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The chalet-style village of Arc 1950 among snowy pines, with the Mont Blanc range on the horizon.

Luxury ski chalets in Les Arcs

About Les Arcs

Four villages built for skiing, in the Paradiski area

Les Arcs is spread across four villages, Arc 1600, 1800, 1950 and 2000, each with its own character. Most places are close to the slopes, and a cable car links to La Plagne to make the Paradiski area. Arc 1950 is the most village-like, and Arc 1800 has most of the après.

Village
1,800 m
Pistes
200 km here, 425 km in the Paradiski
Season
Mid-December to late April
From Geneva
2 h 45 min by road

Resort facts: lesarcs.com and Skiresort.com, checked 4 Oct 2026.

  • The snowy Aiguille Grive towers over groomed slopes above Arc 2000 on a bright day.

    The mountain · Aiguille Grive, Arc 2000

  • A lone skier in a red jacket carves through fresh powder between snow-loaded trees.

    The skiing · Tree skiing, Les Arcs

  • Snow-covered pines and resort buildings under a pastel sunset sky after heavy snowfall.

    Evenings · Dusk over Les Arcs

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Who it suits

Is Les Arcs right for you?

  • FamiliesSki-in/ski-out convenience, car-free villages, and the excellent Mille8 aquatic and progressive ski centre.
  • IntermediatesHundreds of kilometres of wide, perfectly groomed cruising blues and fast reds.
  • FreeridersEasy access to vast, lift-served off-piste terrain, steep couloirs, and high-altitude powder bowls.
  • Après-skiersArc 1800 is famous for its lively Folie Douce and bustling late-night bar scene.

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Which Les Arcs chalets should you look at first?

4 of our 7 places, for different sizes of group. Each card shows how far it is from a lift and a piste, measured from its location.

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Where to stay

Where should you stay in Les Arcs?

Our 7 places in Les Arcs, nearest the lift first. 5 of them are within 500 m of a lift. Choose one to see its nearest lift and run.

7 places · nearest the lift first

  • Chalet Arc 1838Self-catered chalet · 6 bedrooms · 15 guests140 m from the Dahu cable carfrom£13,343a week
  • Chalet ArpozâSelf-catered chalet · 7 bedrooms · 15 guests140 m from the Dahu cable carfrom£15,762a week
  • Chalet Eden - Mille 8Self-catered chalet · 6 bedrooms · 14 guests140 m from the Dahu cable carfrom£9,924a week
  • Chalet Osarcs-Mille 8Self-catered chalet · 6 bedrooms · 12 guests140 m from the Dahu cable carfrom£12,092a week
  • Chalet Saint BarthSelf-catered chalet · 4 bedrooms · 12 guests160 m from the Mont-Blanc chairliftfrom£4,995a week
  • Chalet Bela Vya 1 Ski & SpaSelf-catered chalet · 5 bedrooms · 12 guests720 m from the Funiculaire Les Arcs' Express funicularfrom£9,924a week

Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift or run on the piste map.

Loading the piste map

When to go

Best snow in January, February and March

Over the last 20 winters (2006/07 to 2025/26), the village (1,800 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 94% of days in January, February and March. Higher up, the top (3,226 m) had it on nine days in ten or more from December to April. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.

  1. Dec51%
  2. Jan94%
  3. Feb98%
  4. Mar99%
  5. Apr68%

Days with 30 cm or more of natural snow at the village (1,800 m)

School holidays, winter 2026/27

Snow today: 25 cm at the top (Aiguille Rouge, 3,226 m) · 20 cm forecast in the next six days

Snow history: Météo-France's snowpack model (SAFRAN-Crocus), 2006/07 to 2025/26

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Les Arcs, Méribel, Courchevel or Megève?

Les Arcs compared with Méribel, Courchevel and Megève
CompareLes ArcsMéribelCourchevelMegève
Village altitude1,800 m1,450 m1,850 m1,113 m
Ski areaParadiski · 425 kmThree Valleys · 600 kmThree Valleys · 600 kmÉvasion Mont-Blanc · 400 km
A week, chalet for 8–12Too few to say£7,000–£15,000£20,000–£45,000Too few to say
Median distance to a lift, of oursToo few to say260 m · 91 of 92 measured160 m · all 83 measuredToo few to say
Adult lift passNot listed€421 · 6 days€421 · 6 days€324.50 · 6 days
What it feels likeModern mountain resortA wooden chalet village with lively aprèsPolished, with Michelin dining and designer shopsLuxury ski destination
Choose it forFamilies and intermediatesMixed groups who want all of the Three ValleysService and diningIntermediates and foodies

Prices come from each of our chalets for 8–12 at its own published price, from quieter weeks to peak weeks, rounded. They show where we have 5 or more from more than one partner. Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift.

Common questions

Les Arcs questions, answered

Which part of Les Arcs is ski-in/ski-out?
None of our 7 places is within 50 m of a piste. 5 of the 7 are within 500 m of a lift. Distances are straight-line, measured on the piste map.
When is the best time to ski in Les Arcs?
Les Arcs's most reliable snow is from January to March: the village (1,800 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 94% of days over 20 winters. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.
What is the skiing like in Les Arcs?
The main ski areas in Les Arcs are Aiguille Rouge, for experts; Arc 1800 / Mille8, for beginners; Peisey-Vallandry, for intermediates; Apocalypse Snowpark, a snowpark; and Grand Col, for off-piste. Its lifts link to 425 km of pistes in the Paradiski ski area.
How do we get to Les Arcs from the UK?
Fly to Geneva Airport, then it's about 2 hours 45 minutes by road (165 km). The nearest railway station is Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
When is the ski season in Les Arcs?
The season runs mid-December to late April.
Where are the best places to eat in Les Arcs?
Well-known places to eat include La Folie Douce (slopes of Arc 1800), Le Savoy (Arc 2000), Le Bulle (Arc 2000) and B.O.B (Arc 1950).
Is Les Arcs good for families?
Yes. Ski-in/ski-out convenience, car-free villages, and the excellent Mille8 aquatic and progressive ski centre.

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