Les Arcs for Beginners
Les Arcs scores 7.7/10 for beginners: Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 56.91 %, Magic carpets and rope tows 33 lifts and Nursery slope at village level 1.
Photo: Andreas Eichler via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Piste network
- 207 km128.5 mi
- Lifts
- 85
- Top elevation
- 3,131 m10,270 ft
- Ski area
- Paradiski
Beginner score
- 7.7Beginner
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Green and blue pistes (share of total km) | 56.91 % |
| Magic carpets and rope tows | 33 lifts |
| Nursery slope at village level | 1 |
Facilities
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Magic carpet lifts | 22 |
| Green runs | 7 |
| Ski schools | 5 |
Tips for beginners
- Les Arcs scores 7.7/10 for beginners.
- 3% of the piste network is green, the easiest classification.
- 22 magic carpet lifts help first-timers get started.
- The village sits at 2273 m.
Green and blue runs
| Piste | Difficulty | Length | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route des Lys | Blue | 5,258 m17,250 ft | 419 m1,370 ft |
| Route du Rey | Blue | 4,156 m13,640 ft | 363 m1,190 ft |
| Route des Espagnols | Blue | 3,665 m12,020 ft | 258 m850 ft |
| Arpette | Blue | 3,434 m11,270 ft | 442 m1,450 ft |
| Route de Courbaton | Blue | 3,346 m10,980 ft | 255 m840 ft |
| Vallée de l'Arc 1 | Blue | 2,487 m8,160 ft | 387 m1,270 ft |
| Charmettoger | Blue | 2,266 m7,430 ft | 417 m1,370 ft |
| Belvédère | Blue | 2,069 m6,790 ft | 246 m810 ft |
| Mont Blanc | Blue | 2,011 m6,600 ft | 259 m850 ft |
| Mont-Blanc | Blue | 1,975 m6,480 ft | 403 m1,320 ft |
| Chemin de Blanche Murée | Blue | 1,792 m5,880 ft | 188 m620 ft |
| Renard | Blue | 1,764 m5,790 ft | 332 m1,090 ft |
| Vers Arc 1800 | Blue | 1,682 m5,520 ft | 157 m520 ft |
| Plan-Vert | Blue | 1,547 m5,080 ft | 204 m670 ft |
| Plan des Eaux | Blue | 1,498 m4,910 ft | 196 m640 ft |
| Réservoir | Blue | 1,434 m4,700 ft | 195 m640 ft |
| Lys | Blue | 1,416 m4,650 ft | 253 m830 ft |
| Col de la Chal | Blue | 1,352 m4,440 ft | 115 m380 ft |
| Vallée de l'Arc 2 | Blue | 1,342 m4,400 ft | 175 m570 ft |
| Route des Bauches | Blue | 1,291 m4,240 ft | 150 m490 ft |
| Bois de Saule | Blue | 1,255 m4,120 ft | 191 m630 ft |
| Maïtaz | Blue | 1,198 m3,930 ft | 132 m430 ft |
| Retour Plan Peisey | Blue | 1,186 m3,890 ft | 178 m580 ft |
| Ninja | Blue | 1,184 m3,880 ft | 136 m450 ft |
| Accès Transarc | Blue | 1,164 m3,820 ft | 168 m550 ft |
| Boardercross | Blue | 1,126 m3,690 ft | 129 m420 ft |
| Barmont | Blue | 1,076 m3,530 ft | 222 m730 ft |
| Chantel | Blue | 1,030 m3,380 ft | 202 m660 ft |
| Edelweiss | Blue | 962 m3,160 ft | 100 m330 ft |
| Route des Chalets de l'Arc | Blue | 917 m3,010 ft | 66 m220 ft |
…and 54 more green/blue runs.
246 unnamed connecting sections, 44 km27.5 mi.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Les Arcs score 7.7/10 for beginners?
The three inputs that move the score most are Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 56.91 %, Magic carpets and rope tows 33 lifts and Nursery slope at village level 1.
Is there childcare in Les Arcs?
1 childcare provider are listed in OpenStreetMap for Les Arcs.
How many ski schools are there in Les Arcs?
5.
How much of Les Arcs is easy skiing?
56.9% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in Les Arcs?
2,273 m, with lifts to 3,131 m.
Are there magic carpets in Les Arcs?
22 magic carpets are mapped in Les Arcs.
How far is Les Arcs from Chambéry Aix les Bains airport?
Chambéry Aix les Bains is about 122 minutes by road from Les Arcs (72.7 km).
How high is Les Arcs?
The highest lift-served point is 3,131 m, with the village at 2,273 m, a vertical of 2,322 m.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)