Col de Plainpalais vs La Rosière

Col de Plainpalais (Savoie) and La Rosière (Savoie) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCol de PlainpalaisLa Rosière
Vertical drop912 ft (278 m)5,272 ft (1,607 m)
Summit elevation4,754 ft9,183 ft
Base elevation3,842 ft3,911 ft
Lifts129
Runs3117
Beginner terrain67%62%
Intermediate terrain33%28%
Expert terrain0%10%
Night skiing--

La Rosière has the bigger vertical (5,272 ft vs 912 ft); La Rosière has more runs (117 vs 3); La Rosière skews more expert (10% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Col de PlainpalaisNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
La RosièreNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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