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.
Arc 1600 blends a quaint village feel with excellent mountain access, accommodation and on-slope facilities
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 1600 is the original village of Les Arcs and the lowest of the mountainside resorts, perched just a seven-minute funicular ride from Bourg Saint Maurice. Despite being one of the smaller villages, it retains a charming local atmosphere while offering excellent access to the rest of the mountain. The village is predominantly pedestrian-only, making it easy to explore, and is served by free shuttle buses linking you to all other levels of the resort.
You’ll find a variety of accommodation here, from cosy apartments to larger ski-friendly properties, complemented by a good selection of bars and restaurants. Ski lifts ascend directly from the village, with ski schools operating from the snow front, making it ideal if you’re travelling with beginners or want easy access to the slopes. Arc 1600 is at the heart of Les Arcs, offering a perfect balance of convenience, character and connectivity for your ski holiday.
| 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 |
If you're looking for a special way of celebrating Valentine's with a loved one then Les Arcs is a great choice.
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.
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.
Arc 1600 faces Mont Blanc and there are universally spectacular views of the Tarentaise valley, although the vistas naturally improve as you climb further up the mountain. The village is primarily focussed on skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer. When it snows, the Mont Blanc and Cachette chairlifts transport people onto the main pistes, whilst Combettes is popular with beginners who want to try out the local Tommelet and Verzaille draglifts. For mountain biking, the Cachette chairlift is fitted with ‘bike hangers’ and gives access to blue, red and black downhill runs, although you can take different enduro trails directly from the centre of resort.
Arc 1600 genuinely has a surfeit of riches when it comes to eating out. Le Cairn is one of the best (and most popular) pizza restaurants on the mountain, with generous portions and fresh ingredients. Le Sanglier Qui Fume is the perfect piste-side lunchtime stop-off, complete with outdoor terrace, excellent views and a roaring fire. It is also worth mentioning Le Panoramic which offers a great view of Mont Blanc and serves tasty, reasonably-priced meals through the summer and winter seasons. Finally, for the best skin-on chips in the world, check out the Snowdwich snack bar next to Abreuvoir pub.
Restaurant, wine bar, delicatessen and tasting of local products, Plumes and Cassolets offers a one-stop shop for your culinary desires.
This beautifully decorated mountain restaurant boasts breathtaking mountain views and a welcoming roaring fire inside.
Hotel Arcadien in in Arc 1600 welcomes you to its two fine restaurants.
Arc 1600 is not the clubbing capital of the world. During the winter, the best place for some après ski dancing is probably the L'Arpette Bar, which is positioned a few hundred metres above resort and has a DJ spinning tunes every afternoon. In the village Abreuvoir is the best place for a late-night with an early evening happy hour and regular live music.
High in the mountains above Les Arcs, La Folie Douce brings its legendary energy to the slopes, transforming every afternoon into a spectacular celebration. Known for its vibrant mix of music, dance, and performance, this iconic après-ski venue is where the mountain meets the party in true Folie Douce style.
Benji’s in Les Arcs 1800 is a lively, no-nonsense spot serving Tex-Mex dishes, juicy steaks and hearty burgers right by the piste. Its sunny terrace is ideal for a relaxed lunch or a refreshing après-ski drink while soaking up the mountain views. With generous portions, a welcoming pub-style atmosphere and a convenient location, Benji’s is a favourite for skiers and snowboarders looking for satisfying food, good drinks and a fun, relaxed vibe in the heart of the resort.
Bowling des Arcs 1800 is the ultimate place to unwind and have fun, welcoming guests from seven to seventy-seven - and everyone in between! Perfect for families, friends, and groups, it combines a lively atmosphere with a touch of mountain charm.
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.
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.
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.
Depending on the season, most people are enjoying skiing and snowboarding on the snowy pistes, or riding and walking on the mountain trails. There is a spa in L’Arcadien hotel featuring jacuzzis, saunas and a variety of available treatments. A small children’s playground sits next to La Coupole (a fun circular building in the middle of the village). Due to its quick transport links to Bourg St Maurice and the other Les Arcs resorts, Arc 1600 is often a staging point for big events like the spring Ski2Bike competition, the Arcadienne MTB championship race and the Pierre Blanche ski touring contest.
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.
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.
Les Arcs golf course has 18 holes with open parkland and mountain scenery. Undulating terrain with several slopes to climb.
Bowling des Arcs 1800 is the ultimate place to unwind and have fun, welcoming guests from seven to seventy-seven - and everyone in between! Perfect for families, friends, and groups, it combines a lively atmosphere with a touch of mountain charm.
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 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.
Conceived as a resort of apartment blocks, to limit the unnecessary spread of buildings across the mountainscape, Arc 1600 has plenty of accommodation options which are close to both pistes and amenities.
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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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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Located just 500 m from the centre of Arc 1800, the Le Roselend premium residence boasts breathtaking views of Mont Blanc!
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.
The hotels in Arc 1600 are generally very well appointed, with ready access to the village centre, swimming pools and spa facilities being the norm. Check out the options below.
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!
Located just 500m from the centre of Arc 1800, the Le Roselend premium residence boasts breathtaking views of Mont Blanc!
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.
A fully renovated hotel with a contemporary mountain style and fabulous views over the Tarentaise valley.
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 transfers from Geneva Airport to Les Arcs. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
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 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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