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La Plagne vs Peisey-Vallandry

Peisey-Vallandry excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

La Plagne leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
La Plagne

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Peisey-Vallandry

252.2" average season

Best Terrain
La Plagne

5,590 acres to explore

Best Value
Peisey-Vallandry

$62 day pass

Easiest Access
La Plagne

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Peisey-Vallandry

Charming, walkable village

La Plagne
Savoie, France
$$Independent
Peisey-Vallandry
Savoie, France
$$Independent

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
6,561'
6,562'
Skiable Area
5,590 ac
10,872 ac
Green Runs
22%
15%
Trails
130
264
Lifts
77
133

Getting There

Airport
GVA
GVA
Drive Time
2.5h
2.5h
Road Ease
6.0
5.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$75
$62
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Good
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

La Plagne

222.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

192.1" total

86%

Peisey-Vallandry

252.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

205.1" total

81%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
252"126"0"
La Plagne
Peisey-Vallandry

Key Insights

Peisey-Vallandry excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

  • La Plagne's beginner terrain score (9.0) exceeds Peisey-Vallandry's (8.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Peisey-Vallandry's family village atmosphere score (8.5) exceeds La Plagne's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Peisey-Vallandry offers more terrain variety (10,872 acres vs 5,590 acres)
  • La Plagne has more beginner/intermediate terrain (78% green and blue), while Peisey-Vallandry skews more advanced (40% black and double black)

Best For

La Plagne

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

Peisey-Vallandry

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (10,872 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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