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Spring holidays: where to go skiing in March-April?

Spring holidays: where to go skiing in March-April?

28 Mar 2025
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A beautiful spring day

 

In March and April, Choose a High-Altitude Ski resort (Guaranteed Snow)

 
The main concern for skiers in spring? Whether there will be enough snow! Avoid this stress when booking your mountain holiday in March or April by choosing a high-altitude ski resort. This way you can be sure to ski across the entire ski area-even in spring. At the very least, you'll have access to all the high-altitude sectors, even in case of an exceptionnaly warm season.
 
In Tignes, for exemple the ski area reaches over 3,450 meters in altitude (Grande Motte Glacier). Skiing back to the snow fronts of Val Claret and Le Lac (both located at 2,100 meters) is guaranteed until the end of the winter season. Whether you prefer green, blue, red, or black runs, you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect slopes for your ski holiday at Quartz!


The La Plagne ski resort is part of the Paradiski ski area (which includes La Plagne, Les Arcs, and Peisey-Vallandry), with 70% of its slopes above 2,000 meters. Snow coverage is guaranteed in March and April! From our Belle Plagne residence, Chalet Hôtel Turquoise, you can directly access the highest groomed point of the ski area (La Roche de Mio, 2,739 meters) and its blue and red runs with just one short gondola ride. From there, experienced skiers can even take on the secured but ungroomed red and black runs of the Bellecôte Glacier, at 3,000 meters.

 

 

The La Rosière ski area, connected to La Thuile in Italy (Espace San Bernardo), also offers high-altitude skiing: 83% of its slopes are above 1,850 meters. This guarantees excellent skiing conditions in March and April, primarily on blue and red runs, for your holiday at Lodge des Glaciers.

 

Choose a Ski Area with Multiple Exposures in March and April

 

Spring skiing sometimes has a bad reputation among less experienced skiers, who may recall frustrating moments of getting their skis tangled in the late-afternoon slush.

And yet! There’s nothing quite like enjoying the softening snow as it gradually melts under the sun’s gentle warmth, hour after hour, throughout the day.

 

As soon as the ski lifts open, head to east- and south-facing slopes, following the sun’s path throughout the day, and finish on north-facing slopes. Play with altitude as well: start on the lower slopes and end your ski day on higher-altitude areas—such as the Grande Motte Glacier in Tignes (3,456m) or the Roche de Mio sector in La Plagne.

 

Not sure how to tell north from south? Hire a ski instructor to guide you through your chosen ski area! They’ll help you rediscover the joy of spring skiing. Because yes, ski instructors do much more than just teach skiing and snowboarding! Take advantage of their expertise—they’ll select the best routes based on your group’s skill level and the conditions of the day. Plus, they’ll share valuable tips to help you master all types of snow you might encounter along the way.

 

You’d be missing out if you didn’t take advantage of this personalized guidance! By booking your holiday with Altitude Résidences, you’ll get exclusive discounts with partner ski schools in the resort.

Backcountry Skiing Enthusiast? Explore Pristine Landscapes During Your Spring Holiday!

 

Ski touring is no longer just a spring activity, but there’s something special about putting on your skins in March and April (seal skins, attached under your skis to allow you to climb uphill).

 

As temperatures rise, you can shed your jacket during the ascent, swap your ski goggles for lightweight sunglasses to handle the strong glare, and set off on an adventure far from the crowds. The goal? Finding untouched slopes where the cold powder remains pristine, untouched by early-morning skiers!

 

Still undecided on your next ski touring destination? Choose a resort set in an exceptional natural environment! Tignes, for example, is located at the gateway to three protected areas: the Vanoise National Park, the Tignes-Champagny Nature Reserve, and the Grande Sassière Nature Reserve.

 

Stay quiet and bring your binoculars—you might just spot a family of chamois or ibex in the distance, or even catch a glimpse of the season’s first marmots emerging from hibernation… A truly magical experience!

Ski Touring: Start Safely on Dedicated Trails

Ski touring is a dream for many. But like any sport, it requires a learning phase before mastering the equipment. Rent your touring skis, skins, and boots from one of our partner shops and test them in real conditions—safely—on a dedicated ski touring trail: secured, groomed, and free from downhill skiers!

 

Many ski resorts now offer ski touring routes, popular among both beginners and fitness-focused skiers looking for a challenge.

 

In La Plagne, you’ll find seven free ski touring routes starting from Montchavin-Les Coches, Montalbert, Plagne Bellecôte, and Plagne Centre. A great option for beginners is the "Plagne Bellecôte > Col de Forcle" route, which is easily accessible from our Chalet Hôtel Turquoise in Belle Plagne via the blue “Belle Plagne” piste.

 

At La Rosière, there are three groomed ski touring tracks, each with approximately 500 meters of elevation gain. Two of them—the Roc Route (483m D+) and the Border Route (550m D+)—start right from the resort’s snow front, just steps from Lodge des Glaciers, so you can begin your climb without exhausting yourself before you even start!

 

Tignes offers a progressive approach, with three increasingly challenging routes: La Fastoche (1 km / 190m D+), Le Collu (2.5 km / 390m D+), Pala’foulée (3 km / 450m D+)

 

These trails provide the perfect opportunity to get comfortable with ski touring techniques: adjusting your binding risers, putting on and removing your skins, gliding efficiently (no need to lift your skis with each step), switching your boots between climb and descent modes, and more.

 
 

And of course, the breathtaking views at the top will keep you motivated—even when your heart is racing on the steeper sections!

You’ve got it: skiing is guaranteed during your March or April holiday, whether you choose to stay in La Plagne, La Rosière, or Tignes.

Still can’t decide? Because a mountain holiday isn’t just about skiing, you might want to check out the non-ski activities available in these three resorts or take a look at the spring events calendar for La Plagne, La Rosière, and Tignes!

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