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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.
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- 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
Large ski area with great lift system
Lots of restaurants and cafés to choose from.
Great off piste skiing.
Accommodation was fantastic
The skiing is varied for all abilities and its a great place to get children started on the slopes - our first time as a family last year.
For Apres head over to 1850 to the Folie Deuce - a lift back up and a beginner/intermediate ski back into the village.
It doesnt come cheap, but was so good last year we are going back with 7 more families this year!
Once we got our feet the blues were a little easier but as it was over new year the resort was so busy which mean all the runs were packed apart from on our last 2 days.
Accommodation was great. Cheerful & clean. Great food options and wine provided with lunch and dinner. Friendly staff especially at reception and boot/ski hire.
A nice range of shops and bars/restaurants and easy access to 1950 - a short gondola ride away.
We went over to the 1800 resort for apres which was amazing and very reasonably priced which was lovely.
Overall I really rate our trip but would suggest heading over to one of the other parts like 1800 to have more beginner friendly skiing.
In school holidays it can become unbearably busy but off peak the slopes are uncrowded and lift queues are small.
Great off piste terrain can be found with a little looking and plenty of challenging runs exist for more advanced skiers.
The villages themselves were okay Not much in the way of apres ski action or great choice of restaurants but adequate for the one or two nights that we ate outside of our catered accommodation.
Would definitely go to Lazaar again Lots of good options both on and off
Piste.

