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Les Arcs (1200 - 3226 m)



Opening of the ski season : from 13th of December 2025 to 25th of April 2026

Alpine skiing : 200 km
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(Paradiski : 425 km)

Nordic skiing : 68 km
Snowparks : 6
Sledging : 2
Snowshoe trails : 20 km
Sledding routes : 5 km
Footpaths : 20 km


Cable cars : 4
Gondola lifts : 10
Funicular : 1
Chair lifts : 29
Ski lifts : 16


The ski resorts Les Arcs belongs to the domain Paradiski which also includes Champagny en Vanoise, La Plagne, Montalbert, Montchavin Les Coches, Peisey Vallandry and Villaroger.



Dominating Savoyard Tarentaise between 1,200 and 3,226 meters altitude, Les Arcs constitute the sporting heart of Paradiski domain, world's second-largest interconnected ski area with 425 kilometers linked runs. Composed four villages different altitudes (Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950, Arc 2000), this resolutely sporting destination welcomes renowned athletes, freeride enthusiasts and families seeking varied skiing. Aiguille Rouge Glacier (3,226m) dominates spectacular Mont-Blanc panorama, mythical Aiguille Rouge run (7 km, 2,000m vertical) descends to Villaroger (1,210m). Excellent accessibility: 1h Chambéry, 2h Geneva, 3h Lyon.

Local alpine domain Les Arcs spans 200 kilometers runs spread 104-129 color-coded slopes (10-13 green, 49-55 blue, 33-42 red, 12-18 black) depending on divergent sources. Massive 2,000+ meter vertical (1,200-3,226m), generous altitude guarantees excellent snow December-April. Over 70% runs located above 2,000m altitude = reliable "all-weather" conditions. Ski lifts: 50-54 lifts Les Arcs local (1 funicular 250 capacity + 2-4 aerial tramways + 6-10 cable cars + 27-29 chairlifts + 14-16 drag lifts varied) + Vanoise Express link (world's largest aerial tramway, 200 capacity, 1,830m) = direct access La Plagne + 225 km additional slopes. Mandatory interconnected domain access Peisey-Vallandry 2,000m east slope. Excellent snow: 900+ snowmaking cannons.

Nordic domain: 68 kilometers cross-country runs spread four stations (Arc 2000 5km, Arc 1800 5km, Bourg-Saint-Maurice 15km, Peisey-Vallandry 43km) + Pont Baudin main site Vanoise valley Nancroix (40 km runs). Free "Nordic Express" shuttles Arc 1800→Peisey-Vallandry. Black Nordic runs (Pont Romane 3.2km, Culaz 0.7km, Épinerie 1.6km). High-altitude Charmettoger run (Arc 1800, free pedestrian access).

Complementary offer: 6 snowparks varied modules, 2 Mille8 luge runs (new 3,800m² aquatic wellness space), 20 km snowshoe, 5 km sledge, 20 km groomed pedestrian trails, 10 "NATUR" unmarked runs (marked wild itineraries). Summer domain: 200+ km hiking trails (6,700m cumulative verticals), paragliding, VTT, climbing.

Les Arcs = "giant freeride/sporting Paradiski" destination: 200 km local + 425 km Paradiski = world's second-largest linked domain, 70% runs +2,000m snow excellence, mythical Aiguille Rouge 7km, giant Vanoise Express, 4 villages varied atmospheres, complete sports infrastructure (6 snowparks, Mille8 leisure), direct regional access. Destination athletes/families unforgettable mountain adventure.

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Ski schools in Les Arcs
Initial Snow+33 6 73 51 44 19
Ecole du Ski FrançaisArc 1600+33 4 79 07 43 09
DarentasiaArc 1600 - Galerie commerciale+33 4 79 00 42 46
ESI Arc AventuresArc 1800+33 4 79 07 60 00
Ecole du Ski FrançaisArc 1800+33 4 79 07 40 31
PrivilègeArc 1800 - Immeuble Les Tournavelles - Les Villards+33 4 79 07 23 38
Spirit 1950Arc 1950+33 4 79 04 25 72
Ecole du Ski FrançaisArc 2000+33 4 79 07 47 52

Services in Les Arcs
Disco
Dog sleigh
Fitness
Heliport
Heliski
Night skiing
Nordic skiing
On skis resort
Pedestrian resort
Ski touring
Slalom park
Snow scoots
Snowpark
Snowshoes
Squash
Swimming pool (indoor)
Walking paths

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