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Les Arcs Snow Report & Forecast

Discover the latest Les Arcs snow conditions

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By Nye Erskine, Updated

Winter is settling into Les Arcs and the mountains are once again looking white and inviting. Snow has been building steadily at altitude and with more forecast in the coming days, the resort is shaping up for a promising early season. If you are planning a first ski of winter, Les Arcs is beginning to look like a brilliant early choice.

The resort is set to open on Saturday 13th December.

Snow and Weather Summary

Recent updates from the resort show that the upper slopes are carrying good early season snow cover. The higher sectors around Arc 2000 and Arc 1950 are in the best condition, with a stable and consistent base forming as temperatures remain cold.

Forecasts suggest a light top up of new snow over the weekend, enough to freshen piste surfaces and improve grip on groomed runs. Temperatures are set to stay below freezing at altitude, which should help preserve the snowpack and maintain good quality on the open pistes.

What this means for skiers:

Higher elevation slopes will offer the most reliable conditions.

Groomed pistes should ski well, particularly in the morning after cold nights.

Lower slopes and village returns may remain variable, with coverage that may still be thin in places. These areas will benefit from further snowfall or snowmaking.

Outlook & What to Expect

Les Arcs has a strong reputation for early season skiing due to its altitude and terrain layout. With the current snow cover on the upper mountain and more snowfall expected soon, the outlook is encouraging for early December.

If the weather remains favourable:

Upper lifts and high terrain should offer the best skiing conditions.

Lower areas may take a little longer to fill in, so it is wise to check lift and piste openings before planning routes.

Early season visitors who focus on the higher slopes should find some enjoyable skiing already available.

Snow Takeaway

Les Arcs is looking promising for an early season visit. The upper terrain is already in decent shape and forecasts point toward continued improvement. For skiers happy to stay higher and stick to prepared pistes, it could be a very enjoyable start to the winter.

Scroll down to see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from Les Arcs. We will be updating this snow report page every Thursday, so check back in with us next week to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast for the next seven days.

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See you out on the pistes very soon.

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Snotos

Weather

Updated 7 December 2025 at 23:00

Morning
2ยฐC
Afternoon
0ยฐC
South West
7 km/h
Snow Depth
175cm
FRESH
Last Snowfall
6cm
Limited
2/5

Lifts & Trails

Updated 7 December 2025 at 23:00

Lifts
0/52
0/4
Pistes
0/116
Greens
0/14
Blues
0/50
Reds
0/35
Blacks
0/17

Lifts

Vallandry
Open 09:00 to 16:30
Derby
Open 09:15 to 16:25
Grizzly
Open 09:00 to 16:25
Peisey
Open 09:00 to 16:30
2300
Open 09:15 to 16:25
Parchey
Open 08:50 to 16:15
1Er Virages
Open 09:15 to 16:30
Cabri.
Open 09:15 to 16:25
1Ere Glisse
Open 09:15 to 16:25
Lonzagne
Open 08:35 to 17:15

Trails and activities

1Ere Glisse Vallandry
Open 09:15 to 16:25
1Ers Virages Vallandry
Open 09:15 to 16:30
Cabri
Open 09:15 to 16:30
Barmont
Open 09:15 to 16:55
Belvedere 1
Open 09:00 to 16:55
Foret 1
Partially open
Open 09:00 to 17:00
Foret 2
Partially open
Open 09:00 to 16:55
Grive
Open 09:15 to 16:55
Maitaz
Open 09:00 to 16:55
Parchey
Lack of snow
Open 08:55 to 16:45
Plan Bois
Open 09:00 to 16:55
Poney
Open 09:00 to 17:00
Renard
Open 09:15 to 16:55
Rhodos
Partially open
Open 09:15 to 16:55
Traversee 3
Open 09:15 to 16:55
Aigle
Open 09:00 to 16:55
Belette
Open 09:15 to 16:55
Combe
Lack of snow
Open 09:00 to 17:00
Morey
Partially open
Open 09:00 to 16:55
Myrtilles
Partially open
Open 09:00 to 16:55
Ours
Open 09:00 to 16:55
Ourson
Lack of snow
Open 09:00 to 16:55
Perdrix
Open 09:15 to 16:55
Bosses
Open 09:15 to 16:55
Ecureuils
Lack of snow
Open 09:00 to 16:55
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Arc 1800 webcam

Location
Arc 1800

Arc 1950 webcam

This webcam view gives a direct view into the pedestrian centre of Les Arcs 1950.

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Fantastic views over the Les Arcs ski area from this web cams at Arcabulle (2600m), with Mont Blanc in the background.

Arpette (2400m) webcam, Les Arcs

Sitting atop the Arpette lift this webcam looks down on to the resorts of Arc 2000 and Arc 1950.

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