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Avalanche Bulletin Les Arcs

Discover the latest Les Arcs avalanche conditions

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The Les Arcs avalanche bulletin is produced by Météo France and is only available in French, however the visual part of the avalanche bulletin (BRA) is simple enough to understand.

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The avalanche bulletin is updated daily, at the end of the day for the following day, throughout the ski season from mid-December to the end of April.

Click on: Haute-Tarentaise or Beaufortin for Val d'Isere, Tignes, Les Arcs, La Plagne & La Rosiere, Vanoise for Courchevel, Meribel, Val Thorens, Champagny, Val Cenis & Pralognan or Maurienne for Les Sybelles, Valloire, and Valmenier.

The Avalanche diagrams relate to the dangerous aspects, these are highlighted in BLACK. The level of avalanche risk is also indicated by the number, which correlates to the risk factor table 1-5, and can often be split into two altitude levels.

If you do not know how to interpret these diagrams and are heading off-piste, then consult a member of the Piste Security Team or ask at the lift station where they will have up to date information. You should never consider going off-piste without the appropriate knowledge, equipment or a local mountain guide. Read more in our Avalanche Safety Guide.


Emergency Numbers

  • 15: SAMU (medical emergency)
  • 17: Police
  • 18: Firefighters (pompiers are also paramedics and can respond quickly to heart attacks etc)
  • 112: Europe-wide emergency number

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Find out all about what is happening in Les Arcs and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews of fun activities, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and our top choices for things to do, see and experience in the valley. Plus, during the winter season, our famous snow reports and dump alerts all in the same place.

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Upcoming Events

Each 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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