the price, and you arrange your own travel by car, train or a flight you book separately. Read our complete guide to the resort with tips, snow statistics and price level.
Frequently asked questions about the La Plagne piste map
The highest skiing in La Plagne is at 3,250 m above sea level. The village sits at 1,970 m.
You can download the piste map of La Plagne here on this page, in high resolution. Click "Download the piste map" and the map is saved as an image file, perfect to have on your phone out on the slopes.
Pistes are colour-coded by difficulty: blue runs are easy and suit beginners, red runs are intermediate and black runs are difficult, for experienced skiers. Lifts are drawn as lines between the stations, often with a symbol for gondola, chairlift or drag lift. Start by finding your base station and then follow the lifts upwards on the map.
