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Discover the Les Arcs summer lifts and areas
Thanks to an amazing network of mountain biking trails, walking routes and lift access, allowing you to enjoy the spectacular Alpine scenery.
Summer lifts operate from early July until the end of August and are geared up for people coming for the week, with very few lifts open on the weekends.
The lifts operate during the summer in Arcs 1600, 1800, 2000, Peisey Vallandry and the Vanoise Express cable car also runs, giving you access to neighbouring La Plagne. You can find out which lifts are open on which days of the week in summer lift opening dates (link below).
Lifts typically start running between 09:00 and 09:30 each morning and stop at around 17:00 to 18:00, so there's plenty of opportunity for you to make the most of your day hiking, biking and exploring the area. Lifts will stop running in the case of high winds or bad weather, but you can check on this before you head out by looking at the live lift status.
If you're heading this way for the mountain biking trails, you might be able to enjoy a few pre-season laps, as in recent years Les Arcs' bike park opens late June just on the weekends.
Summer lift pass prices and the lift pass options are slightly different to winter - it's worth checking which lifts you can use before setting off. Paragliders also have access to a number of lifts throughout the summer.
| Cable cars | Gondolas | Chairlifts | Drag lifts | |
| Wheelchair access | Access restricted to the funicular, Transarc TC*, Varet TC and Aiguille Rouge TPH* | Yes, but please note access to the Varet gondola and Aiguille Rouge cable car is via a 1km track | X | X |
| Pedestrians | Access to funicular, Transarc TC, Varet TC, La Cachette TS*, Cabriolet TC, Les Plagnettes TS and Aiguille Rouge TPH | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Paragliders/Parapentes | Access to funicular, Transarc TC, Varet TC, La Cachette TS, Cabriolet TC, Les Plagnettes TS | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Dogs | Allowed on funicular, Transarcs TC, Varet TC and Aiguille Rouge TPH. Must be kept on a lead at all times | ✓ | X | X |
| Babies | Yes, but it is inadvisable to take infants under three years up the Aiguille Rouge TPH (3,200m) | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Mountain bikes | Allowed on funicular, Transarc TC, Varet TC, La Cachette TS, Cabriolet TC, Les Plagnettes TS | ✓ | ✓ | X |
*TC: télécabine, TS: télésiege, TPH: télépherique
It is not recommended to expose babies to sudden changes in altitude or temperature, and if lift staff consider your child too young to travel on certain lifts they reserve the right to refuse you entry.
Under 125cm must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
No access to the Aiguille Rouge TPH. The Cachette chairlift and Transarc gondola are the most common lifts for paragliders to use as they lead directly to the popular take-off sites. Please see Les Arcs paragliding for more information.
Les Arcs is a high altitude resort and the lifts can take you as high as 3,220m. Please consult your doctor before arriving in resort if you have heart problems or any other medical problem that may be exacerbated by a sudden change in altitude.
If you're looking for summer lift opening and closing dates, there is a dedicated page so please take a look here.
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.
Alpine collection of minerals from around Bourg St Maurice and Mont Blanc and slideshows on the wildlife of the Alps.
Exhibits and short films about pressing apples in the Savoie region which includes information about experiments conducted to see how to preserve the juice.
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
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.
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.
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.
Home-made pizzas, pastas and risottos served in generous quantities in a friendly atmosphere.
This family-run restaurant is close to the pistes is a perfect stop-off for an easy lunch or a cosy dinner.
This snack bar serves fast lunches and snacks on a beautiful panoramic terrace.
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.
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 is a perfect way to discover the charm and serenity of the mountains away from the busy pistes.
Les Arcs golf course has 18 holes with open parkland and mountain scenery. Undulating terrain with several slopes to climb.
Everything you need for a fun evening out. Challenge your friends to a game of skittles, play some pool or take to the arcade games, all with a cold beer in your hand.
You can buy tickets directly from the lift pass offices or buy your passes in advance online. See all the summer lift prices and options available.
Find your way around with our maps for summer hiking and walking or mountain biking and read about even more summer activities in Les Arcs.
If you're looking towards next winter head over to our ski pass prices for more info.
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.
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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