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Les Arcs Ski Resort, France

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Key Features

  • Families
  • Large ski area
  • High resort - snow sure
  • Groups
  • Good for ski-in / ski-out
  • Glacier

Resort Facts

  • Resort height: 1600m, 1800m, 1950m, 2000m
  • Highest lift: 3227m
  • No. of lifts: 171
  • No. of slopes: 261
  • Total piste: 425km
  • Eurostar : Yes
  • Transfer times:

    Grenoble: 3hrs 30mins
    Geneva: 3hrs 30mins
    Lyon: 3hrs 30mins
    Chambery: 2hrs 45mins


Overview of Les Arcs

Les Arcs forms part of the Paradiski ski area which also includes La Plagne and Peisey-Vallandry. Lovers of Les Arcs may have many superlatives to describe it, but one that everyone will agree on is definitely 'unique'. This applies to everything from the unique design of the four high-altitude villages, Arcs 1600, 1800, 1950 and 2000, to the resort’s eco-credentials. These include a funicular linking Arc 1600 to the town of Bourg Saint Maurice at the bottom of the mountain.

Described as a 'time-capsule of imaginative Modernist Seventies architecture', Les Arcs accommodation includes sloping corridors, staggered balconies and buildings that curve in sympathy with the mountains. Arc 1950, built only a few years ago by American company Intrawest, has been described as an alpine Disneyland. Overall, it offer great access to the skiing pretty much wherever you are staying.

Les Arcs skiing too is pretty unique for its unusually well-proportioned mix of slopes and varied terrain, plus it's easy to reach off-piste, making it a perfect option for a mixed ability group ski holiday. If you’re after nightlife, Arc 1800 bucks the trend with plenty of parties to choose from, but you will also find a good choice of bars in all the villages.

3 Things We Love About Les Arcs

  1. Extensive skiing - One half of the vast Paradiski area, with 425km of piste linked by the fast Vanoise Express chairlift.
  2. Almost unrivalled variety of runs - Known for everything from wooded beginner runs to high-altitude skiing, variety is the key to the enduring popularity of Les Arcs.
  3. Good option for freeskiers and snowboarders with its large, with plenty of jumps and rails.

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Ski hire in Les Arcs

Organising ski hire has never been easier. Select your preferred departure date and see what discounts we offer when you pre-book. (Please note helmets are not included. Please call if you'd like to hire one).

Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Adult   (13+ yrs) Skis | Poles £92 £112 £126
Ski | Poles | Boots £121 £149 £167
Snowboard £92 £112 £126
Snowboard | Boots £121 £149 £167
Child   (4-12 yrs) Skis | Poles £87 N/A N/A
Ski | Poles | Boots £114 N/A N/A
Snowboard £87 N/A N/A
Snowboard | Boots £114 N/A N/A

Discounts are available with our Ski-All-In packages when booking your lift pass and ski hire at the same time. Please call our sales team for details or book via Manage My Booking.

To get the very best value for your money it's best to pre-book your equipment hire with Skiworld before your holiday as we have not only secured the best prices but selected specific shops close to your accommodation.

  1. Hand-Picked Rental Shops - Every year, we hand-pick our rental shops based on location and service and negotiate great discounts to keep your holiday price low.
  2. Convenient Locations - We allocate all our ski accommodation within easy reach of ski hire shops for your convenience.
  3. Excellent Range & Service - All our rental shops offer an excellent range of equipment for all abilities and have fully trained technicians on-site to offer advice and guidance so you will be confident taking your equipment out onto the slopes.
  4. Exchange Service - Equipment changes are sometimes possible, depending on resort and ski hire supplier. In case of problems with your hire, you may be able to swap the model of your equipment or swap between skis or board during your ski holiday, often providing they are in the same quality level (e.g. advanced)
  5. Skiworld Support - We have staff in all resorts where there are Skiworld chalets, plus our team in London contactable via our 24-hour helpline, email or live chat should you need any help with your ski hire booking, when booked with us.
  6. Expert Advice - Before you travel, you can talk to one of our Ski Specialists about the amount of skiing you've done and the type of skiing you're looking to do, and they'll be happy to recommend your appropriate level of ski hire.
  7. Easy to Upgrade - Easy to Upgrade - If you wish to upgrade the level of your equipment and boot hire before you travel, just give us a call on 0330 102 8004

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Snow Forecast

Next 7 Days 2cm

Piste Conditions Spring Snow

Report last updated at: Mon 31st Mar 2025