French Alps, France 🇫🇷
In the heart of the Beaufortain, home of Beaufort cheese, Arêches-Beaufort is a beautiful, authentic resort famous for off-piste and ski touring. It is a postcard of old Savoie.
Generally yes. From 1080 m at the base to 2320 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 80/100).
Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.
With 50 km of piste on 15 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (8 green, 14 blue, 12 red, 4 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Arêches-Beaufort stands out for a family-friendly setup.
The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 7 (about 16 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.
Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.
Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Very good · 442 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Arêches-Beaufort.
Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.3/5 from 442 reviews). It sits about 1.9 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Arêches-Beaufort, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Excellent · 286 reviews
Strong value for Arêches-Beaufort, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Very good · 376 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Arêches-Beaufort.
Great · 521 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Arêches-Beaufort.
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