Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, French Alps
French Alps

Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves

Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves is the Sybelles village that still feels like a Savoyard hamlet. At 1,550 m in the Arves valley, baroque bell tower in the middle and the Etendard glacier (3,463 m) glinting behind, it ties the photogenic old centre to 310 km of linked piste.

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Altitude
1,550 - 2,620 m
Vertical drop
1,070 m
Pistes
310 km
Lifts
67
Snow score
80/100
Season
Dec 14 → Apr 14

Pistes and lifts

Glacier skiing
What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardFreerideSnowparkGlacierSki touring
100 marked runs
Green
18
Blue
35
Red
35
Black
12
Average snow by month
110cm
Dec
160cm
Jan
200cm
Feb
190cm
Mar
120cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra and Germany; 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.

Les Cèdres , Hôtel - Restaurants - Spa
4.3440 reviews
115
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Les Cèdres , Hôtel - Restaurants - Spa

Very good · 440 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.3/5 from 440 reviews). It sits about 1.4 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 1.4 km to the slopesMid-range
From
115/ night
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Résidence Odalys L'Orée des Pistes
3.7728 reviews
95

Résidence Odalys L'Orée des Pistes

Good · 728 reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 1.6 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
95/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

Several hotels in the upper village sit directly on the home run under the Aiguille d'Argentière, so ski-back is genuine. From the old centre lower down, expect a short walk or village ski-bus to the closest lift.

Get to know the resort

There are six villages in the Sybelles domain, and Saint-Sorlin is the one people picture when they imagine an old French ski village: stone walls, slate roofs, a famously photographed baroque church, and lanes that mostly belong to walkers rather than buses. From the centre, lifts climb under the Aiguille d'Argentière to a top sector that holds snow well into April thanks to its north-facing aspect and proximity to the Etendard glacier. The 310 km of linked piste give intermediates a real area to explore, with the long ridges of L'Ouillon and Le Corbier within a single ski day. After lifts close, the village stays quiet: a couple of bistros, a baker, a chocolatier, and not much else. It is one of the rare big-domain bases that still feels small.

Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, French Alps
Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, French Alps

Hotels in Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves

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

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves good for beginners?+

Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves offers 310 km of pistes across 67 lifts, from 1,550 m to 2,620 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 Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves?+

The season runs from Dec 14 to Apr 14, with a snow score of 80/100. 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?+

Several hotels in the upper village sit directly on the home run under the Aiguille d'Argentière, so ski-back is genuine. From the old centre lower down, expect a short walk or village ski-bus to the closest lift.

How big is the Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves ski area?+

Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves has 310 km of marked pistes served by 67 lifts, between 1,550 m and 2,620 m of altitude.

Is Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves more for beginners or experts?+

Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves counts about 100 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.