Les Arcs’ highest-altitude snow-sure resort is great as a summer or winter destination
Arc 2000 is the highest village in Les Arcs, offering unbeatable access to snow-sure slopes and the Aiguille Rouge freeride area. Compact yet efficient, it provides large self-catering apartments and chalets with ski-in ski-out convenience. The village is quieter at night, ideal for those prioritising skiing and mountain activities.
Arc 2000 is the highest of the Les Arcs villages, offering unparalleled access to the surrounding mountains and snow-sure slopes. While it may not be the prettiest village in the area, its compact layout makes it extremely efficient as both a winter and summer resort. The village was designed to give instant ski access while respecting the natural environment, making it popular with those seeking adventure and the best of the pistes.
Accommodation in Arc 2000 is predominantly large self-catering apartment residences, with some chalets added in recent years, all offering ski-in ski-out convenience. It’s ideal if you want direct access to the freeride paradise of the Aiguille Rouge massif or simply to enjoy the highest snow-sure skiing in Les Arcs. The village has a quieter nightlife than some of the lower resorts, making it perfect for those focused on skiing, winter sports or summer mountain activities, while still providing enough facilities for a comfortable and practical stay.
| 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 |
Want to run in the fresh groomed snow at night during your winter sports holiday? This beautiful course is 11km long and has over 600m of vertical ascent through forests and snowy slopes. It takes place on the pistes between Arc 1800 and Arc 1950.
Riding, sliding, DJ sets and live concerts in Les Arcs for the Electronic Peak festival.
Gather all ye snowboarders at the Apocalypse Snowpark in Arc 1600 for a snowboard freestyle competition.
Facing the Mont Blanc, between the 'Deux Têtes', the best highliners in the world gather for this ISA Grand Slam competition. Spectators will be in for an impressive show.
Time to get the trainers out and turn our thoughts to summer with this timed trail run, hill climb solo or in relay. The positive height gain is 810m, over six hours you do the maximum number of laps uphill on foot on a marked walking trail.
Takes place between the towns of Bourg-Saint-Maurice and Séez.
Arc 2000 provides the easiest access to the highest point in Les Arcs, the Aiguille Rouge. Accessed via the Varet then Aiguille Rouge gondolas, it is possible to ski all the way down from the 3,226m peak to Villaroger, a run approximately 7km long with 2km of vertical descent.
Pedestrians can ascend the mountain year-round, enjoying awesome panoramic (and eminently Instagrammable) views from the precipitous ‘skywalk’ at the top. In the winter season an igloo appears near the bottom of the Arcabulle lift. You can ski directly to it or take a leisurely 20 minute walk from the centre of the village. It contains a bar and an impressive gallery of ice sculptures. The igloo hosts a variety of events, including special meals, and even has a couple of bedrooms which can be hired for romantic overnight stays.
The Bulle Café is special. Located next to the Arcabulle chairlift it serves extravagant seafood platters on-piste throughout the winter. If your tastes are less elaborate, they also do a variety of pizzas and drinks to enjoy on a deckchair in the sun. Considering its location (on-piste, far from the sea) the prices are shockingly reasonable.
In the village itself, Le 2134 serves elegant renditions of Savoyard classics (think fondue and raclette) and inventive fusion food on its panoramic rooftop terrace. If you are looking for something more refined, the 5-star Taj-I Mah hotel contains two restaurants; L’atelier, which has a fine brasserie feel, and the high-end Le Diamant Noir, where you can enjoy a seven-course tasting menu. A popular choice in the centre of the resort is Le Savoy, serving a good selection of regional specialities plus other favourites from around France. Be warned, however, portions are generous!
Enjoy some culinary delights such as traditional Savoyard dishes for lunch and dinner, and a non-stop service during the weekends.
Divided into two levels, this small café is a great place to enjoy a hot drink with a snack or a larger lunch.
Traditional French and Savoyarde cuisine in Les Arcs 2000 resort.
This restaurant serves refined French food in a traditional chalet setting.
This lively bar and street-food spot in Les Arcs 2000 serves generous portions from morning through to late evening. The menu features pizzas, pasta, huge burgers, grilled meats and fresh salads, offering something for every appetite. Whether you’re looking for a quick, satisfying bite between runs or a place to keep the après-ski going into the night, it’s a vibrant and welcoming destination where good food, drinks and a buzzing atmosphere come together in the heart of the resort.
This restaurant specialises in traditional Alpine food such as fondue and tartiflette, as well as burgers, soups and salads.
If you like fun and games, check out the Bowling Arc 2000 where you can play a few frames, shoot some pool, watch sports on TV and have a refreshing beverage (or two) until the early hours of the morning. Whistler’s Bar is a pub with a real ‘night out’ atmosphere, regular live music, DJ sets, karaoke nights, and pub grub you can take away.
Le 2134 Rooftop Bar is the go-to spot in Arc 2000, offering one of the most impressive panoramic views in the resort. Set above the rooftops, its spacious terrace looks out over the surrounding peaks, creating a breathtaking backdrop for relaxed afternoons and memorable evenings in the mountains.
O’Chaud Lounge Bar in Les Arcs offers the perfect blend of cosy charm and vibrant nightlife. By day, this stylish bar-club provides a relaxed atmosphere where guests can unwind with a warm drink or a light snack. The elegant décor and welcoming ambience make it ideal for a leisurely afternoon, while the gourmet finger food - perfect for sharing - adds a touch of sophistication to your break from the slopes.
This lively bar and street-food spot in Les Arcs 2000 serves generous portions from morning through to late evening. The menu features pizzas, pasta, huge burgers, grilled meats and fresh salads, offering something for every appetite. Whether you’re looking for a quick, satisfying bite between runs or a place to keep the après-ski going into the night, it’s a vibrant and welcoming destination where good food, drinks and a buzzing atmosphere come together in the heart of the resort.
Right in the heart of Arc 2000, Bowling des Arcs 2000 is the ultimate après-ski and evening destination for all ages. Open daily from five pm until two am - or earlier if the weather closes the slopes - it’s the perfect spot to relax, play, and socialise after a day on the mountains.
Perched at an altitude of nineteen hundred and fifty metres in the heart of Les Arcs 1950, Chalet de Luigi is both a bar and restaurant - a true must-visit in the resort. This cosy Savoyard chalet, with its large south-facing terrace of four hundred square metres, sits right next to the Marmottes slope, making it a perfect meeting point for skiers in winter and walkers or hikers in summer.
During the summer Arc 2000 is one of the mountain biking centres of Les Arcs, with the Arcabulle lift providing quick access to the Tranks easy downhill run and Yellow Stone, which is suitable for the more experienced rider. The village is also at the start of the Canal blue trail which, when combined with Route 66, can provide an epic run which stretches to over 25km in length.
In the winter, the concentration is firmly on skiing and snowboarding, however, Arc 2000 offers a variety of other activities both on and off the pistes. There is a large natural skating rink, which has been augmented by refrigeration technology to ensure it stays safely frozen for the whole season. You can ride nature-friendly electric skidoos, try snake-gliss (which is a unique mixture of sledging and a conga line), go snow-shoeing, paraglide, or experience the 3km long Rodeo luge from the top of the Col de la Chal. The village is also a hub for local events, so it’s worth keeping up-to-date with what’s on.
This is a perfect way to discover the charm and serenity of the mountains away from the busy pistes.
After a day on the slopes take a relaxing break in a rather unusual place!
In Place de la Patinoire you will find the natural outdoor ice skating rink.
Right in the heart of Arc 2000, Bowling des Arcs 2000 is the ultimate après-ski and evening destination for all ages. Open daily from five pm until two am - or earlier if the weather closes the slopes - it’s the perfect spot to relax, play, and socialise after a day on the mountains.
Les Arcs is the perfect spot to learn and practice speed riding. This company is recognised by the French free flight federation.
White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
Try your hand at rafting and other watersports in Les Arcs with an experienced guide.
Although stand-alone chalets are pretty rare in Arc 2000, there are a number of chalet complexes allowing capacious living spaces with multiple bedrooms. In winter the pistes are never too far away.
The chalet style apartment is located in the 5-star Auberge Jerome Residence, in the heart of the Arcs 1950 luxury ski resort. only a few minutes from the shops, bars and tasty restaurants.
The chalet is located in the 5-star residence of Prince de Cimes, in the centre of Arc 1950. It features magnificent mountain views and is only 200m from Varet, Saint Jacques Ski Lift and Marmottes Ski Lift, so you have great access to the slopes.
There are plenty of apartment options in resort from compact studios to places that fit the whole family.
This 5-star concept village with "Green Key" accreditation offers ski-in/ski-out access, swimming pools overlooking the snow-capped mountains and a Deep Nature® Spa for families and skiers to enjoy!
Spacious two-bedroom apartment featuring a private balcony.
Pierre & Vacances offers you a wonderful ski experience in Arc 1950 through our 8 top-of-the-range residences. A car free village, free from turmoil and nuisance, our residences are built of stone, timber and stone roofing slabs, inspiring desires and well-being while offering comfortable, spacious accommodation. Services include bars, restaurants, free internet connections, individual ski lockers, outdoor pool a fitness room and much, much more.
Comfortable two-bedroom apartment with a private balcony and beautiful views.
This 5-star concept village with "Green Key" accreditation offers ski-in/ski-out access, swimming pools overlooking the snow-capped mountains and a Deep Nature® Spa for families and skiers to enjoy!
Compact and comfortable one-bedroom apartment with balcony.
Arc 2000 has a wide variety of hotels, from five-star establishments to temporary ones carved out of ice. Click below to see what’s available.
This 5-star concept village with "Green Key" accreditation offers ski-in/ski-out access, swimming pools overlooking the snow-capped mountains and a Deep Nature® Spa for families and skiers to enjoy! Fully pedestrianised, it offers a wide range of activities and spacious apartments.
Pierre & Vacances offers you a wonderful ski experience in Arc 1950 through our 8 top-of-the-range residences. A car free village, free from turmoil and nuisance, our residences are built of stone, timber and stone roofing slabs, inspiring desires and well-being while offering comfortable, spacious accommodation. Services include bars, restaurants, free internet connections, individual ski lockers, outdoor pool a fitness room and much, much more.
Perched upon a cliff in Les Arcs' highest village, Arc 2000, this establishment was opened in 2016 as Paradiski's first 5-star hotel. From ski-to-door access to a fully equipped spa, gourmet restaurants and elegantly decorated rooms, it offers all the luxuries you expect from a five-star hotel.
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.
This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to Les Arcs. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
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.
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Les Arcs, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsEach of the Les Arcs resorts holds a number of events throughout the year. International freestyle and freeride ski competitions, film festivals and snow & music parties take place in the ski area in the winter months, in addition to the usual après-ski parties featuring live bands and DJs. The summer, on the other hand, attracts a number of trail running and cycling competitions, as well as live concerts.
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