Make the most of your Easter holidays with a ski trip
Every year whether it's early or late, Easter can be a great time for a ski holiday.
Towards the end of the ski season you'll find not only find great deals on flights, rental properties, hotels, and transfers but you may also find cheaper lift passes too. Take a look at why we think you should come skiing 'en famille' this year.
Easter in ski resorts can offer better value accommodation compared with peak February half-term, especially if you book early or look slightly outside the main resort centre. As demand eases, hotels and apartments often reduce prices or add offers like free nights or lift pass deals. You can also find more availability in higher-quality lodging for the same budget. Whilst slopes remain busy, choosing flexible dates or nearby villages can significantly improve value without compromising access to skiing overall experience.
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.
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.
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!
A fully renovated hotel with a contemporary mountain style and fabulous views over the Tarentaise valley.
Nicolas and Dominique welcome you to their hotel, located just 50m from one of the ski lifts and 400m from the “Vanoise express”. With snow cannons serving all of the Vallandry pistes down to the hotel, you can be sure of good skiing conditions back to the hotel throughout the season.
With warmer weather comes the opportunity to eat and drink outdoors, and you'll have plenty of options at this time of year, without your chips freezing instantly. Soak up the sun as you tuck into your tartiflette and beer on the terrace at one of the many mountain restaurants and bars, or enjoy a piste side picnic if you want to avoid the crowds, and savour the amazing mountain views in relative silence.
Le Butcher at La Folie Douce in Les Arcs serves up quick, tasty burgers, sandwiches and snacks right on the slopes. Ideal for a speedy lunch before heading back to the ski runs or joining the lively party on the terrace, it caters to both eat-in and takeaway guests. With its energetic atmosphere and prime location, Le Butcher is a favourite spot to enjoy good food while soaking up the buzz of one of Les Arcs’ most vibrant après-ski destinations.
This chic piste-side restaurant is situated just above Les Arc 1800, close to the Chamettoger chairlift and accessible via road or on foot from the resort centre.
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.
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.
Restaurant serving simple French and local specialities. Their terrace has stunning panoramic views.
Easy to get to on skis, snowboard, or on foot.
The ski schools will still be busy over the school holidays, but by Easter the afternoons and evenings are much lighter, as a result you get more piste time and bang for your buck. We say hooray to that!
Each individual lift will have its own clock or information board with closing times on, so take full advantage and ski after you finish in ski school until the sun goes down. We also much prefer to après-ski in the warm sunshine.
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 group snowboard and ski lessons for adults and children in Arc 1600 and 1800.
This ski school offers private snowboard and ski lessons for adults and children. They provide a personalised service for all abilities.
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
If you’re heading to Les Arcs during the busy Easter holidays, booking your airport transfer in advance makes travel easier. Peak-season crowds mean public transport and taxis are often busy, but a pre-booked transfer gives you a direct, comfortable journey from the airport to the resort. You avoid queues, baggage stress, and last-minute uncertainty. It ensures a smooth arrival when flights are busy. Your driver drops you either at or close to your accommodation, saving time at one of the busiest ski periods.
This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to Les Arcs. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
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.
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.
The 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.
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.
Easter has got to be one of our favourite times to apres-ski, and that's down to the weather. Who doesn't like blue skies and sunshine whilst they're enjoying a well earned drink and soaking up the sun?
OK, it's not guaranteed to be sunny and warm every day in Les Arcs, but the chances are much higher at this time of year. Don't forget to pack your SPF50+ sunscreen and lipbalm - and make sure you use it - even for a sunny afternoon après session - we've seen far too many raspberry-red tourists seeking sunburn care in the pharmacy.
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.
Le 2134 Rooftop Bar is the go-to spot in Arc 2000, offering one of the most impressive panoramic views in the resort. Set above the rooftops, its spacious terrace looks out over the surrounding peaks, creating a breathtaking backdrop for relaxed afternoons and memorable evenings in the mountains.
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.
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.
Right in the heart of Arc 2000, Bowling des Arcs 2000 is the ultimate après-ski and evening destination for all ages. Open daily from five pm until two am - or earlier if the weather closes the slopes - it’s the perfect spot to relax, play, and socialise after a day on the mountains.
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