Les Arcs is a series of purpose-built mountainside resorts linked to the principal town of Bourg Saint Maurice, you can discover them here.
About the villages of Les Arcs
Discover the top Les Arcs towns and villages
Must See Towns & Villages in Les Arcs
Les Arcs is a series of purpose-built mountainside resorts linked to the principal town of Bourg Saint Maurice (altitude 800 metres).
There is one main road leading from the valley floor up to Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950 and Arc 2000.
Bourg Saint Maurice is also connected directly to Arc 1600 by a funicular railway, which takes around seven minutes to ascend and runs throughout the summer and winter seasons.
At the westernmost side of the mountain, you will find the twin villages of Plan Peisey and Vallandry (alt. 1,600m), which connect to La Plagne via the Vanoise Express gondola, making Les Arcs into half of the huge Paradiski area.
On the eastern side sits Villaroger (alt. 1,200m), the terminus for the epic Aiguille Rouge ski run in the winter and a staging point along the, similarly lengthy, Route 66 mountain-bike trail in the summer.
Events in Arc 1800
There are many events in Les Arcs organised year round. Check out our events calendar.
Events in Arc 1800
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Les Arcs Film Festival
Celebrating the best of European film and filmmakers
The festival has become a major cultural event, promoting the diversity and many talents our continent has to offer.
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Ski Show
Freestyle, snowboard, ski racing and big air exhibition
Enjoy this gliding show followed by the traditional torchlight descent and fireworks.
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La Belle Aventure ski touring
Nocturnal ski touring event under the stars on the slopes of Les Arcs
La Belle Aventure is a free night-time excursion for keen ski-tourers of all abilities. Experience the peace and tranquillity of the Les Arcs ski area unlike ever before.
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Les Arcs Star Trail, Arc 1800
Trail running night race on groomed snow between Arc 1800 and Arc 1950
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.
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La Course du Coeur
Annual charity running race
Cheer on the runners of the annual 'Race for Life', established by French heart surgeon Professor Christian Cabrol.
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Electronic Peak festival
Electronic music festival featuring stars of the electronic scene
Riding, sliding, DJ sets and live concerts in Les Arcs for the Electronic Peak festival.
