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La Plagne vs Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

La Plagne 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
La Plagne

222.8" average season

Best Terrain
La Plagne

5,590 acres to explore

Best Value
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

$55 day pass

Easiest Access
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Charming, walkable village

La Plagne
Savoie, France
$$Independent
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Haute-Savoie, France
$$Independent

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
6,561'
6,561'
Skiable Area
5,590 ac
1,850 ac
Green Runs
22%
15%
Trails
130
117
Lifts
77
42

Getting There

Airport
GVA
GVA
Drive Time
2.5h
1.5h
Road Ease
6.0
6.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$75
$55
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%

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

197"

avg season

2024-25 season

144.1" total

73%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
223"111"0"
La Plagne
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Key Insights

La Plagne excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

  • La Plagne's beginner terrain score (9.0) exceeds Saint-Gervais-les-Bains's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Saint-Gervais-les-Bains's family village atmosphere score (8.5) exceeds La Plagne's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • La Plagne offers more terrain variety (5,590 acres vs 1,850 acres)
  • La Plagne has more beginner/intermediate terrain (78% green and blue), while Saint-Gervais-les-Bains skews more advanced (40% black and double black)

Best For

La Plagne

  • Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (5,590 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

  • 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

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