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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
Bourg-saint-Maurice is also worth a visit in the evening via the funicular railway (less than 10 mins) for restaurants and bars in the evening if you want to get away from the mountain villages.
Johanne and his staff at 2000 of go to watering and feeding hole 2nd to none Dodos bar in 1600 and the backers ladies always smiling . La follie Deuce 1800 being our golf club in the summer and peisey Vallandry what an awesome experience of ski resorts and hospitality
My home away from home. Coming from a boy born on the beaches of Grenada, grew up in London and the French alps as my winter holiday home.
Long may it last.
Thank you Les Arcs for the experience of a lifetime.
Has everything you need to eat drink and shop etc. Apres not so much in 2000 but down at 1800 there is a lot more going on.
There are free buses that connect all the Arc resorts.
The ski area is great and varied and is also linked to La Plagne for a massive variety.
Would return.
Pricey but not ridiculously expensive in comparison to other results so I would definitely recommend
The majority of chair lifts are modern and fast.
10/10 will go again
Being in the Alps it is icier than North America so those more used to powder might find skiing hard work. Despite that the pistes are beautifully groomed and well marked.
The rescue teams are brilliant, well equipted, knowledgeable and motivated. Food is easily accessible both on and off the pistes. Accommodation is also varied from chalets to hotels to apartments. Each area Arcs 1600, 1800, 1950, 2000 & Peisey Vallandry are unique in character.
For those who do not ski there is also plenty to do. Cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, dog sledding are among the things on offer. It's a well rounded resort with year round activities.

