Peisey-Vallandry
Two intertwined villages with separate snow fronts and great access to the Paradiski areas
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.
Plan Peisey and Vallandry are two picturesque, intertwined villages that together form a charming winter base with direct links to La Plagne. Vallandry sits closest to Arc 1800, while Plan Peisey is connected to the La Plagne slopes via the double-decker Vanoise Express gondola. A ‘lobster pot’ lift also joins Plan Peisey with the original Peisey village below. Both villages are compact and easy to navigate, with free shuttle buses and a mix of apartments, hotels and standalone chalets.
Despite being slightly more isolated than other Les Arcs resorts, their location makes them ideal for exploring the entire Paradiski domain. You can ski from Vallandry to Arc 1800 in around 30 minutes or take one of the free navettes in the evening. The nearby Peisey-Nancroix Nordic area offers cross-country trails for those looking to branch out from the downhill slopes.
Accommodation here tends to be traditional in style and excellent value, making it perfect for families or skiers who want to focus on the mountains rather than nightlife. With superb piste access and a peaceful atmosphere, Plan Peisey and Vallandry are a wonderful choice if your priority is skiing across the world’s third-largest linked ski area.
| 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 |
Sights & Attractions in Peisey Nancroix
There are truly some natural wonders in this area and it is worth taking the trip to Peisey-Nancroix any time of the year. Positioned at the end of a high-altitude valley, the scenery is spectacular and the sense of calm is palpable. There are plunging waterfalls (frozen in the winter), pretty hamlets and rugged slopes. Whether you choose to cross-country ski, hike, snow-shoe, dog-sled or ride a horse-drawn sleigh, the area fully deserves a visit.
If you walk up from Plan Peisey you can reach the Notre Dame de Vernettes chapel, which sits alone on the side of the mountain. The interior is small but magnificently painted and the local tourist office organises regular guided trips to see it. If you are an accomplished skier, it is possible to ski to the door although, because it is some way from the marked pistes, it can be easy to miss.
Another more recent man-made attraction is the Vanoise Express cable car which spans the valley. It only takes a few minutes to traverse the gap but it is quite a vertiginous feat of engineering. In the winter, expert snow artists are known to create vast murals on the fields below the gondola, giving you something to look at through the glass floor.
Dining in Peisey Nancroix
There are many excellent restaurants in Peisey-Vallandry. In Vallandry there are lots of brilliant restaurants to choose from so here are a few. The Bergerie de Raphael is a decadent Savoie restaurant with fabulous service and delicious food it is situated on the side of the Morey piste just above the Vallandry chairlift. The Vanoise Hotel restaurant is a lovely restaurant in the Vanoise hotel. You can find it in Plan Peisey on the side of the Paney piste, just above the Peisey chairlift. It has a wonderful menu including many Savoyard specialities. La Vache is a cosy restaurant with English staff and a very varied menu. It's situated just next to the Parchey chairlift.
If you're in Peisey there are two excellent restaurants: L'Ancolie and Le Fer à Cheval. L'Ancolie is a gorgeous family-run restaurant that you have to book. Their food is all locally sourced and changes with whatever is in season. You can find it on the road to Peisey Nancroix after Moulin on the left-hand side in a very rustic looking family chalet. Le Fer à Cheval is a small family-run restaurant that is next door to the stables in Peisey Nancroix. The food is simple but excellent with very generous portions and sterling service.
Restaurants in Peisey Nancroix
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La Table d'Emma Restaurant
Hearty home-made cooking, with changing seasonal menus. Eat in the cosy dining area or the sunny terrace with views over the mountains.
Events in Peisey Nancroix
Events in Les Arcs
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European Heritage Days
Exceptional locations around France, including Les Arcs, will be open to visit on the Journées du Patrimoine - a European wide event inspired by by France’s Journées Portes Ouvertes which started in 1984.
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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.
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Traces des Ducs de Savoie, Bourg St Maurice
This epic trail running endurance race sees competitors running 145km from Courmayeur in Italy, heading through Bourg Saint Maurice and on to Chamonix to the finish.
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Summer Wednesdays in Bourg Saint Maurice
Check out what's on when you're in resort, go along and enjoy the festivities.
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Trail du Petit-St Bernard
The last high-altitude trail of the year, every race begins and ends at Les Chapieux-Bourg St Maurice.
Things to do in Peisey Nancroix
The Les Arcs domain is very easy to navigate on skis in the winter and by mountain bike in the summer, and the close proximity of La Plagne really helps you to ‘make the most’ of the Paradiski ski area. Aside from this, the Nordic area in Peisey-Nancroix offers a huge range of alternative activities, from the two codes of cross-country skiing, through biathlon, to snow-shoeing and dog-sledding. The village itself has a small cinema, which sometimes plays English-language films.
Things To Do in Peisey Nancroix
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Watersports
Try your hand at rafting and other watersports in Les Arcs with an experienced guide.
Nightlife in Peisey Nancroix
The best bar to go to, and the hub of late-night revelry in Peisey-Vallandry is the Bar Mont Blanc situated right next to the piste directly underneath the Grizzly chairlift. They have international pub grub (think chicken wings, fajitas, and pizzas), regular live music and comedy nights. There is always a good selection of drinks available, including real ales and cider.
Another bar in Vallandry with a slightly different vibe is Mojo Bar located in the main village underneath the inventively named Vallandry chairlift. It’s open late and features a good selection of cocktails.
If you are staying in Peisey proper and don't fancy travelling up to the snow front resorts, go to Greg's Bar in Peisey village. It's a fun place where you can play pool, eat pizza and listen to good music whilst you drink/relax.
Chalets in Peisey Nancroix
There are lots of chalets to choose from in this area, from the more basic self-catered accommodation to ones offering hot tubs, gyms, saunas and full-board catering for large groups.
Chalets in Peisey Nancroix
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Marmotton Chalet
Chalet Marmotton, les Arcs has five bedrooms all with full en-suite facilities, two of them sharing a balcony. The open plan lounge and dining area has ample comfortable seating around the glass-fronted fireplace. There are French windows opening onto a West facing balcony with dramatic views from les Arcs across the valley to la Plagne.
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Edelweiss Chalet
Chalet Edelweiss is based in the mountain village of Montchavin, a gem in the heart of Paradiski (La Plagne/Les Arcs) 425km of piste. Edelweiss is located right by the ski lift and is ski-in for most of the season…one of the best located chalets in La Plagne!
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Bouquetin Chalet
A traditional chalet set in an ideal location, just 150 metres from the fast 6-seater chairlift, the Vanoise Express cable car to la Plagne and the ski school meeting point.
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Bouc Blanc Chalet
A traditional chalet with ski to door access and a new chairlift just 50 metres away.
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Marmotton Chalet
Set in a fantastic location just 150m from the slopes, the ski school and a fast 6-seater chairlift as well as the Vanoise Express cable car that links les Arcs and la Plagne.
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Holidays Rentals in Peisey Nancroix
The apartments in the villages are usually a stone’s throw from the pistes.
Holiday Rentals in Peisey Nancroix
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Marmotton Chalet
Chalet Marmotton, les Arcs has five bedrooms all with full en-suite facilities, two of them sharing a balcony. The open plan lounge and dining area has ample comfortable seating around the glass-fronted fireplace. There are French windows opening onto a West facing balcony with dramatic views from les Arcs across the valley to la Plagne.
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LE DE 1 - MTVN-1DE11 Apartment, Les Coches
Located in the residence 1DE in Les Coches, at 150m from shops and slopes.
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Edelweiss Chalet
Chalet Edelweiss is based in the mountain village of Montchavin, a gem in the heart of Paradiski (La Plagne/Les Arcs) 425km of piste. Edelweiss is located right by the ski lift and is ski-in for most of the season…one of the best located chalets in La Plagne!
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LES 3 GLACIERS - MTVN-GLC101 Apartment
Located in the residence Les 3 Glaciers in Montchavin near the Espace Paradisio, at 150m from the slopes and 600m from the shops.
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LES 3 GLACIERS - MTVN-GLA204 Apartment
Located in the residence Les 3 Glaciers in Montchavin near the Espace Paradisio, at 150m from the slopes and 600m from the shops.
Hotels in Peisey Nancroix
Ranging from chalet-style accommodation to piste-side hotels with swimming pools and spas, Peisey-Vallandry has some decent options.
Hotels in Peisey Nancroix
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Altezza Hôtel and Spa
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.
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Emeraude Hotel
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.
How to get to Peisey Nancroix
Transfers for Les Arcs
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Shared airport transfers
Direct, shared ski transfers to Les Arcs at competitive prices.
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Shared Bus Airport Transfers
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.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to Les Arcs. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
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Private airport transfers
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.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers shared and private transfers from Geneva Airport to Les Arcs, the surrounding area and other resorts across the Alps. With unbeatable prices for both shared and private journeys, everyone can save money!
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Private airport transfers
Running for nearly 30 years, this company provides airport transfers from Geneva Airport to all major ski resorts in France, as well as Verbier.
