Opening dates for the 2026-27 season

According to the opening information published on the official La Plagne website (checked on 4 November 2026), the 2026-27 winter season looks like this:

Good to knowSource: official La Plagne website, “opening information” page. These dates depend on snow conditions and may be adjusted by the operator. Check them before you book your trip.

The villages of Montchavin (1,250 m) and Les Coches (1,450 m) close a little earlier in spring than La Plagne’s high-altitude resorts: makes sense, as the snow melts lower down first. Late in the season it’s often still possible to ski higher up; check which lifts and links are still running at that point.

Early in the season, not every lift and run is necessarily open from day one. The area opens as the snow allows, so check the live piste status on La Plagne’s official website or app.

Our Ski Republic shops in Montchavin and Les Coches open for the winter season, usually from mid-December to late April, in step with the resort. Our shops’ Ski Republic listings recently showed opening from 12 December to 24 April: please treat this as a guide only.

Each shop’s exact dates and opening hours for 2026-27 are published on our shops page as soon as they’re confirmed. Out of season, you can already plan ahead: online booking is explained on our booking page.

Good to knowFrench school holiday dates are published by the French Ministry of Education. If you’re coming from the UK or elsewhere, compare them with your own holidays to avoid, or aim for, the busiest weeks.

• Book your kit online as soon as your dates are fixed, especially in the school holidays: your size and range are guaranteed.
• Arriving on a Saturday? It’s the busiest day in the shops, with transfers arriving all day. Ask your shop whether you can collect your kit the day before your first ski day: it saves queuing in the morning.
• Early and late season, choose forgiving kit: snow can be firm in the morning and slushy in the afternoon. Our guide on which skis to hire explains the options.
• Families: book the children’s ski lessons early, then the kit. See kids’ ski hire.
• Check the piste status the day before you arrive, especially right at the start or end of the season.

Opening dates set the framework, but snow cover decides things day to day. When planning your trip, stick to official sources: La Plagne’s website and app for piste and lift status, Météo-France for the forecast and, if you’re heading off-piste, the avalanche risk bulletin.

Once you’re here, just ask us: we ski here all winter and are happy to tell you which sector has the best snow that day, and which kit will make the most of it.

Our shops are closed outside the winter season, but you can still book online with Ski Republic to get organised in advance. Choose the shop nearest your accommodation, your dates, the range and everyone’s sizes, and your kit will be ready when you arrive. Got a question before the season? Drop us a line via the contact page and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Have a look at our guide to the Montchavin-Les Coches ski area, our pages on ski hire in Montchavin and ski hire in Les Coches, or the FAQ for all your practical questions. This page is updated every season.