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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
Runs were very good and slopes not too busy in January.
Lifts were busy, but moved at a reasonable pace.
Ski school was run well, catering to a wide range of levels.
Overall I would go back to this resort.
There is such a good range of runs, lifts, terrain to keep everyone happy. Possibly a bit short of mountain restaurants, but OK.
I picked up snowboarding on that very trip and I could do blue-red slopes with some tree runs. The instructors were a really good and the slopes are ideal for beginners to advance quickly, regardless of skill level. This is owed to the vast spaces on the slopes and the quality of the snow there.
The apres is great fun!
The slopes were well tended given the time of year and the temperature too. It was great to get up into the mountains as the ski lifts were well connected to the other resorts locally to Les arcs 1800. This meant a massive variety of skiing that we could go somewhere new everyday and have an entirely different day to the previous one.
The facilities in and around there were also great good shops for groceries and then ski shops and gifts too to get some quality clobber.
The apres ski was great fun everyone was always up for it and the vibes were immaculate. And the drink was reasonably well priced.
Snow reliability is a major highlight, complemented by a vast and varied ski area. Each base location within Les Arcs has its own unique vibe, from the lively atmosphere of Arc 1800 to the more relaxed charm of Arc 1600. Across the valley, La Plagne offers a more traditional feel, but again the different villages each have their own quirks.
In recent years, La Folie Douce has moved in, offering serious apres and high-end dining. This is just one of many opportunitys for serious diners, or drinkers.
Beyond the main ski hubs, youll discover traditional mountain villages, offering a more authentic Savoyard experience.
I left a part of me on that ski season in 2012-13, and I always look forward to returning whenever I can
Would highly recommend given the range.
It was really good value for money and the slopes were great
Off piste with an instructor was the best as they knew the routes to take. Overall the stay was amazing and I would recommend to anyone.
Off piste is great the higher up if the snow is right.
We stopped in Arc 2000 which is great for the family due to it being ski in ski out and family friendly.
If your there to party as well I would suggest 1800 due to there being more to do and there also being easier connections from bourgeois-saint-mourice.
Top tip - if wanting to apres at le folie douce, and you are stopping in Arc 2000 set an alarm for the last gondola back over otherwise youll have to get the bus or a taxi back round from 1800 to 2000.
Good bars. Good people.
Hiking or touring is necessary to access powder zones.



