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La Plagne Events 2026/27: A Local Mum's Guide to Winter Fun
If you're reading this, odds are you're heading to La Plagne this winter. Firstly – congrats on a great decision. You're going to have a blast!
I'm Jen, a La Plagne local of 20 years and a ski mum of three, so I've stood in the snow at most of these events with a hot chocolate in one hand and a child's glove in the other. This is my month-by-month guide to everything happening in La Plagne for the 2026/27 ski season, from opening day on 12 December to the very last chairlift in April. Grab your mittens and let's go!
Quick note: I update this page all season as new dates are announced, so bookmark it and check back before you travel.
La Plagne 2026/27 season dates
- Opening day: Saturday 12 December 2026 – all of La Plagne opens together
- Plagne Centre, Aime 2000, Belle Plagne, Bellecôte, Plagne Villages, Plagne Soleil and Plagne 1800 close: Saturday, 24 April 2027
- Montchavin-Les Coches, Montalbert and Champagny-en-Vanoise close: Saturday 17 April 2027
Top tip: if you're coming for the last week of the season, stay up in one of the high-altitude villages. The lower villages close a week earlier.
School holiday dates to plan around
The resort is at its busiest (and the events are at their biggest) during the holidays. Here are the 2026/27 dates:
- Christmas (everyone): 19 December 2026 to 4 January 2027
- February half term (UK): most English schools break up around 13–21 February 2027 – check your own school's dates
- French winter holidays: 6 February to 8 March 2027, staggered across three zones – the busiest weeks overlap UK half term
- Easter: Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027; French spring holidays run 3 April to 3 May
December events in La Plagne
Early December – Pre-Opening Weekend (TBC)
In a good snow year, La Plagne sometimes opens a few lifts early for a sneak-peek weekend. Last time it was Grande Rochette, Lovatière and Bécoin, with day passes at €25 and the beginner lifts free. Nothing has been announced for 2026 yet – it all depends on the snow gods. I'll update this as soon as I hear, so keep an eye on my Instagram stories. way to jumpstart your ski season.
Don’t miss it—this early taste of winter won’t disappoint!
12th December – Ski Season Opening Day
It's here! On Saturday 12 December the whole of La Plagne opens for the 2026/27 season, and the excitement in resort is real (mine included – the boys have usually had their skis waxed since October). It's the perfect time to kick off your family's winter adventure, and early-season weeks are some of the quietest of the year on the slopes.
18th December – New Night Trains from the Netherlands and Belgium
Not an event exactly, but too good not to mention. From Friday 18 December, a brand-new night train runs from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Brussels straight to Aime-la-Plagne. You leave Friday evening and wake up in the mountains on Saturday morning. There are 15 return trips until 27 March, with tickets from €99 one way.
Book through Travelski or Pegasus Trains – more details here.
21st–25th December – Christmas in La Plagne
Christmas in La Plagne is a fairytale come to life. The villages are covered in twinkling lights, there's usually snow on the ground, and Father Christmas has been spotted in Belle Plagne on Monday 21 December. Christmas Eve is the main celebration for the French, whereas Christmas Day is the big dinner for us Brits and most other nationalities, so you get two festive evenings in one. Expect village Christmas programmes, torchlight descents and outdoor ice rinks with views you won't believe.
Find out more about what to expect skiing in La Plagne for Christmas.
31st December – New Year's Eve in La Plagne
La Plagne doesn't hold back when it comes to welcoming the New Year, and this year it's all about La Nuit du Pompon Rouge – a big party on the slopes to see in 2027.
- Plagne Bellecôte: the main event, a party on the snow front with music and a brilliant atmosphere. Wrap up warm and dance your way into the New Year.
- Montchavin-Les Coches: its own free Nuit du Pompon Rouge, with a show and celebration on the snow – perfect if you're staying in the lower villages.
Restaurants and bars across La Plagne also host special New Year's Eve dinners, so book early (I mean it). Then head out to the snow front for midnight.
If you've been before, you might remember the fireworks from the Dou du Praz. They ran for a few years after COVID, but the celebration has now moved down onto the slopes, so the party at Bellecôte is the place to be.
Find out what to expect at New Year in La Plagne.
January events in La Plagne
January is my secret favourite month. The holiday crowds go home, the snow is usually brilliant, prices drop, and there's still loads going on.
13th January – Interneige is back!
This one's for the nostalgic (and anyone who grew up on It's a Knockout). Back in 1966, La Plagne was one of four French resorts that took on four Swiss resorts in Interneige, the winter version of the hit TV show Intervilles, hosted by Guy Lux. Think daft snowy team games, three sporting challenges and one cultural one, broadcast to the whole of France.
The resort needed a logo that would stand out on black-and-white telly, so graphic designer Mathieu Diesse from the Havas agency came up with a simple red bobble hat. Yep – that's how our famous Bonnet Rouge was born, and it's been La Plagne's symbol ever since.
This winter, the Bonnet Rouge turns 60. To celebrate, La Plagne is bringing Interneige back on Wednesday 13 January 2027. It's a revamped version, with fun challenges and teams invited from the resorts hosting the 2030 Winter Olympics, plus people from across the mountain world. The Bonnet Rouge has also had a birthday makeover: it's now a family of mascots, each with its own colour and accessory, from a green hat to a yellow bandana and a blue helmet.
15th–17th January – Festival Le Pied qui Glisse
This one makes me a bit emotional. Le Pied qui Glisse is back for its second year: a festival all about skiing and inclusion, especially for people living with a foot amputation. There's a test village where you can try different prostheses for free, plus skiing and snowboarding sessions, open lessons and activities. Around 40 people took part last year, and it's growing.
29th–31st January – Ice Climbing World Championship & La Gorzderette, Champagny
Huge news for Champagny-en-Vanoise: the Ice Climbing World Championship is coming back to its ice tower, ten years after it last hosted. Expect speed and difficulty events, with local climbers Marion Salmon-Thomas, Tristan Ladevant and reigning world champion Louna Ladevant flying the flag for home. It runs alongside La Gorzderette, Champagny's own ice festival.
Watching people scale a 22-metre wall of ice while you hold a vin chaud is a very good way to spend an evening. If your kids are 10+, they can have a go on the ice tower with a guide on other days of the season.
February events in La Plagne
February is peak season, with French holidays and UK half term all landing at once. It's busy, but it's also when La Plagne puts on its best shows.
3rd February – Fête de la Sainte-Agathe, Montchavin-Les Coches
One of my favourite little traditions. For more than 50 years, Montchavin has celebrated its patron saint, Sainte Agathe, by blessing around sixty ski instructors – and their skis! It's free, it's charming, and it's a lovely glimpse of real mountain village life away from the big resort buzz.
10th February – Family Race, Montchavin-Les Coches
A free family treasure hunt on the slopes of Montchavin. Perfect for little ones who are more motivated by clues and prizes than by carving technique (mine, basically).
14th February – Valentine's Day
Valentine's falls on a Sunday this year. Expect fun, free events across La Plagne – in past years there have been kissing booths, photo stages and lots of lovely prizes to win.
Read all about Valentine's Day in La Plagne here.
17th–21st February – Luge World Cup on the Olympic Track
This is the big one this winter, and it lands in UK half term week for lots of families. The senior Luge World Cup comes to La Plagne's Olympic track – the only Olympic bobsleigh track in France, built for the 1992 Albertville Games and chosen to host the bobsleigh, luge and skeleton events at the 2030 Winter Olympics.
For the first time ever, the doubles events will be raced on this track. Here's the programme:
- Wednesday 17th February: official training
- Friday 19th February: Nations Cup (all disciplines) and seeded training
- Saturday 20th February: men's and women's doubles, plus women's singles run 1
- Sunday 21st February: men's singles, plus women's singles run 2
Seeing the world's best fly past at well over 100km/h is absolutely wild, and it's a brilliant non-skiing afternoon for the family.
Check out this review of the La Plagne bobsleigh, plus all your FAQs in one place.
18th February – P'tits Flambeaux Torchlight Descent
If you've ever dreamed of joining a torchlight descent, this is the event for you!
The P'tits Flambeaux is a magical charity torchlight descent organised by the ESF across the Alps, raising money for children's charities. It's open to nearly everyone, from adults to kids. Here's how to join in:
- Check your ski level. Adults need to be ESF Level 2; kids need their Bronze Star or above. If your kids want to do it, you don't need to go with them – they'll be supervised by ESF instructors.
- Buy your torch at the tourist office in any participating village. Don't worry, they aren't real flames – they're battery torches! They cost €10, and the money goes to the charities.
- Head to your village meeting point 15–30 minutes before the start time and enjoy!
In past years, the meeting points and times were:
- Plagne Centre & Aime 2000: Bécoin chairlift, 6pm
- Plagne Villages: in front of the Casa de l'Ours restaurant, 6pm
- Plagne Soleil: on the snow front, 6pm
- Montalbert: 6pm
- Belle Plagne & Bellecôte: Blanchets chairlift, 6pm
- Montchavin: Télécabine, 6.30pm
- Les Coches: 6.15pm
- Champagny: 5.30pm
Find out more about the P'Tits Flambeaux torchlight descent here.
25th February – Born To Be Show, Plagne Centre
Prepare to be dazzled! The Born To Be Show is organised by the La Plagne Club des Sports – our local ski club and team (yep, my kids will be there). Local skiers from the age of 8 right up to international competitors and Olympic medal winners take part to raise money for the club. And yes, I will be in touch to sell you some raffle tickets – there's usually a car up for grabs!
In the past, we've seen synchronised skiing, dancing piste bashers and La Plagne's Olympic stars paragliding onto the stage, plus a fantastic fireworks display to round it all off. It's free and it's on the snow front at Plagne Centre. Top tip: if you're not staying in Plagne Centre, leave a little early – getting back to the other villages afterwards can take a while.
Find out more about the La Plagne Born To Be Show.
When and where: Thursday 25 February 2027, 5.30pm to 8pm, on the snow front in Plagne Centre. Free entry, and great for families. It's an outdoor show, so it will be cancelled if the weather is bad – check my Instagram stories on the day.
March events in La Plagne
March is when the sun comes out, the terraces fill up and lunch gets longer. Spring skiing at its finest.
3rd March – Odysséa La Plagne
A charity run for cancer, and the only Odysséa race in the world held on snow! This is the sixth edition, and every penny raised goes to Gustave Roussy to support cancer research, particularly breast cancer. Last year 920 people took part and raised more than €26,000.
There are distances for all ages from 5 upwards, some timed and competitive, others just for fun. Everything starts from Belle Plagne, where you'll find the Odysséa village and collect your bib and pink T-shirt (€10). Spaces are limited, so book ahead. If you're doing the timed 9km run, you'll need a medical certificate dated within the last year.
Find out more about the La Plagne Odyssea races here.
17th March – St Patrick's Day
When everyone becomes Irish for a day! It's a Wednesday this year, which has never stopped anyone. The French aren't big on Paddy's Day, but there'll be plenty of parties and fun après sessions across La Plagne. Check out my How To Celebrate St Patrick's Day in La Plagne post for the best places to head this winter.
28th March – Easter Sunday
Easter is early this year, which means good snow and egg hunts in ski boots. Expect Easter activities in the villages over the long weekend.
April events in La Plagne
Soft snow, sunny terraces and end-of-season silliness. April in La Plagne is a vibe.
26th March – Easter
Easter is early this year, with Good Friday on 26 March, Easter Sunday on 28 March and Easter Monday on 29 March. That's great news for snow, and it lands before the French spring holidays start on 3 April, so the slopes should be lovely and quiet. Think sunny terraces, longer days, soft afternoon snow and a lot of chocolate in ski jacket pockets.
Here's what usually goes on over the Easter weekend:
- Easter egg hunts in the snow. The activities team runs an egg hunt for the kids. Last time it started from Place Perrière in Plagne Centre at 10.30am, and it's free. Searching for eggs with mountains as the backdrop is pure magic (and mildly chaotic).
- Easter shows and a family village. Expect a mini Easter show from the entertainment team in Plagne Centre's main square, plus an afternoon Easter village with face painting, bungee trampolines, craft workshops and duck fishing.
- Easter-themed ski lessons. Lots of ski schools add treasure hunts and themed races to kids' lessons over Easter. It's also a perfect excuse for fancy dress on the slopes with your ski crew.
- Easter Sunday Mass. There's usually an Easter service at the church in Plagne Centre, just round the corner from the lift pass office.
- Easter menus. Plenty of restaurants put on special Easter lunches and dinners. Book ahead, as it's a busy weekend.
The free weekly activities in each village also carry on as normal. I post a round-up of what's on every weekend on my Instagram, so check there for your village.
Want more? Chrck out my Easter Family Ski Holidays in La Plagne: What's Going On
17th & 24th April – End of Season
All good things must come to an end. Montchavin-Les Coches, Montalbert and Champagny close on Saturday 17 April. The rest of La Plagne keeps going until Saturday 24 April 2027. Closing weekends always bring a party atmosphere, fancy dress on the slopes and a very emotional bunch of seasonnaires (been there).
What else is new in La Plagne for 2026/27
- The Bonnet Rouge turns 60. Our much-loved red hat logo gets a fresh, more playful new look for its birthday. Keep an eye out for it around resort.
- Fewer fireworks. La Plagne is cutting fireworks by a third across the year to reduce litter on the mountain – over 1,000 bits of firework waste were picked up last spring. So if a display you remember doesn't happen, that's why.
- Free water refills. New water fountains are going in at the tourist offices, so bring a reusable bottle.
- MMV Plagne Aime 2000 is back. The residence reopens in December after the 2025 fire.
For the full round-up, read What's New in La Plagne for Winter 2026/27.
My insider tips for enjoying La Plagne's winter events
Dress for the occasion Most events are outdoors and in the evening, when it gets properly cold. Layer up, wear waterproofs and pack hand warmers for the kids. Ask me how I know.
Arrive early Get there early to grab the best spot – especially for the Born To Be Show and New Year's Eve.
Think about getting home Evening events can mean a long wait for the bus or the cabin back to your village. Check the last lift and bus times before you go, or stay in the village where the event is happening.
Book restaurants ahead During the school holidays, and on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Valentine's especially, book your table as early as you can to avoid disappointment.
Check before you go Dates and times can change with the weather. I share live updates on the That's La Plagne Instagram, and I'll keep this page updated all season.
La Plagne winter events 2026/27
From World Cup racers to kids with battery torches, this season has something for every family. Bookmark this page and check back before you travel, because I'll be adding dates as soon as they're announced.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out – I'm always happy to help. Let's make this winter one for the books!
I'll be at most of these events (usually the one in the bobble hat telling a child to put their gloves back on) – so see you on the slopes!
La Plagne Events FAQs
When does La Plagne open for the 2026/27 ski season?
La Plagne opens on Saturday 12 December 2026.
When does La Plagne close in 2027?
The high-altitude villages (Plagne Centre, Belle Plagne, Aime 2000 and more) close on Saturday 24 April 2027. Montchavin-Les Coches, Montalbert and Champagny close a week earlier, on 17 April.
What's on in La Plagne during February half term 2027?
The Luge World Cup on the Olympic track (17–21 February), the P'tits Flambeaux torchlight descent (18 February) and Valentine's events (14 February). The Born To Be Show follows just after, on Thursday 25 February.
What happens in La Plagne on New Year's Eve?
La Nuit du Pompon Rouge: a big New Year's Eve party on the snow front at Plagne Bellecôte, plus a free celebration on the snow in Montchavin-Les Coches. The old Dou du Praz fireworks display no longer takes place.
Are La Plagne's winter events free?
Most are, including Sainte-Agathe, the Family Race and the Born To Be Show. The P'tits Flambeaux torch costs €10, and races like Odysséa have entry fees.
🌨️❄️ This blog is bursting with excitement and insider tips, making it the perfect resource for anyone planning a trip. The early pre-opening weekend sounds like a dream for snow lovers, and the variety of events—especially the P’tits Flambeaux and the Mega Bell Course—offer something for everyone, from families to seasoned skiers. I love how you’ve included helpful tips, like dressing warmly and arriving early, which show your thoughtful approach as a guide. Thanks for sharing your passion for La Plagne with us!
Hi Anna,
No problem – happy to help. Hope to see you skiing La Plagne soon!
Jen