Les Arcs Paradiski, France

Les Arcs Skiing

Les Arcs is located in the picturesque Rhone-Alpes region of the French Alps, known for its exceptional skiing and ability to cater to all visitors. Since 2003, Les Arcs has been directly connected to the La Plagne area via the Vanoise Express, forming Paradiski, the second largest linked ski area in the world.

Paradiski invites you to explore over 425 kilometers (264 miles) of skiable terrain, with options for every level of skill and experience. Whether you're seeking impeccably groomed slopes or thrilling off-piste adventures, the area offers a limitless array of options for every ski and snowboard fanatic.

Average snowfall in Les Arcs From: snow-forecast.com

Les Arcs For Beginners:

If you're just finding your feet in the world of skiing, the Les Arcs pass, covering the 225km of pistes available within the Les Arc resort, will give you ample terrain and variety to fill your ski week. If you're at a level beyond beginner, then the full Paradiski pass gives incredible access to all 425km of pistes across both resorts (Les Arcs and La Plagne).

Les Arcs For Intermediates / Advanced

While first time intermediates to Les Arcs might get satisfaction from a week long Les Arcs pass, those that are staying longer or are at an advanced level will certainly want to book a Paradiski pass. Here, you'll have the option of 260 pistes, over 140 ski lifts and two snowparks — perfect for snowboarders and freestyle skiers alike.

Les Arcs for Off-Piste

Even with its reputation as a skiing paradise, you'll find the snow in Les Arcs will stay fresh longer into the day than most other resorts. This is especially true at higher altitudes — in areas such as the Grand Col, and Arc 1800. The Grand Col takes you above 2500 meters, and opens to one red and one black run, and the off-piste sections that surrounds them. From the top of the Vagere lift in Arc 1800, you'll find plenty of untracked powder, close to the red runs of Vagere and Golf. If you can get there quickly enough after a heavy snowdump — the Peisey-Vallandry areas have some decent, and somewhat safer, off-piste options. In the La Plagne side of the resort there is plenty more off-piste to discover, including the infamous 'Petit Face Nord' on the north face of the glacier.

Les Arcs Villages

Les Arcs is a purpose built ski resort, that combines six self-contained villages. The resort has an impressive snow record during the months of December through to April, and attracts skiers of all ages and abilities.

Plan Peisey, neighbouring Peisey Village and Vallandry are situated very close to the Vanoise Express lift at the heart of Paradiski, giving great access to all that Les Arcs and La Plagne have to offer. With a relaxed and traditional feel, but with all the amenities you would need, they are great areas to base yourself from if the skiing itself is the priority for your time in the Alps.

You'll find family friendly amenities throughout Les Arcs, but especially in Arc 1800, with a kid's practice area, numerous toboggan runs and a water park. Arc 1800 is also renowned for its après-ski, with an abundance of bars and restaurants dotted throughout.

Another family hotspot is Arc 1600. This is the original resort of the Les Arcs and has quieter and more relaxed atmosphere than its higher altitude equivalents. 1600 is ideal for beginners, families and anyone looking for accommodation on the more budget-friendly end of the scale.

You'll find the most stylish and modern resort of Les Arc in Arc 1950 — having been completed as recently as 2007, from the same team that developed Copper Mountain in Colorado, and Mont Tremblant and Whistler in Canada. Thanks to its higher altitude and modern design, 1950 offers some of the most snow-sure conditions and top of the range amenities including a spa, and a ski-through shopping area!

Arc 2000 is all about the skiing! Featuring a large number of self-catered properties, with a few catered chalets dotted throughout, the majority of which are ski-in/ski-out. High altitude, ease of access skiing at its finest, with plenty of off-piste options right at your doorstep — Arc 2000 is an advanced skier's Mecca.

Getting to Les Arcs

If you are flying to Les Arcs then we would highly recommend you fly into Geneva (GVA) airport. Geneva airport is 191 kilometres from Les Arcs and has a transfer time of between 2 hours to 2 hours and 20 minutes. A lot of this is on motorway. This is the route almost everyone who flies in takes.

Chambéry Airport (CMF) is 112 kilometres from Les Arcs, but offers far less transfer options.

Please let us know when you have booked your flights and we can arrange to have your transfers all ready and waiting for you when you land. We do not charge extra for organising this for you.