Bonneval-sur-Arc, French Alps
French Alps

Bonneval-sur-Arc

One of the most beautiful villages in France, Bonneval-sur-Arc sits at the very top of the Maurienne at 1800 m, all dark stone and slate. Tiny but high and snowy, it is for lovers of authenticity and wild scenery.

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Altitude
1,800 - 2,860 m
Vertical drop
1,060 m
Pistes
25 km
Lifts
10
Snow score
84/100
Season
Dec 14 → May 1

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardSki touring
26 marked runs
Green
4
Blue
8
Red
10
Black
4
Average snow by month
120cm
Dec
175cm
Jan
220cm
Feb
210cm
Mar
130cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Hôtel du Glacier des Evettes
4.5562 reviews
140
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Hôtel du Glacier des Evettes

Very good · 562 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Bonneval-sur-Arc, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.5/5 from 562 reviews). It sits about 100 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Bonneval-sur-Arc, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 100 m to the slopesMid-range
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Ski-in/ski-out

Bonneval is a protected old village, so there are no slope-side towers; charming stone gîtes and small hotels cluster a short walk from the single lift base.

Get to know the resort

Bonneval-sur-Arc is the last village in the Haute-Maurienne, a perfectly preserved huddle of dark-stone houses with no modern building allowed, at the foot of the Col de l'Iseran. Its ski area is small, around 25 km of piste, but it climbs high and north, so the snow is among the most reliable in the Alps and the off-piste is superb. This is a place for skiers who value silence, glaciated horizons and a genuine mountain village over lift-linked mileage.

Bonneval-sur-Arc, French Alps
Bonneval-sur-Arc, French Alps

Hotels in Bonneval-sur-Arc

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Bonneval-sur-Arc good for beginners?+

Bonneval-sur-Arc offers 25 km of pistes across 10 lifts, from 1,800 m to 2,860 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Bonneval-sur-Arc?+

The season runs from Dec 14 to May 1, with a snow score of 84/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Bonneval is a protected old village, so there are no slope-side towers; charming stone gîtes and small hotels cluster a short walk from the single lift base.

How big is the Bonneval-sur-Arc ski area?+

Bonneval-sur-Arc has 25 km of marked pistes served by 10 lifts, between 1,800 m and 2,860 m of altitude.

Is Bonneval-sur-Arc more for beginners or experts?+

Bonneval-sur-Arc counts about 26 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.