Choosing a ski pass in Les Arcs comes down to how much of the mountain you want to explore. There are three main options, ranging from a straightforward lift pass to packages that include extra benefits and activities.
Ski Pass Prices in Les Arcs
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The local pass covers Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry, while the wider Paradiski pass also opens up La Plagne.
The standard published tariff is the same online and at the ticket offices.
Classic Pass: the local ski area
The Classic Pass covers the Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry ski area, including Villaroger, with around 200km of pistes. It’s a good choice if you’re staying in Les Arcs and expect to spend most of your holiday on the local mountain.
For many beginners, families and skiers who prefer to explore at a relaxed pace, the local area offers plenty of variety without paying for access to La Plagne as well.
If you’re planning just one day in La Plagne, you can buy a one-day Paradiski extension. It must be purchased at a ticket office whilst your Classic Pass is valid. This can work out cheaper than upgrading to Essential for the whole week if you only want to cross over once.
Essential Pass: the full Paradiski area
The Essential Pass gives you access to the full 425km Paradiski area, including Les Arcs, Peisey-Vallandry, Villaroger and La Plagne. It also includes access to 14 express lift queues, one swimming-pool admission and discounts on selected activities.
With a pass lasting six days or more, you can also ski from 12.30pm on the afternoon before your first full day. That can be useful if you arrive early and want to make the most of your first afternoon.
It’s worth considering if you want to explore La Plagne on more than one day, or if you expect to use the additional benefits.
Premium Pass: for skiers who will use the extras
Premium also covers the full Paradiski area and includes the express queues and the extra half-day before your stay on passes of six days or more. It goes further by including selected activities, such as a swimming-pool admission, a First Tracks experience and unlimited rides on the Luge 1800 and Luge 2000. A zip-line ride is included once with a six-day pass or longer; shorter passes have a reduced price for the activity. It makes most sense if you plan to use the included activities rather than simply ski the pistes.
Season dates in Les Arcs
The Les Arcs ski season runs from 12 December 2026 to 24 April 2027.
How much are ski passes in Les Arcs?
| Ski Pass | 1 day | 6 days |
| Classic | 71 | 368 |
| Essential | 78 | 412 |
| Premium | 91 | 491 |
Beginner ski passes in Les Arcs
Les Arcs has beginner passes for specific learning areas, with access designed around gentle slopes and progression routes. These can be a better-value choice for a first day on skis than buying full-area access straight away.
Beginner passes are sold at the ticket offices only. Availability and access depend on the selected area and operating conditions, so check the options at the resort before buying.
Family ski passes in Les Arcs
Les Arcs offers discounts for families and groups booking together. These packs apply to Classic, Essential and Premium passes for six to eight consecutive days, with the same pass type, duration and validity dates purchased in a single transaction.
The group must include two people aged 13–74 and at least two children aged 5–17.
Tribe Pack saves €10 per person for a group of at least three skiers. Everyone must have the same pass type, duration and dates. The reduced tariff applies to ages 5–12 and 65–74. Teenagers aged 13–17 can qualify as children for the Family Pack conditions, but are charged the standard adult tariff.
Deals and discounted ski passes in Les Arcs
Les Arcs has discounted tariffs at the beginning and end of the season, as well as a separate early-booking promotion. There is a First Snow offer, (12–18 December 2026) and Last Snow offer, (17–24 April 2027). These promotional prices are date-specific, so check the official shop for the offer that matches your arrival day and pass duration.
Pedestrian passes in Les Arcs
If you’re not skiing but want to ride the lifts, visit mountain restaurants or meet friends on the slopes, a pedestrian pass is available.
The passes cover designated pedestrian lifts. Some lifts around the resort can be used by pedestrians free of charge, but access to higher mountain lifts generally requires the appropriate pass. Check lift access and operating times before setting out.
The funicular between Bourg-Saint-Maurice and Arc 1600 is included with ski passes. During the ski season, visitors arriving by train can also obtain a free return funicular journey by presenting their train ticket to Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Cross-country ski passes in Les Arcs
The Peisey-Vallandry Nordic area has around 43km of cross-country trails, with routes for different abilities. There is a Nordic pass for half-day or full day. Essential and Premium ski passes include one day of cross-country skiing with basic equipment rental, which is a useful extra if you want a break from downhill skiing.
Annual and season passes in Les Arcs
If you plan to ski regularly through the winter, a season pass may be better value than buying individual weeks.
Part-time options are also available, including Classic passes for one day per week or two days per week, and an Essential pass for two days per week.
Season passes include access to the funicular seven days a week. Check the official season-pass shop for the full terms and available options.
Ski pass insurance in Les Arcs
The prices on this page do not include insurance.
You’ll be given the option to add ski insurance when you buy your ski pass. This is provided by Carré Neige and normally costs a few euros a day.
You don’t have to buy insurance from the lift company, but we can’t stress how important it is to have a snow sports policy in place before you come skiing or snowboarding in Les Arcs.
Hopefully you’ll never have an accident. But if you have to be helicoptered off the mountain, or spend any time in hospital in France, you could end up with a huge bill.
Where to buy ski passes in Les Arcs
Buying online is convenient, especially if you want to check the latest promotional prices or book a Family or Tribe Pack. Ticket offices are useful if you need a beginner pass, a Senior+ pass, a disability discount or a one-day Paradiski extension.
Ski-rescue insurance is not included in the prices above. Check the optional cover offered when buying your pass, or make sure your own winter-sports insurance covers rescue and medical costs.
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Arc 1800 Ski Pass Office - Place du Charvet
Lift Pass office in Place du Charvet next to the tourist office
At the front of the slopes at Place du Charvet is one of the lift pass offices in Les Arcs 1800.
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Arc 2000 Ski Pass Office
Lift pass office at the Place Olympique in Les Arc 2000
Situated in the Place Olympique in Les Arcs 2000 is the lift pass office where you can pick up lift passes, pedestrian passes, lift information and piste maps.
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Arc 1600 Ski Pass Office
Lift pass office in the centre of Arc 1600, at Place Haute
In the centre of Les Arcs 1600, at the Place Haute, is the lift pass office.
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Bourg Saint Maurice Ski Pass Office
Lift pass office for the Paradiski area in Bourg St Maurice
Just by the funiculare in Bourg St Maurice, you can purchase lift passes for Les Arcs and the Paradiski ski area.
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Arc 1950 Ski Pass Office
Lift pass office in Les Arcs 1950, next to Le Hameau du Glacier
Right at the front of the pistes is the lift pass office of Les Arcs 1950.
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Villaroger Ski Pass Office
Lift pass office in the centre of Villaroger
The lift pass office in Villaroger is located in the centre town. Since it's quite a small town, it's really easy to find!
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Plan Peisey Ski Pass Office
Plan Peisey lift pass office at the Peisey chairlift
Opposite the Vanoise Express cable car and at the bottom of the Peisey chairlift is the lift pass office, next to the ESF office
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Vallandry Ski Pass Office
Lift pass office in Vallandry, next to the ESF office
At the bottom of the Vallandry lift, next to the ESF office, is the Vallandry lift pass office.
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Arc 1800 Ski Pass Office - Les Villards
Lift pass office off the Galerie Commercial Les Villards
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.
