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La Plagne vs Les Arcs

Les Arcs excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while La Plagne offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

La Plagne leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
La Plagne

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Les Arcs

252.2" average season

Best Terrain
La Plagne

5,590 acres to explore

Best Value
La Plagne

$75 day pass

Easiest Access
Les Arcs

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Les Arcs

Charming, walkable village

La Plagne
Savoie, France
$$Independent
Les Arcs
Savoie, France
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
9.0
8.0
Walkability
7.5
8.0
Village Vibe
7.5
8.5

Mountain

Vertical
6,561'
6,725'
Skiable Area
5,590 ac
5,098 ac
Green Runs
22%
18%
Trails
130
106
Lifts
77
54

Getting There

Airport
GVA
GVA
Drive Time
2.5h
2.5h
Road Ease
6.0
6.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$75
$75
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Good
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

La Plagne

222.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

192.1" total

86%

Les Arcs

252.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

205.1" total

81%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
252"126"0"
La Plagne
Les Arcs

Key Insights

Les Arcs excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while La Plagne offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • La Plagne's beginner terrain score (9.0) exceeds Les Arcs's (8.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Les Arcs's family village atmosphere score (8.5) exceeds La Plagne's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience

Best For

La Plagne

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Les Arcs

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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