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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A nice big area to explore with easy connection through to la plane. Our trip was in March with no fresh snowfall, so cannot comment on the off piste. Despite warm weather and little fresh snow, the quality of snow remained good in the higher pistes, though slushy lower down. Pistes were well maintained and queues not too bad. Queues were a lot worse 1 week earlier the previous year (going mid March rather than late March).
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Great high altitude resort with runs to suit all skiers. We particularly love the nature pistes. Friendly pisters, great lift system and resulting in minimal queuing for lifts. Great accommodation options especially at 1950 and 2000 plus lots of mountain restaurants with spectacular views.
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Les Arcs is an excellent area to go on holiday skiing or snowboarding with many varied runs to suit all abilities. It is linked with La Plagne via a large two floor gondola with a glass floor in the centre across a valley. Lots of runs through trees with my favourite being La foret in Les Arcs.
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Varied runs, best Aprés at 1800. Plenty for non-skiers. Nice restaurants in all sections plus down in Bourg St Maurice if you are prepared to take the funicular. Free shuttle buses between all 4 stations and much cheaper than La Plagne / 3 Valleys and Val d’Isère
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Absolutely love Les Arcs and the Paradiski area. So much choice and love how the runs cut horizontally through so many of the vertical ones making it really easy to miss a top steep section and join runs a bit further down. So very good for mixed ability groups. Love going over to La Plagne as well for a day.
Lots of choice for food in Arcs 1800 and lower down. Less so up in 2000 where we stayed but straight onto the slopes with good hotels and some nice little bars. Would 100% come back.
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Ski’d off piste all week, great snow and powder. Lot of different terrain and offpiste options. On piste also great
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Les Arcs is a massive and varied ski resort as the area is part of one of the world’s biggest linked ski resorts, however the local area is plenty for a week and not worth the extra fee to go over to La Plange. Arc 1800 features a great mix of slopes for beginners, intermediates and experts, including long cruising blues with tree runs for days with poor visibility. If you’re upto it Aguille Rouge is a challenging but exhilarating run with amazing views. The resorts also have a good mix of bars, restaurants and evening entertainment. All in all a great place to ski with lots going on.
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Great resort, has something for everyone. The 2000 side is a little more family friendly but across the board the resort is ideal.
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Went here on a university ski trip. Fantastic skiing, really big area with a nice variety of runs. Apres scene was great. Igloo party up the mountain was very unique!
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This was the first resort I ever skied at when I was a child. Went back again a few years ago as an adult. Very nice place. Good connectivity, nice runs, and comfortable for families. Very much up to the standard of French ski resorts.
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It’s a very decent ski area overall. We stayed in Bourg St Maurice and used the funicular to access the slopes. This was a lot cheaper than staying in LA and we were well served for shops, bars etc.
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Hadn't snowed for a month on arrival. Resort had done a good job of keeping the piste from being too icy. On day 6 of a 9 day trip there was a decent dump of snow for 3 days. Lifts are fast and not too busy. Reds and black runs relatively quiet. would normally need to get high up to get some sunshine in the mornings. Off piste & tree skiing were great once the fresh snow arrived. Would suggest staying in 1950 or 2000 as takes a little while from 1600 to access the resort. Overall a good resort if not as easy to get across resort as say Tignes or Val Thorens
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Les Arcs is an absolute winner in terms of the scale and range of runs - every day you get a different experience! Some fantastic accommodation options, especially if you're prepared to stay further down the slopes, or near to Bourg Saint Maurice. Taking the funicular or driving up to Arcs 1600 are easy and relatively quick options.
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les Arcs offers some of the best long runs in France. Its easy to really rack up the miles without having to constantly spend time on lifts.
The lower tree lined runs are great when the weather closes in.
And the run from the top of the Aigle Rouge all the way down to Villaroger is a must!
Staying in Montchavin offers a convenient way to explore LaPlange as well as it is so close to the Vanoise - opening up a vast amount of skiing that would suit all levels.
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Went snowboarding for the first time as a life long skier and loved this resort. Very suitable for all skill levels and loved the Les Arcs 1800 village. Will be back again!
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Second time back at this resort in back to back years! Apres is always great and good snow because of the altitude. The access to la Plagne included in the essential lift pass is definitely worth doing. Paying extra for the essential pass is a great shout as you’ll use the express lanes anyway. With this pass you can also get a 17€ lunch deal and drink at Folie which isn’t well advertised but saves money!
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First girls ski trip for a 40th birthday and was abit nervous at the start due to never being able to ski before but everyone was so encouraging after a few goes on the slopes, it’s really made me want to keep going on ski holidays for the foreseeable. Not only that but the ski village was cute, food was lovely and partying was so good.
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I learnt to ski here and loved it… such good slopes to ski on for all abilities, and instructors are brilliant! The food from all restaurants is too DIE for, especially some French onion soup mid slope! Can’t wait to go back here one day x
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Lovely chalet next to the slopes, resort had poor snow yet managed the piste well. Lovely restaurants and bars for all ages
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Been to this resort ever since I was young - great for families, good food options and lots of nice runs
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