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Guides & Tours in La Plagne — 9 of Our Favourites

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The main draw for people coming to La Plagne in winter is, of course, skiing and snowboarding.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our La Plagne Activities Guide.

Visit website A ski instructor guides a child in an adaptive sit-ski down a snowy mountain slope.

1. Adaptive Ski Lessons

Adaptive skiing lessons offer a way for people with disabilities or reduced mobility to discover skiing and enjoy the slopes in La Plagne. With specialist instructors and adapted equipment, including sit skiing and standing skiing with a Trottiski, lessons are tailored to your individual abilities, needs and experience. Whether you're trying skiing for the first time or looking to develop your skills and independence, you can enjoy personalised tuition and build confidence at your own pace.

Sit skiing

Sit skiing allows you to experience the slopes from a seated position, using specialist equipment adapted to different needs and abilities. Depending on your requirements, options include the Tempo Dual Ski, with instructor assistance, or the Snow Kart, which can offer greater independence. With suitable equipment and guidance, you can discover skiing, enjoy the mountain scenery and share the experience with family and friends.

Trottiski: standing skiing

For those who prefer to ski standing up, the Trottiski offers an alternative way to enjoy the slopes. This adapted ski scooter provides support and stability, helping you work on your balance, coordination and confidence. Depending on your abilities and individual needs, it may be suitable for people with different disabilities, with specialist instruction helping you find an appropriate approach.

Personalised adaptive skiing lessons

Lessons are adapted to your mobility, experience and personal goals, with specialist instructors helping you find suitable equipment and develop your skills. Whether you're learning the basics, improving your technique or working towards greater independence, private tuition provides the opportunity to progress at a pace that suits you.

Preparing for your lesson

Before booking, it's worth discussing your requirements with the ski school, including your mobility, previous skiing experience and any assistance you may need. This helps establish which equipment and lesson arrangements are most suitable. Check the available lesson durations, meeting points, equipment arrangements and lift access in advance, as these can vary depending on your chosen activity and needs.

Visit website ESF Mountain Guides, La Plagne 1800

2. Mountain Guides - Plagne Soleil

Brush up on your technique and learn new tricks at the same time

Location
Plagne Villages

Explore beyond the marked pistes with off-piste lessons and mountain guiding in La Plagne Soleil. Suitable for skiers with at least an advanced Alpine skiing level (Class 3) or an expert level in freeskiing, these experiences offer the opportunity to develop your technique, discover new terrain and build confidence in the mountains. With over 200 qualified instructors and lessons available in English and other languages, you can choose from private or group off-piste lessons, guided outings, freeride skiing and ski touring, depending on your ability and experience. You can focus on your own goals while following the French ski-level system, a structured approach to learning that helps you choose the right levels and lessons, build confidence and track your progress. The French approach has successfully taught hundreds of thousands of skiers over the years.

Explore beyond the marked pistes

Off-piste skiing gives you the opportunity to discover a different side of La Plagne, from open mountain slopes and fresh powder to quieter routes away from the main pistes. Whether you're new to off-piste skiing or already have experience, there are different options to help you make the most of your time in the mountains.

Group off-piste lessons offer a chance to share the experience with other skiers, while tailor-made sessions allow you to focus on your own interests and goals. For more experienced skiers, an off-piste day with a high-mountain guide offers the opportunity to explore wider mountain terrain, discover lesser-known routes and enjoy a full day of adventure.

Ski touring and other mountain experiences

If you're looking for something different, ski touring combines climbing uphill on skins with skiing back down off-piste. It's a rewarding way to explore the mountains at a different pace, with routes and experiences depending on your ability and conditions.

You can also look into specialist off-piste and freeride options, including freeride snowboarding with an instructor-guide for suitably experienced snowboarders. With different formats available, you can choose an experience that matches your interests, whether you're looking to develop your technique or discover new terrain.

Experienced instructors and mountain guides

Exploring off-piste terrain requires a different approach to skiing on marked runs. Experienced instructors and high-mountain guides can help you understand the terrain, assess snow conditions and develop your mountain awareness, while sharing their knowledge of the local area.

Guidance on avalanche safety and the use of appropriate safety equipment are important parts of off-piste preparation. You'll need suitable equipment, including an avalanche transceiver (DVA), shovel and probe, and you should know how to use it. Off-piste skiing always involves risks, which cannot be eliminated, even when accompanied by a professional.

Choose the right experience for your level

Off-piste and mountain guiding options vary according to your experience and the type of outing you choose. Some group and tailor-made programmes require a validated Expert skiing level, while other discovery options may be available with an appropriate programme and assessment of your ability.

When booking, check the level requirements and explain your previous experience so that you can choose a suitable outing. Weather conditions, snow quality and avalanche risk can also affect the routes available, and outings may be changed or cancelled when conditions require it.

Whether you're hoping to improve your off-piste technique, try ski touring or spend a day exploring the mountains with a guide, these experiences offer a rewarding way to discover La Plagne beyond the pistes.

These activities are suitable for those over 18 years only.

Visit website ESF Mountain Guides, La Plagne 1800

3. Mountain Guides - Plagne 1800

Don't waste time on your holiday, get a guide to show you around

Location
Plagne 1800

Explore beyond the marked pistes with off-piste lessons and mountain guiding in La Plagne 1800. Suitable for skiers with at least an advanced Alpine skiing level (Class 3) or an expert level in freeskiing, these experiences offer the opportunity to develop your technique, discover new terrain and build confidence in the mountains. With over 200 qualified instructors and lessons available in English and other languages, you can choose from private or group off-piste lessons, guided outings, freeride skiing and ski touring, depending on your ability and experience. You can focus on your own goals while following the French ski-level system, a structured approach to learning that helps you choose the right levels and lessons, build confidence and track your progress. The French approach has successfully taught hundreds of thousands of skiers over the years.

Explore beyond the marked pistes

Off-piste skiing gives you the opportunity to discover a different side of La Plagne, from open mountain slopes and fresh powder to quieter routes away from the main pistes. Whether you're new to off-piste skiing or already have experience, there are different options to help you make the most of your time in the mountains.

Group off-piste lessons offer a chance to share the experience with other skiers, while tailor-made sessions allow you to focus on your own interests and goals. For more experienced skiers, an off-piste day with a high-mountain guide offers the opportunity to explore wider mountain terrain, discover lesser-known routes and enjoy a full day of adventure.

Ski touring and other mountain experiences

If you're looking for something different, ski touring combines climbing uphill on skins with skiing back down off-piste. It's a rewarding way to explore the mountains at a different pace, with routes and experiences depending on your ability and conditions.

You can also look into specialist off-piste and freeride options, including freeride snowboarding with an instructor-guide for suitably experienced snowboarders. With different formats available, you can choose an experience that matches your interests, whether you're looking to develop your technique or discover new terrain.

Experienced instructors and mountain guides

Exploring off-piste terrain requires a different approach to skiing on marked runs. Experienced instructors and high-mountain guides can help you understand the terrain, assess snow conditions and develop your mountain awareness, while sharing their knowledge of the local area.

Guidance on avalanche safety and the use of appropriate safety equipment are important parts of off-piste preparation. You'll need suitable equipment, including an avalanche transceiver (DVA), shovel and probe, and you should know how to use it. Off-piste skiing always involves risks, which cannot be eliminated, even when accompanied by a professional.

Choose the right experience for your level

Off-piste and mountain guiding options vary according to your experience and the type of outing you choose. Some group and tailor-made programmes require a validated Expert skiing level, while other discovery options may be available with an appropriate programme and assessment of your ability.

When booking, check the level requirements and explain your previous experience so that you can choose a suitable outing. Weather conditions, snow quality and avalanche risk can also affect the routes available, and outings may be changed or cancelled when conditions require it.

Whether you're hoping to improve your off-piste technique, try ski touring or spend a day exploring the mountains with a guide, these experiences offer a rewarding way to discover La Plagne beyond the pistes.

These activities are suitable for those over 18 years only.

Visit website ESF Mountain Guides, La Plagne 1800

4. Mountain Guides - Plagne Centre

Head straight to the best places with an experienced guide to show you around

Location
Plagne 1800

Explore beyond the marked pistes with off-piste lessons and mountain guiding in La Plagne Centre. Suitable for skiers with at least an advanced Alpine skiing level (Class 3) or an expert level in freeskiing, these experiences offer the opportunity to develop your technique, discover new terrain and build confidence in the mountains. With over 200 qualified instructors and lessons available in English and other languages, you can choose from private or group off-piste lessons, guided outings, freeride skiing and ski touring, depending on your ability and experience. You can focus on your own goals while following the French ski-level system, a structured approach to learning that helps you choose the right levels and lessons, build confidence and track your progress. The French approach has successfully taught hundreds of thousands of skiers over the years.

Explore beyond the marked pistes

Off-piste skiing gives you the opportunity to discover a different side of La Plagne, from open mountain slopes and fresh powder to quieter routes away from the main pistes. Whether you're new to off-piste skiing or already have experience, there are different options to help you make the most of your time in the mountains.

Group off-piste lessons offer a chance to share the experience with other skiers, while tailor-made sessions allow you to focus on your own interests and goals. For more experienced skiers, an off-piste day with a high-mountain guide offers the opportunity to explore wider mountain terrain, discover lesser-known routes and enjoy a full day of adventure.

Ski touring and other mountain experiences

If you're looking for something different, ski touring combines climbing uphill on skins with skiing back down off-piste. It's a rewarding way to explore the mountains at a different pace, with routes and experiences depending on your ability and conditions.

You can also look into specialist off-piste and freeride options, including freeride snowboarding with an instructor-guide for suitably experienced snowboarders. With different formats available, you can choose an experience that matches your interests, whether you're looking to develop your technique or discover new terrain.

Experienced instructors and mountain guides

Exploring off-piste terrain requires a different approach to skiing on marked runs. Experienced instructors and high-mountain guides can help you understand the terrain, assess snow conditions and develop your mountain awareness, while sharing their knowledge of the local area.

Guidance on avalanche safety and the use of appropriate safety equipment are important parts of off-piste preparation. You'll need suitable equipment, including an avalanche transceiver (DVA), shovel and probe, and you should know how to use it. Off-piste skiing always involves risks, which cannot be eliminated, even when accompanied by a professional.

Choose the right experience for your level

Off-piste and mountain guiding options vary according to your experience and the type of outing you choose. Some group and tailor-made programmes require a validated Expert skiing level, while other discovery options may be available with an appropriate programme and assessment of your ability.

When booking, check the level requirements and explain your previous experience so that you can choose a suitable outing. Weather conditions, snow quality and avalanche risk can also affect the routes available, and outings may be changed or cancelled when conditions require it.

Whether you're hoping to improve your off-piste technique, try ski touring or spend a day exploring the mountains with a guide, these experiences offer a rewarding way to discover La Plagne beyond the pistes.

These activities are suitable for those over 18 years only.

Visit website A skier in red carves down a steep, snowy mountain, kicking up powder under a brilliant sun and clear blue sky.

5. Mountain Guides - Plagne Villages

Get to know the best areas of the resort with an experienced guide

Location
Plagne Villages

Explore beyond the marked pistes with off-piste lessons and mountain guiding in La Plagne Villages. Suitable for skiers with at least an advanced Alpine skiing level (Class 3) or an expert level in freeskiing, these experiences offer the opportunity to develop your technique, discover new terrain and build confidence in the mountains. With over 200 qualified instructors and lessons available in English and other languages, you can choose from private or group off-piste lessons, guided outings, freeride skiing and ski touring, depending on your ability and experience. You can focus on your own goals while following the French ski-level system, a structured approach to learning that helps you choose the right levels and lessons, build confidence and track your progress. The French approach has successfully taught hundreds of thousands of skiers over the years.

Explore beyond the marked pistes

Off-piste skiing gives you the opportunity to discover a different side of La Plagne, from open mountain slopes and fresh powder to quieter routes away from the main pistes. Whether you're new to off-piste skiing or already have experience, there are different options to help you make the most of your time in the mountains.

Group off-piste lessons offer a chance to share the experience with other skiers, while tailor-made sessions allow you to focus on your own interests and goals. For more experienced skiers, an off-piste day with a high-mountain guide offers the opportunity to explore wider mountain terrain, discover lesser-known routes and enjoy a full day of adventure.

Ski touring and other mountain experiences

If you're looking for something different, ski touring combines climbing uphill on skins with skiing back down off-piste. It's a rewarding way to explore the mountains at a different pace, with routes and experiences depending on your ability and conditions.

You can also look into specialist off-piste and freeride options, including freeride snowboarding with an instructor-guide for suitably experienced snowboarders. With different formats available, you can choose an experience that matches your interests, whether you're looking to develop your technique or discover new terrain.

Experienced instructors and mountain guides

Exploring off-piste terrain requires a different approach to skiing on marked runs. Experienced instructors and high-mountain guides can help you understand the terrain, assess snow conditions and develop your mountain awareness, while sharing their knowledge of the local area.

Guidance on avalanche safety and the use of appropriate safety equipment are important parts of off-piste preparation. You'll need suitable equipment, including an avalanche transceiver (DVA), shovel and probe, and you should know how to use it. Off-piste skiing always involves risks, which cannot be eliminated, even when accompanied by a professional.

Choose the right experience for your level

Off-piste and mountain guiding options vary according to your experience and the type of outing you choose. Some group and tailor-made programmes require a validated Expert skiing level, while other discovery options may be available with an appropriate programme and assessment of your ability.

When booking, check the level requirements and explain your previous experience so that you can choose a suitable outing. Weather conditions, snow quality and avalanche risk can also affect the routes available, and outings may be changed or cancelled when conditions require it.

Whether you're hoping to improve your off-piste technique, try ski touring or spend a day exploring the mountains with a guide, these experiences offer a rewarding way to discover La Plagne beyond the pistes.

Enquire Oxygene Off Piste & Mountain Guiding, La Plagne & Belle Plagne

6. Off-piste and mountain guiding

Off-piste adventures with experienced English speaking guides

Location
Belle-Plagne

They offer some of the best ski guiding in La Plagne.

Make the most of each powder day. If you want to explore the true terrain of the mountain, learn how to ski across powder and ride the line of the season, they are there to help.

They offer sessions for those that are just starting to explore off-piste through to those that already have plenty of experience and want to find the best powder spots in the valley.

All their mountain guides are fully qualified and have plenty of experience in the local terrain. They all speak English (other languages are also available) so you can relax and communicate with ease.

They take safety seriously. That’s why when you book one of their off-piste and guiding lessons, they offer transceivers, shovels, probes and ABS bags completely free of charge. At this school, they know how to handle the mountain with care.

Enquire Val Heliski, Val d'Isere - Centre

7. Backcountry ski guides

Private ski or snowboard guiding for up to six people - on and off-piste

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A private ski or snowboard session for all ability levels – on and off-piste. It’s all about fun, improvement and discovering new off piste terrain. 

Guided off-piste and touring are a great way to experience the back country with an experienced, UIAGM mountain guide or instructor.

You’ll encounter a variety of snow conditions and terrain; from powder fields, to tree runs, allowing you to improve your off-piste skills. Their packages offer something for every ability so you’ll experience the back country at your own pace. Their UIAGM mountain guides or instructors will offer technique pointers, guiding and simulation avalanche rescue training to ensure you’re fully prepared for your Experience.

Split boarding has become hugely popular in recent years due to exciting new product development: making boards lighter, stronger and easier to use. The possibilities of travelling into the back country have been transformed, with snowboarders now able to access terrain that was previously hard to reach. These courses offer snowboarders a unique experience by heading deeper into the back country whilst learning important back country skills.

Their guided days are for private groups of 1-6 people and includes safety kit (ABS packs are additional).
Enquire Oxygene Moonbike Adventures, La Plagne Valley

8. Moonbike adventures

Moonbike adventures with English speaking guides in La Plagne

Location
Plagne 1800

Feel the need… the need for speed? These electric snow bikes are three times lighter than a snowmobile, whisper-quiet and seriously powerful - a ride you won’t want to miss.

Take to the slopes of La Plagne after hours on a guided Moonbike adventure and zoom around this winter playground to your heart’s content.

  • One-hour guided Moonbike ride
  • Sessions start from Plagne Centre or Belle Plagne
  • Ride once the lifts have closed, with full guidance and instruction
  • Fun-filled outing led by a qualified local guide

No experience needed - your guide will show you how to use the bikes before heading off.

Suitable from sixteen years old. Maximum of ten riders per guide.

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9. Compagnie des Guides de la Vanoise

Enjoy summer and winter outdoor activities tailored to suit you and your group

Location
Aime La Plagne

The bureau of Mountain Guides Montchavin les Coches can tailor each activity to suit you and your group, from canyoning, hiking, and high mountain adventures.

In summer you can go hiking, mountaineering, canyoning, climbing and try via feratta. And in winter there is snow shoeing, ski touring, winter mountaineering and ice climbing.

They cover the whole of the Tarentaise but also lead guided tours to other popular mountain destinations such as Chamonix and Mont Blanc, Zermett and the Gran Paradiso in Italy.

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