Les Arcs 1600
Arc 1600 blends a quaint village feel with excellent mountain access, accommodation and on-slope facilities
The original Les Arcs village, Arc 1600 sits at the base of the slopes just minutes from Bourg Saint Maurice. Pedestrian-friendly and well connected, it offers a range of accommodation, restaurants and bars, with ski lifts and schools right from the village centre. Perfect for beginners and seasoned skiers alike.
Arc 1600 is the original village of Les Arcs and the lowest of the mountainside resorts, perched just a seven-minute funicular ride from Bourg Saint Maurice. Despite being one of the smaller villages, it retains a charming local atmosphere while offering excellent access to the rest of the mountain. The village is predominantly pedestrian-only, making it easy to explore, and is served by free shuttle buses linking you to all other levels of the resort.
You’ll find a variety of accommodation here, from cosy apartments to larger ski-friendly properties, complemented by a good selection of bars and restaurants. Ski lifts ascend directly from the village, with ski schools operating from the snow front, making it ideal if you’re travelling with beginners or want easy access to the slopes. Arc 1600 is at the heart of Les Arcs, offering a perfect balance of convenience, character and connectivity for your ski holiday.
| Location | Km from Les Arcs 1800 | Best for |
| Arc 1600 | 19 | Quiet hamlet vibe |
| Arc 1800 | - | Lively central location at the heart of things |
| Arc 1950 | 13.6 | Pedestrianised alpine vibe |
| Arc 2000 | 15.2 | Snow sure purpose-built |
| Plan Peisey | 4.1 | Small and quiet, great access |
| Vallandry | 4.1 | Small and quiet, great access |
Sights & Attractions in Arc 1600
Arc 1600 faces Mont Blanc and there are universally spectacular views of the Tarentaise valley, although the vistas naturally improve as you climb further up the mountain. The village is primarily focussed on skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer. When it snows, the Mont Blanc and Cachette chairlifts transport people onto the main pistes, whilst Combettes is popular with beginners who want to try out the local Tommelet and Verzaille draglifts. For mountain biking, the Cachette chairlift is fitted with ‘bike hangers’ and gives access to blue, red and black downhill runs, although you can take different enduro trails directly from the centre of resort.
Dining in Arc 1600
Arc 1600 genuinely has a surfeit of riches when it comes to eating out. Le Cairn is one of the best (and most popular) pizza restaurants on the mountain, with generous portions and fresh ingredients. Le Sanglier Qui Fume is the perfect piste-side lunchtime stop-off, complete with outdoor terrace, excellent views and a roaring fire. It is also worth mentioning Le Panoramic which offers a great view of Mont Blanc and serves tasty, reasonably-priced meals through the summer and winter seasons. Finally, for the best skin-on chips in the world, check out the Snowdwich snack bar next to Abreuvoir pub.
Restaurants in Arc 1600
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Plumes et Cassolettes Restaurant
Restaurant, wine bar, delicatessen and tasting of local products, Plumes and Cassolets offers a one-stop shop for your culinary desires.
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Le Sanglier Qui Fume Restaurant
This beautifully decorated mountain restaurant boasts breathtaking mountain views and a welcoming roaring fire inside.
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Les Arolles and La Cabuche Restaurants
Hotel Arcadien in in Arc 1600 welcomes you to its two fine restaurants.
Events in Arc 1600
Events in Les Arcs
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European Heritage Days
Exceptional locations around France, including Les Arcs, will be open to visit on the Journées du Patrimoine - a European wide event inspired by by France’s Journées Portes Ouvertes which started in 1984.
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Valentine's Day in Les Arcs
If you're looking for a special way of celebrating Valentine's with a loved one then Les Arcs is a great choice.
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Traces des Ducs de Savoie, Bourg St Maurice
This epic trail running endurance race sees competitors running 145km from Courmayeur in Italy, heading through Bourg Saint Maurice and on to Chamonix to the finish.
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Summer Wednesdays in Bourg Saint Maurice
Check out what's on when you're in resort, go along and enjoy the festivities.
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Trail du Petit-St Bernard
The last high-altitude trail of the year, every race begins and ends at Les Chapieux-Bourg St Maurice.
Things to do in Arc 1600
Depending on the season, most people are enjoying skiing and snowboarding on the snowy pistes, or riding and walking on the mountain trails. There is a spa in L’Arcadien hotel featuring jacuzzis, saunas and a variety of available treatments. A small children’s playground sits next to La Coupole (a fun circular building in the middle of the village). Due to its quick transport links to Bourg St Maurice and the other Les Arcs resorts, Arc 1600 is often a staging point for big events like the spring Ski2Bike competition, the Arcadienne MTB championship race and the Pierre Blanche ski touring contest.
Nightlife in Arc 1600
Arc 1600 is not the clubbing capital of the world. During the winter, the best place for some après ski dancing is probably the L'Arpette Bar, which is positioned a few hundred metres above resort and has a DJ spinning tunes every afternoon. In the village Abreuvoir is the best place for a late-night with an early evening happy hour and regular live music.
Chalets in Arc 1600
Chalets in Arc 1600
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Arnaud Chalet
One of the last remaining authentic mountain huts in the valley, the location of this chalet is as charming as the property itself, being nestled in a secluded area on the picturesque hillside, with the piste only a 500m walk away and the télécabine less so.
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Yves Chalet
Set on a hillside, with beautiful views, Chalet Yves is an attractive, traditional chalet. It is 430 metres (approx) and a short ski from the Chantel chairlift in Les Arc 1800.
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Tetra Chalet
This lovely ski-in ski-out Chalet Apartment Tetra is located on the second floor of the Alpages du Chantel complex on a blue piste just above the centre of Arc 1800.
Holidays Rentals in Arc 1600
Conceived as a resort of apartment blocks, to limit the unnecessary spread of buildings across the mountainscape, Arc 1600 has plenty of accommodation options which are close to both pistes and amenities.
Holiday Rentals in Arc 1600
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Le Belmont Residence - Studio Apartment
13 Dec 20257 Nights1-4 peopleSelf-cateredFacing Mont Blanc, in the village of Charmettoger, the Le Belmont Residence at Arc 1800 has been refurbished to a high standard, and offers an exceptional panoramic view and snow as far as the eye can see. It has an excellent position on the edge of the forest 500m from the centre of the resort, and 300m from the Les Villards shopping centre and ski lifts. Arc 1800 is a car-free resort.
Price: €589
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Prestige Residence Edenarc 2-bedroom 6 Person Apartment, Les Arcs
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Le Belmont Residence - 2 Bedroom Apartment
13 Dec 20257 Nights1-6 peopleSelf-cateredFacing Mont Blanc, in the village of Charmettoger, the Le Belmont Residence at Arc 1800 has been refurbished to a high standard, and offers an exceptional panoramic view and snow as far as the eye can see. It has an excellent position on the edge of the forest 500m from the centre of the resort, and 300m from the Les Villards shopping centre and ski lifts. Arc 1800 is a car-free resort.
Price: €948
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Prestige Apart'hotel Eden Superior Suite 4/6 Person Apartment, Les Arcs
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Le Belmont - 1 Bedroom Apartment
Facing Mont Blanc, in the village of Charmettoger, the Le Belmont Residence at Arc 1800 has been refurbished to a high standard, and offers an exceptional panoramic view and snow as far as the eye can see. It has an excellent position on the edge of the forest 500m from the centre of the resort, and 300m from the Les Villards shopping centre and ski lifts. Arc 1800 is a car-free resort.
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Les Alpages de Chantel Premium
Located on the hillside of the resort, in Les Arcs 1800, “Les Alpages de Chantel” residence offers a magnificent panorama overlooking the valley, and direct access to the skiing slopes. The two buildings in stone and wood, standing in a forest setting, provide a welcome and restful change of scenery. Home to newly upgraded apartments!
Hotels in Arc 1600
The hotels in Arc 1600 are generally very well appointed, with ready access to the village centre, swimming pools and spa facilities being the norm. Check out the options below.
Hotels in Arc 1600
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Le Belmont Apartment Residence
Facing Mont Blanc, in the village of Charmettoger, the Pierre & Vacances Le Belmont Residence at Arc 1800 has been refurbished to a high standard, and offers an exceptional panoramic view and snow as far as the eye can see. It has an excellent position on the edge of the forest 500m from the centre of the resort, and 300m from the Les Villards shopping centre and ski lifts. Arc 1800 is a car-free resort.
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Les Alpages de Chantel Premium Apartment Residence
Located on the hillside of the resort, in Les Arcs 1800, “Les Alpages de Chantel” residence offers a magnificent panorama overlooking the valley, and direct access to the skiing slopes. The two buildings in stone and wood, standing in a forest setting, provide a welcome and restful change of scenery. Home to newly upgraded apartments!
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Le Roselend Apartment Residence
Located just 500m from the centre of Arc 1800, the Le Roselend premium residence boasts breathtaking views of Mont Blanc!
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Arcadien Hotel
A fully renovated hotel with a contemporary mountain style and fabulous views over the Tarentaise valley.
How to get to Arc 1600
Transfers for Les Arcs
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Shared airport transfers
Direct, shared ski transfers to Les Arcs at competitive prices.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to Les Arcs. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers shared and private transfers from Geneva Airport to Les Arcs, the surrounding area and other resorts across the Alps. With unbeatable prices for both shared and private journeys, everyone can save money!
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Shared Bus Airport Transfers
A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.
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Private airport transfers
The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
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Private airport transfers
Running for nearly 30 years, this company provides airport transfers from Geneva Airport to all major ski resorts in France, as well as Verbier.
