Les Arcs stands as one of France's most expansive ski domains, offering 200km of marked pistes across four purpose-built villages ranging from 1,200m to 3,226m altitude. This Tarentaise Valley resort connects seamlessly with La Plagne to form Paradiski, creating 425km of interconnected terrain. Les Arcs skiing encompasses everything from gentle nursery slopes to extreme off-piste adventures, with the resort's innovative architecture and car-free villages providing an authentic Alpine experience. The diverse terrain spans glacial zones, tree-lined runs, and exposed alpine bowls, making Les Arcs resort a compelling destination for skiers seeking both variety and vertical challenge.
Total Runs
122
Total Area
200km
124.3 miles
The Les Arcs lift network comprises 52 installations including the impressive Vanoise Express cable car, Europe's largest capacity lift linking to La Plagne. Modern high-speed chairlifts and gondolas efficiently transport 85,000 skiers per hour across the mountain's four sectors. The system includes the remarkable Aiguille Rouge cable car ascending to 3,226m, providing access to some of the Alps' most spectacular high-altitude terrain. From Arc 1600's family-friendly lifts to the advanced installations serving Arc 2000's challenging runs, the infrastructure supports seamless mountain exploration with minimal lift queues even during peak periods.
Total Lifts
52
Lift Types
8
Located in the heart of the French Alps' Tarentaise Valley, Les Arcs resort sits 180km from Geneva and 45km from Albertville. The four villages of Arc 1600, 1800, 1950, and 2000 cascade down the Montchavin valley slopes, each offering distinct characteristics and direct ski access. This strategic Savoie location provides easy connections to other major resorts via the Vanoise Express, whilst the nearby Bourg-Saint-Maurice offers valley accommodation and transport links. The resort's position within the Vanoise National Park delivers stunning mountain vistas including Mont Blanc views, combining world-class skiing infrastructure with protected Alpine wilderness just two hours from major international airports.
