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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
The accomodation in Arc 1600, 1800 and 2000 is functional rather than pretty, but if you want a more authentic alpine experience you could stay down in Bourg and take the rapid Funicular up each day which is included in your lift pass.
On our stays in Arc 1650 we found the choice of places to eat out farily limited, but the supermarkets are good for stocking up for 'home' cooking.
There are plenty of mountain restaurants with lots of choice but like all resorts they can be expensive.
Overall Les Arcs is a great resort for beginners and competent skiers who want to cruise big pistes or fine tune their technique.
I prefer Arc 2000 which is the highest resort, direct access to the slopes and 300km of skiing with the Paradiski area.
In Les Arcs, you can ski from the glaciers to the trees in one run.
Very festive with Folie Douce and O Chaud bar in Arc 1950.
Great savoyard restaurants, especially Le Savoy in Arc 2000 or Les Chalets de l'Arc on the ski area.
Easy access by train to Bourg Saint Maurice and then funicular.
From the pine forests of Villaroger and Arc 1600 to the mountain peaks of Aiguille Rouge and Arc 2000 - every rider can find a place of their dreams.
It's especially fun with the weather, wind and snow condition changes - and I haven't even mentioned the opportunity to traverse the valley and visit the neighbor station - La Plagne!
The network of ski lifts is very well organized and maintained, and it's really easy to use even if you decide to stay below, in Bourg Saint Maurice and use a funicular to go up the resort every day. There are plenty of hotels and restaurants at every station, they are pricy, but not extremely expensive (like in 3 valleys, for example).
Overall - definitely worth your money!

