Les Arcs Reviews: 4.38/5 from 450+ Verified Skiers | Snomad
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Les Arcs Reviews & Ratings

How Skiers Rate Les Arcs

Overall Rating
4.38
Value for Money
4.19
Quiet Slopes
3.82
Après-Ski
4.09
Accommodation Options
4.42
Family Friendliness
4.52
Groomed Runs
4.58
Powder Zones
3.70
Tree Runs
3.76
Mogul Fields
3.60
Off-Piste
3.83
Snow Parks
3.79
Lift Efficiency
4.55
Eating Out
4.06
Ski School Quality
4.44
Beginners
4.63
Intermediates
4.40
Advanced
4.32
Experts
4.41
Snowboarders
4.21

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What Skiers Say About Les Arcs

Les Arcs attracts a wide range of skiers and snowboarders, from beginners to experts, with intermediate skiers being particularly well-served. Reviewers consistently mention the vast ski area, especially when linked with La Plagne via the Paradiski pass, offering extensive terrain that prevents boredom over a week. The lift system is generally praised for efficiency and minimal queuing, though some mention increased crowds in recent years due to new all-inclusive hotels. Après-ski receives positive feedback, particularly venues like Folie Douce and L'Arpette in Arc 1800. Several users note good value compared to other French resorts, convenient access via funicular from Bourg-St-Maurice, and reliable snow conditions due to altitude. Common criticisms include limited nightlife and restaurant options in some villages (particularly Arc 2000), crowded narrow sections on certain runs, and an abundance of flat connecting tracks that frustrate snowboarders.

AI-generated summary based on verified skier reviews

  • vast ski area
  • efficient lift system
  • après-ski options
  • good for all abilities
  • snow reliability
  • value for money
  • tree-lined runs
  • ski-in ski-out access
  • flat cat tracks
  • limited nightlife
  • crowded narrow sections
  • restaurant options variable by village
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Great resort, skiing great, limited slopes for beginners, as steep parts and sheer drops on green runs
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When we went there were strong winds which meant for the first 3 days we were stuck in 1850, which was quite limiting. However for the second half of the week were able to get across to la plagne. Resort has been purpose built so no cars inside the main area which was nice.
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Great resort, beautiful runs and a wide area to explore; food expensive and a bit bland - junk or just cheese. Recommended but come with deep pockets. French people are a bit grumpy and not really polite.
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1950 is a great village base for skiing Les Arcs, much more character and charm than many French reports and other parts of the mountain. Great variety of slopes for all abilities, plenty of nice blues around the mountain and a variety of reds. Black runs were often not pisted so can make for more challenging conditions. Loved the ski in ski out of 1950 village, great vibe and lots of places to eat and drink. Easy to see your way around the resort and get from village to village. Lucky enough to have a load of fresh snow which made for a lot of great off piste routes around the slopes. All round, brilliant resort!
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Great resort. Vast area as connected to trios valles. Great apres ski and accommodation. Great lift complex. Highly recommended
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Really enjoyed skiing in Les Arcs, not as big on nightlife which I prefer, but still lovely pubs and a nice option for students to do a night ski with dinner event! Slopes itself really well maintained, not too busy with breathtaking views
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Good skiing, a little dull aprez but the offsite makes up for it.Avoid the link lifts on powder days and head to valeoger
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Hard but definitly thé best off pistes of the world.After ski are amazing with lArpette and the biggest Folie Douce !!
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Great for families, and after fresh snow there are some great off piste areas to enjoy. Hotel was great (ski-in and ski-out), however as there were partial lift closures, queues were extensive.
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Great selection of pistes for every level. Most accomodation is within 100m of a lift. Well worth a trip over the la plagne as well.
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I went to les arcs with my uni ski trip as a beginner and loved it! My ski instructor was super friendly and helpful (apart from when he didnt teach us how to use a ski lift and we wiped out a french couple ). The ski down from apres as a beginner was at first scary but we found that there was a very scenic alternative route down which was a nice blue run and was a great way to end each day.Our accommodation was very well priced. Red Hot Saloon provided us with some really heart food for dinner each day (big portions!). We enjoyed great nightlife but this was organised by my uni so Im not sure what the nightlife is usually like.The town was so quaint with many cheese shops, creparies, supermarkets and more. I have never been anywhere else so I am not sure how it compares to other resorts but les arcs provided a great beginner experience for me.
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Great week! Not quite the 3 valleys or espace Killy but lots to get at and a fun time had by all! Variety of runs and loved the trees, also fun to get over to La Plagne. A bit of live music wouldnt go amiss!
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Really great resort, good nightlife and aprés. Had some really good snow in January, but a lot of sections were quite icy. Accommodation at Arc 1800 is really good but there is a slightly lower section at ~ 1750 which you can access via a small Gondola. This section is where all of the bars and clubs are and it would be much easier getting home from a night out if you stay at this lower section.
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Skiing was good overall. Stayed in 1950 side which was more family orientated and so not alot of night life options. Good snow and whole resort was open for the duration of stay
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Loads of routes, plenty of pistes for every skier. Atmosphere was a bit quiet in January and no big drinking culture. Some cool extras like bordercross, ski park, fun slopes, tunnel etcGreat skiing from beginner to advanced
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Amazing resort perfect for beginners and intermediate skiers! The best is the apres ski it was just amazing! Lots of amazing places to eat and drink! Not too wild !
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Amazing luxury resort (i recommend Les Arcs 1950 for a quieter ski from your door place). Easy access to 2000 by cable car for dinner and skiing.
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Good resort for families and children with a good mix of runs and a very relaxed and nice atmosphere. Can be quite quiet later on in the night for any groups of young people looking for something more lively you may want to consider something a bit more exciting. Really good apres ski at folie douce and a few other mountain bars.
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Amazing ski resort. Would visit again. It provided everything from great accommodation, food and great ski instructors for my first trip
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Amazing for beginners and family. But also has something for those who hate mor experienced. Arcs 1950 is more family friendly and little apres, but you can ski to 1800 where folie douce is if you are looking for more apres.
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