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Why book early for winter ski in La Plagne

Great ideas to save you time and money

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By Stuart Hamilton, Updated

There's no such thing as a bad time to be thinking about your next ski holiday.

Here are some great reasons why you should consider booking your next ski holiday now, including huge savings and a lot more availability.

Ski Passes in La Plagne

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Can't wait for your winter fix of skiing or snowboarding? Well look out for dates that the ski passes for winter will go on sale. Save money on family and group passes booked online, with further discounts available for the early part of the season.

Childcare in La Plagne

With school holidays being the most popular times for families to come skiing, it's important to book any childcare well in advance. Places can often be limited and if you've got children of different ages you may find looking for different types of childcare tricky, so book ahead to avoid disappointment. Lots of families book for the next season when their holiday this year has just finished, so join in with this way of thinking and you shouldn't miss out on getting a place.

Ski Hire in La Plagne

Most ski hire companies offer huge savings for online bookings and, although most of them close down their booking systems over the summer, you might find that some of them offer even more of a reduction if you book in advance.

You might not be able to book now but it's worth taking a look, put a note in your diary for the end of November or beginning of December to get the best deals. 

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Ski Schools in La Plagne

The same applies for ski schools and private ski instructors – the earlier you book the more chance you have of securing a place. Group lesson numbers are capped so ski instructors get booked up fast on peak dates. Take the worry out of getting a place and book in early. 

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Airport Transfers in La Plagne

With early booking definitely being the way forward with budget airlines and holiday providers, you'll find huge savings booking ahead for winter. Also lots of transfer companies offer super-saver discounts on early bookings. Not only does it help them plan ahead for the winter but you can save a good percentage on the price too. Opt for a shared transfer over a private one to save even more money.

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Upcoming Events

Each of the La Plagne resorts, as well as the surrounding villages, holds a number of events throughout the year. Ice climbing competitions and ski races take place in the winter months, in addition to the usual après-ski parties featuring live bands and DJs. The summer, on the other hand, attracts a number of trail running and cycling competitions, as well as live concerts.

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