Resort Comparison

La PlagnevsLes Arcs

La Plagne ski resort
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La Plagne

Paradiski, France

Les Arcs ski resort
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Les Arcs

Paradiski, France

Key Statistics

La Plagne
Stat
Les Arcs
425 km
Total Piste
425 km
110Best
Total Lifts
78
3,250mBest
Peak Altitude
3,226m
1,250mBest
Base Altitude
1,200m
8/10
Snow Reliability
8/10
Epic
Ski Pass
Epic
★★★★★Best
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★★★★Best
Value Rating
★★★★☆
2h 20mBest
Transfer Time
2h 25m
Geneva (GVA)
Nearest Airport
Geneva (GVA)

Difficulty Distribution

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La Plagne

Beginner 8/10Intermediate 9/10Advanced 5/10
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Les Arcs

Beginner 7/10Intermediate 8/10Advanced 7/10

Estimated Trip Cost

Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.

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La Plagne

$5,960total

$2,980 per person

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Les Arcs

$5,970total

$2,985 per person

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Category Scores

La Plagne
Les Arcs
Terrain Variety
8
8
Snow Reliability
8
7
Lift System
8
7
Family Friendliness
9
8
Apres-Ski
6
5
Off-Piste
6
7
Beginner Suitability
8
7
Intermediate Terrain
9
8
Advanced Terrain
5
7
Value for Money
7
7
Accommodation
7
6
Dining
7
6
Accessibility
7
5
Scenery & Charm
7
8
Ski School
8
8

The Verdict

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La Plagne wins on

  • Snow Reliability
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
9category wins
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Les Arcs wins on

  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Scenery & Charm
3category wins

Tied categories (3)

Terrain VarietyValue for MoneySki School

Best For

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La Plagne

BeginnersFamiliesGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersBig ski areas
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Les Arcs

BeginnersFamiliesBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charmBig ski areas

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