Les Arcs Ski Resort Guide: Reviews, Ratings and Stats
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Les Arcs reviews & ratings
4.5 (82 reviews)
Ranked 28th of 155 Ski resorts
4.50 (82 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.37 (82 ratings)
Value for Money
4.21 (78 ratings)
Après Ski
4.19 (74 ratings)
Off Piste
4.21 (77 ratings)
Eating Out
4.55 (75 ratings)
Accommodation Options
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Overview

Les Arcs, part of the Paradiski area, is a major ski resort known for its extensive and diverse terrain, catering to all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The resort is comprised of several distinct villages, each with its own character, and offers a wide range of winter activities beyond skiing.

Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
10Beginner Runs
55Intermediate Runs
42Advanced Runs
16Expert Runs
14 kmLongest Run
200 kmSkiable Terrain
130 kmsSnow making
Elevation
3226 mTop
1200 mBottom
2026 mVertical Drop
Lifts
6Gondolas / Cable Cars
19Chairlifts
27Surface Lifts
Lift Pass Costs
€680Season pass
€3306 days
€651 day
Weather
325 cmAverage annual snowfall

Getting There

Airports

  • Chambéry Airport (CMF) 130KMs 90min drive
  • Geneva Airport (GVA) 150KMs 120min drive
  • Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 200KMs 150min drive

Train Stations

  • Bourg-Saint-Maurice 1 / km 10m drive

Les Arcs Reviews & Ratings

Overall Rating: 4.5
Ranking: 28th of 155 resorts
4.50 (82 ratings)
Overall Rating
3.76 (74 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.37 (82 ratings)
Value for Money
4.21 (78 ratings)
Après Ski
4.57 (75 ratings)
Family Friendly
4.19 (74 ratings)
Off Piste
4.21 (77 ratings)
Eating Out
3.77 (81 ratings)
Tree Skiing
4.58 (80 ratings)
Groomed Runs
3.59 (74 ratings)
Mogul Fields
3.90 (71 ratings)
Powder Zones
3.65 (80 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
4.46 (82 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.56 (41 ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.55 (75 ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.00 (1 ratings)
Beginners
4.63 (24 ratings)
Intermediates
4.52 (42 ratings)
Advanced
4.27 (15 ratings)
Experts
4.75 (4 ratings)
Snowboarders

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Rob - expert skier
Apr, 30 - 2024
Great riding if you know where youre going. Aguil rouge has some challenging faces. Good bars. Good people. Hiking or touring is necessary to access powder zones.
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Thomas - advanced skier
Apr, 30 - 2024
Brilliant ski resort with a bit of everything. The range of runs is fantastic and takes you from 3,200m down to 1,400m- through beautifully groomed slopes, moguls or tree runs. The resort is split on different altitude levels with easy access to all, excellent accommodation availability and opportunities, from small groups to large. The Apres life is great fun with plenty to do or see! Food around the resort is excellent at any altitude and amazes you with what you can get. Locals are excellent, ski instructors extremely helpful and easy access to stunning sister resort La Plagne
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Chip - expert skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
Great place up high so good snow, large area to ski and the option to go over to La plane for more. Also great off-pies options.
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Si - intermediate skier
Apr, 28 - 2024
First Time in , Les Arcs Stayed in the beautiful alpine style village of Arc 1950. Apartment in Manior Savoir. Really lovely village with great access to the slopes, great choice of eateries, lovely atmosphere, fantastic bakery and hand grocery and ski shops etc. Lovely blue and red runs with in easy reach , well groomed, lovely and wide, with plenty of places to grab a bite and the long chair lifts of Pre st Esprit and Arcabula both have bubble covers and take from the bottom of a very long blue or red , right back to the top. The Apre Ski and events in the village , organised by the retailers and the resort were really unexpected and we have a great time, dacing and singing in the snow covered streets between the gorgeous buildings... The Pre St Esprit chair lift is super picturesque, with long valley views , crossing over the valley de arc blue run, past waterfalls, babbling streams, through the pine tree and takes you over the village of Arc 1950... Then out over the wide snow covered plateau , before delivering to the station... Be sure to pose for your free digital picture just as you arrive at the top ... Truly gorgeous all the way !! Genuinely can't wait to go back... Oh and the apartments with access to the pool with the Mount Blanc views and it's facilities,..... Worth every extra penny!!
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James - advanced skier
Apr, 28 - 2024
Les Arcs 1800 is one of the most beautiful and fantastic all round resorts in France. From awe inspiring off piste, to fun and accessible greens into the resort, there are slopes to suite any skier or boarder, during any light or weather conditions. Spectacular self facing slopes lead down to fantastic modern and established après bars. Accommodation is mostly apartments, But chalet options can be found in the villages surrounding Les Arcs. To save real money, you can even stay in the town at the bottom of the mount, And simply use the funicular (complementary of your ski pass) to access the piste. The beautiful south facing slopes provide some of the most spectacular sunsets and late afternoon Skiing, And theres even a flood at night run if you fancy skiing after 9 pm. The closest airport is still a couple of hours drive, But overall, 1800 really takes some beating.
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Will - expert skier
Apr, 26 - 2024
Les Arc is an overall incredible resort. With areas reaching well over 3000m not only is their a vast amount of terrain but it is also snow assure from opening in early December to closing in mid/late April. It genuinely has something for everyone. Serious skiiers, intermediates, beginners and party goes. The pistes are kept in immaculate condition and the lifts are modern. A brilliant resort
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Emily - intermediate skier
Apr, 26 - 2024
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Freddie - expert skier
Apr, 24 - 2024
I have visited Les Arcs multiple times and never been disappointed. We have always gone late in the season and the snow has been incredible. The apres has always been great and there are loads of restaurants and food options. The lifts can be quite busy during peak times, but pretty much all the lifts are new and speedy. Would highly recommend this resort to anyone
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Helene - advanced skier
Apr, 24 - 2024
Great resort. Been several times now Arc 1950 is the prettiest one, being a fully pedestrianised ski in ski out village. However all areas from Arc 1600 to 2000 have great restaurants. Party areas are more 1800 and 2000 ESF have great instructors and the usual variety of classes per ability. Great selection of slopes from beginner to advanced and many head up the Aiguille Rouge. Also a great selection of darker blues to choose from. Ski park is great for kids and adults with jumps etc and the boarder cross slopes are also available. The resorts do get busy but there are still plenty of quieter slopes to be found. Supermarkets get busy at the end of the day but theres plenty of choice. Accessibility is excellent both by car and train via the funicular at Bourg St Maurice. Accommodation is lovely with apartments within hotels. Swimming pools and sauna/gym facilities all available.
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Will - intermediate skier
Apr, 21 - 2024
So much better than Zermatt. I've been here 3 times and it never disappoints. The convenience of ski in ski out, the sheer amount of pistes and lifts, and some absolutely delicious runs make this my favourite ski resort so far. Stay in Arc 1950 if you can afford it for the charm and the nightly entertainment, or 2000 if you want to save money (I once found an awesome deal on a huge multi room apartment for under 600 for the week) The resort is huge, theres so many lifts, the weather is largely sunny, it's beautiful, there's so many places to eat on mountain, the luge is awesome, you don't have to walk in ski boots. It's an amazing place for anybody who just wants to turn off their brain and savour the joy of skiing. I love it.
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