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Les Arcs

Four altitude sites above Bourg-Saint-Maurice, a funicular up in 7 minutes, 200 km of runs beneath the Aiguille Rouge (3,226 m) — and the Vanoise Express across to La Plagne.

Snow-covered forest on the slopes of Les Arcs, Tarentaise
At a glance
Type
Ski resort
Access
Paid
Best season
12 December 2026 – 17 April 2027
Animals
Allowed on some lifts 'with no ticket required' (funicular, Dahu, Cabriolet, Villards); forbidden on the ski runs and in the Vanoise National Park
Town
Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Winter access
open
Winter infra
['ski_alpin', 'ski_fond', 'ski_rando', 'raquettes', 'chiens_traineau', 'luge']
Wheelchair access
Partially accessible Source: Les Arcs — Handiski

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What is Les Arcs

Les Arcs line up four altitude sites — Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950, Arc 2000 — above Bourg-Saint-Maurice, tied to the valley by a funicular that climbs 'in just 7 minutes'. The domain shared with Peisey-Vallandry offers '200 km of ski runs' and 52 lifts, beneath 'one summit at 3,226 m', the Aiguille Rouge. On the run count the official page contradicts itself: '123 ski runs' as the headline, but a detail — 18 green, 55 blue, 42 red, 16 black — summing to 131; we quote both versions.

With La Plagne, 'the Paradiski domain is a unique playground': '425 km of runs', 258 runs, 'the three resorts linked by the world's largest cable car: the Vanoise Express'. To get around, 'free shuttles take you easily from one site to another'. One honesty point: unlike La Plagne, no free beginner lifts are published on the pages consulted — the Première Glisse, Premiers Virages and Première Descente routes rely on a beginner pass at €44 (€36 reduced).

Activities

What you can do here

Practical

Practical information

Sites
Arc 1600 · Arc 1800 · Arc 1950 · Arc 2000 · Bourg-Saint-Maurice (valley)
Domain
200 km with Peisey-Vallandry · 52 lifts · Aiguille Rouge summit 3,226 m
Runs
'123 runs' announced — published detail summing to 131 (both quoted)
Season 26/27
12 December 2026 – 17 April 2027
Free
Inter-site shuttles · beginner lifts: no free offer published
Contact
Les Arcs tourist office · place de la Gare, Bourg-Saint-Maurice · +33 4 79 07 12 57
When to visit

When to visit

The 2026-27 season is published: 12 December 2026 to 17 April 2027. In summer, activities run until 13 September — including '151 km of mountain-bike trails' — and the La Ronde shuttle serves Bourg-Saint-Maurice daily from 4 July to 30 August.

Winter

Winter season

Winter access window
Open (cleared road)
Winter infrastructure
Alpine skiing · Cross-country skiing · Ski touring · Snowshoeing · Dog sledding · Sledging
Snow panorama
Not specified
Equipment mandated
Loi Montagne II — winter tyres or chains required (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do you get up without a car?

'The funicular takes you up to Les Arcs from Bourg Saint Maurice in just 7 minutes' — included with the Classique, Essentiel, Premium, Piéton and Piéton+ passes. The SNCF station is opposite; free shuttles then link the sites.

123 or 131 runs?

The official Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry domain page announces '123 ski runs' but its own detail (18 green, 55 blue, 42 red, 16 black) totals 131. We quote both figures without arbitrating.

Are the beginner lifts free?

Nothing of the sort is published on the official pages consulted — the beginner routes (Première Glisse, Premiers Virages, Première Descente at Arc 1800, Arc 2000 and Peisey-Vallandry) use a dedicated pass at €44 full price, €36 reduced. We flag it as unconfirmed rather than nonexistent.

What is Paradiski?

The linked domain Les Arcs – Peisey-Vallandry – La Plagne: '425 km of runs', 258 runs, and the Vanoise Express, 'the world's largest cable car', spanning the valley between the two flanks.

What does it cost?

Access: Paid.

When should you go?

Best time: 12 December 2026 – 17 April 2027.

Are dogs allowed?

Dogs: Allowed on some lifts 'with no ticket required' (funicular, Dahu, Cabriolet, Villards); forbidden on the ski runs and in the Vanoise National Park.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Partially accessible (Les Arcs — Handiski)

Sources

Sources & verification

Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.

Published 18 août 2026·Updated 18 août 2026

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