Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine vs La Plagne
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine and La Plagne are neighbouring resorts in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine | La Plagne |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Very good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Limited |
| Off-piste | Very good | Good |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Good | Good |
Beginners
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Very good
La Plagne
Very good
Intermediates
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Very good
La Plagne
Very good
Experts
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Good
La Plagne
Limited
Off-piste
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Very good
La Plagne
Good
Terrain Park
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Not ideal
La Plagne
Not ideal
Families
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Limited
La Plagne
Limited
Snow Confidence
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Good
La Plagne
Good
Budget
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Good
La Plagne
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine | La Plagne |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 250 km | 425 km |
| Vertical drop | 2182 m | 1500 m |
| Lifts | 84 | 71 |
| Top elevation | 3306 m | 2717 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | December (~58cm) |
| Day pass | €60 | €62 |
Piste
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
250 km
La Plagne
425 km
Vertical drop
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
2182 m
La Plagne
1500 m
Lifts
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
84
La Plagne
71
Top elevation
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
3306 m
La Plagne
2717 m
Snow reliability
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
good snow
La Plagne
good snow
Snowiest month
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
No data
La Plagne
December (~58cm)
Day pass
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
€60
La Plagne
€62
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine if...
you want cruisy red runs or you're chasing powder off-piste.
Choose La Plagne if...
you want the bigger ski area.