Residence Manaka (Plagne Centre)

France , Paradiski Ski Area , La Plagne

  • Spa & Wellness
  • Central Location
  • Family Holidays
5/5
Inghams rating

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  • 1740 Rte de Plagne Centre, 73210 La Plagne Tarentaise, France

Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Family Rooms
  • 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 a self catering board basis

About Residence Manaka

The Residence Manaka is located in Plagne Centre, offering a blend of luxury, convenience, and access to world-class skiing in the Paradiski Ski Area. Each apartment is furnished to a high standard, blending modern comfort with traditional mountain charm. The Residence Manaka has been awarded the Green Key certification demonstrating their commitment to environmental preservation and highlighting its dedication to sustainable development.  

You can maximise your time on the slopes with its convenient ski-in/ski-out access, and with over 425km of pistes available, you won't be short of areas to explore. Whether you're an avid skier or boarder, or simply looking for a peaceful retreat amidst breath-taking scenery, the Residence Manaka is a great choice for your next winter holiday.

The Residence Manaka apartments are designed to provide a cosy and relaxing ambiance after a day of exploring the mountains. The spacious apartments are equipped with modern amenities, fully equipped kitchens, and comfortable living areas with large bay windows. Each apartment has an individual ski locker with ski boot dryer, and an underground parking space. Many of the apartments also have balconies or terraces with incredible views of the surrounding mountains and slopes.

Spa and wellness facilities

After a day on the slopes, enjoy unwinding in the wellness centre. Sit back and relax in the sauna and hammam, or soothe tired muscles in the heated indoor swimming pool. For a little extra treat, you can also book a massage or treatment with one of the in-house beauticians.

  • Wellness area with a heated indoor swimming pool, kids paddling pool, sauna, hammam, hot tub and Nordic bath
  • Fitness room
  • Massages and treatments (pay locally)

Additional information

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Lounge with fireplace
  • Residence bar (open from 4:30–9:30 pm, closed on Fridays)
  • Ski room with dryer for boots
  • Luggage storage
  • Raclette, Fondue, Crêpe and Stone-Grill devices (on request, subject to availability)
  • Board games (on request, subject to availability)
  • Laundry facilities (pay locally)
  • Bakery delivery service with a selection of pastries and bread (pay locally; order before 7 pm every day, pick up from 8 am every morning)
  • Baby kits with cot, highchair, changing mat, baby monitor, bathtub and stroller is available free of charge, on request.  
  • Ski in/ski out access
  • Located in Plagne Centre a short walk from the resort centre
  • Opposite the ski lifts 
  • 150 metres to the nearest supermarket

The Residence Manaka is offered on a self catering board basis, meals are not included within the package price.

A bakery delivery service is available to book through reception (pay locally).

Alternatively, we've partnered up with Huski who provide premium oven ready meals across the French Alps. Huski will deliver your meals directly to your accommodation in time for your arrival, all you'll have to do is cook. If you'd like to know more, please click here for further details.

Board basis available: Self Catering

One bedroom prestige apartments sleep two to four people and are around 40m². The apartment has one double bedroom and an additional sofa bed in the lounge which coverts into two twin pull out beds, a fully equipped kitchen, living room corner and a balcony with a North facing Mont Blanc view.

Two bedroom grand comfort apartments sleep two to six people and are around 63m². The apartment has one double bedroom with a TV, shower room and toilet, and then a twin bedroom. The main bathroom has a bath and there's a separate toilet. There is an additional sofa bed in the lounge which converts into two twin pull out beds.

One linen and towel set including spa towel per person per week. Beds are made on arrival. End of stay cleaning is included, except from the kitchen and bins must be taken out before departure.

Apartment facilities

  • Balcony
  • Views across resort and surrounding mountains
  • Unlimited Wi-Fi access
  • Bathroom with bathtub and WC
  • Fully equipped kitchen with tea and coffee making facilities, dishwasher, induction stove top, wine cellar, oven with microwave, toaster and kettle
  • Cleaning product kit
  • Living room snug
  • Satellite TV
  • Telephone
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes and slippers for adults
  • One covered parking space
  • Baby equipment: cots, high chairs, changing mats, strollers, bottle warmers (on request)

Additional information

  • Check in: 5pm
  • Check out: 10am
  • Reception is open every day from 8am to 7pm except Saturday from 8am to 8pm
  • Resort tax: €3.60 per person, per day (under 18s Free of charge) paid locally
  • Refundable deposit €500 required on arrival (credit cards apart from AMEX are accepted) 
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes
  • The Residence Manaka has adapted apartments available on request, the wheelchair accessible lift goes to alll floors and there are access ramps throughout the property. Please give our Reservations team a call if you would like to book an adapted room or find out more about this property.

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: 5/5

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 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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