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Les Arcs
With seven different resort bases to choose from, 200km of local slopes and double that when the rest of the Paradiski is included, it's no surprise Les Arcs is a favourite amongst British skiers and snowboarders.
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Forecast today: Occasional snow
- Max temp: 0.5 °c
- Min temp: -2.6 °c
The Ski Club in Les Arcs ...
There is a huge range of runs, from long cruising reds and blues, to steep blacks and some fine tree-lined runs – a bit of a rarity in this part of the French Alps.
Beginner- Fast lifts
- Intermediate
- Resort Activities
- Advanced
- Aprés
- Snow
- Value
Beginner
Resort Activities
AprésPros and cons
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Varied slopes and access to vast Paradiski area with 425km of pistes
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Great resort for families and beginners, particularly Arc 1800
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Some excellent woodland runs – ideal for bad weather days
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Each resort village is different with plenty of good value accommodation on offer
- Some of the main runs can get busy, especially in the Arc 2000 bowl
- Fairly quiet nightlife, but L’Arpette is great
- Upper slopes where the toughest terrain is may close in bad weather
- Most accommodation is in self-catered apartments
On the Slopes
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.
For Beginners
For Intermediates
For Advanced/Expert & Off Piste
In the Resort
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.
For Families
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.
For Après
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.
Getting to Les Arcs
- Chambéry airport: 1.5 hours (driving)
- Geneva airport: 2.5 hours
- Eurostar & TGV from London: 8-10 hours
- Calais: approximately 11 hours driving (615 miles)
Ski Pass Prices
Dates for the 2023/24 season are still to be confirmed; the season at Les Arcs typically runs from Mid-December to late April, with connections to the rest of the Paradiski area opening a week later and closing a week earlier to Les Arcs proper.
There are two options – either buy the local Les Arcs pass or upgrade to also cover the Paradiski. We’d recommend the latter for confident intermediates upwards. A season pass covering Les Arcs costs €999 whilst the entire Paradiski pass costs €1150 for an adult. Note that these prices are lowest early and late in the season but may change, so check with the resort’s website for the latest or give the Ski Club’s expert info & advice team a call on 020 8410 2009<
The basic “Classique” ticket gives you access to the slopes, whilst the more expensive “Essentiel” and “Premium” passes provide skiing along with discounts or access to other activities in and around resort.
| Category | Day Ticket | 3 Days | 6 Days |
| Les Arcs Only | |||
| Adult (13-64) | €47 – €73 | €163 – €219 | €285– €385 |
| Child (5-12) | €46 – €59 | €131 – €176 | €228 – €308 |
| Senior (65-74) | €46 – €59 | €131 – €176 | €228 – €308 |
| Paradiski | |||
| Adult (13-64) | €57 – €73 | €163 – €219 | €285 – €385 |
| Child (5-12) | €46 – €59 | €131 – €176 | €228 – €308 |
| Senior (65-74) | €46 – €59 | €131 – €176 | €228 – €308 |
Resort holidays
Ski Club Recognised: Environmentally Sustainable Resort
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.
- Les Arcs was first accredited in 2020
- The resort has undertaken significant steps to reduce energy use, including equipping electric vehicles and reducing building energy use by half
- Biodiversity and preservation have been praised, with nature reserves and waste management a key focus
Les Arcs Piste Map
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Les Arcs PDFTop (3226m)
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| Max temp | -3.4°c | -3.4°c | -6.8°c | -6.4°c | -6.3°c | -7°c | -3.1°c | -2°c | -1.3°c | 3.3°c | 3.3°c | -1.2°c | 1.5°c | 1.5°c | -2°c | 0.9°c | 0.9°c | -1.4°c | 0.2°c | 0.4°c | -1.4°c | 1.1°c | 1.1°c | -0.7°c | 1.3°c | 1.3°c | -0.1°c | 2.1°c | 2.1°c | 0°c |
| Min temp | -5.3°c | -6.9°c | -7.6°c | -9°c | -7.6°c | -7.6°c | -6.5°c | -3.7°c | -3.7°c | -1.4°c | -1.2°c | -1.4°c | -1.8°c | -2°c | -2.4°c | -2.2°c | -1.4°c | -2.3°c | -3°c | -1.4°c | -2.9°c | -2.2°c | -0.7°c | -1.2°c | -1.6°c | -0.1°c | -1.1°c | -2°c | 0°c | -0.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -9°c | -7.6°c | -13.2°c | -16.2°c | -12.5°c | -14.5°c | -12.9°c | -8°c | -8.6°c | -5.3°c | 0.6°c | -5.4°c | -5.9°c | -1.6°c | -5.9°c | -2.2°c | 0.8°c | -1.4°c | -3°c | 0.2°c | -1.4°c | -2.2°c | 1°c | -0.7°c | -1.6°c | 1.2°c | -0.1°c | -2°c | 1.9°c | 0°c |
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| Max temp | -3.4°c | -3.4°c | -6.8°c |
| Min temp | -5.3°c | -6.9°c | -7.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -9°c | -7.6°c | -13.2°c |
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| Max temp | -6.4°c | -6.3°c | -7°c |
| Min temp | -9°c | -7.6°c | -7.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -16.2°c | -12.5°c | -14.5°c |
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| Max temp | -3.1°c | -2°c | -1.3°c |
| Min temp | -6.5°c | -3.7°c | -3.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -12.9°c | -8°c | -8.6°c |
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| Max temp | 3.3°c | 3.3°c | -1.2°c |
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| Feels like temp | -5.3°c | 0.6°c | -5.4°c |
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| Max temp | 1.5°c | 1.5°c | -2°c |
| Min temp | -1.8°c | -2°c | -2.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.9°c | -1.6°c | -5.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.1 cm | 1.1 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | 0.9°c | 0.9°c | -1.4°c |
| Min temp | -2.2°c | -1.4°c | -2.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.2°c | 0.8°c | -1.4°c |
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| Max temp | 0.2°c | 0.4°c | -1.4°c |
| Min temp | -3°c | -1.4°c | -2.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -3°c | 0.2°c | -1.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.7 cm | 1.4 cm |
| Max temp | 1.1°c | 1.1°c | -0.7°c |
| Min temp | -2.2°c | -0.7°c | -1.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.2°c | 1°c | -0.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 1.3°c | 1.3°c | -0.1°c |
| Min temp | -1.6°c | -0.1°c | -1.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.6°c | 1.2°c | -0.1°c |
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| Max temp | 0.5°c | 0.5°c | -2°c | -2.1°c | -1.8°c | -2.1°c | 1.3°c | 1.9°c | 1.4°c | 7.1°c | 7.2°c | 2.9°c | 5.4°c | 5.4°c | 2.5°c | 5.2°c | 5.3°c | 3.2°c | 5°c | 5.4°c | 3.5°c | 6.1°c | 6.2°c | 4.3°c | 6.2°c | 6.4°c | 4.7°c | 7.5°c | 7.5°c | 5.4°c |
| Min temp | -2.1°c | -2.2°c | -2.6°c | -4.2°c | -2.8°c | -2.8°c | -2.1°c | -0.1°c | -0.1°c | 1.7°c | 2.9°c | 2.7°c | 2.1°c | 2.5°c | 1.9°c | 1.3°c | 3.2°c | 2.5°c | 1°c | 3.5°c | 2°c | 2°c | 4.3°c | 3.4°c | 2.4°c | 4.7°c | 3.7°c | 2.6°c | 5.4°c | 4.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.3°c | -3.6°c | -7.7°c | -10.1°c | -8.2°c | -8.5°c | -7.1°c | -3.3°c | -4°c | -1.3°c | 4.4°c | -0.2°c | -0.9°c | 2.3°c | -0.7°c | 1.2°c | 4.9°c | 3°c | 0.9°c | 2.9°c | 3.3°c | 1.8°c | 4.3°c | 4.1°c | 2.2°c | 4.6°c | 4.5°c | 2.4°c | 7.2°c | 5.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.3 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.3 cm |
| Max temp | 0.5°c | 0.5°c | -2°c |
| Min temp | -2.1°c | -2.2°c | -2.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.3°c | -3.6°c | -7.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.3 cm | 2.4 cm | 1.9 cm |
| Max temp | -2.1°c | -1.8°c | -2.1°c |
| Min temp | -4.2°c | -2.8°c | -2.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.1°c | -8.2°c | -8.5°c |
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| Max temp | 1.3°c | 1.9°c | 1.4°c |
| Min temp | -2.1°c | -0.1°c | -0.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.1°c | -3.3°c | -4°c |
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| Max temp | 7.1°c | 7.2°c | 2.9°c |
| Min temp | 1.7°c | 2.9°c | 2.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.3°c | 4.4°c | -0.2°c |
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| Max temp | 5.4°c | 5.4°c | 2.5°c |
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| Max temp | 5.2°c | 5.3°c | 3.2°c |
| Min temp | 1.3°c | 3.2°c | 2.5°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.2°c | 4.9°c | 3°c |
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| Max temp | 6.1°c | 6.2°c | 4.3°c |
| Min temp | 2°c | 4.3°c | 3.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.8°c | 4.3°c | 4.1°c |
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| Max temp | 6.2°c | 6.4°c | 4.7°c |
| Min temp | 2.4°c | 4.7°c | 3.7°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.2°c | 4.6°c | 4.5°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Next 3 days | 2.4 cm |
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| Depths | Upper piste depth | 375 cm |
| Lower piste depth | No information | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | No information |
| Lifts | Lifts open | No information |
| Resort opening date | Sat 07 Dec 2024 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 27 Apr 2025 |
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Our Snow Overviews are updated bi-weekly between the start of December and early May every season, providing summaries of snowfall, weather, avalanche risk and other noteworthy meteorological events to help you prepare for your skiing holiday. Check back next winter to stay up-to-date on the latest weather happenings in resort.
Les Arcs Reps Calendar 2024/25
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. We are making changes to how registration to ski with the Club in resort works. Thank you for your patience whilst we undertake these updates to the registration process.
Mark Wardle
Repping dates: 04/01/2025 - 17/01/2025I 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.
Colin Skipper
Repping dates: 18/01/2025 - 28/02/2025Started 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).
Nick Coney
Repping dates: 01/02/2025 - 14/02/2025Although 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.
Juli Lindskog
Repping dates: 15/02/2025 - 28/02/2025Despite 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!
Toby Mace
Repping dates: 01/03/2025 - 14/03/2025I'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.
REP TBC
Repping dates: 15/03/2025 - 28/03/2025We 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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- Perks and Discounts: Discover the treasure trove of Ski Club benefits and discounts, courtesy of your Reps.
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