a bugs guide to skiing holidays

Let us know in advance if you require ski-school, childcare or babysitting and we can book this up for you. Click here to tell us.To find out costs of various non-included items (lift pass, ski school, childcare & equipment) in la Plagne click here.Skiing and boarding can be tiring stuff if you only do it once a year so in the weeks before your holiday try doing some exercises to get that bod of yours in skiing shape.It helps our wonderful ski shop if you let us know in advance what equipment your party would like to hire - we'll send you a form.Not-so-obvious things to take: slippers, UK adapter, sun-tan lotion, SPF lip balm, sparkly eye-shadow, one-piece ski suit...

on holiday

Your hosts will take you to our friendly hire shop to pick up skis, boots, board etc if you need them. It's helpful if you know your weight, height & shoe size in European measurements for this. Your hosts will also sort out ski-passes for you, show you where to meet your ski instructor and deliver you by minibus to the slopes in the mornings. If you have children in nursery they’ll drop them off too.

For the first three days of your holiday we offer ski-hosting service – a free-of-charge way to get to know the slopes, other guests and some of the best on-piste restaurants. You need to be able to ski red runs competently to take part in ski hosting.

If you like to burn the candle at both ends you can visit one of the bars in the village of Plagne 1800 that are a short walk away or you can head up to Plagne Centre (20 minute walk or 5 minutes on the free bus) or Plagne Bellecote (10 minutes on the free bus) where there are more bars and a few clubs.