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Top Rated for
4.63 (28 Ratings)
Beginners
4.58 (427 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.55 (427 Ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.52 (372 Ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.44 (228 Ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.42 (406 Ratings)
Accommodation Options
Beginner 8%
Intermediate 45%
Advanced 34%
Expert 13%
Overall Rating
4.38
From 429 Reviews
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Total Runs
1200
Bottom Elevation
3226
Top Elevation
200
Skiable Terrain

How Skiers Rate Les Arcs

4.38 (429 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.19 (425 ratings)
Value for Money
3.82 (422 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
4.09 (414 ratings)
Après-Ski
4.42 (406 ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.52 (372 ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.58 (427 ratings)
Groomed Runs
3.70 (346 ratings)
Powder Zones
3.76 (398 ratings)
Tree Runs
3.60 (361 ratings)
Mogul Fields
3.83 (354 ratings)
Off-Piste
3.79 (354 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.55 (427 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.06 (410 ratings)
Eating Out
4.44 (228 ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.63 (28 ratings)
Beginners
4.40 (171 ratings)
Intermediates
4.32 (175 ratings)
Advanced
4.41 (55 ratings)
Experts
4.21 (45 ratings)
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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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I’ve been to Les Arc (specifically 1800) a few times now and I always enjoy myself. The resort is definitely good value for money and it’s not the biggest so it’s nice and calm most of the time (except for apres thankfully) Also, If you’re a high level skier I definitely recommend getting the paradiski lift pass upgrade.
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Was one of the best resorts I’ve been to, can’t wait to go again! As a beginner it was very welcoming and the ski school got me on my feet and I was able to enjoy myself.
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Fantastic resort with great apres in Folie Douce. Great sections of off piste, and a great mix for beginners.
We stayed in Arc 1800 and it was great with bars and restaurants nearby and a lot of activities to offer
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I loved les Arcs, it is a huge resorts and connected to La plagne, with something for everyone from great apres to lovely restaurants and amazing ski
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We stayed in Les Arcs 1950 - ski in ski out. Absolutely brilliant resort - we can now avoid school holidays so rarely queued for a lift and the slopes were in the main fairly quiet. Brilliant intermediate skiing, lots of lovely long blues and reds with fabulous catering options. Would definitely return.
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The resort was my first time back skiing after 10 years and despite there being a lot of red slopes, it is all very wide and easy to navigate. 10/10 for building confidence and for the vibes
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Excellent trip to Les Arcs early in the season, quiet prior to Christmas and the Pistes were well groomed every day.
Good variation of runs suitable for all, can venture over to La Plagne easily if you want more.
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Great Ski resort with a bit of everything. The apres was one of the best I’ve experienced. The guy with the saxophone knows how to keep the part going. The ski resort itself is very pretty and not as big as others but has great runs for all levels. Definitely a gem of a ski resort.
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Excellent for beginners and intermediates. Great lift infrastructure and pretty snow sure. Obviously any resort with a Folie is a good one :)
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I went to Les Arcs on a university trip and found it to be great fun. The groomed runs were always in excellent shape with good variety
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We've recently come back from Les Arcs. Resort had a variety of ski runs for all levels. Easy access to Le Plagne. Tried sledging down Luge 2000 which was great. Plenty of bars, restaurants and take out for all budgets. Shuttles between resorts were regular and free. Great for families, couples and solos. Great time had by all, would definitley recommend Les Arcs and would return to the resort
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Great resort with lot's to explore
Varied runs in a huge area to suit all abilities, lots of great places to refuel
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Had a great week at Les Arcs 1800. Attended two custom lessons. Great access to runs of all levels. As a newbie I mostly skied blues and occasional red. Can’t wait for next time ✨
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Lots of beginner friendly runs. Amazing experience all staff extremely helpful and lift services hassle free
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We’ve been back twice in as many years staying in Peisey-Vallandry which is a great location with access to the whole Paradiski area. You’re able to make the most of all that Les Arcs has to offer including the views and runs down from Aiguille Rouge, then also use the Vanoise Express to explore La Plagne pistes.

We loved La Fragola di neve for a little on the mountain drinks stop before the mountains close for the night and also enjoyed Restaurant Bar du Mont Blanc for chilled apres-ski vibes before finally returning back to our chalet at the end of the day.

For lunch or evening food L'Adress Vallandry has been absolutely delicious every time we’ve eaten with them - their tartiflette, fondue and burgers are all incredible.
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Les Arcs is one of the nicest ski resorts I have been to, whilst comfortable in a family sense it also has aprés and a bit of a scene for liveliness. I really love how you can also access La plagne so efficiently in about 10 minutes can be skiing in another resort. I found Les Arcs really beautiful and a mixture of different runs for different abilities which was very helpful for my family with different levels of skiing and snowboarding. There is plenty of refreshment places and restaurants and the slopes were always in good condition especially early morning. We also had no issue with the lifts which makes life so much nicer.
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Went with my family and was sooo much fun. Prefer over a family holiday in the summer 100% great atmosphere and good vibes for a whole week good for beginners aswell
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Les Arcs never disappoints. Stay at high end 1950, mid range 1800 or 2000 or budget 1600 resorts. Huge ski area which always has snow from Jan to April, snow dumps at Easter have happened last year. Lots of runs from Green to black and the aiguille rouge lift takes you to the highest point where the views and snow are awesome. Great posted runs, a snow park, tree lined at Vallandry and lots of fast lifts .Apres ski at 1800 Follie Douice a great time with entertainment. Best ski resort in Europe in my opinion.
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Les arcs is a good base because you can get the lift over to la plagne. The tree runs are amazing and there are loads of options for food on the mountains. It’s also a really high resort so it is quite snow sure.
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Les arcs is a brilliant resort with lots to explore. We stayed in Bourg St Maurice and got the funicular up each day which was easy. The list queues when we went start of January didn’t exist and you could eat and drink most places with no wait time. There’s plenty of runs for beginners and intermediates but finding stuff more on the advanced side is hard with less snow. Had a great time anyway!
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