Les Arcs Reviews: 4.39/5 from 450+ Verified Skiers | Snomad
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Les Arcs Reviews & Ratings

How Skiers Rate Les Arcs

Overall Rating
4.39
Value for Money
4.19
Quiet Slopes
3.84
Après-Ski
4.10
Accommodation Options
4.40
Family Friendliness
4.52
Groomed Runs
4.58
Powder Zones
3.69
Tree Runs
3.74
Mogul Fields
3.58
Off-Piste
3.81
Snow Parks
3.80
Lift Efficiency
4.55
Eating Out
4.06
Ski School Quality
4.42
Beginners
4.64
Intermediates
4.40
Advanced
4.32
Experts
4.40
Snowboarders
4.19

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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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Had a great time there. Conditions were fair most of the week. The slopes themselves were great and the moguls were well done, especially on the black run. Off piste skiing was great as well and the snow quality was great thanks to the large dump fo snow. Apres was great as predicted!
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Everything the 3 Valleys has, but cheaper, less busy and prettier. Want a ski-in/ski-out family resort? Then chose Les Arcs 1950. Want a younger vibe with bars and clubs? Choose Les Arcs 1800. Want value? Plan Peissey or Les Arcs 1600. The tree-line runs above Vallandry are some of the best youll ever ski - dynamic wide reds and blues, dotted with top restaurants to stop for coffee, beer or local dishes. For the super-skiers the snow park is great. Off-piste there are miles and miles of untrodden slopes. And cross country paths and routes through stunning scenery. And with the full ski pass, you get access to all that La Plagne has to offer, which is as big a ski area as Les Arcs! You will rarely do the same run twice and the lift system is very slick and efficient. We tend to go late March early April for the spring skiing, and the snow is always good and the apres at Folie Deuce and our favourite LArpette is even better. Love this place and cant wait to go back. Vive Les Arcs! Merci beaucoup!
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Great resort for an intermediate skier with plenty of groomed runs across a massive ski area. However there is not much lift access able off piest for those who want that sort of skiing
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Les Arcs is a very snow sure resort with fresh snow fall when I went in early April ( powder days). With a wide variety of runs and places to explore you won't find yourself getting bored at Les Arcs - even then it's a sort trip to la plange and even more slopes. Get for families and groups with varying abilities just quite as lively as hoped on the aprés ski action side of things, otherwise fantastic resort!
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We stayed at Les Arc 1600 at beginning of April and the snow was just about holding up down to 1600 so that you could ski in and out.

Regular fresh snow kept it open all week and the snow at higher resorts and ski areas was still great.

Good pisted runs and large linked ski area with La Plagne means youll have plenty of options and plenty of off piste to go at if thats your thing.

Second time visitinG the Paradiski are and Would definitely go again.
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Great variety of runs with a lively apres scene and reasonably priced compared to some other French resorts
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The best ski resort in the world accessible by train. With a choice of accommodation of all ranges, a resort suitable for beginners, experts and children.
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2nd time to Les Arcs having stayed in 2000 last year. Stayed in 1800 this year and better location to ski all over the area and over to la plagne. Resort with great slopes for all levels. Got lucky with able to plenty of Pow Pow days off piste. 2nd time there and would go back as still plenty more slopes to do across the full area.
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Les Arcs is my favourite resort in the French alps, providing a peaceful yet après mad environment. Folie douce les arcs is a magnificent establishment which plays up to date music and gives an amazing atmosphere.

Furthermore, the tree runs in Les arcs are amazing and second to none.
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Great resort for all levels, plenty of blues and reds to cruise and for more advanced there are some good off piste slopes around the Grand Col area recommend the Aiguille Rounge run first thing in the morning for over 2000 ft of descent on empty slopes.

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.
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I first visited Les Arcs in 2017 and fell in love with the village lifestyle and hospitality of the start and owners of the restaurant minotors that we bought an apartment in 1600.
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.
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A great resort for groups of varying ability skiers. Very good resort for familys but also have a thriving night life with a selection of high end to budget accommodation. Eating out is in keeping with the region with not many vegetarian and vegan (allergen friendly) restaurants high up on the mountains you have more success in the valleys
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Some of the longest runs in Europe with terrain for all abilities. Folie Douce up from plein peisey is a great place to stop for a spot of apres and a bite to eat and the cable car over to la plagne really opens up the ski area for people wanting more of a challenge
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Stayed in Arc 2000 and it was basically ski in ski out with no cars so it was a great resort.

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.
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One of the best, Apres I have ever been to such an incredible vibe. Everybody is so friendly. The skiing quality is very good and you see a lot of funky outfits on the slopes. Also very family friendly but extremely busy. Its not easy to find quiet slopes, food options are unlimited, which is amazing. The nightlife is a really good. Plenty to do an explore while not skiing.
Pricey but not ridiculously expensive in comparison to other results so I would definitely recommend
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