La Plagne

Chalethotel Christina

A high-altitude resort with a good snow record, that scores highly with beginners as well as more adventurous skiers. There are 10 linked villages under the La Plagne ‘umbrella’, between them offering 220kms of pistes at varying levels up to 2,100m. This includes the Paradiski ski area, accessed by the world’s largest cable car: the Vanoise Express.

Beginners will start out on the broad nursery slopes which are right on the doorstep of our base for the week, the Chalethotel Christina. By the end of the week you will graduate to the blue runs – there’s a huge choice here. Experts can aim for the Bellecote Glacier for long black runs and virgin powder! With skiing at different levels, there are lots of choices to make every day.

When you’ve shed your skis, the resort offers an Olympic-level bobsleigh run, an Ice Tower to climb and plenty of other fun activities, including a good choice of bars and clubs.

The Chalethotel Christina is a big modern hotel with lots of opportunities for socializing and a laid-back vibe. It’s set opposite the lifts and around 150m from Ski School rendezvous, so it really is a case of ‘ski in, ski out’. Inside, there’s lots of warm pine paneling and bright furnishings. The dining room has great views and the split level lounge is perfect for après ski relaxing. The bar also has an outdoor sun terrace. Bedrooms are fairly standard in size, with an ensuite shower or bath: many have a balcony.

• Charter flights are to Geneva
• Transfer time 140 minutes
• Lift pass from £195
• Ski Hire from £52
• Boot Hire from £36
• Lessons from £143
• Prices subject to change