Located in Savoie, at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park, the Les Arcs ski resort was born in 1968 under the impetus of a number of passionate visionaries. Since then, 5 sites have welcomed ski and mountain enthusiasts in the broadest sense of the term, at altitudes between 1200 m and 2120 m: Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950 and Arc 2000. Each village has its own personality and style, so all you have to do is discover the one that's right for you! Here, we have our favorite...
The greatest adventures are often the fruit of beautiful encounters. Such is the case for Les Arcs. In 1961, ski instructor and mountain guide Robert Blanc met Roger Godino, an ambitious young entrepreneur from Chambéry. Together, they took the crazy gamble of creating a winter sports resort on a communal mountain pasture. In an age of modernity and innovation, they wanted to use this project to imagine and rethink regional development in the mountains. To do this, they need a bold, creative breath of fresh air. That's what they got from Charlotte Perriand, the internationally renowned architect and designer, whose work would make Les Arcs a global benchmark for leisure living. A pioneering spirit that can also be found at Arc 1950.
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Arc 1600
Arc 1800
Arc 2000
Arc 1950
Scattered around the massifs of Aiguille Rouge and Aiguille Grive, the five sites that make up Les Arcs offer a variety of atmospheres to meet all your desires.
What they have in common: pedestrian streets, restaurants with diverse offerings, and lively bars, all while respecting a proudly maintained Savoyard spirit.
The capital of Tarentaise, the main town supporting Les Arcs, has developed around the winter sports economy and has been expanding its year-round offerings for several years. This is evidenced by the funicular that connects the city center to the base of the ski lifts.
The first of the Les Arcs resorts, a pioneering and forward-thinking station with a vision for collective housing that respects individuality, Arc 1600 charms with its human scale and the beauty of its surroundings.
Nestled among the fir trees with a view of Mont Blanc, it is a gathering place for families and friends seeking activities. The heart of Les Arcs beats even stronger here. With its 1,000 m² Deep Nature Spa, the Mille 8 space (which includes a water park, fun ski slopes, and toboggan runs), and a myriad of activities offered in both winter and summer, you can enjoy a variety of pleasures!
A true cocoon made up of beautiful 5-star hotel residences, the resort offers a lively, friendly, and secure holiday destination, as well as an elegant environment conducive to wonder and escape.
Skiing and snow coverage are guaranteed at the most athletic of the Les Arcs resorts. Enthusiasts of alpine skiing tackle the steep slopes while beginners can learn at their own pace on green runs located between 1,800 and 2,000 meters in altitude.
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The Les Arcs resort is part of the second-largest ski area in the world, providing skiers of all levels with an unlimited playground to ski freely. With 425 kilometers of slopes and three resorts connected by the Vanoise Express, the fastest cable car in the world, each day is unique—there’s no chance of getting bored! And there's no need to worry about snow coverage, as over 70% of the slopes are situated above 2,000 meters in altitude!