Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise vs La Plagne
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise 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 | Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise | La Plagne |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Very good |
| Intermediates | Good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Good |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Excellent | Good |
Beginners
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Limited
La Plagne
Very good
Intermediates
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Good
La Plagne
Very good
Experts
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Limited
La Plagne
Limited
Off-piste
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Not ideal
La Plagne
Good
Terrain Park
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Not ideal
La Plagne
Not ideal
Families
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Not ideal
La Plagne
Limited
Snow Confidence
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Good
La Plagne
Good
Budget
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Excellent
La Plagne
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise | La Plagne |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 203.8 km | 425 km |
| Vertical drop | 1150 m | 1500 m |
| Lifts | 8 | 71 |
| Top elevation | 2948 m | 2717 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~61cm) | December (~58cm) |
| Day pass | €28.6 | €62 |
Piste
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
203.8 km
La Plagne
425 km
Vertical drop
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
1150 m
La Plagne
1500 m
Lifts
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
8
La Plagne
71
Top elevation
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
2948 m
La Plagne
2717 m
Snow reliability
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
very reliable snow
La Plagne
good snow
Snowiest month
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
December (~61cm)
La Plagne
December (~58cm)
Day pass
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
€28.6
La Plagne
€62
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise if...
you're watching the budget.
Choose La Plagne if...
you're learning to ski or you want cruisy red runs.