Resort: Belle Plagne is a small, relaxed, atmospheric, family-friendly skiing hamlet in the French Alps which at 2,050m is high above the much larger La Plagne resort. It makes an excellent base from which to explore Paradiski, the linked ski areas of La Plagne and Les Arcs, offering 425km of pistes and 141 lifts.Belle Plagne has been designed sympathetically for skiers and snow-boarders alike. There are numerous shops and restaurants all linked by covered walkways.

Winter: With 225km of its own slopes, of which almost 80% are blue or red, La Plagne is an intermediate’s paradise, even if you don’t use the link to Les Arcs and for experts it has the attraction that the huge area of off-piste doesn’t get skied out too quickly. The high altitude of the resort at 2050m and direct access to the glacier at 3250m you have a first class snow guarantee.

Après Ski: Belle Plagne probably has the best après ski of all the villages in la Plagne and there are a number of bars and restaurants. There is ten-pin bowling and a relaxation and fitness centre. All the facilities and the hustle and bustle of la Plagne Centre are nearby too if you want a big night out. A three-year renovation plan has started in the shopping malls in Plagne-Centre and a new swimming pool and spa complex is due to be completed in Montchavin.