Skiing holidays Les Arcs

Photo credits: Andy Parant. Manu Reyboz. Tristan Shu. Eric Bergoend. Ocus_François Aubonnet.

Resort Information

Located in the Savoy region and facing Mont-Blanc, Les Arcs is made up of 4 different family-friendly villages, each at different altitudes. Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950 and Arc 2000, each have their own bars, supermarkets, and activities to enjoy. There is a range of restaurants across the individual resorts and on the mountain, offering everything from pizzas to traditional Savoyard cuisine. There is a free shuttle bus between the villages so you can easily enjoy the entertainment in any of the villages, and they are also connected by skiable pistes. Since 2003, Les Arcs villages have been connected to La Plagne and Peisey-Vallandry creating the Paradiski area, which covers 425km of pistes.

Arc 1800 is the largest of the villages and is very central, making it possible to ski to each of the other villages following a single trip on a chairlift or gondola. It is popular with the après-ski crowd due to its wide selection of bars and some nightclubs, most offering live music and happy hours. In 2019, the famous La Foulie Douce franchise opened a restaurant/bar in the Les Arcs ski area, near 1800. The Mille 8 sports complex offers multiple activities for guests, including sledging and mountain karting. There is also an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre and spa. Other activities to be enjoyed by both adults and children in Arc 1800 include laser tag, bowling, and adventure parks built in the trees.

Arc 2000 is the highest of the Arc villages, meaning you can ski to and from your doorstep. It provides the easiest access to the highest point in Les Arcs, the Aiguille Rouge. The other Arc villages are easily accessible from this resort, either on skis or by free public transport. There is an igloo village in Arc 2000 which contains an ice bar and a gallery of ice sculptures. There is also a large natural ice skating rink. The Mille 8 leisure centre in Arc 1800 is a short journey away if guests wish to take part in more activities after their day of skiing.

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Accommodation

Photo credit: Eric Bergoend.

Skiing in Les Arcs and Paradiski

Les Arcs has a total of 200km of groomed piste and as 70% of this area is above 2,000m of altitude, excellent snowfall and great skiing is guaranteed all season long. Arc 2000 offers direct access to the Aiguille Rouge Massif, the highest point of this ski area at an altitude of 3,226m. Here, visitors can discover the breath-taking panoramic views of the Italian Alpine Chain, Mont Pourri, the Pierra Menta, and Mont Blanc. A walkway was recently installed over the mountain ridge so that you can get a full view of the surroundings. This walkway is free to access. Each village provides easy access to the tame beginner slopes, perfect for anyone new at skiing or getting their ski legs back. Les Arcs also has plenty to offer the more intermediate/advance skier with several black runs, snow parks and plenty of off-piste skiing.

The Paradiski area links the resorts of La Plagne, Les Arcs, and Peisey-Vallandry, each with their own special atmospheres. It has something to offer to everyone, from gentle blue runs to some of the most difficult ski slopes in France. The whole ski area can be crossed on blue runs, making it accessible to beginners. The skiing terrain is extremely varied, with guests being able to enjoy snow parks, skiing on glaciers, off-piste areas, and through beautiful tree-lined forest slopes. For those cross-country skiing fans, there are Nordic trails through forests and across snow-covered plains, with superb views of Mont Blanc and the Beaufortain mountains.

There are many high-quality facilities, such as the Vanoise Express, the largest cable car in the world that allows you to pass from valley to valley in a matter of minutes. Les Arcs also has the longest chairlift in France. The Pré Saint Esprit starts below Arc 1950 and finishes well above Arc 2000. It has covers and heated seats, and it takes just eight and a half minutes to travel the 2,850m ascent.

• 233 ski runs:
  11 Green
  129 Blue
  65 Red
  37 Black
• 2 snow parks
• 3 boardercross
• 186km cross country circuits
• 18 fun zones

View the Paradiski piste map.

Photo credits: Imagera. Ocus_François Aubonnet. Tristan Shu. Manu Reyboz.

Ski Passes

Les Arcs ski area is open from 12 December 2026 to 24 April 2027 and the links to the Paradiski area are open from 12 December 2026 – 17 April 2027. Ski passes are valid for 6 days starting on Sunday and ending on Friday. If you require your ski passes for a shorter/long duration or to start/end on different days of the week please ask us for an amended price.

There are 2 types of ski passes Classic and Essential. The Classic pass covers Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry area and the Essential also includes the Paradiski area.

Adult: 13-64 years. Children: 5-12 years. Senior: 65-74 years. Proof of age will be required for children’s, senior & free passes.

Essential Pass 6-day main season rates
19 December 2026 – 17 April 2027

Adult: 412€
Adult Tribu: 402€
Child or Senior: 330€
Child or Senior Tribu: 320€

Tribu rates are for 3 or more skiing a minimum of 6 days and buying the same ski pass: same 1st day of skiing, same duration, same ski area.

All season long regardless of ski area:

Children 4 years and under: free of charge on presentation of proof of age
Seniors 75 years and over: 10€ for any type of pass (except season pass)
Family pack: the purchase of at least 4 identical passes (6 days or more of the same duration, same range, same start of validity). 2 people maximum 13-74 years old and 2 people minimum 5-17 years old benefit from a reduction of 25€ per person. All additional children or juniors aged 5 to 17 benefit from the reduction of 25€.

To benefit from the children’s free pass, senior + 75 and family passes, proof of age is required at the collection point. The age taken into account is the age on the 1st day a pass is valid.

Please ask us about full rate information including pre-season and end of season prices.

Ski pass rates are in Euros and will be converted to Sterling at the current exchange rate on the day of enquiry/booking.

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