How big is Les Arcs?
Les Arcs has 200 trails served by 54 lifts — 8th for trails of the 15 resorts we track in France. On lifts it ranks 7th of the 15.
Les Arcs resort guide
Savoie, France
Modern architecture meets world-class skiing in the Paradiski area
Les Arcs at a glance
200
Trails
54
Lifts
10,584ft
Top
3,937ft
Base
6,647ft
Vertical
NCY
Nearest airport, 41 mi
35% beginner45% intermediate20% advanced
Les Arcs is known for its innovative architecture and excellent intermediate skiing, connected to La Plagne via the Vanoise Express.
Your questions about Les Arcs, answered
How high is Les Arcs?
The lifts run from 3,937ft at the base to 10,584ft at the top, a vertical of 6,647ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in France, that is the 8th highest, with the 4th biggest vertical.
Is Les Arcs good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Les Arcs split 35% beginner, 45% intermediate and 20% advanced, against an average of 27% beginner and 32% advanced across the resorts we track in France.
On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.
For backcountry and off-piste, our guide documents 4 zones at Les Arcs, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.
When is the ski season at Les Arcs?
Over the last ten winters Les Arcs has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 11 to June 6, about 209 days.
January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 61in, 51in of new snow and 4.1 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Les Arcs?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Annecy Meythet (NCY), 41 mi away in a straight line. Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF) is 44 mi, Turin (TRN), Italy is 50 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift ticket at Les Arcs?
A 6-day adult Paradiski costs €412 for 2026/27, or €69 a day. For value it ranks 4th of the 15 resorts we price in France.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Les Arcs
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Annecy MeythetNCY41 mi
- Chambéry Aix les BainsCMF44 mi
- TurinTRN50 mi · major airport
Travel time to Les Arcs
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,862 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 20m · 55 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 10m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF)
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,861 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 30m · 60 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 20m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Turin (TRN)
- Flight
- 8h 30m · 3,951 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 40m · 67 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 40m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Les Arcs lift ticket 2026/27
€4126-day adult Paradiski · ≈$472
€69 per day · 6.2 km of trails per € · #4 of 15 for value in France
90value scoreOutstanding value
Les Arcs trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Les Arcs. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Les Arcs has 200 trails and 54 lifts, running from 3,937ft to 10,584ft.
Why go to Les Arcs
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Great for families
- Excellent beginner terrain
- Connected to La Plagne
- Good value for money
- Beautiful mountain scenery
Things to know
- Limited challenging terrain
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
Skiing and snowboarding Les Arcs by ability level
Beginners
Les Arcs is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Les Arcs offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Les Arcs, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Les Arcs
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: lesarcs.com
More on Les Arcs
- Les Arcs snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Les Arcs snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Les Arcs lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Les Arcs backcountry & off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Ski resorts in FranceLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in France
Ski resorts near Les Arcs
Distances are straight-line, not by road.