Les Carroz, French Alps
French Alps

Les Carroz

Les Carroz d'Arâches sits at 1,140 m on the sunny balcony above the Arve valley, an authentic stone-built village that serves as one of the gateways to the Grand Massif. The 265 km of linked pistes with Flaine, Samoëns, Morillon and Sixt are reached from the village itself, and Geneva airport is just an hour away.

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Altitude
1,140 - 2,500 m
Vertical drop
1,360 m
Pistes
265 km
Lifts
60
Snow score
78/100
Season
Dec 14 → Apr 14

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardFreerideSnowparkSki touring
115 marked runs
Green
18
Blue
45
Red
40
Black
12
Average snow by month
105cm
Dec
150cm
Jan
190cm
Feb
180cm
Mar
115cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany 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 Les Fermes du Soleil Pierre & Vacances
4.6518 reviews
140
Top pick

Résidence premium Les Fermes du Soleil Pierre & Vacances

Excellent · 518 reviews

Why we like it

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

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 518 reviews). It sits about 1.5 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Les Carroz, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 1.5 km to the slopesMid-range
From
140/ night
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Hôtel La Croix de Savoie & SPA
4.2534 reviews
95

Hôtel La Croix de Savoie & SPA

Great · 534 reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 2.5 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
95/ night
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Hotel Les Servages D'armelle | Carroz D'arâches | Haute-Savoie
4.6164 reviews
145

Hotel Les Servages D'armelle | Carroz D'arâches | Haute-Savoie

Excellent · 164 reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 2.0 km to the slopesMid-range
From
145/ night
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CGH Résidences & Spas - Résidence Boutique Les Chalets de Léana
4.4158 reviews
120

CGH Résidences & Spas - Résidence Boutique Les Chalets de Léana

Very good · 158 reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 1.8 km to the slopesMid-range
From
120/ night
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Chalet Arpitan
4.977 reviews
135

Chalet Arpitan

Excellent · 77 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Les Carroz, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 350 m to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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CGH Résidences & Spas - Les Chalets de Jouvence
4.2133 reviews
120

CGH Résidences & Spas - Les Chalets de Jouvence

Great · 133 reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 1.8 km to the slopesMid-range
From
120/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

Genuine ski-in/ski-out is limited to a handful of properties around the Telecombi des Molliets and the village front-de-neige. Most chalets in the wider village need a short walk or the free ski-bus to reach the lifts.

Get to know the resort

The village keeps a traditional Haute-Savoie character that its purpose-built neighbour Flaine never had, with weathered chalets, a weekly Tuesday market and proper Savoyard restaurants in the centre. From the resort lifts you can ski the gentle Carroz slopes for the morning and push deeper into the Flaine bowl after lunch, with the full 265 km of the Grand Massif on the same lift pass. The pisted terrain is genuinely varied across the five linked resorts, with 18 green and 45 blue runs that make this one of the better large domains for mixed-ability groups. North-facing slopes above 1,600 m hold the snow well into spring, while the lower village runs see more of the southern sun. Geneva airport is around an hour by road, which makes weekend access realistic in a way that most big French domains are not.

Les Carroz, French Alps
Les Carroz, French Alps

Hotels in Les Carroz

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Les Carroz good for beginners?+

Les Carroz offers 265 km of pistes across 60 lifts, from 1,140 m to 2,500 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 Carroz?+

The season runs from Dec 14 to Apr 14, with a snow score of 78/100. 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?+

Genuine ski-in/ski-out is limited to a handful of properties around the Telecombi des Molliets and the village front-de-neige. Most chalets in the wider village need a short walk or the free ski-bus to reach the lifts.

How big is the Les Carroz ski area?+

Les Carroz has 265 km of marked pistes served by 60 lifts, between 1,140 m and 2,500 m of altitude.

Is Les Carroz more for beginners or experts?+

Les Carroz counts about 115 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.