Les Arcs at a glance
- Ideal for
- Arriving by train: funicular from the station to Arc 1600
- Advanced skiers: Aiguille Rouge at 3,226 m, Kilomètre Lancé
- Architecture buffs: Arc 1600 and 1800, Perriand
- Less suitable if
- Counting every euro: €71 a day, €78 Paradiski
- Early-season skiing: nothing before 12 December
Weather, snow and webcams in Les Arcs
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Les Arcs
Recommended hotels for your budget
Comfort
What to do in Les Arcs besides skiing
Les Arcs piste map and ski area
Beginners: a Beginners Pass at the ticket office, with dedicated areas and marked progression routes
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Les Arcs lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Les Arcs-Peisey · 1 day | €71 | €57 |
| Les Arcs-Peisey · 6 days | €368 | €295 |
| Paradiski · 1 day | €78 | €63 |
| Paradiski · 6 days | €412 | €330 |
2026-2027 prices · Child 5-12 · funicular included · cheaper first and last week · €10 from age 75 · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Les Arcs
Book your skis before you go
- 14 Skiset shops in Les Arcs, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset and Snowrental (26 shops), mostly at Arc 1800 · rent where you stay
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (online prices) | Price |
|---|---|
| Arc Aventures, beginner adult, 6 mornings | from €235 |
| Arc Aventures, child 4-14, 6 mornings | from €235 |
| Arc Aventures, private lesson 1h30 | from €99 |
Arc Aventures takes children from age 4; Skimômes day nursery at ESF Arc 1800. · The tourist office advises booking early, especially during the holidays.
When to ski in Les Arcs
Best time: January to mid-April
Getting to Les Arcs
On site
Place de la Gare, 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Where to eat and unwind in Les Arcs
La Folie Douce above Arc 1800; in the evening, La Grotte du Yéti (until 2am) and the Arc 2000 bowling alley
Restaurants in the resort
Mountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
3,800 m² of aquatic leisure: lazy river, water slides, whirlpool baths
Entry from €7.302 hammams, 2 saunas, cold bucket shower, herbal tea room
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Frequently asked questions
When does Les Arcs open?
The Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry ski area opens on 12 December 2026 and closes on 24 April 2027; the Paradiski link with La Plagne runs until 17 April.
How much is a lift pass in Les Arcs?
The Classique Pass (Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry) costs €71 a day for an adult and €57 for a child (5-12), €368 for 6 days. The Essentiel Paradiski Pass costs €78 a day and €412 for 6 days.
Can you get to Les Arcs by train?
Yes: Bourg-Saint-Maurice station, then the funicular to Arc 1600 in 7 minutes, free with a train ticket, and free shuttles to the other villages.
Which Les Arcs village should you choose?
Arc 1600 for peace and quiet and the funicular, Arc 1800 for activities and families, Arc 1950 for its pedestrian village, Arc 2000 for altitude and challenging skiing.
What is the altitude of Les Arcs?
The villages sit between 1,600 and 2,000 m; the top of the ski area is the Aiguille Rouge, at 3,226 m.
Is Les Arcs linked to La Plagne?
Yes, by the Vanoise Express cable car, with an Essentiel or Premium Pass (Paradiski, 425 km).
Sources and method
Resort profile: lesarcs.com, fr.wikipedia.org, wikidata.org
Lift passes: lesarcs.com
Accommodation: lesarcs.com
Equipment rental: lesarcs.com
Getting there: lesarcs.com
Restaurants and activities: lesarcs.com
Webcams and reports: lesarcs.com, youtube.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Dmitry A. Mottl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · DimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons.
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