With a team of experienced mountain guides and ski instructors, discover the exceptional off-piste areas around Les Arcs.
Mountain Spirit mountain guides
Programmes specifically designed for snowboarders and skiers
They have a great range of activities to choose from including cross-country, back country and telemarking giving you a great opportunity to discover the most wonderful ski areas in the Paradiski.
They also offer ice-climbing, snowshoeing, handiski and sporting activities for corporate groups and work activity trips.
If you're really adventurous why not have a go at speed riding - a brand new way to explore areas not accessible by ski, combining the pleasure of flying and sliding.
What to see
Sights in Les Arcs
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Grotte de Glace Ice Caves
Explore the ice caves & wonderful carved ice sculptures
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.
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Minerals and Fauna of the Alps Museum
Wildlife and mineral collections
Alpine collection of minerals from around Bourg St Maurice and Mont Blanc and slideshows on the wildlife of the Alps.
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Maison de la Pomme
Museum including a mill and workshop for pressing apples
Exhibits and short films about pressing apples in the Savoie region which includes information about experiments conducted to see how to preserve the juice.
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Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Arc 1950
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Wood Bear café
A small café-restaurant in Les Arcs 1950 with a varied menu including gluten-free dishes
Divided into two levels, this small café is a great place to enjoy a hot drink with a snack or a larger lunch.
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Le Savoy Restaurant
Traditional Savoyard restaurant at the La Cime residence in front of the pistes at Arc 2000
Enjoy some culinary delights such as traditional Savoyard dishes for lunch and dinner, and a non-stop service during the weekends.
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Le 2134 Rooftop Restaurant
Lively mountain restaurant with a great atmosphere on the rooftop of the Aiguille Rouge
Traditional French and Savoyarde cuisine in Les Arcs 2000 resort.
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La Table des Lys Restaurant
Traditional fine French cooking and food in the centre of Les Arcs 1950 village
This restaurant serves refined French food in a traditional chalet setting.
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La Creche Restaurant d'Altitude
Traditional Savoyard cuisine up on the mountain accessible by gondola Transarc and chairlift Arcabulle
This traditional Savoyard mountain restaurant is located in Les Arcs 2000.
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Les Chalets de L'Arc Restaurant
Large traditional mountain restaurant that has fantastic mountain views in a great location
This large chalet mountain restaurant is the perfect spot for a long leisurely mountain lunch in the sunshine. It also open for dinner on Wednesday and Friday evenings (contact them for more details).
What to do
Things To Do in Arc 1950
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Snowshoeing
Half day guided snowshoeing walks suitable for all ages and abilities
This is a perfect way to discover the charm and serenity of the mountains away from the busy pistes.
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Dinner in a Mongolian Yurt
An out of the ordinary evening in an authentic Mongolian Yurt
After a day on the slopes take a relaxing break in a rather unusual place!
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Speed Riding School
Learn to fly with the speed riding school in Les Arcs
Les Arcs is the perfect spot to learn and practice speed riding. This company is recognised by the French free flight federation.
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Bowling Arc 2000
Pool, bar and bowling in the centre of Les Arcs 2000, perfect for bad weather days
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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Patinoire Naturelle (Ice Rink)
Natural outdoor ice rink in Les Arcs 2000
In Place de la Patinoire you will find the natural outdoor ice skating rink.
