Les Arcs, Ski area in Bourg Saint Maurice, France.
Les Arcs encompasses four modern resorts at different altitudes: Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950, and Arc 2000, connected by a network of lifts and slopes.
The development of Les Arcs began in 1968 with Arc 1600, introducing a new concept of purpose-built accommodations with direct access to ski slopes.
The resort integrates modernist architecture within the Alpine landscape, featuring buildings that follow the natural mountain contours and local building materials.
A funicular railway from Bourg Saint Maurice provides access to the resort, while the Vanoise Express connects Les Arcs to La Plagne within the Paradiski domain.
The resort extends across 425 kilometers of slopes within a Swiss stone pine forest, offering designated areas for skiers of every proficiency level.
Location: Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Location: Landry
Location: Peisey-Nancroix
Location: Villaroger
Part of: Paradiski
Website: http://paradiski.com
GPS coordinates: 45.57167,6.80778
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
France presents diverse landscapes in winter, from Alps to Mediterranean coast. Cities display historical architecture under snow, while mountain regions offer ski areas and alpine views. Coastal areas and historical sites remain accessible during cold months.
The French Alps encompass several hundred kilometers of ski slopes spread across various mountain ranges. Ski areas such as the Three Valleys, linking Courchevel, Meribel, and Val Thorens, or Paradiski, connecting La Plagne and Les Arcs, provide extensive networks suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers. In Chamonix, the Mont Blanc massif offers technical descents, while high-altitude resorts like Tignes and Les Deux Alpes ensure snow cover thanks to their glaciers. Facilities include efficient ski lifts and simplified access from the valleys. Some resorts like Avoriaz stand out for their car-free organization, while others like Val d'Isère and Alpe d'Huez attract skiers with their significant elevation changes and long runs. These destinations enable winter sports from December to April, with opportunities for summer skiing on certain glaciers.
Paradiski
4.7 km
Vanoise Express
5.9 km
Mont Pourri
6.3 km
Arc 1950
1.6 km
Aiguille Rouge
3.9 km
Notre-Dame des Vernettes
4 km
Ouvrage Chatelard
6.5 km
Église de la Trinité de Peisey-Nancroix
4.8 km
Mont Turia
6 km
Ouvrage Cave-à-Canon
5.2 km
Réserve naturelle nationale des Hauts de Villaroger
4.3 km
Torrent des Glaciers
5.5 km
Aiguille Grive
2.5 km
X-Trem Luge
7 km
Golf des Arcs
2 km
Chapelle Saint-Grat de Vulmix
6 km
Église Saint Michel (Landry)
5 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Séez
5.8 km
Pointe du Four
1.4 km
Bassin de compensation de Montrigon
5.4 km
Chapelle Saint-Claude de Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise
7 km
Église Notre-Dame de l’Assomption de Villaroger
5.7 km
Église Sainte-Foy de Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise
6.2 km
Église Saint-Michel du Châtelard
6.4 km
Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste du Pré Derrière
5 km
Chapelle Saint-Pantaléon du Grand-Gondon
4.7 km
Église Saint-Maurice de Bourg-Saint-Maurice
6 km
Chapelle Saint-Michel du Pré
5.2 kmReviews
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