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La Plagne
La Plagne is a vast ski resort with an enormous vertical drop of
6,562ft (2,000m), double that of Aspen for example. One of Europe's
largest holiday resorts, La Plagne is made up of 10 different
'villages', six purpose built and four traditional, that are
connected by public conveyances and a lift system. As such it can
boast the largest ski area of any single resort in the world, and
its linked trail system (Paradiski) with Les Arcs means there are
now 261 miles (420km) of trails and 144 ski lifts.
The high altitude La Plagne resort centres on apartment life;
there are few hotels and its convenience makes up for its lack of
charm. The highest complex at Aime La Plagne is 6,890ft (2,100m) is
considered to be the most convenient holiday accommodation, with
many of the best apartments. The lowest mountain village, at
5,906ft (1,800m), is the neo-Savoyard Plagne 1800.
The largest complex with the liveliest holiday atmosphere is the
original Plagne Centre, one of the first villages in Europe to be
built catering specifically for the skiing season. The lifts are
near to the accommodation and you can generally ski to your door.
For beginners and intermediates, La Plagne is the best of the
European ski resorts.
Information & Facts
Activities
Besides the fantastic skiing and snowboarding, other holiday
activities in La Plagne include ice skating, dog sled rides, an
Olympic bobsleigh piste, ice climbing, a night skiing slalom
stadium, cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing. Hang gliding and
paragliding are also available. Some complexes offer outdoor heated
pools, fitness centres, ten-pin bowling and electronic golf.
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Negatives
The La Plagne resort is not the image of a traditional village,
with many high-rise buildings and purpose-built complexes. Waiting
times at lifts can be lengthy.
Night Life
There are several nightclubs in the La Plagne resort, as well as
cafés and coffee houses that offer live music, karaoke and concerts
to enjoy on holiday.
Restaurants
There are more than 50 restaurants to choose from in the La
Plagne resort, most of them in Plagne Centre.
Shopping
Each complex of the purpose-built sections of La Plagne has
holiday apartments, with stores and ski shops all interconnected by
tunnels and walkways. The underground passages are reminiscent of a
subway shopping mall and shoppers will find clothes and
accessories, bookshops, gifts, jewellery and handicrafts.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).