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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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Les Arcs is one of my favourite places to ski! Weve returned here every year for the last four years and are so pleased every single year! Great resort for families and to go with friends!
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Solid resort with lovely villages containing good cafes, restaurants and bars. High enough for consistent snow and groomed often. Only negative is that half of the resort leads down to one run and this run can get very busy if you are not willing to take some off piste routes
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Been twice to Les Arcs now. Stayed in 2000 last year and this year 1800 which is we found better as move lively but also better location to get around the mountain. High resort ensures good snow and lifts well run. Enough challenges for all and vast area when you get a ski pass that allows you to head over la Plagne. The first resort I would go back to each year
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Overall, Les Arcs is a great resort with lots of different options for skiers with 300km of runs you can't get bored. The are ski scene is really good here, however there isn't much variation in terms of bar genre, couloir tignes is a very cozy bar and I would ighly recommend the food and drinks there. I'd strongly recommend to anyone at any ski/board ability as there are lots of run variation and a good number of instructors out at any one time.

10/10 will go again
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Great resort spans a huge area, lots of options for mixed ability groups, always option to take an easier run it seemed.
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Les Arcs is a large resort with a good mix of pistes for all levels of skiing. The ski schools are very good and there are plenty of instructors.

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.
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2 weeks here Les Arcs 1950, had a ball. Will definitely come again. So many areas ski in with the Paradiski ski pass, great value.
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Huge resort. Immaculate grooming, plenty of advanced runs and views to die for. Would go back in a heartbeat
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I love that I don't have to have sharp elbows like at St Anton, la Grave or Chamonix to experience fresh tracks when there's fresh powder. I like how I can climb for only 30 minutes to get great off piste.
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Brilliant resort everything you need is only a finger tip away and if its not then the local bus will take you there in no time, good food good bars and great skiing.
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Les Arcs was such an incredible place to ski. Extending over to the Vallandry area, there were over 400km of runs to ski, and perfect for any group of family and friends to visit. My partner boards and he enjoys the slopes and the off-piste terrain. Weve been every year for the past few years and would recommend the resort to anyone, open for all abilities!
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Skied there for half a season.

Lots of intermediate level peists and plenty of good black mogul runs for more experienced skiers.

Brilliant tree runs around arc 1600/1800/plan peisey. Great for low Vis days.

Not many green runs but most of the blues are low in the grade so begginers can still access most of the mountain.

You'll get better apres elsewhere but Arppet and Follie are both pretty good.

Hot tip: if you have a full Paradiski or a season pass you can use the express lanes in lift queues.
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January was lovely for new fresh snow, little icy at points due to mild and freezing weather. Was icier last March due to warmer weather. Good mixture of runs and lifts quick and efficient not long waits for lifts
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A great resort for all levels, Ive been to this resort twice and wasnt disappointed either time, with so many different runs for any ability you will have a great time here, that being said there arent many green runs for beginners which could be the only downfall but for any skier there is plenty of options. Having also been with children as well as without I can safely say there really is something for everyone.
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Big resort with huge variety of terrain suitable for lots of different levels! Great atmosphere and huge open off piste areas as well as more advance piste runs
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Great place to ski in ski out. Not loads of apres options but very family friendly. Price wise, very reasonable with access to a large ski resort
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Overall a great all round resort. I been here three times now and would continue to keep coming back. Slopes are great and with the right conditions off peist is great too. Plenty of restaurants and placing to eat out to choose from also.
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Spent a season in Les Arcs. Amazing resort for its variety great open pisted runs and off piste areas up around 2000/1950 and for a French resort this high plenty of tree runs down in piesey/vallandry and 1600. 1 decent snow park to. Apres is ok Arpette > Folie and Bar Mont Blanc number one for English visitors. Access to la plagne also very nice but for a single week almost not necessary with the amount of runs in the les arc area. Great resort for familys and or groups looking to ski first maybe apres later.
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First time visiting the Alps and it didn't disappoint.
Lots of slopes to choose from and overall great quality
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