
Each of the village bases offers something different. The traditional villages of Peisey, Vallandry and Villaroger bookend the four purpose-built resort bases – roughly named after the height at which they are located – 1600, 1800, 1950 (the newest) and 2000, all of which offer a huge number of good value apartments and are traffic-free.
The terrain is very varied and unlike many big French resorts, there are some great tree-lined runs to head to in a snowstorm – our favourites are the routes served by the Grizzly chairlift. On a sunny day the Arc 2000 bowl provides some great cruising, whilst the Aiguille Rouge offers some good challenges for advanced and expert skiers, including the epic descent all the way from 3226m down to the small hamlet of Villaroger down at 1200m. Add in the La Plagne ski area and you have access to the world’s second largest linked ski area.
Each resort town brings its own atmosphere. 1600 and 1800 are the biggest and most lively, with accommodation mostly in the form of good value apartment blocks. The new Mille 8 development at 1800 has made a big difference for families, making this our top choice if you’re heading to Les Arcs with little ones. 1950 is the newest village having been built fifteen years ago and 2000 has great access to the bowl for skiing above. Peisey and Vallandry offer slightly more traditional accommodation and more chalets, all in a quieter, wooded setting.
Les Arcs is a great choice for families wanting convenience, especially as much of the accommodation is in ski-in-ski-out, self-catering apartments. The new Mille 8 area at 1800 is a great innovation and it has an excellent leisure pool at the base as well as skiing and tobogganing. Arc 1950 has a family-friendly layout and also has a good programme of kids’ activities. Family chalet holidays are mostly available in Peisey and Vallandry.
The Les Arcs après scene focuses on the legendary L’Arpette Restaurant, which is packed as the lifts close – it has to have one of the finest sunset views anywhere in the Alps. Back in resort, 1800 is the liveliest of the villages and Red Hot Saloon or Chez Boubou are the places to head to if you’re staying there. Après in the other villages is much more laid back, but some decent bars and happy hours can still be found.
Updated for 2025/26
Les Arcs offers three pass types, each offering a different combination of skiing in Les Arcs and the Paradiski area, as well as discounts or free access to a number of different off-snow activities:
For more details, head to the Les Arcs website here.
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| Pass Classique | |||
| Adult (13-64yo) | €70 | €199 | €359 |
| Child (5-12yo)/Senior (65+) | €56 | €160 | €288 |
| Pass Essential | |||
| Adult (13-64yo) | €76 | €223 | €401 |
| Child (5-12yo)/Senior (65+) | €61 | €179 | €321 |
| Pass Premium | |||
| Adult (13-64yo) | €88 | €256 | €478 |
| Child (5-12yo)/Senior (65+) | €71 | €205 | €383 |
The Ski Club uses third party independent assessments and accreditation of ski resorts to determine a resort “environmentally sustainable” – more information can be found here.
As part of the French Flocon Vert (tr. Green Snowflake) scheme, Les Arcs has been awarded two snowflakes out of a possible three, representing significant investment in resources to reduce its environmental impact. Flocon Vert is an independent scheme operated by Mountain Riders, which accredits resorts in France who have met twenty criteria based on environmental, social and economic sustainability; only a quarter of Flocon Vert recipients have been awarded two snowflakes – no area has been awarded three.
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| Min temp | -14.6°c | -14.7°c | -14.7°c | -12.2°c | -9.9°c | -10°c | -10.5°c | -10.4°c | -12.9°c | -13.8°c | -12.4°c | -14.4°c | -13.6°c | -11.8°c | -14°c | -13.4°c | -11.6°c | -13.5°c | -14.5°c | -12.1°c | -14°c | -14.1°c | -12.2°c | -13.1°c | -12.4°c | -11.7°c | -12.8°c | -12.7°c | -11.5°c | -12.6°c |
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| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 11/01/2026 |
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| Next 3 days | 28.9 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 180 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 65 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 50 out of 52 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 13 Dec 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Sat 25 Apr 2026 |
Updated 22/01
A promising week is in store for the French Alps, as the freezing line prepares to take a long walk off a short pier and plummet to finish off the week, as unsettled weather moves in at the same time. Snowfall already falling over the Alps will therefore being to reach lower slopes over the course of Thursday.
Friday will dawn cold as the freezing line hits 500m, and whilst it will recover over the course of the day it won’t climb too far above 1,500m. Snow will begin with flurries throughout the afternoon, then will continue for much of this forecast period. Around half-a-foot will fall over each of Saturday, Sunday and Monday, before the taps open on Tuesday and around 2ft of snowfall could be expected across higher ground – the freezing line will climb to 2,000m thereby limiting this snowfall across lower slopes, before falling again as Tuesday draws to a close.
This snow will fall on a persistent weak layer avalanche problem that has already caused havoc across the French Alps in previous weeks; expect the avalanche risk to climb considerably over this period. Check your local avalanche forecast and plan off piste and backcountry travel carefully.
Meet your Rep using the details below, or reach out to them using the contact number or via the Ski Club App. Our Reps recommend purchasing the upgraded “Essential” or “Premium” pass to make best use of the express lanes on select lifts to make the most of your time in the Paradiski.
Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! Stay up to date with everything in resort, find the best spots for an après beer, and ski to your heart’s content.
Our Reps will be in resort between 3 January and 27 March 2026, skiing six days a week – Reps’ day off/changeover day is Saturday in this resort. Log your upcoming trip to Les Arcs now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
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I’ve been skiing, climbing and mountaineering for over 30 years and my enthusiasm for the mountains and wild places continues to grow. It is a great joy to share those special times in the mountains with others so I'm looking forward to an active time as a ski rep with the club this year. I am most looking forward to getting off the pistes in fresh snow in some new resorts.Â
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