Les Arcs, French Alps

Les Arcs: 5 things to know before you go

French Alps, France 🇫🇷

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.

1.Is the snow reliable in Les Arcs?

Yes. The base sits at 1600 m and the top reaches 3226 m, which puts snow reliability among the very best on our index (score 92/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Most hotels sit right on the snow front, so this is genuine ski-in/ski-out: park once on arrival and ski from the door, with no daily driving or shuttle.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

It is one of the bigger domains on the site: 425 km of piste on 132 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of the week. The terrain is balanced (30 green, 55 blue, 45 red, 20 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Les Arcs stands out for a family-friendly setup and serious off-piste and freeride terrain.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 28 (about 19 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.

The full Les Arcs guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Les Arcs have?
About 1626 m of vertical, from a 1600 m base to 3226 m at the top.
Is Les Arcs part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Les Arcs is part of the Paradiski ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Les Arcs good for beginners?
Yes. With 30 green and 55 blue runs, there is plenty of gentle terrain to learn on.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

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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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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