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La Plagne Snow Report & Forecast

Discover the latest La Plagne snow conditions

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By Nye Erskine, Updated

La Plagne moves into March with the mountain still looking reassuringly wintery across its wide network of high altitude villages. Snow remains visible throughout the resort levels and the open slopes stretching towards Bellecote glacier continue to carry a strong base. After the busy half term period the pace on the pistes has eased slightly, leaving well prepared runs and dependable conditions across the wider Paradiski area.

Snow and Weather Summary

Current snow depths are around 80 to 100 cm at resort level around 1800 metres, with between 190 and 250 cm reported on the upper slopes above 2700 metres, particularly near the Bellecote glacier which rises to 3250 metres. A light snowfall of around 5 to 10 cm has fallen across higher terrain in recent days which has refreshed the surface on exposed slopes and improved grip on the upper pistes.

Temperatures have ranged from minus 10 to minus 5 degrees on the upper mountain and between minus 2 and plus 3 degrees in the villages depending on sunshine. The freezing level has generally fluctuated between 1600 and 2000 metres during the day but drops overnight which helps maintain good piste quality after grooming. Winds have been mostly light to moderate across the ski area with only occasional stronger gusts on the highest ridgelines.

On piste, the best conditions are found above 2100 metres where the snow remains firm and consistent throughout most of the day. North facing slopes around Bellecote and Roche de Mio are holding particularly well and offer reliable skiing from morning to afternoon. Lower runs through the trees ski best earlier in the day before softening slightly during sunnier periods.

Outlook & What’s On

The outlook for the coming days suggests a mix of sunshine and passing cloud with the chance of light snowfall at higher elevations later in the week. Freezing levels are expected to vary slightly but overnight temperatures should continue to drop enough to preserve the quality of the snowpack. Any fresh snow would mainly improve the upper mountain where coverage is already strongest.

La Plagne continues to offer a busy programme of activities in early March including village events, family entertainment and regular mountain experiences organised through the tourist office. With slightly quieter slopes following the holiday period it remains an enjoyable time to explore the full Paradiski area.

Weather outlook as of: 9 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 snow depth and surface quality remain strongest, particularly around the Bellecote and Roche de Mio sectors. Early runs on lower tree lined pistes will offer the most consistent conditions before any afternoon softening. With a strong base at altitude, the resort remains in very good shape as March continues.

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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Weather in La Plagne

Updated yesterday, 15:02 UTC

Temp (AM)
-4 °C
Temp (PM)
-1 °C
Snow depth
163 cm
Packed powder
EADS
2 / 5
Temp (AM)
-2 °C
Temp (PM)
3 °C
Snow depth
35 cm
Hard packed
EADS
2 / 5
Temp (AM)
-6 °C
Temp (PM)
-4 °C
Snow depth
250 cm
Packed powder
EADS
2 / 5

Lifts & Trails in La Plagne

Updated yesterday, 15:02 UTC

Lifts

  • Lifts : 70 / 77
  • Valley Links : 21 / 23

Pistes

  • Pistes : 119 / 139
    • Greens : 9 / 9
    • Blues : 76 / 78
    • Reds : 25 / 33
    • Blacks : 9 / 19
  • Nordic : 15 / 18
    • Greens : 8 / 10
    • Blues : 4 / 4
    • Reds : 1 / 1
    • Blacks : 1 / 2
  • Luge : 1 / 1
  • Hiking trails : 16 / 16
  • Hiking trails : 18 / 18
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Webcam view from La Grande Rochette, the top of the main bowl in the La Plagne ski area, at 2505 metres

La Grande Rochette webcam

A view from La Grande Rochette up at 2505 metres. From the top of the main bowl in the La Plagne ski area this webcam looks out over all that La Plagne has to offer.

Webcam view of the foot of the slopes in Montchavin Les Coches, La Plagne

Les Coches & Pistes webcam

Take a look at views of the snow in Montchavin Les Coches at the foot of the slopes in the village

Panoramic webcam view from the Fornelet at 2000m in Montalbert, La Plagne

Montalbert webcam

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Webcam view across La Plagne centre piste-front. On the left you'll be able to see local ski schools giving lessons. The peak in the middle is La Grande Rochette. On the right is the Stade piste.

Piste Front webcam, La Plagne Centre

Our latest La Plagne webcam offers a panoramic view across the La Plagne centre piste front. On the left you will be able to to see local ski schools meeting up for ski lessons, and the peak in the middle is the La Grande Rochette and then over to the right is the Stade piste.

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