Les Arcs in Winter

Les Arcs comprises a number of small village resorts, all linked by a network of pistes and lifts allowing you to experience the area at your own pace and enjoy the varied terrain and scenery. By linking through to the rest of the Paradiski domain the Vanois Express cablecar opens up an enormous ski area just waiting to be explored! ... see "Les Arcs Skiing Revealed" for more

Apart from covering different areas, the price you pay for your lift pass is also determined by your age. Children under 6 years ski for free and special rates are available for the over 72’s! NB. Proof of ID is required for any reduced price or free lift passes.

Lift passes are also discounted at the start and end of season (usually just the first and last week) but other than that, there are no high or low season prices. ... see "Les Arcs & Paradiski Lift Pass Prices - Winter" for more

With such varied terrain on your doorstep, it makes sense that there are a number of different lift passes available that you can tailor to the ability and preferences of your group. All passes work with a hands free ski card that is now available free of charge when you buy your lift pass. If you want to save yourself some time when you get here, you can also buy your lift pass on-line with the par@diski-carte. This card is issued with any on-line ski pass purchase and has your details listed on the back for future purchases, so keep it safe. ... see "Les Arcs & Paradiski Lift Pass Options - Winter" for more

Les Arcs forms part of the Paradiski ski area, together with La Plagne and Peisey-Vallandry. Les Arcs itself comprises over 200km of ski runs, all connected by an network of lifts and gondolas. In this section we hope to keep you up-to-date with the latest lift and piste info. ... see "Les Arcs Lift System - Winter" for more

Set spectacularly high in the Arc mountains, Les Arcs is a wonderfully modern resort with inspiring skiing. It boasts an amazing snow record and has excellent skiing for all abilities. The variety of skiing is huge from steep blacks to wide open cruising runs. Since December 2003 the Paradiski cable-car opened, linking Les Arcs with La Plagne to form one of the largest ski areas in the world (over 425km of piste skiing!) ... see "Les Arcs for Skiing & Snowboarding" for more

Never fear, there is plenty for non-skiers to do in the resort; whether you fancy an action packed weekend or a relaxing few days of pampering and shopping - Les Arcs has it. ... see "Les Arcs for the Non-Skier" for more

For each of the 4 Les Arcs villages it is unlikely that you would need a car, as they are linked by a bus service during the day and each has sufficient night life to keep you in your village at night time.

If you do decide to drive remember that it is a legal requirement in France to carry a warning triangle and spare bulbs, and that the Motorway speed limit depends on the weather. You can find out more about driving in France in our FAQ section. ... see "Les Arcs Transport & Parking" for more

There are loads of events organised year-round throughout Les Arcs and the surrounding area. From quirky local events to large scale sporting spectacles there is always something worth a gander. In this section, we bring you information about the major annual events in resort, and don't forget to check out our weekly What's On calender for the latest updates. ... see "Les Arcs Events - Winter" for more

The mountains provide a spectacular playground for skiers, climbers, mountaineers, yet their beauty can also be deadly. High mountain terrain can be subject to extreme weather conditions, rock falls and avalanches. You should always take note of safety warnings and we always recommend you hire a mountain guide when heading into high mountain terrain. Be aware and be safe! ... see "Mountain Safety & Awareness" for more