La Plagne vs Les Trois Vallées
La Plagne and Les Trois Vallées 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 Trois Vallées |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | 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 | Limited |
| Budget | Good | Limited |
Beginners
La Plagne
Very good
Les Trois Vallées
Good
Intermediates
La Plagne
Very good
Les Trois Vallées
Very good
Experts
La Plagne
Limited
Les Trois Vallées
Good
Off-piste
La Plagne
Good
Les Trois Vallées
Very good
Terrain Park
La Plagne
Not ideal
Les Trois Vallées
Not ideal
Families
La Plagne
Limited
Les Trois Vallées
Limited
Snow Confidence
La Plagne
Good
Les Trois Vallées
Limited
Budget
La Plagne
Good
Les Trois Vallées
Limited
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | La Plagne | Les Trois Vallées |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 425 km | 498.7 km |
| Vertical drop | 1500 m | 2110 m |
| Lifts | 71 | 141 |
| Top elevation | 2717 m | 3221 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~58cm) | January (~49cm) |
| Day pass | €62 | €73 |
Piste
La Plagne
425 km
Les Trois Vallées
498.7 km
Vertical drop
La Plagne
1500 m
Les Trois Vallées
2110 m
Lifts
La Plagne
71
Les Trois Vallées
141
Top elevation
La Plagne
2717 m
Les Trois Vallées
3221 m
Snow reliability
La Plagne
good snow
Les Trois Vallées
good snow
Snowiest month
La Plagne
December (~58cm)
Les Trois Vallées
January (~49cm)
Day pass
La Plagne
€62
Les Trois Vallées
€73
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose La Plagne if...
you're learning to ski.
Choose Les Trois Vallées if...
you want cruisy red runs or you're chasing powder off-piste.