SKI LATINO EXPAT - March 14-21, 2026 - La Plagne
- From €399
- 400 participants expected!
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Participant age: 18 to 77
- 17th edition of the event
- Open to all: French, internationals, singles, couples, friends
For any questions, please join the WHATSAPP GROUP HERE or contact Vincent by SMS or WhatsApp at +33 6 60 25 62 66.
For the 17th year, Polyglot Club and Club PEA are teaming up to offer you a full week of skiing and Latin dances, bringing together French people and expats in a friendly atmosphere at the famous La Plagne resort.
✔ PROGRAM
In addition to skiing, many activities are on the agenda! Latin dance classes and parties (Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Afro, Reggaeton, …), for all levels from beginner to expert, snowshoe hikes, and much more.
An "Expat" host will be present to build connections within our community.
Create your own schedule as you wish: the base price for the trip (€399) includes 7 nights’ accommodation and access to the parties. Everything else is optional: dance courses, ski pass, accommodation options, …
A great price considering the quality of the services offered! This rate is made possible thanks to the event’s success and the large number of participants.
✔ PARTICIPANTS
- 400 participants
- Ages: 18 to 77
- All dance and ski levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced
- From all over France and abroad.
- Singles, couples, friends
✔ THE RESORT
- La Plagne Bellecôte (altitude 1930 m).
- "Odalys Vacances" residence at the foot of the slopes.
✔ SKI
- Free skiing organized by level groups
- Ski and snowboard lessons available as options (all levels)
- Snowshoe walks
✔ DANCE
30 teachers & DJs
5 dance rooms for classes
3 themed party rooms
Salsa Team: Onassaka & Maïlys, DJ Chanchan, Alex Salserito & Tiphaine, Micka Marques, Giorgio Rod, Will MP & Nad, Franck Salsahora, Clément Di Stefano, Ange & Flo, ...
Bachata Team: Keymo & Tehina, Leslie & Etienne, Clément Di Stefano, Maeva Alcay & Rudy, Anthony, Cyril & Maeva, Bastien & Amélie, Guins & Barbarita, Mike Caribea, ...
Kizomba Team: Félicien, Lucas Cico, DJ Ichigo, Guins & Barbarita, DJ Johann Orsinet …
Solo & other dances: Farah (Reggaeton, Bootyshake, Zumba …), Ludivine (Heels, Elgo), Maeva Alcay (Bachata Styling), Anthony Sauveur (Percussion) …
✔ PRICES
From €399 per week
(includes accommodation + all parties + tourist tax + bed linen)
Options:
Dance courses: from €50 per week
Ski pass: from €259 (instead of €359)
Ski rental: from €65
Snowshoe walks: from €29
Price increase:
From December 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm → price €409
🔴 Questions? 🔴
For any questions, please join the WHATSAPP GROUP HERE or contact Vincent by SMS or WhatsApp at +33 6 60 25 62 66.
🔴 Booking 🔴
See the booking form in French HERE.
To assist you in completing the form and with your reservation, please contact Vincent by SMS or WhatsApp at +33 6 60 25 62 66
🔴 Accommodation 🔴
Resort
The La Plagne resort has been named the most popular ski resort in the world. [*]. It is located in Savoie, very close to other famous resorts (Courchevel, Tignes, Val Thorens, …).
Residence
You will be accommodated in Odalys Vacances apartments (formerly Pierre et Vacances) located at 1930 meters altitude, right in the center of La Plagne (Bellecôte).
At the foot of the residence you will find many shops: supermarket, cinema, swimming pool, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, sauna, bakery, …
View from your apartment (slope side view):
All apartments are identical and include 5 beds:
- 2 beds in a bedroom
- 3 beds in the living room
See the floor plan of an apartment by clicking the image:
Get even more photos of the accommodations: Sunweb website
The base price corresponds to accommodation in a shared 5-person apartment, with a bed in the living room. Many options allow you to enjoy more comfort: private bedroom, …
Privatizing an apartment
Are you a couple or a group of friends? You can privatize your apartment! (See prices in the ticketing)
Allocation of accommodations
We assign apartments by age range. Generally, there is no more than a 10-year gap between the youngest and the oldest in the same lodging. Mixed-gender apartments but not mixed-gender bedrooms (you can also request in your registration form that there be no mixed-gender apartment).
Swimming pool:
In the residence: Outdoor heated pool at 30°C in Belle Plagne (50 m from the dance hall): click here for more info
🔴 Meals 🔴
You can choose your meal plan: with or without meal box:
Meal box:
It contains:
- 7 breakfasts,
- 7 packed lunches (to take on the slopes),
- 6 dinners to reheat,
- 1 cleaning kit (trash bags, dish soap, …)
We offer 2 box ranges via our partner Off Courses:
See the SIMPLY Box
See the VEGETARIAN Box
No meal box
You can shop at the resort supermarket (and cook in your apartments) or go to one of the many resort restaurants.
Our advice to help you choose:
- About 1 out of 4 participants buys a box.
- Advantages of the box: time-saving, excellent value for money, balanced meals, decent quality, very complete box: coffee, tea, toilet paper, dish soap, sauces …
- Disadvantage of the box: you’ll miss out a bit on Savoy specialties available in the resort: cheese, charcuterie, …
🔴 Ski/Snowshoe 🔴
Ski:
If you wish, we organize a group meetup every day at 9:30 am and at 2:00 pm at the foot of the slopes to ski by level groups (without instructor). We set up 6 groups on day 1:
1. beginner
2. false beginner
3. intermediate with a "La Plagne" pass
4. intermediate with a "Paradiski" pass
5. advanced with a "La Plagne" pass
6. advanced with a "Paradiski" pass
Possibility to take lessons with ESF: All prices on the ESF ticketing: click here
Snowshoe hikes:
We offer hikes every day. You will be accompanied by a mountain guide. Equipment provided (snowshoes and poles). No fitness level required (if you can climb 3 floors without stopping, you’re fine). Maximum group size: 12 people. (Equipment to bring: hiking shoes or boots).
Ski passes
We offer 2 passes (at very preferential rates):
- "La Plagne Intégrale 6 days" pass (134 runs, i.e. the entire La Plagne area): €248 (instead of €348 public price).
- "Paradiski 6 days" pass (234 runs including La Plagne and Les Arcs): €289 (instead of €389 public price).
You can also buy your pass at the resort ticket offices (50 meters from your residence).
For your info, here are some prices:
- 4-hour La Plagne pass = about €54
- Cool Ski pass: about €35 (gives access to several blue runs. Perfect for beginners!)
All prices here: lift pass prices.
Please note we close lift pass sales 10 days before the trip (Wednesday at 12:00). So don’t wait until the last minute to book your pass!
🔴 Dance 🔴
Detailed schedule of the stay: (around November 2024) (for reference, click here to read the 2024 schedule)
Welcome booklet: sent 15 days before (for reference, click here to read the 2024 booklet)
Dance teachers & DJs 2026:
Salsa Team: Onassaka & Maïlys, DJ Chanchan, Alex Salserito & Tiphaine, Micka Marques, Giorgio Rod, Will MP & Nad, Franck Salsahora, Clément Di Stefano, Ange & Flo, …
Bachata Team: Keymo & Tehina, Leslie & Etienne, Clément Di Stefano, Maeva Alcay & Rudy, Anthony, Cyril & Maeva, Bastien & Amélie, Guins & Barbarita, Mike Caribea, …
Kizomba Team: Félicien, Lucas Cico, DJ Ichigo, Guins & Barbarita, DJ Johann Orsinet …
Solo & other dances Team: Farah (Reggaeton, Bootyshake, Zumba …), Ludivine (Heels, Elgo), Maeva Alcay (Bachata Styling), Anthony Sauveur (Percussion) …
6 SBK Parties
Every night from 9:30 pm to 1:00 am (then after …)
Summary of dance class hours:
10 hours of Bachata per day:
- beginner: 2 hours per day
- intermediate 1: 2 hours per day
- intermediate 2: 3 hours per day
- advanced: 2 hours per day
10 hours of Salsa per day:
- beginner: 2 hours per day
- intermediate 1: 2 hours per day
- intermediate 2: 3 hours per day
- advanced: 2 hours per day
10 hours of Kizomba per day:
- beginner: 2 hours per day
- intermediate 1: 2 hours per day
- intermediate 2: 3 hours per day
- advanced: 2 hours per day
4 hours of solo dances (Reggaeton, Elgo, Zumba …) per day. All levels
🔴 Transport 🔴
Transport not included.
Some information to help you plan your trip:
By car
Allow about 6.5 hours from Paris, and a budget of about €120 one-way per vehicle (fuel and tolls). Plan your route with mappy.fr
Carpooling
Arrange your carpool on blablacar. Expect an average of €40 per passenger from Paris. Also, 30 days before the trip we will invite all participants to join the trip’s WhatsApp group so you can organize yourselves.
By TGV
About 5 hours by TGV from Paris + 45 minutes by bus to reach the resort.
Arrival TGV station: Aime La Plagne. Book your TGV ticket
Then, shuttle bus outside the TGV station:
Departure stop: Aime Bus Station
Arrival stop: Plagne Bellecôte.
Outbound times (March 8, 2025): 11:45, 13:00, 13:55, 14:35, 15:05, 15:50, 16:30, 18:15
Book your bus ticket by clicking here
Return times (March 15, 2025): 8:15, 8:45, 11:05, 11:55, 13:20, 14:25, 15:20, 15:55
Parking
Free parking:
1 free car park is in front of the residence (about 80 spaces)
1 free car park is at Plagne 1800. Free shuttle from the car park every 15 minutes to your residence.
Paid parking in front of the residence. Pay on site. About €59 per week.
Click here to access the parking website.
🔴 FAQ 🔴
Are there price increases?
Yes. The earlier you book, the better: the price increases by €20 on December 5 and by €20 on February 5.
What are the payment terms?
Only receipt of your payment validates your registration.
4 payment options:
- Payment by credit card: free of charge
- Payment by 1 check: free of charge.
On the back of the check: write the name of the trip + the desired deposit date. - Payment in 2 checks: free of charge.
30% within 7 days after your order, and 70% within 60 days after your order.
On the back of the checks: write the name of the trip + the desired deposit date.
The 2 checks must be sent in the same envelope. - Payment in 3 checks: €5 processing fee to add to your order total.
30% within 7 days after your order, 30% within 60 days after your order, and 40% within 90 days after your order.
On the back of the checks: write the name of the trip + the desired deposit date.
The 3 checks must be sent in the same envelope. - Bank transfer (one-time): free of charge.
For bank transfer or check payments, please contact Vincent by SMS or WhatsApp at +33 6 60 25 62 66
What activities are there in the resort?
You can enjoy the following activities:
- bobsleigh on La Plagne’s Olympic track (Albertville 1992 Olympics)
- sledding at Plagne Centre (2 km run)
- Numerous bars, restaurants, snowmobiles, paragliding, swimming pool, sauna, many snowshoe or cross-country trails, cinema, bowling, ping-pong tables, climbing wall, … La Plagne is one of the largest resorts in France and Europe!
Check-in and check-out times?
Check-in: Reception from 2:00 pm. Keys handed over from 5:00 pm.
Check-out: Saturday between 7:00 am and 10:00 am.
Is there luggage storage?
Yes, at the tourist office opposite the Plagne Bellecôte bus stop. Note: it is closed between 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm.
I don’t know anyone—Is this trip for me?
Yes. Usually, two-thirds of participants come alone and one-third come as a couple or with friends.
Where do participants come from?
Generally 80% of attendees are from France and 20% from elsewhere (Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, …). Participants hear about the trip via dance teachers, word of mouth, Google, commercial partners (dance schools, …)
What should I bring?
for snowshoe outings: hiking shoes or boots
for walking around the resort: hiking shoes or boots
for the pool: swimsuit and cap
for dance classes: dance shoes or sneakers
for the apartment: bath towels, dish towels, and possibly a bath mat.
others: sunscreen, sunglasses, gloves, beanie, ski suit or jeans …
Average age of participants?
Generally, the age distribution is as follows:
- one-third of participants are between 25 and 35
- one-third between 35 and 45
- one-third between 45 and 65, but if you’re a bit younger or older, you’re very welcome!
Note that apartment assignments are made by age.
Can I be housed with my friends?
Yes. In our registration form, you can mention the names of the people you want to be housed with.
I have specific dietary needs.
A supermarket at the foot of the residence will allow you to supplement your meal box according to your needs. It is not possible to subtract the meal box from our pricing packages.
Gender balance?
We constantly monitor gender balance. We may pause registrations for the overrepresented gender if we deem it necessary.
I’m a beginner in dance—can I come?
Yes, but we recommend having taken at least 4–5 hours of classes before the trip. If in doubt, contact us at [email protected] and we will advise you.
Wi-Fi in the residence?
No.
I have my own ski equipment.
Our packages are à la carte. You can therefore bring your own equipment and pay less for your stay.
I’ve never skied. Should I take lessons?
Everything is possible. It depends on what you want:
- learn with solid basics: in that case, take the La Plagne pass on our site + ESF lessons + ski rental.
- learn at your own pace without spending too much: in that case, just book the ski rental on our site. On site, you can use the beginner slope which is free (about 200 meters long, right in front of the residence. Many people use it during the week). Some people only do this slope during the week. Possibly midweek, you can buy a COOL SKI pass at the resort counter (about €35 per day) which gives you access to 3 or 4 easy runs in the resort (each 3 to 5 km long): Coolski – Start skiing at La Plagne – Ski safely at La Plagne (skipass-laplagne.com). And if you progress fast, you can buy the LA PLAGNE pass at the end of the week (about €60 for a half-day).
Is there a safe in the apartments? Hair dryer?
Safe: Yes. You can fit a laptop in it.
Hair dryer: Yes. Rental possible at the Maeva reception.
Is there a photo album to see how previous editions went?
Click below to discover photos from previous editions:
When will I receive the welcome booklet for the trip?
15 days before departure, we send all registered participants, by SMS, a link giving access to the event’s WELCOME BOOKLET.
Click here to view last year’s welcome booklet (posted on 03/02/2023).
The booklet contains all the practical details of the trip: residence address, …
🔴 About Polyglot Club 🔴
Founded in 2002 by Vincent Scheidecker, Polyglot Club (SIRET 78971006800055, Facebook page) is a dynamic online community bringing together over one million members passionate about languages and world cultures.
At the heart of its activities, Polyglot Club organizes in-person language exchange events in many cities in France and internationally, fostering connections and language practice in a friendly atmosphere.
In addition, through ExpatsTravelTogether.com, Polyglot Club offers unique trips in partnership with various travel agencies.
🔴 About Club PEA 🔴
Club PEA is a travel agency (license number IM075130032), organizing this trip in partnership with the Polyglot Club association.
Created in 2010, Club PEA organizes about 10 major events per year, bringing together 250 to 500 people each time.
The first event in La Plagne took place in 2010 and each year we welcome around 800 to 1000 people there, for a total of around 10,000 people since we started.
Club PEA – Travel Agency
14 rue Charles V
75004 Paris