Les Arcs, French Alps
French Alps

Les Arcs

Ski to your door in any of four altitude villages, from 1600 to 2000 m. Les Arcs wrote the book on ski-in/ski-out, and the Vanoise Express cable car stitches it to La Plagne to form the giant Paradiski domain.

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Altitude
1,600 - 3,226 m
Vertical drop
1,626 m
Pistes
425 km
Lifts
132
Snow score
92/100
Season
Dec 14 → Apr 28

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardFreerideSnowparkSki touring
150 marked runs
Green
30
Blue
55
Red
45
Black
20
Average snow by month
145cm
Dec
210cm
Jan
260cm
Feb
245cm
Mar
155cm
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.

Résidence premium Arc 1950 Le Village Pierre & Vacances
4.61.7k reviews
125
Top pick

Résidence premium Arc 1950 Le Village Pierre & Vacances

Excellent · 1.7k reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Les Arcs, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 1,709 reviews). It sits about 1.1 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Les Arcs, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 1.1 km to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Base Camp Lodge Les Arcs / Bourg-Saint-Maurice - Hotel Restaurant
4.31.1k reviews
115

Base Camp Lodge Les Arcs / Bourg-Saint-Maurice - Hotel Restaurant

Very good · 1.1k reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Les Arcs, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 5.8 km to the slopesMid-range
From
115/ night
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Résidence Odalys Edenarc
4.3858 reviews
125

Résidence Odalys Edenarc

Very good · 858 reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Les Arcs, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 2.2 km to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Belambra Clubs "L'Hôtel du Golf"
4.11.0k reviews
115

Belambra Clubs "L'Hôtel du Golf"

Great · 1.0k reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Les Arcs, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 2.6 km to the slopesMid-range
From
115/ night
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Villages Club du Soleil (Arc 1800)
4.3706 reviews
105

Villages Club du Soleil (Arc 1800)

Very good · 706 reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Les Arcs, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 3.0 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
105/ night
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Altezza Arc
4.4604 reviews
125

Altezza Arc

Very good · 604 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Les Arcs, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 3.0 km to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Aiguille Grive Chalets Hôtel - Arc 1800
4.7323 reviews
145

Aiguille Grive Chalets Hôtel - Arc 1800

Excellent · 323 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Les Arcs, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 2.7 km to the slopesMid-range
From
145/ night
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Hôtel Taj-I Mah by Les Etincelles
4.4342 reviews
125

Hôtel Taj-I Mah by Les Etincelles

Very good · 342 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Les Arcs, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 1.4 km to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Hôtel La Cachette - Friendly Hotel & Spa
4.7220 reviews
140

Hôtel La Cachette - Friendly Hotel & Spa

Excellent · 220 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Les Arcs, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 3.0 km to the slopesMid-range
From
140/ night
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Hôtel Eden by Odalys
4.3195 reviews
125

Hôtel Eden by Odalys

Very good · 195 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Les Arcs.

≈ 2.0 km to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

Les Arcs was designed as a ski-in/ski-out resort from the start. Hotels and apartments open directly onto the snow front in all four altitude villages.

Get to know the resort

The architecture is famously divisive, all sweeping concrete by Charlotte Perriand, but the trade-off is genuine ski-to-the-door convenience across four levels. Families lean towards Arc 1950, a newer, prettier pedestrian village, while Arc 2000 puts you highest and closest to the glaciers.

Les Arcs, French Alps
Les Arcs, French Alps

Hotels in Les Arcs

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

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Les Arcs good for beginners?+

Les Arcs offers 425 km of pistes across 132 lifts, from 1,600 m to 3,226 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 Les Arcs?+

The season runs from Dec 14 to Apr 28, with a snow score of 92/100. 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?+

Les Arcs was designed as a ski-in/ski-out resort from the start. Hotels and apartments open directly onto the snow front in all four altitude villages.

How big is the Les Arcs ski area?+

Les Arcs has 425 km of marked pistes served by 132 lifts, between 1,600 m and 3,226 m of altitude.

Is Les Arcs more for beginners or experts?+

Les Arcs counts about 150 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.