School ski trips to La Plagne 1800
£1300 to £1950
A typical school ski trip to France cost is £1300 to £1950 per person, depending on destination, time of travel, transport, accommodation and inclusions.
With its excellent snow record and combination of high mileage, varied slopes, there’s little wonder La Plagne is so popular among British school groups. Here, you and your students will be situated at the hub of the Paradiski ski circuit – one of Europe’s largest – which features two glaciers, two cable cars, and a thrilling vertical drop of two kilometres. It’s also incredible easy to travel between each of La Plagne’s villages, giving your group the impression they’ve truly seen it all – even if you never leave the resort!
Features
Just 50m from our accommodation is the ski school meeting point, nursery slopes and a choice of lifts providing direct access to either Plagne Centre or Aime La Plagne, or you can follow the forested runs down to Plagne Montalbert.
Belle Plagne also provides direct access to the Bellecote glacier, the highest point in resort at 3,250m, and Montchavin, the lowest at 1,250m. Intermediates and advanced skiers have an unrivalled choice of runs, above and below the tree-line, from long, gentle cruisers to steep and challenging blacks.
Piste distance
225km
Resort height
1800m
Direction of slopes
Mainly north & northwest
Number of lifts
76
Lift pass
Keycard
Number of runs
9 
72 
34 
19 
Longest run
15km
Highest lift
3250m
Snowmaking
359 snow cannons
Lift-pass area
La Plagne
Doctor
Doctor in resort; hospital in Bourg Saint Maurice (30km)
Transfers
Approx 3 hours from Grenoble Airport (GNB); 3.5 hours from Geneva (GVA); 13 hours from Calais
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Les Rhododendrons is a modern, chalet-style hotel, and an ideal choice for school groups. Inside, you can expect excellent facilities, including a pool table and table tennis, and close to the slopes.
- Dining area
- Classroom facilities
- Ski storage
- Breakfast and dinner, hot or packed lunch provided
Hotel Les Rhododendrons is a modern, chalet-style hotel, and an ideal choice for school groups. Inside, you can expect excellent facilities, including a pool table and table tennis, and close to the slopes.
- Dining area
- Classroom facilities
- Ski storage
- Breakfast and dinner, hot or packed lunch provided
Trip details
- Bowling
- Outdoor ice-skating
- Swimming - Magic Pool
- Sports centre
- In-house quiz and games nights
If you have an excursion in mind for your ski trip to La Plagne 1800 that you don't see listed here, please get in touch and our friendly team will do their best to arrange it for you.
All Equity packages are tailor-made to suit the needs of our groups. Here are our standard package inclusions:
- Return travel by air or coach (air packages include overseas airport transfer. Coach to UK airport from school is available as an optional extra)
- All security charges, airport and local taxes
- Tourist tax (applicable to anyone aged 16+ at the time of arrival)
- 1 free staff place for every 10 full paying passengers by air, OR 1 free staff place for every 8 full paying passengers by coach
- Full-board accommodation
- Hot lunches at the mountain
- Ski storage at the mountain
- Dedicated resort representative service
- Full use of your coach in resort (coach groups only and subject to EU drivers hours regulations)
- Lift pass. Supplements are payable for extension areas in some resort
- 5 or 6 days of ski tuition (minimum 4 hours per day. Additional tuition is available for a supplement)
- Skis, boots and poles
- Helmets
- 24-hour emergency service
- All travel documentation, luggage labels and resort information
- Evening entertainment
- Ski carriage. If you are taking your own ski/board boots, these will need to be packed as luggage. Please note that ski carriage is an additional charge which can only be paid at check-in
- Meals en-route. While travelling to and from your destination, you'll need to consider meals for your group as these are not included in the package prices
- Instructors. A mixed group of ski or snowboarders and/or mixed abilities will impact the number of instructors required for your group and the price
- Air passenger duty. Any paying passengers over the age of 16 at the time of travel will be charged a small tax fee
Prices are subject to change based on intended dates of travel and final numbers, the Equity team are here to offer you advice and guidance from start to finish, ensuring your school trip runs smoothly and is a great success.
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Frequently asked questions about La Plagne 1800
Why should schools choose La Plagne 1800 for a ski trip?
La Plagne 1800 combines traditional Alpine charm with access to one of France's largest ski areas. As part of the Paradiski domain, students can enjoy an extensive range of slopes while staying in a village with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
What makes French ski resorts like La Plagne 1800 ideal for school groups?
French ski resorts are renowned for their large, interconnected ski areas, allowing students to explore a huge variety of terrain during their trip. This gives school groups more opportunities to progress and experience different parts of the mountain.
Is La Plagne 1800 suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers?
Yes. La Plagne offers a fantastic mix of gentle beginner slopes and confidence-building intermediate runs, making it an excellent choice for school groups with mixed skiing abilities.
What are the benefits of skiing in the Paradiski area?
La Plagne is part of Paradiski, one of the world's largest linked ski areas. This provides school groups with exceptional variety, extensive lift connections and plenty of terrain to keep students engaged throughout their trip.
Why is La Plagne 1800 a popular choice for school ski trip leaders?
La Plagne 1800 offers the best of both worlds: a traditional village atmosphere and access to world-class skiing. Combined with France's large ski domains and efficient lift systems, it helps schools maximise time on the slopes.
What makes French skiing different from Austrian or Italian skiing?
France is famous for its vast, interconnected ski areas and purpose-built mountain infrastructure. For school groups, this often means more skiing, greater variety and easy access to a wide range of slopes using a single lift pass.
How does La Plagne 1800 compare to La Plagne Montalbert for a school ski trip?
Both resorts provide access to the outstanding La Plagne ski area, but they offer slightly different experiences for school groups. La Plagne 1800 is closer to the heart of the wider resort network, with quick access to the extensive Paradiski ski area, making it ideal for groups looking to maximise ski mileage and explore a variety of terrain. Montalbert, meanwhile, offers a quieter village atmosphere and is particularly popular with schools seeking a traditional Alpine setting and excellent beginner-friendly slopes. Both resorts provide fantastic skiing, but La Plagne 1800 is often favoured by groups wanting easy access to the full scale of the mountain.
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