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Les Arcs Resort Reviews

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Visitor reviews for Les Arcs Ski Resort

Les Arcs Ratings

Overall: 4.2. Based on 87 votes and 84 reviews.

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Snowsure: 4.7

  • Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
  • Is often closed due to a lack of snow
  • Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
  • Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
  • Les Arcs is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 4.8

  • The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
  • The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
  • Les Arcs has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Off-piste: 4.5

  • No off-piste worth mentioning
  • Off piste is out-of-bounds
  • Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days
  • A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days

Scenery: 4.2

  • An ugly resort in a bland setting
  • Average mountain views and resort
  • A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 3.8

  • At least one overnight stop
  • Requires a whole day
  • Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
  • Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
  • There is a main airport within an hour of Les Arcs

Public Transport: 4.4

  • There are no buses or taxis to Les Arcs
  • There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
  • Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 4.7

  • No places to stay in/near Les Arcs
  • A few places to stay in the resort
  • A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 3.8

  • No budget accommodation available
  • Just one or two hostels so book ahead
  • Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 4.2

  • No luxury accommodation available
  • Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
  • Several up-market hotels in Les Arcs

Ski in/Ski out: 4.8

  • The ski area is located far from any accommodation
  • A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available

Childcare: 4.2

  • There are no child care facilities at Les Arcs
  • The resort has limited child-care facilities
  • the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche

Snowmaking: 4.2

  • Les Arcs relies entirely on natural snow
  • There are just a few snow cannons
  • There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Snow Grooming: 4.6

  • There are no snow groomers at Les Arcs
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at Les Arcs are groomed daily

Shelter: 4.0

  • There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut
  • There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close
  • Les Arcs is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close

Nearby options: 4.0

  • If snow conditions are poor at Les Arcs, it will be poor everywhere nearby
  • There are good alternatives within an hours drive
  • Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions

Regional rating: 4.4

  • Les Arcs usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region
  • Has average conditions for the region
  • Usually has the best snow conditions in the region

Lift Staff: 4.3

  • The staff at Les Arcs are rude or unhelpful
  • Lift staff at Les Arcs are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help

Crowds/Queues: 3.7

  • The resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues
  • It is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays
  • It is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare

Ski Schools: 4.6

  • No ski schools available
  • One or two ski schools but local language only
  • A few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors
  • Plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available
  • Excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors

Hire and Repairs: 4.7

  • Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex
  • There are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance
  • Good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible

Beginners: 4.3

  • Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard
  • A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week
  • Vast areas of gentle terrain

Intermediates: 4.7

  • No intermediate terrain at Les Arcs
  • Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days
  • Vast areas of cruising runs

Advanced: 4.7

  • Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
  • Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
  • Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Snow Park: 4.2

  • Not even a kicker at Les Arcs
  • Average sized park quite well looked after
  • Huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails

Cross-country: 3.7

  • There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Les Arcs
  • There are some cross country trails available
  • The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails

Luge/Toboggan: 3.9

  • No designated luge or toboggan runs
  • There are toboggan runs that open quite often
  • Les Arcs has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages

Mountain Dining: 4.3

  • Nowhere to buy food by the pistes
  • Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive
  • There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets

Eating: 4.4

  • Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop
  • There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special
  • A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants

Apres-Ski: 4.1

  • Nothing to do, not even a bar
  • There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
  • Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

Other Sports: 4.0

  • No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts
  • Resort has just a small public swimming pool
  • Resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool

Entertainment: 3.7

  • Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here
  • The non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week
  • The resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports

Winter Walks: 4.0

  • Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails
  • A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails
  • Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities

Ski Pass Value: 3.9

  • A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available
  • The ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts
  • Ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area

Value (National): 4.0

  • Overall, Les Arcs is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money
  • Overall represents average value for money
  • Overall offers the best value resort in the country

Value (Global): 4.1

  • Overall, Les Arcs is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world
  • Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries
  • Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money

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January 20, 2008
Mike Creed from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just come back from our 3rd year of skiing @ Les Arcs 2000. We booked our package through Esprit and I have to say, just like the last two years, the staff, the resort and the skiing has been fantastic. In fact, the snow conditions this year are the best I have ever skied in. Already looking to book again for next year.
March 17, 2007
alex vickers from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just came back today from LES ARCS 1800. We stayed at the Chantel apartments which are directly on the Chantel slope in the heart of 1800. The apartments were very clean, tidy and in good condition which was great to find. However, this is our second time at 1800 and if I'm honest I would tell anyone who is thinking of a late deal there to book elsewhere in a higher resort because it really is suffering from slushy pistes as high as 2200m and at 1800, itself, it's turning into mini lakes of water. The average temp is +10 daily and at Aguile Rouge (the highest peak) it was +3 at 3300m which is why the snow is suffering so bad. Vallandry has snow pushed onto the main blue runs to keep them open but as a whole the PEISEY/VALLANDRY area has no snow except on piste as it's getting baked right into the afternoon. If you're pretty good at skiing/boarding then higher up on the reds and blacks over 1950/2000 will give you the best challenge with decent conditions. Saying all this though I hope you don't get totally the wrong idea as we all still managed to rip up the mountain. Just disapointing to see it so poor this season as is the rest of Europe, I guess. Many thanks Les Arcs! We will be back.
March 10, 2007
Family Kemp from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Feb 17th-24th Feb 2007. Booked a last minute deal on the internet to Hotel du Golf Arc 1800. Knew the Paradiski area well but not the hotel. It turned out to be a super deal!!! Hotel was good with modern bedrooms and a lovely bathroom with a deep bath. The food was excellent, esp 3 evening themed buffets-seafood, Savoyard and Provencal. Other meals were 4 courses served by staff. Jazz bands played in the hotel lounge each night, creating a nice atmosphere and from the end of the year there will be a smoke free area. The hotel staff were very pleasant and spoke English, if required. The television in the room didn't have English speaking channels, which was a minor irritation, but didn't really matter. The hotel stands right on the slopes. Ski 50 yards to main lifts and ski back to door of boot room...excellent. All in all, a good hotel in a super ski area.
March 02, 2007
helen from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Having an apartment in Arc 2000, means we have skied there 10 weeks in the past 4 years and it remains my favourite resort for skiing with its varied selection of pisted runs. I agree that there is not so much for the absolute beginner but there are masses of blues, reds and blacks which always seem different as the conditions change. There is masses of off-piste too. Both near/inbetween pistes and out of the way places if you know where to look. There are lots of options to link between the 4 main resorts so you never have to queue. I particularly like the on-piste refreshment huts which mean you can stop and snack without spending a fortune and the fact that there are public toilets all over the place which are well maintained and don't involve having to go into restaurants. The nightlife is quiet, but as 1950 is now fully open and the lift to it from 2000 is open later, there are plenty of restaurants and bars if you want a more refined type of apres-ski like me. Arc 2000 keeps its snow well too. Still enough skiing to have a relaxed week at the end of April last year!. The new lift to the top at Arc 2000 (supplementing Plagnettes) is covered so you no longer have to freeze in the wind either!.If you've not been, give it a go!
March 02, 2007
Andrew Starkey from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just came back from a very snowy 4 day break. Stayed at the Hotel Golf in 1800. Rooms were nice and clean. Sure, most of the staff didn't speak much English but it's France!! Breakfast was good, if a little bit busy. Didn't eat in the restaurant in the evening so can't comment. Walkways to rooms took a bit of getting used to. Skiing was good but found we'd pretty much skied everywhere after 3 days. I didn't find the resort particularly appealing. Certainly not worth an evening wander, unlike Courchevel 1850 where I tend go more often. Would I go back? Yes, but only for another short break. Certainly not enough skiing for a weeks visit.
February 16, 2007
gail rutenberg
Skied Les Arcs last week in Jan 07 Lucky to have had a small dump of snow just prior to our arrival. What an amazing ski area Paradiski is, and we have never seen more incredibly beautiful vistas. Half of us (there were 6 of us) took a guide for 2 days to show us the best snow and some easier off-piste (we like moguls and challenging runs). It was fantastic. The other 3 skied hard and fast (they like cruising) and spent most of their time in La Plagne which they loved. This is a truly remarkable area. Would love to come when they have lots of snow. We stayed in Arc 1950 which was excellent. Pretty, even though purpose-built. Will definitely return.
January 29, 2007
Sarah Stokes from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
I had never been to Les Arcs before and I have just returned from a 1-week break with four friends. We stayed in the resort of 1800 in the Charmettoger Apartments. The rooms were basic but comfortable. Conditions were a bit icy on the lower slopes during the first couple of days but a large fall on snow on Tuesday night guaranteed fantastic skiing for the rest of the week. The resort is nice and well laid out with most accommodation within a five minute walk of the main gondola. Lots of nice restaurants and bars although prices can be very steep. Benjis is a great bar/restaurant to eat at with fantastic food at reasonable prices. Watch out for some of the expensive bars (opposite the lift pass office on the main street) we paid 8 Euros for one pint of Guinness. Make sure you shop around for your ski/boot hire. Whatever you do don’t go to Ski Set they were double the price of everywhere else. We went to Pop Corn and paid half the price. If you can (and you don’t mind steep blue runs), try and ski down into the resort of Arc 1950, it's fantastic. It would probably be quite expensive to travel there by taxi and access by skis is so much quicker. Overall, a fantastic holiday. Only problem you would have is if you are a complete beginner as there is a severe lack of Green runs in all the resorts. Some of the blues are very steep in places so try and get someone to check them out for you first. Excellent blue runs for beginners are Chantel and Foret. Foret takes you through some gorgeous tree lined runs with fantastic scenery. My only other recommendation would be to take some very warm gloves. The maximum temperature when we left was –13 degrees.
January 08, 2007
PETER HADFIELD from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just returned after a new year week holiday in Les Arcs 06/07. Stayed at Du Golf hotel in 1800, great location by the lifts, nice clean rooms, attractive lounge bar with open fire, food truly awful, cheap cuts of meat and fish served semi warm. The snow conditions where superb even before the big dumps we had early in the week, this is at a time when other resorts were dry. The ski area is superb,full of challenging varied skiing for all levels.Aiguille Rouge closed all week,avalanche risk. Favourite runs, the bosses black above Vallandry, great fun, the refuge black down from Grand Col (scary),the lac red from the L,Arpette lift down towards 1950, the grds melezes blue back to 1800. Lift queues only realy a problem in 2000, the Plagnettes and Arcabulle lifts, almost walked straight on to all other lifts. The Chantel lift in 1800 needs replacing with a six pack. ESF ski school excellent, good English, friendly, my daughter had a week of lessons and was going down reds by the end of the week, her first week on skis. One word of warning though ESF will challenge your group and push you which was too much for my nervous wife and a number of others in her group. Nursery area not big enough in 1800. Complete beginners better off in Plan Peisey/Vallandry. Children have seperate excellent learning areas above all villages. The main problem for nervous beginners is progression,the reds are real reds and some blues have steepish sections, especially at 1600. The sign posting at the top of lifts and intersections is superb, no need for a piste map you always know were you are heading, this is something a lot of other resorts could learn from. Vast ski area, superb variety of long runs for all levels, great snow, enjoy.
February 18, 2006
Valentin Ossman from Ski Israel Israel
Heavy snow for the past few days. Next week visitors will enjoy the fresh snow and agreeable skiing conditions.
January 24, 2006
PAUL YORK from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Brill ski ing area! Resort built on moutainside so lots of icy steps to negotiate (tricky). For ski school u have 2 walk up a slight hill everyday (nuisance). Avoid Patrick the ski instructor..horrible to all his his beginner class. If you could learn skiing from a sentence, you would read a book not pay for lessons! My instructor at a higher level brill ( John Pierre ). Had blue skies everyday except for 2 days snow which were welcome, the piste were hard & thats why my wife had 2 fractured 2 bones in her back...Beautiful views.. nice tree runs..no queues. If a beginner, beware you go up on red runs which I dont agree! Not a lot of green runs. My wife bored in her room injured... Kids & i loved it.. got round loads of piste and parks...will go again..dont know about the wife!