Forecast today: Light rain/snow
Each of the village bases offers something different. The traditional villages of Peisey, Vallandry and Villaroger bookend the four purpose-built resort bases โ roughly named after the height at which they are located โ 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 โ 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 worldโs 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 youโre 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 aprรจs scene focuses on the legendary LโArpette Restaurant, which is packed as the lifts close โ 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 youโre staying there. Aprรจs in the other villages is much more laid back, but some decent bars and happy hours can still be found.
Updated for 2024/25
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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Adult (13-64yo) | โฌ68 | โฌ193 | โฌ348 |
Child (5-12yo)/Senior (65+) | โฌ55 | โฌ155 | โฌ279 |
Pass Essential | |||
Adult (13-64yo) | โฌ74 | โฌ216 | โฌ389 |
Child (5-12yo)/Senior (65+) | โฌ60 | โฌ173 | โฌ312 |
Pass Premium | |||
Adult (13-64yo) | โฌ85 | โฌ248 | โฌ463 |
Child (5-12yo)/Senior (65+) | โฌ68 | โฌ199 | โฌ371 |
The Ski Club uses third party independent assessments and accreditation of ski resorts to determine a resort โenvironmentally sustainable” โ 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 โ no area has been awarded three.
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Snow expected | 1.3 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.6 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1.5 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm | 0.5 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 1.1 cm | 1.2 cm | 1.8 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.4 cm | 1.7 cm |
Max temp | -0.5ยฐc | -0.5ยฐc | -3.6ยฐc | -1ยฐc | -1ยฐc | -3.1ยฐc | 0.5ยฐc | 0.5ยฐc | -2.4ยฐc | 1.4ยฐc | 1.4ยฐc | -1.4ยฐc | 2.3ยฐc | 2.4ยฐc | -0.3ยฐc | 3.2ยฐc | 3.3ยฐc | 0.5ยฐc | 3.5ยฐc | 3.5ยฐc | 0.5ยฐc | 2.8ยฐc | 2.8ยฐc | -0.4ยฐc | -0.4ยฐc | -0.4ยฐc | -2.2ยฐc | -0.5ยฐc | -0.2ยฐc | -2ยฐc |
Min temp | -4.9ยฐc | -3.6ยฐc | -5.6ยฐc | -5.8ยฐc | -3.1ยฐc | -6ยฐc | -5.2ยฐc | -2.4ยฐc | -5.4ยฐc | -3.8ยฐc | -1.4ยฐc | -4.6ยฐc | -3ยฐc | -0.3ยฐc | -3.5ยฐc | -2.4ยฐc | 0.5ยฐc | -2.4ยฐc | -1.3ยฐc | 0.5ยฐc | -2.4ยฐc | -0.8ยฐc | -0.4ยฐc | -2.7ยฐc | -2.4ยฐc | -2.2ยฐc | -4.1ยฐc | -3.6ยฐc | -2ยฐc | -4.2ยฐc |
Feels like temp | -4.9ยฐc | -0.5ยฐc | -3.6ยฐc | -5.8ยฐc | -1ยฐc | -3.1ยฐc | -5.2ยฐc | 0.4ยฐc | -2.4ยฐc | -3.8ยฐc | 1.2ยฐc | -1.4ยฐc | -3ยฐc | 2ยฐc | -0.3ยฐc | -5.4ยฐc | 2.8ยฐc | -2ยฐc | -4.6ยฐc | 3.1ยฐc | -2ยฐc | -0.8ยฐc | 2.5ยฐc | -0.4ยฐc | -5.4ยฐc | -0.4ยฐc | -2.2ยฐc | -3.6ยฐc | -0.5ยฐc | -2ยฐc |
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Snow expected | 1.3 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.3 cm |
Max temp | -0.5ยฐc | -0.5ยฐc | -3.6ยฐc |
Min temp | -4.9ยฐc | -3.6ยฐc | -5.6ยฐc |
Feels like temp | -4.9ยฐc | -0.5ยฐc | -3.6ยฐc |
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Weather | Mainly fair |
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Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.6 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -1ยฐc | -1ยฐc | -3.1ยฐc |
Min temp | -5.8ยฐc | -3.1ยฐc | -6ยฐc |
Feels like temp | -5.8ยฐc | -1ยฐc | -3.1ยฐc |
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Clear skies | Generally clear |
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Max temp | 2.8ยฐc | 3.3ยฐc | 2.3ยฐc | 5.1ยฐc | 5.5ยฐc | 3.7ยฐc | 7ยฐc | 7.1ยฐc | 4.8ยฐc | 8.1ยฐc | 8.1ยฐc | 5.7ยฐc | 9.3ยฐc | 9.5ยฐc | 6.9ยฐc | 10.3ยฐc | 10.4ยฐc | 7.9ยฐc | 10.5ยฐc | 10.5ยฐc | 7.6ยฐc | 9.6ยฐc | 9.6ยฐc | 6.4ยฐc | 5.6ยฐc | 5.7ยฐc | 4ยฐc | 5.7ยฐc | 6.2ยฐc | 4.5ยฐc |
Min temp | 0.6ยฐc | 2.3ยฐc | 1.1ยฐc | 0.7ยฐc | 3.7ยฐc | 1.1ยฐc | 1.5ยฐc | 4.8ยฐc | 1.7ยฐc | 2.6ยฐc | 5.7ยฐc | 2.2ยฐc | 3.8ยฐc | 6.9ยฐc | 3.3ยฐc | 4.8ยฐc | 7.9ยฐc | 4.1ยฐc | 5.4ยฐc | 7.6ยฐc | 4.2ยฐc | 5.6ยฐc | 6.4ยฐc | 3.5ยฐc | 3.4ยฐc | 4ยฐc | 2.2ยฐc | 2.3ยฐc | 4.5ยฐc | 2ยฐc |
Feels like temp | 0.6ยฐc | 2.6ยฐc | 2.1ยฐc | -1.9ยฐc | 3ยฐc | 3.4ยฐc | 1.4ยฐc | 6.4ยฐc | 4.5ยฐc | 2.3ยฐc | 7.4ยฐc | 5.3ยฐc | 3.4ยฐc | 8.5ยฐc | 6.4ยฐc | 4.4ยฐc | 9.4ยฐc | 7.4ยฐc | 5ยฐc | 8.9ยฐc | 7.1ยฐc | 5.1ยฐc | 7.9ยฐc | 6ยฐc | 3.1ยฐc | 3.2ยฐc | 1.8ยฐc | 2.1ยฐc | 3.7ยฐc | 4.2ยฐc |
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Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
Max temp | 2.8ยฐc | 3.3ยฐc | 2.3ยฐc |
Min temp | 0.6ยฐc | 2.3ยฐc | 1.1ยฐc |
Feels like temp | 0.6ยฐc | 2.6ยฐc | 2.1ยฐc |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 5.1ยฐc | 5.5ยฐc | 3.7ยฐc |
Min temp | 0.7ยฐc | 3.7ยฐc | 1.1ยฐc |
Feels like temp | -1.9ยฐc | 3ยฐc | 3.4ยฐc |
Snowfall | Next 3 days | 6.9 cm |
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Depths | Upper piste depth | No information |
Lower piste depth | No information | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | No information |
Lifts | Lifts open | No information |
Resort opening date | Sat 14 Dec 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Sat 26 Apr 2025 |
Updated 25/04
Good conditions remain in play for resorts that are still open, with the snowpack holding up well above 2,000m. This is especially true after the good snowfall of the last couple of weeks, which has been retained at these higher elevations.
Things will remain broadly calm and dry for the French Alps this week, with high pressure bringing sun and fine, dry and bright conditions for many areas. The freezing line will climb gently over this weekend and into the new week, beginning at 1,750m overnight/2,250m day and rising to 2,500/3,500m.
Some precipitation may move across the region in the middle of next week – this could well fall as rain given these mild conditions.
Our Reps service in Les Arcs has now concluded for the season; thank you to all our Reps who helped Members and non-Members alike discover better skiing! We look forward to seeing you all in in resort next season.
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