Praz-sur-Arly, French Alps

Praz-sur-Arly: 5 things to know before you go

French Alps, France 🇫🇷

A quiet Val d'Arly village a short hop from Megève, Praz-sur-Arly is the south-western gateway to the 192 km Espace Diamant. Famous for ballooning, with gentle slopes and grand Mont Blanc views.

1.Is the snow reliable in Praz-sur-Arly?

Usually, with help. From 1036 m to 2069 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 75/100).

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

This is more of a valley base than a slopeside village, so expect a lift, train or shuttle to the snow each morning. Staying central, near the main lift, saves the most time.

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

At 192 km of piste on 80 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. The terrain is balanced (12 green, 25 blue, 24 red, 5 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Praz-sur-Arly stands out for a family-friendly setup.

5.When is the best time to go?

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.

The full Praz-sur-Arly 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 Praz-sur-Arly have?
About 1033 m of vertical, from a 1036 m base to 2069 m at the top.
Is Praz-sur-Arly part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Praz-sur-Arly is part of the Espace Diamant ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Praz-sur-Arly good for beginners?
Yes. With 12 green and 25 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.

Belambra Clubs "L'Alisier"
3.7768 reviews
100
Top pick

Belambra Clubs "L'Alisier"

Good · 768 reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Praz-sur-Arly, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

Guests rate this hotel as good (3.7/5 from 768 reviews). It sits about 500 m from the slopes. A budget-friendly option for Praz-sur-Arly, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 500 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
100/ night
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Hôtel Spa La Griyotire
4.7110 reviews
140

Hôtel Spa La Griyotire

Excellent · 110 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Praz-sur-Arly, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 100 m to the slopesMid-range
From
140/ night
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Hotel Le Mont-Blanc
4.358 reviews
120

Hotel Le Mont-Blanc

Very good · 58 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Praz-sur-Arly.

≈ 5.0 km to the slopesMid-range
From
120/ night
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