Bellecote
ski and snowboard hire in the centre of Bellecote near to the shopping centre. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
La Plagne Snow Report & Forecast
Discover the latest La Plagne snow conditions
La Plagne moves into the middle of March with the mountain still looking well covered across its high altitude villages and open slopes. From the tree lined runs around Plagne Centre to the expansive terrain rising towards Bellecote glacier, the ski area continues to hold a solid winter base. With longer daylight hours and more sunshine appearing the atmosphere feels increasingly spring like, but the pistes across Paradiski remain in very good condition.
Snow and Weather Summary
Current snow depths are around 70 to 90 cm at resort level around 1800 metres, with between 180 and 230 cm reported on the upper slopes above 2700 metres. The highest terrain around the Bellecote glacier at 3250 metres continues to hold the deepest and most reliable snowpack. A small refresh of around 5 cm has fallen on the upper mountain recently which has helped maintain good surface conditions across exposed pistes.
Temperatures have generally ranged from minus 9 to minus 3 degrees on the upper slopes and between minus 1 and plus 6 degrees across the resort villages depending on sunshine. The freezing level has been moving between roughly 2000 and 2400 metres during the day but drops overnight which helps the pistes refreeze and groom well. Winds have remained mostly light across the ski area with occasional moderate gusts on the highest ridges.
On piste, the best skiing continues to be found above 2100 metres where the snow remains firm through most of the morning and early afternoon. The slopes around Roche de Mio and the higher Bellecote glacier sector are holding particularly well and provide consistent conditions throughout the day. Lower runs through the trees towards the villages ski best earlier in the day before softening slightly in sunnier periods.
Outlook & What’s On
The outlook for the coming days suggests a mixture of sunshine and passing cloud with temperatures gradually increasing as the week progresses. There remains a small chance of light snowfall on the highest slopes later in the week, although any accumulations are expected to be limited. Overnight cooling should continue to help preserve the snowpack across the upper mountain where conditions remain strongest.
La Plagne continues to host a range of village events and mountain activities throughout March including live entertainment and family friendly experiences organised by the resort. With slightly quieter slopes following the peak holiday weeks it is an excellent time to explore the wider Paradiski ski area.
Weather outlook as of: 16 March 2026. As I am sure you are aware, accurately forecasting weather more than two or three days ahead in the mountains is notoriously tricky. If there is a significant change we will update this section before the next full weekly snow report.
Snow Takeaway
La Plagne is skiing best above 2100 metres where the snowpack remains deepest and most reliable, particularly around the Roche de Mio and Bellecote sectors. Early morning runs on lower slopes will offer the most consistent conditions before any afternoon softening. With a strong base still in place at altitude, the resort continues to deliver enjoyable spring skiing.
Scroll down to see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from La Plagne. We will be updating this snow report page every Wednesday so check back in with us next week to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast for the next seven days.
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Ski Hire in La Plagne
Ski Hire in La Plagne
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Belle Plagne Sports II
Want to rent skis or snowboards in La Plagne? Just visit the Skiset Belle Plagne Sports 2 store!
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Robino Sport
Want to rent skis or snowboards in La Plagne? Just visit the Robino Sports store!
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Robino 3 R
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day.
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Plagne Bellecôte Centre
Their store is ideally situated at Plagne Bellecôte Centre, easily accessible from the snow front and very close to the ski lifts. This means you can pick up your equipment and be on the slopes within minutes, maximizing your time for exceptional skiing.
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Montchavin
Ski hire located in the Montchavin village, next to the ski school. Established since 1972 and evolved to a modern shop with specialised boot fitting and expert team.
Ski Schools in La Plagne
Ski School Lessons in La Plagne
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Group ski lessons
Whatever your standard, this ski school is able to help you improve and gain confidence on your skis or snowboard. They offer group lessons from the age of three, upwards.
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Private ski lessons
Suitable for beginners and experienced skiers. Private lessons are a great way to improve your technique, learn new snow sports or just regain your confidence as more intensive work can be done when the instructors are able to give you more of their time.
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Private ski lessons
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
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Private ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
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Group ski lessons
Whatever your standard, this ski school is able to help you improve and gain confidence on your skis or snowboard. They offer group lessons from the age of three, upwards.
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Group ski lessons
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
Airport Transfers in La Plagne
Transfers for La Plagne
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to La Plagne. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to La Plagne, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
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Shared bus airport transfers
A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.
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Private airport transfers
Having been in the business since 1983 and the only transport company with an office based in La Plagne centre, Transport Christian Bouzon have extensive knowledge and experience in transporting small and large groups around the Alps.
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Private airport transfers
The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
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Shared airport transfers
Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
Winter Things To Do in La Plagne
Wintersport Things To Do in La Plagne
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Snowshoeing
Leave your skis and snowboard behind and go off the beaten track on snowshoes!
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Heliskiing/boarding
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
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Moonbike adventures
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.
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Helicopter tours
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
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Taxi Ski Service
State-of-the-art Taxi Ski chair makes the slopes accessible to everyone
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Bobsleigh Track
Unique to La Plagne is the fantastic bobsleigh track, open every winter between mid December and mid April.
