Forecast today: Generally clear
Each of the village bases offers something different. The traditional villages of Peisey, Vallandry and Villaroger bookend the four purpose-built resort bases – roughly named after the height at which they are located – 1600, 1800, 1950 (the newest) and 2000, all of which offer a huge number of good value apartments and are traffic-free.
The terrain is very varied and unlike many big French resorts, there are some great tree-lined runs to head to in a snowstorm – our favourites are the routes served by the Grizzly chairlift. On a sunny day the Arc 2000 bowl provides some great cruising, whilst the Aiguille Rouge offers some good challenges for advanced and expert skiers, including the epic descent all the way from 3226m down to the small hamlet of Villaroger down at 1200m. Add in the La Plagne ski area and you have access to the world’s second largest linked ski area.
Each resort town brings its own atmosphere. 1600 and 1800 are the biggest and most lively, with accommodation mostly in the form of good value apartment blocks. The new Mille 8 development at 1800 has made a big difference for families, making this our top choice if you’re heading to Les Arcs with little ones. 1950 is the newest village having been built fifteen years ago and 2000 has great access to the bowl for skiing above. Peisey and Vallandry offer slightly more traditional accommodation and more chalets, all in a quieter, wooded setting.
Les Arcs is a great choice for families wanting convenience, especially as much of the accommodation is in ski-in-ski-out, self-catering apartments. The new Mille 8 area at 1800 is a great innovation and it has an excellent leisure pool at the base as well as skiing and tobogganing. Arc 1950 has a family-friendly layout and also has a good programme of kids’ activities. Family chalet holidays are mostly available in Peisey and Vallandry.
The Les Arcs après scene focuses on the legendary L’Arpette Restaurant, which is packed as the lifts close – it has to have one of the finest sunset views anywhere in the Alps. Back in resort, 1800 is the liveliest of the villages and Red Hot Saloon or Chez Boubou are the places to head to if you’re staying there. Après in the other villages is much more laid back, but some decent bars and happy hours can still be found.
Updated for 2024/25
Les Arcs offers three pass types, each offering a different combination of skiing in Les Arcs and the Paradiski area, as well as discounts or free access to a number of different off-snow activities:
For more details, head to the Les Arcs website here.
// | 1 Day | 3 Days | 6 Days |
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Pass Classique | |||
Adult (13-64yo) | €68 | €193 | €348 |
Child (5-12yo)/Senior (65+) | €55 | €155 | €279 |
Pass Essential | |||
Adult (13-64yo) | €74 | €216 | €389 |
Child (5-12yo)/Senior (65+) | €60 | €173 | €312 |
Pass Premium | |||
Adult (13-64yo) | €85 | €248 | €463 |
Child (5-12yo)/Senior (65+) | €68 | €199 | €371 |
The Ski Club uses third party independent assessments and accreditation of ski resorts to determine a resort “environmentally sustainable” – more information can be found here.
As part of the French Flocon Vert (tr. Green Snowflake) scheme, Les Arcs has been awarded two snowflakes out of a possible three, representing significant investment in resources to reduce its environmental impact. Flocon Vert is an independent scheme operated by Mountain Riders, which accredits resorts in France who have met twenty criteria based on environmental, social and economic sustainability; only a quarter of Flocon Vert recipients have been awarded two snowflakes – no area has been awarded three.
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Light snow |
Light snow | Snow grains |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Generally clear |
Clear skies |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Generally clear |
Clear skies |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 3.7 cm | 17 cm | 15.9 cm | 10.9 cm | 7.8 cm | 6.7 cm | 5.5 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -12.2°c | -10.8°c | -7°c | -6°c | -9.1°c | -14.3°c | -15.1°c | -14.9°c | -14.4°c | -13.9°c | -12.9°c | -10.4°c | -6°c | -6°c | -7.8°c | -5.8°c | -5.8°c | -9.4°c | -6.5°c | -6.5°c | -9.7°c | -6.6°c | -6.6°c | -9.9°c | -6.8°c | -6.8°c | -10.3°c | -7.4°c | -7.4°c | -10.8°c |
Min temp | -16.3°c | -13.4°c | -11.7°c | -9.1°c | -14.3°c | -16.9°c | -16.1°c | -15.6°c | -15.5°c | -16.3°c | -14.1°c | -12.9°c | -8.8°c | -8.2°c | -8.7°c | -8.6°c | -9.5°c | -10.5°c | -9.5°c | -10.1°c | -10.6°c | -10°c | -10.2°c | -11°c | -10.9°c | -11°c | -11.2°c | -10.9°c | -11.2°c | -11.5°c |
Feels like temp | -18.2°c | -17.1°c | -18.2°c | -11.6°c | -16°c | -22.5°c | -25.9°c | -24.4°c | -24.3°c | -25.9°c | -22.7°c | -21.4°c | -14.6°c | -9.6°c | -12.3°c | -8.6°c | -5.8°c | -9.5°c | -9.5°c | -6.5°c | -10.1°c | -10°c | -6.6°c | -10.2°c | -10.9°c | -6.8°c | -11°c | -15.8°c | -7.4°c | -16.3°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Clear skies |
Generally clear |
Light snow |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 3.7 cm |
Max temp | -12.2°c | -10.8°c | -7°c |
Min temp | -16.3°c | -13.4°c | -11.7°c |
Feels like temp | -18.2°c | -17.1°c | -18.2°c |
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Weather | Snow |
Snow |
Snow |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 17 cm | 15.9 cm | 10.9 cm |
Max temp | -6°c | -9.1°c | -14.3°c |
Min temp | -9.1°c | -14.3°c | -16.9°c |
Feels like temp | -11.6°c | -16°c | -22.5°c |
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Weather | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Light snow | Snow |
Snow |
Snow | Light snow |
Light snow |
Light snow | Snow grains |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 4 cm | 16.3 cm | 20.1 cm | 16.9 cm | 11.5 cm | 10.5 cm | 8.3 cm | 0.5 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -5.9°c | -5.3°c | -3°c | -1.7°c | -4.1°c | -8.2°c | -9.8°c | -9.4°c | -8.9°c | -8.5°c | -8.1°c | -6.9°c | -1.5°c | -1.5°c | -4.2°c | -0.7°c | -0.7°c | -5.2°c | -1.6°c | -1.6°c | -5.2°c | -1.7°c | -1.7°c | -5.8°c | -1.5°c | -1.5°c | -6°c | -2.5°c | -2.5°c | -6.8°c |
Min temp | -10°c | -7°c | -6°c | -4.1°c | -8.2°c | -10.8°c | -10.9°c | -10.1°c | -9.7°c | -10.4°c | -8.6°c | -8.6°c | -6°c | -4.2°c | -5.3°c | -5.2°c | -5.2°c | -6.6°c | -6.3°c | -5.2°c | -6.1°c | -6.4°c | -5.8°c | -6.6°c | -7°c | -6.3°c | -7.2°c | -7.7°c | -7°c | -7.5°c |
Feels like temp | -9.9°c | -5.9°c | -9.7°c | -4.7°c | -9.3°c | -14.4°c | -17.3°c | -17.1°c | -16.3°c | -17.5°c | -15.1°c | -14.1°c | -9.9°c | -1.5°c | -4.2°c | -5.2°c | -0.7°c | -5.2°c | -6.3°c | -1.6°c | -5.2°c | -6.4°c | -1.7°c | -5.8°c | -7°c | -1.5°c | -6.3°c | -7.7°c | -2.5°c | -7°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 4 cm |
Max temp | -5.9°c | -5.3°c | -3°c |
Min temp | -10°c | -7°c | -6°c |
Feels like temp | -9.9°c | -5.9°c | -9.7°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 16.3 cm | 20.1 cm | 16.9 cm |
Max temp | -1.7°c | -4.1°c | -8.2°c |
Min temp | -4.1°c | -8.2°c | -10.8°c |
Feels like temp | -4.7°c | -9.3°c | -14.4°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 20/12/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 82.9 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 155 cm |
Lower piste depth | 30 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Artificial snow |
Lifts | Lifts open | 48 out of 53 |
Resort opening date | Sat 14 Dec 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 27 Apr 2025 |
Updated 20/12
The timeline for Christmas week snow is accelerated massively as a huge, dense area of low pressure gets swept in on the Jetstream to cover much of central and northern Europe as the weekend continues. Temperatures will remain cold through this weekend, with a freezing line dropping to 500m on Sunday and, as a result temperatures of -10°C being the norm.
Snow will first arrive in flurries on Saturday, but it is Sunday where things really shift through the gears. At least half-a-metre of snow is expected down, across all elevations as the freezing line falls away, continuing on into Monday when an additional 15cm can be expected. The avalanche risk is already expected to tick up in many areas across France, with a Level 4 – High danger expected from Sunday onwards, with notes for persistent weak layer and wind loading problems. Care should be taken when skiing in the backcountry and careful route planning should be undertaken.
Things are expected to settle down as the Christmas week continues, with Christmas Day itself expected to be fine, dry and bright, albeit remaining fairly cold and fresh. Some beautiful riding conditions are perhaps in store over the Christmas and New Year’s period.
Log your upcoming trip to Les Arcs now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
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Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! Stay up to date with everything in resort, find the best spots for an après beer, and ski to your heart’s content.
Our Reps will be in resort between 4 January and 28 March 2025, skiing six days a week – Reps’ day off/changeover day is Saturday in this resort. Log your upcoming trip to Tignes now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
I have been skiing since the age of 8. I completed the Joint Service Downhill Ski instructors course in the Army and also did some ski racing during my 10 years in the Army. Since my Army days ( a few years ago now! 1994) I have skied and snow boarded in multiple resorts across Europe, plus one resort in America and two resorts in New Zealand. I often organize ski trips and guide friends and families around resorts. I love to meet new people and have shared experiences. I have a passion for the outdoors and have been known to free camp on top of mountains! (in the summer). My other interests include sailing, tennis, diving, motorcycling and charity work. Looking forward to skiing with you in the future.
Started skiing in Scotland in the late 1960's; leather lace up ankle boots, ski's measured by reach above head, cable bindings etc... Been through many different types of equipment since then, and skiing styles too.
Ski for fun, on and off piste, drawing on experience rather than fitness these days. Can get down most slopes and still do the odd challenge, such as the equivalent of an Everest descent in a day; beat the lift; hit the hundred (kph).
Although I came to skiing quite late in life, I've spent the last 20 years (and a commensurate amount of cash and energy!) trying hard to make up for missed opportunities and the repping service allows me the chance to ski with like minded individuals and to explore new resorts and territories and to meet fellow alpine enthusiasts. I'm equally happy searching out new tracks in powder as carving rails on piste. If only I could ski them as well as I imagine myself to be doing so.
Despite the name, I am originally from Kent and a confirmed Southerner. I manage both commercial and residential property to fund my ski trips and between times am a keen gardener and yoga enthusiast. Skiing to me is one of those essentials of life; there are no friends on a powder day!
I've skied in many of the well-known (and several not so well known) European and N American ski areas. I love tree skiing - preferably during a snow dump in one of the myriad resorts around Park City. In recent years I have discovered that I really enjoy ski touring as a change from resort-based piste and off-piste skiing. When it's too warm to go skiing I spend my time sailing around the Scottish West coast.
I was lucky enough to start skiing at the age of 11 and was hooked from the outset. I love the sense of freedom I find in the mountains and particularly enjoy heading off-piste on a sunny day. Any ski experience is enhanced by who you share it with and I look forward to meeting new friends with SCGB. I am a retired GP but now spend my time enjoying life; travelling with my family, playing average golf and skiing whenever possible!
We are still early in the process of assigning Reps for the 2024/25 winter season. Thank you for your patience whilst we make these arrangements.
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