La Plagne vs Les Arcs
La Plagne and Les Arcs 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 | La Plagne | Les Arcs |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Very good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Good |
| Off-piste | Good | Very good |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Good | Good |
Beginners
La Plagne
Very good
Les Arcs
Very good
Intermediates
La Plagne
Very good
Les Arcs
Very good
Experts
La Plagne
Limited
Les Arcs
Good
Off-piste
La Plagne
Good
Les Arcs
Very good
Terrain Park
La Plagne
Not ideal
Les Arcs
Not ideal
Families
La Plagne
Limited
Les Arcs
Limited
Snow Confidence
La Plagne
Good
Les Arcs
Good
Budget
La Plagne
Good
Les Arcs
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | La Plagne | Les Arcs |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 425 km | 425 km |
| Vertical drop | 1500 m | 2006 m |
| Lifts | 71 | 93 |
| Top elevation | 2717 m | 3205 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~58cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €62 | €62 |
Piste
La Plagne
425 km
Les Arcs
425 km
Vertical drop
La Plagne
1500 m
Les Arcs
2006 m
Lifts
La Plagne
71
Les Arcs
93
Top elevation
La Plagne
2717 m
Les Arcs
3205 m
Snow reliability
La Plagne
good snow
Les Arcs
good snow
Snowiest month
La Plagne
December (~58cm)
Les Arcs
No data
Day pass
La Plagne
€62
Les Arcs
€62
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Les Arcs if...
you're chasing powder off-piste.