Making tracks in Les Arcs
Perfectly groomed pistes and powder
The weather was pretty consistent last week with blue skies and cold temperatures but it all changed on Sunday when Les Arcs received a huge dump of snow.
Monday was a powder day and, thanks to good visibility, perfectly groomed pistes, fluffy powder off-piste and not a lot of people on the slopes, those lucky enough to be out there were in for a real treat.
This week, the forecast is showing snow on and off as well as low temperatures.
Read more from our Les Arcs reporter Sam on his blog.
NB: Exploring beyond the ski resort boundaries is an amazing experience for anyone who's physically fit and has mastered the pistes well enough. There are, however, risks associated with venturing outside the safety of the marked/patrolled ski area, including awareness of your actions on those below you on the slopes. Mountain guides are professionally qualified and have extensive knowledge of the local terrain to provide you with the safest and most enjoyable possible experience in the mountains; as a visitor here we highly recommend you hiring one. Many ski schools also provide instruction in off-piste skiing, avalanche safety and mountaineering techniques. Make your time in the mountains unforgettable for the right reasons, ski safe!
Off-piste skiing and mountaineering are dangerous. The opinions expressed in these articles are very much time and condition-specific and the content is not intended in any way to be a substitute for hiring a mountain guide, undergoing professional mountaineering training and/or the individual's own backcountry decision making.
