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Les Arcs Resort Guide
Projected to open December 12, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 12
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
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Resort Guide
Les Arcs is a major ski resort located in the French Alps, within the Savoie region, and forms part of the expansive Paradiski ski area. The resort offers over 200 kilometers of varied slopes, modern lift infrastructure, and direct access to neighboring La Plagne via the Vanoise Express cable car. Les Arcs is known for its diverse villages, each with a distinct atmosphere, and provides a wide range of amenities including ski-in/ski-out accommodations, family-friendly activities, and panoramic views of Mont Blanc. Its signature experiences include extensive off-piste terrain, snow parks, and a vibrant après-ski scene.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Les Arcs
Lifts
52
Longest run
7 km / 4.3 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola7
- Aerial tram2
- Surface lift9
- Funicular1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
La Folie Douce Les Arcs – Renowned for its energetic après-ski scene, this slope-side venue offers live music, DJ performances, and a festive open-air terrace, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers looking to celebrate after a day on the mountain.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:01 PM UTC
40cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-8%
vs 5-Year Avg
43cm avg by now
+16%
vs 30-Year Avg
34cm avg by now
43cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 39.6 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~39.6 cm. That's 8% below the 5-year average (43 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 16% above the 30-year average (34 cm).
Les Arcs Season Snowfall
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Les Arcs Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 614cm with an average of 92 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 15% above this average (707cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 89cm | 12 days | 47cm | 85cm | 20cm |
| December | 102cm | 13 days | 106cm | 140cm | 21cm |
| January | 96cm | 13 days | 147cm | 177cm | 20cm |
| February | 74cm | 11 days | 171cm | 197cm | 16cm |
| March | 80cm | 12 days | 184cm | 208cm | 18cm |
| April | 64cm | 11 days | 178cm | 206cm | 14cm |
| May | 48cm | 9 days | 128cm | 178cm | 12cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
67 days scored, from 22 Feb
57
Best Day
15 Mar
2
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4322 Feb
- 3823 Feb
- 3324 Feb
March 2026
- 5715 Mar24cm
- 5016 Mar4cm
- 4417 Mar
April 2026
- 441 Apr1cm
- 392 Apr
- 353 Apr
March scored highest for Les Arcs in 2025-26. Based on 67 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 12, 2026
Through Apr 30, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Les Arcs
- Where is Les Arcs?
- Les Arcs is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Les Arcs?
- Les Arcs runs from a base elevation of 1,200 m (3,937 ft) to a summit of 3,226 m (10,584 ft), giving a vertical drop of 618 m (2,028 ft).
- How big is Les Arcs?
- Les Arcs has 117 marked runs and 52 lifts.
- When is ski season at Les Arcs?
- Les Arcs typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Les Arcs get in a typical season?
- Les Arcs averages 197 inches / 500 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
