La Plagne - Slope

The season runs from early December until late April.

La Plagne's huge ski area means there are runs of all kinds for all ability levels. Its high-altitude glacier skiing and extensive snowmaking ensures conditions are normally good throughout the season.

Intermediate skiers in particular will enjoy the variety, with the 2,000m (6,600ft) vertical drop meaning that some of the world's longest ski runs (up to 15km/9 miles long) are possible. They begin in the vast snow bowls at the top of the ski area and continue down through the long motorway pistes to the exciting trails cut through the forest below.

There are multiple nursery areas throughout the domain for beginners and most resort bases have an easy route option.

With the size of the terrain, it’s no surprise that there's plenty for advanced skiers on and off the piste. There are 18 black runs, the toughest the 3.5km-long (2.2-mile) Emile Allais. Freestylers also have plenty to entertain them, with terrain parks and three boardercross courses at Belle Plagne, Montchavin-Les Coches and Champagny en Vanoise. There’s also a halfpipe to enjoy.