Araucaria Hotel & Spa (Plagne Centre)

France , Paradiski Ski Area , La Plagne

  • Close to Lifts
  • Family Holidays
  • Spa Facilities
4/5
Inghams rating

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  • 80 Montee de la Lovatiere, 73210 La Plagne Tarentaise, France

Facilities

  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Children's Play Area
  • Heated Boot Room
  • Free Wi-Fi

La Plagne at a glance

  • French
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Birmingham Int. (BHX), Edinburgh (EDI), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester Int. (MAN), Leeds Bradford (LBA), London Stansted (STN), Bristol (BRS), Southampton (SOU), London Luton (LTN), Bournemouth (BOH), Newcastle (NCL), Belfast Int. (BFS), London Heathrow (LHR)
  • London St Pancras (QQS)

Included in your ski holiday to La Plagne

  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in La Plagne
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation on half board

About Araucaria Hotel & Spa

The Araucaria Hotel & Spa is exceptionally well located at the bottom of the slalom run in Plagne Centre and is the sister hotel to the Heliopic Hotel in Chamonix. With a great range of facilities including a bar, spa and restaurant - this is a great choice for friends and family travelling to France this winter. 

If you want a day off of skiing or fancy relaxing after a day on the mountain, there is a lovely wellness and pool area you can make the most of. Have a dip in the pool, and then head to the sauna or hammam to sooth any aches and pains. There is also an ice cave so you can chill out while toning up. For the ultimate treat book a massage or treatment with the NUXE spa therapists. Accessible to hotel guests from 10:00 to 20:00. 

The hotel bar and lounge is a great spot to catch up with friends and family with a handcrafted cocktail. There is a games corner with colouring for the children and a foosball table for the grown ups, plus there is live music throughout the season. 

  • Spa with heated pool with jets
  • Ice grotto
  • Hammam
  • Sauna,
  • Sensory shower
  • Kneipp course
  • Herbal tea room
  • Massages and beauty treatments (book & pay locally)
  • Lounge & Bar Area with live music on Tuesdays and Saturdays
  • Arcade corner with arcade machines, foosball and poker for the adults, cartoons and colouring books for the kids
  • Cinema screen in the play area (unsupervised - movies and sports can be played)
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Terrace with panoramic views of the mountains
  • Heated ski equipment storage room 
  • Indoor car parking (pay locally. approx. €10 per day)
  • Tea & coffee served in reception throughout the day

Family facilities 

  • Children's swimming pool
  • Games Play area for children (unsupervised)
  • Baby sitting services available (book and pay locally)

Located at the bottom of the slalom run in Plagne Centre, the Araucaria Hotel & Spa gives you convenient access to the Paradiski Ski Area and resort centre, where you can find a range of shops, cafes and restaurants. 

  • 50 metres to the resort centre
  • One minutes walk to the nearest ski lifts
  • 60 metres to the school meeting point 
  • 200 metres to the nursery slopes

Enjoy buffet style meals overlooking the nearby slalom track. Each day you can fuel up at the breakfast buffet with a range of sweet and savoury options, and when you return from a day on the slopes a varied evening meal is available. There are themed market stall style stations where there is bound to be something for everyone.  

Each morning fuel up for the day at the extensive breakfast buffet which includes a classic continental offering, as well as daily hot options. Breakfast is served between 07:00 to 10:00, room service is offered until 11:00.

When you return from a day on the slopes a varied buffet style dinner with different themed stations awaits - there is something for everyone. There are two seating's, the first from 6:45pm to 8:15 and the later sitting served from 8:15pm to 9:15pm. 

Christmas and New Year gala dinners included.

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten free
  • Vegetarians
  • Dairy free

Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Half Board

Standard rooms are around 17m² sleeping two people with a double bed or two single beds. Most of these rooms have their own private balcony. These rooms are also available for sole occupancy on request, please give our Reservations team a call to book.

Superior rooms are around 24m² sleeping two to three people with a double bed and a single bed or three single beds. The additional single bed is suitable for a child up to 12 years old. 

Interconnecting rooms are available on request. Please note that baby cots are not possible in Classic rooms.

Room facilities

  • Twin or double beds (please specify preference when booking)
  • Balcony
  • Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kettle
  • Safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath with shower head attachment
  • Bathrobe & slippers
  • Welcome products
  • Baby cots are available on request (book in advance - free of charge)

The Araucaria Hotel & Spa has adapted rooms available on request, please give our Reservations team a call to book. 

Additional information

  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes
  • No. of rooms: 84
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 8

Reception

  • Check in from: 4pm
  • Check out: 11
  • Reception is open 24/7
  • Secure luggage storage in reception
  • Resort tax €2.75 per person, per day (under 18s Free of charge) paid locally

Travel to La Plagne

Depart on: Saturdays

Fly into: Geneva or Chambery

Chambery transfer time: approx. 2 hours 15 mins by coach

Geneva transfer time: approx. 3 hours 15 mins by coach

Moutiers station to resort transfer time: approx. 45 mins by coach

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Travel by air

Flights to Geneva and Chambery depart on Saturdays between 13 December 2025 and 11 April 2026.

Transfer time

  • Chambery airport: approx. 2 hours 30 mins by coach
  • Geneva airport: approx. 3 hours 30 mins by coach

Travel by train

We have a 7 night train option to La Plagne, from London St Pancras.

This is a train that departs and returns Saturdays with a much shorter transfer of 45 minutes from Moutiers railway station to resort.

Please see the drop down below for provisional timings.

Inghams Rating: 4/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in La Plagne

Best for

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Cross-country

Snowboard

La Plagne is part of the expansive Paradiski area, offering 425km diverse slopes across La Plagne, Les Arcs & Peisey-Vallandry. From gentle runs for beginners to more challenging terrain, there is something for all abilities.

Runs

Blue: 243km
Red: 129km
Black: 53km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
425km
Cross country routes:
55km
Resort altitude:
2100m
Ski Altitude:
1200m - 3226m
Snow Cannons:
958
Ski Lifts:
129
Lift Ski Lockers:
No
Glaciers:
1
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Discover La Plagne

The well designed resort of La Plagne comprises some ten villages, each with its own character and infrastructure and we feature accommodation in the best five. Belle Plagne is the most scenic with easy access to the gondola, whilst Plagne Soleil and Plagne Villages are ideally situated in a sunny bowl and offer easy ski in/ski out accommodation. Plagne Centre provides quick and easy access to the slopes and is the focal point for shops and après ski. One of the best things about La Plagne is how well connected these villages are, allowing you to explore all of the resort during your stay. Not only that but La Plagne also offers opportunities to try other exciting winter activities including husky sleighs, snow shoeing, skidooing and cross country skiing.

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Things to do in La Plagne

There aren’t many places in the world where you can experience an Olympic bob-sleigh track but Plagne 1800 is one of the few places where you can. The 1500m long bob-sleigh run complete with 19 thrilling bends is an unusual and memorable experience. You can choose from 4 grades of experience ranging from the 80kmph bob raft to the full-on 130kmph Olympic experience.

Soar above the mountains on an unforgettable paragliding flight over the slopes of La Plagne. Whether you are a seasoned thrill seeker or a complete beginner, expert instructors are on hand to ensure you have a safe flight. 

Launch from high altitude take off points and enjoy panoramic views of the Tarentaise Valley as you fly effortlessly across the French Alps.

 

Snowmobiling is an exciting way to explore the mountainside and the glaciers and wide pistes of La Plagne are perfect for bombing around on a skidoo. There are a number of activities operators in La Plagne offering this experience and our Destination Experts can help you find the most appropriate tour one for you.

When the weather is favourable Le Colorado Park opens its mile-long sled run to the public. This lengthy and exciting toboggan run next to the Colorado ski lift in Plagne Centre provides spectacular views of the surrounding mountainside, including glimpses of Mont Blanc.

The Ciné-Plagne in Plagne Centre, located in the Les Ecrins building, is a popular spot for moviegoers in La Plagne, France. This cinema features two digital screens and offers a variety of films, including the latest releases.

It operates daily from mid-December to late April, providing entertainment for both locals and visitors.

Tickets are reasonably priced, with discounts available for children, students, and seasonal workers.

Bowling in La Plagne offers fun and entertainment at two main locations: Belle Plagne and Plagne Centre.

Both locations provide a lively and enjoyable environment for visitors of all ages.

Ice climbing in La Plagne, located in the French Alps, offers a thrilling experience for climbers of all levels. The highlight is the 24-meter-high ice tower in Champagny-en-Vanoise, which is a key feature of the region's ice climbing scene. 

This tower is designed to accommodate both beginners and elite climbers, providing a safe and structured environment to learn and improve.

La Plagne also hosts the Ice Climbing World Cup, attracting top climbers from around the globe to compete in speed and difficulty events.

The competition is a major event, showcasing the skill and agility of the world's best ice climbers.

 

There are two outdoor ice rinks in La Plagne - one in Plagne Centre and another in Plagne Bellecôte. 

Plagne Centre's ice rink is a popular spot, located right behind the main bus station. It offers lively music and a vibrant atmosphere, making it ideal for kids and parents alike.

Bellecôte's rink is larger and provides more space for skating enthusiasts.

 The region features a variety of well-marked trails suitable for all fitness levels, from families with children to more adventurous hikers.

Popular routes include the Chalets des Bauches, Plateau de Plan Bois, and the Montgésin Trail, each offering breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks.

Speed-riding in La Plagne offers an exhilarating blend of skiing and paragliding, providing a unique winter thrill. This sport involves gliding on skis while flying a small canopy, allowing participants to soar over breathtaking heights and land in untouched snowfields.

La Plagne is a prime location for speed-riding, with courses available for both beginners and advanced riders.

The Speed Riding School in Les Arcs, which also operates in La Plagne, offers comprehensive training and guided sessions to ensure a safe and unforgettable experience.

The Escape Room in Bellecôte, operated by Escape Games United, offers thrilling adventures for groups of friends or families. Located in the Galerie Commerciale Plagne Bellecôte, it features two main rooms: "The Bunker," a post-apocalyptic scenario where players must find refuge and other survivors, and "Hunting the Chuppa Yeti," a fun quest to find a mini mountain yeti.

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