A non-smoking ski area

Smoke Free Ski Free
Decree of June 27, 2025: ski sloples, ski lifts and their queues are smoke-free areas.

The La Plagne ski area blog

Since this summer, a new national law has designated ski resorts as smoke-free zones. By minimising cigarette butt litter and using designated smoking areas, every skier plays an active part in protecting biodiversity and keeping the air clean at high altitudes.

Published on 04/12/2025 by Jade

We explain everything to you

If you come skiing with us this winter, you may notice something new... or rather, a breath of fresh air! Since this summer, a new national law has classified ski areas as smoke-free zones. Don't panic: we'll explain why, how, and what this means for you.

Did you know?

This measure is part of the national "Tobacco-Free Generation" plan, enshrined in the decree of 27 June 2025. The aim? To protect everyone's health, especially that of young people, and to make our natural spaces even more pleasant to enjoy.

Like beaches, parks, gardens and stadium surroundings, ski slopes, queues and ski lifts are now affected. This national rule applies in all ski areas in France.

Photo taken at Live 3000 in La Plagne. On the left side of the image, a skier in a pink suit descends a snowy slope, surrounded by the majestic Alpine mountains. On the right, a black Glaciers gondola crosses the winter landscape, suspended above the pristine snow. This iconic La Plagne scene captures the essence of the ski area and the unique experience offered at the heights of Live 3000.

Groomed slopes in the early morning at La Plagne

Why here?

Because mountains deserve to be protected too!

And did you know that cigarette butts are the most common type of litter found on the slopes after the snow melts? A cigarette butt can take more than ten years to disappear and pollute up to 500 litres of water. Suffice to say, it doesn't mix well with fresh snow.

So the approach is simple: keep our beautiful landscapes as pristine as your first tracks in the morning.

What difference does it make?

Smoking is prohibited:

on the slopes,
in lift queues,
on all ski lifts, including chairlifts.

Ultimately, this change is part of an overall desire to make the mountains even more beautiful, healthier and more enjoyable for everyone.

Imagine slopes without cigarette butts, smoke-free queues and the pure air of the peaks intact... It almost makes you want to take a deep breath, doesn't it?