Rules for visiting La Plagne
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Vanoise National Park (part of the La Plagne ski area lies inside the park; access via Champagny-en-Vanoise), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: en.la-plagne.com
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsIn the heart of the Vanoise Park, bivouacking is only allowed near 20 staffed mountain huts, in summer and with mandatory reservation with the hut. Lightweight tent in which you cannot stand up, pitched only from 7 pm to 8 am. Maximum fee of €6.Source: savoie.fr
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsThere is a motorhome car park in Plagne Villages, reserved for VASP vehicles, with electricity, drinking water and wastewater disposal. Price on request, booking at parkinglaplagne.com. At the other high-altitude sites in La Plagne, a municipal decree prohibits it.Source: la-plagne.com
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsWalking up the alpine ski runs is prohibited. There are free marked routes that do not require a lift pass and are descended mostly on blue runs. They close when the ski area closes.Source: en.la-plagne.com
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedIn the heart of the Vanoise National Park, dogs are prohibited, even on a lead or carried in your arms.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
🛸 Drones
- ProhibitedIn the heart of the Vanoise Park, flying below 1,000 m above the ground, drones included, is prohibited unless authorised by the park director. The fine is €135.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- ProhibitedIn the heart of the Vanoise National Park, lighting fires is prohibited, because of the fire risk and to protect the soil and the habitat of species.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedIn the heart of the Vanoise Park, picking plants, fossils and minerals is prohibited.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
- ProhibitedIn the heart of the Vanoise Park, driving motor vehicles is prohibited, except on some roads with authorisation for professionals.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at La Plagne?
- With conditions. In the heart of the Vanoise Park, bivouacking is only allowed near 20 staffed mountain huts, in summer and with mandatory reservation with the hut. Lightweight tent in which you cannot stand up, pitched only from 7 pm to 8 am. Maximum fee of €6.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at La Plagne?
- With conditions. There is a motorhome car park in Plagne Villages, reserved for VASP vehicles, with electricity, drinking water and wastewater disposal. Price on request, booking at parkinglaplagne.com. At the other high-altitude sites in La Plagne, a municipal decree prohibits it.
- Can you skin up the slopes at La Plagne?
- With conditions. Walking up the alpine ski runs is prohibited. There are free marked routes that do not require a lift pass and are descended mostly on blue runs. They close when the ski area closes.
- Can you bring a dog to La Plagne?
- Prohibited. In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, dogs are prohibited, even on a lead or carried in your arms.
- Can you fly a drone at La Plagne?
- Prohibited. In the heart of the Vanoise Park, flying below 1,000 m above the ground, drones included, is prohibited unless authorised by the park director. The fine is €135.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at La Plagne?
- Prohibited. In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, lighting fires is prohibited, because of the fire risk and to protect the soil and the habitat of species.
Before you go
Rules collected on 13 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.