Just booked a trip.................now I need advice!!!

La Plagne is actually a collection of 4 or 5 custom built villages and each will have at one decent ski shop. However, do not expect bargains unless you get lucky with late season sales. Also, be aware that buying a helmet can be a bit hit and miss with sizes being unreliable and varying from brand to brand. When I went to buy mine last year, I had real difficulty finding one that fit properly - I must have been to at least 6 shops before I got one that was comfortable - the problem of having a rather big head (but only in the literal sense!). This also ruled out any bargain hunting - the price was dictated by the one that fit which in the end cost around €100 IIRC.

If you have time on arriving in resort on Saturday evening, by all means see if you can find one that is comfortable. The Sunday morning scrum for equipment, getting to ski school, etc, may be bad enough without adding the pressure of trying to find a helmet that fits and possibly rushing into a poor purchase. You might be better off renting initially and then shop around at your leisure in the evenings after skiing until you find the right choice.

Thanks Wanderer,
I'll take that advice on board & report back in a couple of weeks.
Many thanks,

Slime