Les Arcs 1800
Arc 1800 offers superb ski access, lively nightlife, and a wide range of accommodation and activities for all ages
The largest of the Les Arcs villages, Arc 1800 is made up of four interconnected pedestrianised areas. It offers excellent ski access, a lively atmosphere, a variety of accommodation and plenty of off-slope activities. Ideal for families, groups or couples who want to be at the centre of the action.
Arc 1800 is the largest of the Les Arcs resorts, made up of four interconnected high-altitude villages offering superb access to the pistes and trails. The pedestrianised centre is split between Le Charvet and Les Villards, with other areas including Le Chantel and Charmettoger, providing a wide choice of accommodation. The resort is lively and well-developed, with bars, restaurants, ski shops and a packed annual events calendar, making it ideal if you want to be at the heart of the action.
There’s plenty to do off the slopes too, from the modern Mille 8 sports complex offering swimming, sledging, mountain karting and boardercross, to adventure parks in the trees, laser tag, ten-pin bowling and golf. Arc 1800 is perfect for families, groups or couples looking for a full holiday experience, combining great skiing with vibrant village life and plenty of entertainment options.
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 1800
The Transarc gondola ascends from Arc 1800 up to the Col de la Chal (at 2,545m altitude), providing pedestrians, skiers and mountain bikers quick access to the views, trails, slopes and tracks above Arc 2000. However, at 1,800m there is no such thing as a ‘bad’ view on this side of the mountain and there are many exceptional places to stop and have a picnic, including the purpose-built public barbeque at Mille 8.
Dining in Arc 1800
Arc 1800 has a good selection of restaurants, although a few of the best ones are hidden just out of sight. Le Chic Mama, just past the pharmacy on the upper level of Le Charvet, is a traditional restaurant with a difference. It has ecological credentials, catering for vegetarians and vegans whilst serving a variety of organic wines. At the other end of the resort, at the top of Les Villards, Le Dream Spot is worth your visit. Their cheese fondues and 'miche' (an individual fondue served in a loaf of bread) are excellent and sensibly priced. If you are looking for something a little simpler, the Pizz’Altitude takeaways (one in Le Charvet, one in Les Villards) are good value for money.
Restaurants in Arc 1800
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La Folie Douce - Le Butcher Restaurant
Le Butcher at La Folie Douce serves up quick and tasty burgers, sandwiches and snacks right on the slopes. It’s perfect for a speedy lunch before getting back to the ski action or joining the party on the terrace. Eat in or take away and enjoy the buzz of one of Les Arcs’ liveliest spots.
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La Folie Douce - La Fruitière Restaurant
Located at the top of the Villards gondola in Arc 1800, within the celebrated La Folie Douce après-ski and gourmet hotspot, La Fruitière serves delicious modern dishes based on traditional flavours.
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La Folie Douce - La Petite Cuisine Restaurant
La Petite Cuisine is La Folie Douce's gourmet-quality, canteen-style restaurant. They serve a perfect mix of high-class local cuisine in a friendly, family atmosphere.
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Le Chic Mama Restaurant
This family-run restaurant is close to the pistes is a perfect stop-off for an easy lunch or a cosy dinner.
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Casa Mia Restaurant
Home-made pizzas, pastas and risottos served in generous quantities in a friendly atmosphere.
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La Cabane des Neiges Restaurant
This restaurant serves traditional Savoyard dishes in a mountain setting decorated with wood and stone.
Events in Arc 1800
Events in Les Arcs
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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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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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Trail du Petit-St Bernard
The last high-altitude trail of the year, every race begins and ends at Les Chapieux-Bourg St Maurice.
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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.
Things to do in Arc 1800
Where to start? During the winter, the skiing is exceptional: you need only take three lifts to stand atop the super-long Aiguille Rouge run or two gondolas to reach La Plagne (on the other side of Paradiski). In summer Arc 1800 is right in the middle of various mountain biking trails. There is also practically limitless walking, hiking and trail-running to enjoy.
The Mille 8 sports complex provides a wide range of activities for people of all ages. In the winter, there is a designated sledding piste, with a selection of three different sledges to ride. The indoor pool, fitness centre and spa is open in both winter and summer seasons, with a large outdoor pool providing al fresco swimming throughout July and August.
During Les Arcs’ summer opening, Arc 1800 becomes a playground of activities. You can tackle climbing walls, practice archery, ride downhill mountain karts, learn circus skills, try pétanque/boules, play tennis, trampoline, conquer adventure parks, have a round of crazy golf and various other things.
Arc 1600 also boasts the nine-hole Beauchet and full 18-hole Chantel golf courses, which are open from mid-June to mid-September. The latter is a par 70 with an overall distance of approximately 5.5km. There are regular competitions throughout the summer and there is a practice area to keep your putting and chipping skills sharp.
Things To Do in Arc 1800
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Village Igloo Aperitif & Dinner
A dining experience like no other! A spectacular and unique 180m2 ice grotto, bar, restaurant and mini hotel in Les Arcs, where you'll enjoy a typical Savoyard cheese fondue or aperitif in a unique setting.
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Mille8 aquatic and fitness centre
This huge 3800m² centre incorporates an outdoor and indoor swimming pool, water jets, bubble beds, massage jets, fitness room with gym and cardio equipment, spa with two steam rooms and two saunas, relaxation room and showers.
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Snowshoeing
This is a perfect way to discover the charm and serenity of the mountains away from the busy pistes.
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Les Arcs 1800 Golf Course
Les Arcs golf course has 18 holes with open parkland and mountain scenery. Undulating terrain with several slopes to climb.
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Bowling Arc 1800
Everything you need for a fun evening out. Challenge your friends to a game of skittles, play some pool or take to the arcade games, all with a cold beer in your hand.
Nightlife in Arc 1800
When it comes to nightlife, Arc 1800 is undoubtedly the biggest and best. There is a wide selection of bars and a handful of nightclubs. Many of the local bars have an early afternoon happy hour and you can generally find live music, particularly in the winter season.
When it gets towards midnight, you can head to one of three main nightclubs in Arc 1800: The J.O. is best for live music, the underground Club 73 is for dance and electro enthusiasts and Le Carré is the more upmarket, sophisticated and expensive one.
Bars & Clubs in Arc 1800
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La Folie Douce
Experience the La Folie Douce's infamous après-ski on the slopes of Les Arcs.
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Benji's Pub Restaurant
Benji’s in Les Arcs 1800 serves up Tex-Mex, steaks and hearty burgers right by the piste. The terrace is perfect for a sunny lunch or après drink. A lively, no-nonsense spot with generous portions and a proper pub-style atmosphere.
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Bowling Arc 1800
Everything you need for a fun evening out. Challenge your friends to a game of skittles, play some pool or take to the arcade games, all with a cold beer in your hand.
Chalets in Arc 1800
There are a good number of chalets to rent in Arc 1800. They tend to be away from the Les Villards and Le Charvet centres of the village and, despite the popularity of Arc 1800, include fairly isolated piste-side mountain huts.
Chalets in 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.
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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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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.
Holidays Rentals in Arc 1800
Whether you are looking for a little studio or a grand apartment fit for a large family, there are plenty of options in Arc 1800.
Holiday Rentals in Arc 1800
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Le Belmont Residence - 2 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.
Price: €1,135
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Residence Les Monarques 3-bedroom 8 Person Apartment, Les Arcs
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Le Belmont Residence - Studio 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.
Price: €592
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Prestige Apart'hotel Eden Triple Room 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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Prestige Residence Edenarc 1-bedroom 4 Person Apartment, Les Arcs
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Hotels in Arc 1800
Arc 1800 has one of the best selection of hotels in Les Arcs, with mid to high-level establishments, many of which feature swimming pools and spa facilities. Check out the options by pressing the button below.
Hotels in Arc 1800
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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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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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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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Arcadien Hotel
A fully renovated hotel with a contemporary mountain style and fabulous views over the Tarentaise valley.
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Altezza Hôtel and Spa
Totally refurbished during summer 2019, this is a great place to stay particularly if you're travelling with the family or as a group. This large hotel has everything you need onsite as well as great views over the Tarentaise Valley and surrounding mountains. Open in summer and winter.
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Aiguille Grive Chalet Hotel
This chic modern hotel is situated right next to the slopes making it the ideal ski holiday retreat where you can easily access the pistes at your leisure.
How to get to Arc 1800
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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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 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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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 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.