Gentiane Chalet

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Les Arcs? Just visit the NetSki Charvet store!

At the base of the slopes, this Freeride shop is situated in Le Refuge du Montagnard, right at the heart of the pedestrianised Village of Arc 1950. 

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Les Arcs? Just visit the Skiset Front de Neige store!

No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day. 

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Les Arcs? Just visit the NetSki Le Ridge store!

This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.

This British Ski School was set up by John Paul McCarthy, a fully qualified British instructor, who has successfully created a school of like minded, passionate snowsports professionals, who care about promoting safe and enjoyable skiing experiences.

This ski school offers private snowboard and ski lessons for adults and children. They provide a personalised service for all abilities.

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!

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.

Located just 500m from the centre of Arc 1800, the Le Roselend premium residence boasts breathtaking views of Mont Blanc!

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.

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.

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.

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 is a perfect way to discover the charm and serenity of the mountains away from the busy pistes.

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.

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.

For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy some culinary delights such as traditional Savoyard dishes for lunch and dinner, and a non-stop service during the weekends.

Home-made pizzas, pastas and risottos served in generous quantities in a friendly atmosphere.

You can dine on the sun terrace with fantastic views of the mountains or in the warm and cosy dining room with log fireplace. 

Experience the La Folie Douce's infamous après-ski on the slopes of Les Arcs.

Lively piste-side bar and restaurant in Vallandry serving hearty pub grub, pizzas and tasty burgers. Expect regular live music, themed nights and all the big sports on screen. A popular all-day hangout right at the foot of the slopes.

Open in both the summer and the winter for lunch, dinner and evening entertainment. This is a great meeting point with a large south-facing balcony alongside the 'piste des Marmottes'.

A smart and cosy lounge bar designed to create a soothing daytime environment or a more lively atmosphere in the evening.

Located at the bottom of the Vallandry lift, this bar offers great après-ski until 02:00. Homemade cocktails, wine, beer, snacks and happy hour every day make it a popular spot.

A taste of traditional Ireland in the mountains of Les Arcs 1950, serving a selection of draught beers and wines, as well as regular live music.

Situated at the top of the Transarc gondola in Arc 2000, the “Grotte de Glace” is quite an extraordinary place to visit. Dozens of sculptors from all over Europe spend a week here at the start of each season, carving wonderfully exotic figures out of the snow and ice.

Exhibits and short films about pressing apples in the Savoie region which includes information about experiments conducted to see how to preserve the juice. 

Alpine collection of minerals from around Bourg St Maurice and Mont Blanc and slideshows on the wildlife of the Alps.

The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region. 

Les Arcs golf course has 18 holes with open parkland and mountain scenery. Undulating terrain with several slopes to climb.

Opposite the Vanoise Express cable car and at the bottom of the Peisey chairlift is the lift pass office, next to the ESF office

At the bottom of the Vallandry lift, next to the ESF office, is the Vallandry lift pass office.

In the centre of Les Arcs and close to the Teleseige de la Vagere is one of the two lift pass offices ins Arc 1800.

At the front of the slopes at Place du Charvet is one of the lift pass offices in Les Arcs 1800.

Right at the front of the pistes is the lift pass office of Les Arcs 1950. 

In the centre of Les Arcs 1600, at the Place Haute, is the lift pass office. 

Plan Peisey and Vallandry are two interconnected villages providing easy access to the Paradiski ski area via the Vanoise Express and local lifts. The villages feature a mix of traditional apartments, hotels and chalets, all in a picturesque, family-friendly setting. Free shuttle buses make getting around simple, while the peaceful atmosphere suits those focused on skiing rather than nightlife.

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.

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 1950 is the most recently built Les Arcs resort, a car-free pedestrianised village with ski-in ski-out accommodation. Ideal for families, it combines modern comfort with alpine charm and offers cafés, restaurants and bars, plus a short walk or gondola to neighbouring Arc 2000 for extra entertainment and facilities.

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.

Bourg St Maurice acts as a local hub for events, transport and commerce. It's the year-round beating heart of the Les Arcs area, boasting a train station which not only links to the mountainside resorts by a rapidly-ascending funicular railway but also provides international connections such as the direct rail route to London. There are regular events throughout the year and innumerable places to eat, drink and shop.