Why Choose the First Week of the Season for Your Holiday in La Plagne?

Every year, ski resorts eagerly await their opening date to welcome the first guests onto the slopes. Each resort sets its own opening date, and for La Plagne, the resort opens on Saturday, 12 December. The first snowfalls, fresh powder and the unique feeling of being among the first skiers to enjoy the slopes are experiences that you will not find at any other time of the season.

The first week of the season has a very special atmosphere: restaurants and bars open their doors, estate agencies welcome their first guests, and ski lifts transport the first skiers of the season.

If you are considering a mountain holiday, you should definitely consider the first week of the season, which offers several advantages.

1. A More Affordable Holiday

During the first week of the season, prices are generally more attractive than during the rest of the winter. When it comes to accommodation, the first week of the season is among the most affordable periods of the entire season. This means that, for the same budget, you can enjoy very different accommodation at the beginning of the season compared with the February school holidays.

If you would like to treat yourself to high-end accommodation, this is the ideal time to book. Our agency offers a wide selection of studios, apartments and high-end chalets across the different villages of La Plagne: Plagne Centre – Plagne Villages – Plagne Soleil – Plagne 1800 – Belle Plagne – Aime 2000. Depending on your requirements, we can select the accommodation that best suits your needs, allowing you to make the most of the resort opening. Ski lift prices are another major advantage.

The lowest lift pass prices of the season are available when the resort opens and closes. You can therefore enjoy reduced rates while making the most of the slopes. You will also find numerous events organised throughout the resort during the first weekend of the season.

2. A Quieter Resort to Fully Enjoy Your Holiday

One of the main advantages of the first week of the season is the lower level of visitor numbers. The resort opens every year one week before the school holidays. This gives local professionals the opportunity to prepare their teams before the first major rush of the season: the Christmas holidays. During the busiest periods of the season, such as Christmas, New Year's Eve and the February school holidays, visitor numbers increase significantly. The slopes, ski lifts, restaurants and ski schools become much busier.

By choosing the first week of the season, you can enjoy a much quieter atmosphere throughout the resort. On the slopes, this means very little waiting at the ski lifts and, above all, fewer skiers. If you are a beginner, this is an excellent time to improve your skills while enjoying quieter slopes. Learning in a calm and less crowded environment can help you progress more easily. For ski enthusiasts, it is also the perfect opportunity to explore the entire ski area.

During the school holidays, time spent waiting at ski lifts means less time on the slopes. During the first week of the season, you have more time to explore and enjoy the mountains. La Plagne offers 225 km of ski runs, and if you wish, you can take the Vanoise Express and discover the Paradiski area, including the ski resorts of Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry.

Our agency offers discounted La Plagne and Paradiski ski passes during this period. If you place your order a few days before your arrival, you can collect your passes from our agency when you pick up the keys to your accommodation.

3. A Wider Choice of Accommodation

As mentioned above, Oxygène Immobilier offers a great selection of accommodation across the different high-altitude villages of La Plagne. As the beginning of the season is generally less in demand, you can benefit from a much wider choice of accommodation. The Christmas, New Year's and February holiday periods are extremely popular, and properties are booked very quickly. At the beginning of the season, the resort is much quieter, allowing you to choose from a larger selection of properties.

Depending on your requirements, we can select accommodation that matches your criteria, such as: Proximity to the slopes Mountain views Balcony South-facing orientation Number of bedrooms And much more To make your accommodation search easier, do not hesitate to contact our team in La Plagne. Following a phone call or an email, our team will select several suitable properties and send you the options by email. This saves you valuable time when searching for your holiday accommodation.

4. Greater Flexibility

During the season, particularly during the busiest periods, we have limited flexibility regarding dates. For some of our chalets, we offer Saturday-to-Saturday or Sunday-to-Sunday stays. We offer very few, if any, short stays or long weekends, as we generally prioritise full-week bookings. However, during the first week of the season, we are more flexible with dates. We still offer full-week stays, but we can also offer weekend-only stays. If you would like to enjoy La Plagne for just a weekend, this is absolutely possible with Oxygène Immobilier.

In addition, we offer 2-, 3- and 4-day ski passes, which are ideal for a short stay in the resort. Enjoy the Start of Winter in La Plagne with Oxygène Immobilier At Oxygène Immobilier, we particularly enjoy this period when La Plagne gradually comes back to life and takes on its winter atmosphere.

Choosing the first week of the season means enjoying a quieter resort, rediscovering the thrill of skiing, benefiting from a wider choice of accommodation and taking the time to fully experience the mountains. Whether you are travelling with family, friends or as a couple, we are here to help you find your ideal holiday rental in La Plagne. Book your stay at the beginning of the season and start winter in the best possible way: on skis, surrounded by mountains and away from the crowds.