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La Plagne Tarentaise

Village · Savoie, 🇫🇷 France
Population 3,836
Area 94 km²
Time zone Europe/Paris
Official website www.laplagne-tarentaise.fr
La Plagne Tarentaise

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La Plagne Tarentaise Essentials

La Plagne Tarentaise encompasses a diverse landscape ranging from the 11th-century Romanesque architecture of Basilique Saint-Martin to the high-altitude peaks of the Paradiski area. Key highlights include France's only Olympic bobsleigh track at La Roche and the 2,505-meter Grande Rochette summit. The region preserves its industrial and religious heritage through the silver-lead mining museum and the Baroque interior of Landry's Saint-Michel church, alongside extensive alpine infrastructure for winter sports and summer hiking.

10 places

Ski Lifts & Cable Cars

This collection features the essential transport infrastructure of the La Plagne ski area, part of the Paradiski domain. It highlights the Vanoise Express, a double-decker cable car spanning the Ponthurin valley to link La Plagne and Les Arcs without intermediate pylons. The list includes key arterial lifts like the Funiplagne Grande Rochette and Roche de Mio gondola, alongside inter-village links like the Télémétro and Télébus, which facilitate movement between altitude resorts for both skiers and pedestrians.

10 places

Mountain Peaks & Views

This collection features the prominent summits and panoramic viewpoints of the Savoie region, spanning the Beaufortain Massif and the mountains surrounding La Plagne. It includes Le Roignais, the highest point in the Beaufortain at 2,995 meters, and the iconic monolith of Pierra Menta. Several high-altitude orientation tables, such as the one at Grande Rochette, provide identified views of Mont Blanc and the Vanoise glaciers, accessible via the local lift system or alpine hiking trails.

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Religious Heritage

The Tarentaise valley in Savoie preserves a rich concentration of religious architecture, characterized by the flamboyant Baroque style of the 17th and 18th centuries. This collection includes the 11th-century Romanesque Basilique Saint-Martin in Aime, built upon Roman ruins, and several parish churches like Saint-Michel in Landry. These sites are distinguished by their ornate gilded altarpieces, historic frescoes, and traditional stone-and-wood construction, reflecting the spiritual and cultural history of the Alpine communities in the Plagne Tarentaise area.

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Ski & Outdoor Gear

This collection features essential equipment providers across the La Plagne ski area, including Plagne Centre, Plagne 1800, and Montchavin. These shops offer specialized services including ski and snowboard rentals, professional boot fitting, and technical mountain apparel. Many locations, such as Evolution 2 and Skiset, combine rental services with ski school bookings or guided mountain tours. From high-performance racing gear to family-friendly equipment packages, these shops cater to various skill levels across the Tarentaise Valley.

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Alpine Stays

This selection features a variety of Savoyard-style accommodations across the Tarentaise Valley, specifically within the La Plagne and Peisey-Vallandry sectors of the Paradiski domain. The list includes ski-in/ski-out hotels in Plagne Soleil and Plagne Centre, alongside traditional timber chalets in Plagne 1800 and Peisey-Nancroix. These properties provide direct access to the Vanoise Express cable car and the extensive lift network connecting to Les Arcs.

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La Plagne Tarentaise — Map

La Plagne Tarentaise — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -3° (feels like -8°) · extremes -19°–1°
  • -12° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • -2° (feels like -7°) · extremes -20°–2°
  • -12° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 0° (feels like -4°) · extremes -16°–7°
  • -8° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -10°–13°
  • -3° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -4°–18°
  • 1° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 0°–22°
  • 6° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 1°–23°
  • 7° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 2°–23°
  • 7° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 12°) · extremes -2°–20°
  • 4° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -6°–16°
  • 0° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -2°) · extremes -14°–10°
  • -6° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • -2° (feels like -6°) · extremes -19°–3°
  • -10° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
French
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+33
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Tours & Activities

Landry, Savoie
Drive
Château Montmayeur
Drive
La Plagne Ski Resort

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