Located in the Tarentaise Valley of the French Alps, Les Arcs forms one half of the vast Paradiski ski area, which links Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry with the neighbouring resort of La Plagne. Together, the two domains offer over 425 km of interconnected pistes, making Paradiski one of the largest ski areas in the world. Within the Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry sector itself, skiers have access to a varied mountain landscape stretching from the forests of Villaroger to the high-alpine slopes beneath Aiguille Rouge (3,226 m). As well as its varied terrain and high-altitude skiing, Les Arcs provides a wide range of accommodation, including ski chalets, making it a strong option for groups looking for direct access to the Paradiski area.

Below you can download the latest Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry piste map in PDF format and further down the page, you’ll also find practical information about the best ski pistes in Les Arcs and an overview of the lift network across the resort.

Les Arcs ski resort piste map

Click on the link below to download the latest Les Arcs piste ski map in PDF format, or pick up one free of charge at ski lift sales points, Tourist Office or ski lift stations.

• Download the 2026 Les Arcs piste map (PDF)

Les Arcs ski area

The Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry ski area is structured across multiple interconnected altitude levels, creating a highly efficient and varied ski domain. The resort is divided into key sectors (Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 2000 and Peisey-Vallandry), all linked by a modern lift system. At the top of the ski area, the Aiguille Rouge sector (3,226 m) offers the most challenging terrain and the longest vertical descents, including runs down to Villaroger. Mid-mountain areas around Arc 1800 and Arc 2000 are dominated by wide, open pistes suited to progression and cruising, while Peisey-Vallandry provides tree-lined skiing, particularly valuable in poor visibility. The terrain distribution is well balanced, with a strong focus on blue and red pistes, making the area especially suitable for intermediate skiers, while still offering advanced terrain at higher altitude.

Les Arcs ski area overview

• Base elevation: 1,200 m
• Highest lift: 3,226 m (Aiguille Rouge)
• Vertical drop: 2,026 m
• Skiable terrain: approx. 200 km (Paradiski 425 km)
• Number of pistes: 123
• Piste distribution: 18 green, 55 blue, 42 red and 16 black
• Longest run: approx. 7 km
• Cross-country skiing: 15 km
• Snow park
• Night skiing

Les Arcs's main ski sectors by ability

• Beginner skiers will find several accessible learning zones across the resort, including Les Arc 1600 slopes, Les Arc 1800 learning areas and Peisey-Vallandry lower pistes. These sectors offer wide, gentle blue runs and dedicated ski school areas, making Les Arcs a suitable resort for those learning to ski. Runs such as Plan Bois, Forêt and Mont Blanc provide long, confidence-building descents through scenic forest terrain.
• Intermediate skiers benefit from a wide selection of long cruising pistes across several sectors, including Les Arc 2000 basin, Peisey-Vallandry and Arpette ridge. Notable pistes include Combe (red), Lac (red) and Arpette a blue run offering sweeping turns with excellent views.
• Advanced and experienced skiers can explore steep high-altitude terrain above Arc 2000, including the Aiguille Rouge summit at 3,226 m, the high-alpine terrain around Varet glacier and the steep forest descents toward Villaroger. The famous Aiguille Rouge black run descends more than 2,000 vertical metres, making it one of the longest and most dramatic runs in the Alps. Other challenging pistes include Robert Blanc (black), Malgovert (black) and Aiguille Grive another black run near Peisey-Vallandry.

Good to know: Altitude and orientation strongly influence snow quality across the ski area, therefore:

• For the best snow preservation head to Aiguille Rouge and Varet glacier sectors
• For scenic cruising terrain Les Arc 1800 basin is where you want to be
• For poor visibility tree-lined skiing head to Villaroger

Les Arcs lift system

The Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry ski area is served by a network of 52 modern ski lifts connecting all sectors of the resort and linking directly to the wider Paradiski domain. Lift types include:

• 1 Funicular 
• 2 Aerial tramway
• 7 Gondola lifts
• 24 Chairlifts
• 9 T-bar lifts
• 9 People movers

Lifts practical considerations

• The Aiguille Rouge cable car provides access to the highest point in the Les Arcs ski area, at 3,226 m. From the top station, skiers can descend toward Arc 2000, and Villaroger. The long descent to Villaroger is one of the most famous runs in the resort, combining high-alpine terrain with forest sections lower down.
• The lifts around Arc 2000 provide access to some high-altitude terrain above 3,000 m, wide open slopes, and several challenging red and black pistes. Because of the elevation, this area often offers the best snow conditions during colder winter periods.
• Peisey-Vallandry acts as an important connection point within the ski area. From this sector skiers can access the slopes of Les Arcs, and travel toward La Plagne via the Vanoise Express cable car, one of the largest cable cars in the world, linking the two resorts across the valley.
• Arc 1800 sits at the centre of the Les Arcs ski area and provides access to several surrounding sectors, including Arc 2000's high-altitude slopes, Peisey-Vallandry and Villaroger. This sector contains a dense network of chairlifts and gondolas serving a large number of blue and red pistes.

Tip: The Paradiski YUGE app that you can download for free, help skiers navigate the area by providing:

• Live lift queue information
• Interactive GPS piste maps
• Real-time weather updates
• Lift status and route planning