Skiing in Les Coches
Les Coches is a small chalet-style village at around 1,450 metres on the wooded northern side of the La Plagne massif in the French Alps. Together with lower-lying Montchavin it forms a quiet gateway into Paradiski, the big area linking La Plagne and Les Arcs via the Vanoise Express. From the village the lifts quickly put you in La Plagne's high bowl, where recent winters recorded up to 191 centimetres of snow. Les Coches is traffic-calmed, compact and clearly family-focused: not a ski city, but a village where everything is within walking distance. We list 3 accommodations, with prices from 454 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-27 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Les Coches
Les CochesParadiski, Frankrijk
Résidence La Traverse
Les Coches7.3Paradiski, Frankrijk
Le Chalet de Montchavin
Les CochesParadiski, Frankrijk
Résidence Le De
Les CochesParadiski, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Bastion I
Les CochesParadiski, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Carrousel
Les Coches7.5Paradiski, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Chalets de Wengen
Les Coches8.0Paradiski, Frankrijk
Résidence Backgammon
Les Coches8.2Paradiski, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Backgammon
Les Coches6.3Paradiski, Frankrijk
Résidence Maeva Home La Marelle et Le Rami
Les Coches6.6Paradiski, Frankrijk
Résidences Maeva Home Le Hameau du Sauget
Les Coches7.5Paradiski, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Chalets de Wengen - voordeeltarief
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Skiing from Les Coches
From Les Coches you first ski through an attractive forest zone, after which the lifts carry you up to La Plagne's open plateaus. There a huge network of pistes awaits every level, and via the Vanoise Express you also reach Les Arcs.
The edge-of-area location has perks: the pistes around the village are relatively quiet, and the tree-lined runs are a blessing in poor visibility. For the big mileage you head into the La Plagne bowl.
Snow reliability in Les Coches
Les Coches sits at 1,450 metres on the north side of the massif, which protects the snow around the village fairly well. The main skiing happens higher anyway: the heart of Paradiski lies at and above 2,000 metres, where recent winters recorded up to 191 centimetres of snow.
In December and March the valley run down to Montchavin can soften; the pistes around Les Coches itself and certainly the high terrain usually stay in good shape.
The village: small and family-friendly
Les Coches is deliberately small-scale: chalet architecture, a traffic-calmed core and a modest line-up of restaurants, a bakery and a supermarket. Evenings are quiet; apres-ski means a drink in one of the little bars.
The mood is informal and child-friendly. Together with neighbouring Montchavin, with which it shares its lifts, the village has just enough facilities for a carefree week without crowds.
Who Les Coches suits
Les Coches is tailor-made for families with children: short distances, safe lanes and practice terrain close by. Beginners also get a comfortable start, with ski schools and gentle pistes by the village.
Intermediates and experts use Les Coches as an affordable, quiet base for the whole of Paradiski. If evening entertainment matters, or you want ski-in ski-out at 2,000 metres, one of La Plagne's high stations is the better pick.
Practical: getting there and booking
You reach Les Coches via Moutiers and Aime; from the Benelux it is roughly 10 to 11 hours by car. By train, travel to Aime-la-Plagne or Bourg-Saint-Maurice followed by a transfer up the hill.
Our selection in Les Coches counts 3 accommodations, from 454 euros per person. Capacity is limited, so book early for school holidays. In January and late March prices are friendliest and you have the forest runs almost to yourself.
Les Coches on the map
FAQ about Les Coches
What does a ski holiday in Les Coches cost?
Accommodations in Les Coches start from around €439 per person; Nivosola compares 11, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Les Coches?
Yes. Recent winters in Paradiski reached a maximum snow depth of around 191 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high is Les Coches?
Les Coches sits at around 1,450 metres on the northern side of the La Plagne massif. From the village the lifts take you into La Plagne's high bowl at 2,000 metres and above.
Is Les Coches suitable for beginners?
Yes, the village has calm practice terrain close by and ski schools geared towards families. From there you progress step by step to the wide pistes higher up in Paradiski.
How quiet is Les Coches?
Les Coches is one of Paradiski's quieter bases: small, traffic-calmed and without any real nightlife. Even in holiday weeks the atmosphere stays village-like.
Which nearby village is an alternative?
Montchavin, directly below Les Coches, offers the same lifts with a touch more village character. If you want to stay higher and in the middle of the ski area, look at La Plagne's own stations.