Snow report, 23 January 2025

Imprint: By Caro Blackwell, Updated 9 May 2026

Over the past few days, Les Arcs has experienced mixed weather conditions with clouds and clear skies and it's remained pretty cold with temperatures staying down -4°C to -7°C and an average freezing level of 1400m. The temperatures below 1400 have been milder, creating a freeze-thaw cycle, affecting snow quality on the lower ski slopes.

Upcoming weather in Les Arcs

Overnight and this morning, we’ve had a light snowfall in Les Arcs of around 10cm, due to a cold front from the north west. The freezing level is likely to fluctuate in the next few days with Friday evening being the highest at 3100m down to around 1250m on Sunday night. Temperatures will vary between a high of 5°C on Friday morning and a minimum of -6°C on Sunday.

This cold front will quickly be replaced by high pressure from Friday for the weekend bringing föhn winds. However it will chill down again on Sunday when we will start to see snowfall.

Looking ahead

The next significant snowfall in Les Arcs looks like being Monday, where it is anticipated that around 16cm will fall overnight. The moderate snowfall will continue through Tuesday bringing up to another 12cm. The freezing level will remain low at around 1000m.

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Top tips for skiers this week in Les Arcs

Quiet pistes: Take advantage of the January lull! Ski between 12:00 and 14:00, and you'll feel like you have the mountain to yourself.
Snow conditions: While the pistes arebeing really well-maintained, some spots can be quite hard-packed and icy. For a smoother ride, stick to the softer snow along the edges.
Gear up: Pack both low light and sunny lenses. Different thickness of layers is key to adapting to the changing temperatures, especially with the wind chill on certain lifts.
Stay warm: Even with mild daytime temperatures, the breeze can make it feel much colder. A buff or neck warmer will keep you comfortable on those breezy lifts.
Safety first: Avalanche risk is currently between 2 and 3 (moderate/considerable) out of 5. If you plan to venture off-piste, ensure you have the proper equipment, up to date weather information, and guidance.

Make the most of these last couple of quiet ski weeks in Les Arcs. The school half terms begin throughout Europe on 8th February and run through to 8th March, meaning busier on the slopes and in resort. Having said that, if you are coming out in February you’ll find some great activities and events for all the family. Check out our guide to what’s on in February in Les Arcs.

Updates

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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If you're in Les Arcs this week, we want to see your images, especially videos, of what you've been up to. So when you post to Facebook or Instagram, please tag us @SeeLesarcs #seelesarcs. Every week, we'll be posting our favourite videos and images here and sharing on our social media, along with our weekly resort snow report.

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Ski Hire in Les Arcs

Le Belmont

Location
Arc 1800

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Les Arcs? Just visit the Skiset Le Belmont store!
Place Haute Patinoire

Location
Arc 2000

Rent Skis & Snowboards located on the High Place of Arc 2000, near the Hôtel " Les Mélèzes MMV ", the Office of Tourism, the ice rink, accessible by the mains elevators level 5. Easy access from Arc 1950 with the telecabine call "Cabriolet". Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
Charvet

Location
Arc 1800

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Les Arcs? Just visit the NetSki Charvet store!
Arcs 2000 Front de Neige

Location
Arc 2000

Right at the base of the ski slopes, this ski & snowboard rental shop is close to the main lift pass office, the ESF Ski School and groceries shop.
Snow Pro Charvet 1800

Location
Arc 1800

This ski hire shop is near to the lift pass office and the ski schools. Benjamin and his team will welcome you to the store and assist you with their technical knowledge and expertise.
Christina Sports

Location
Arc 1600

No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your first skiing day.

Ski Schools in Les Arcs

Group ski lessons

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
Private ski lessons

This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
Private ski lessons

This ski school offers private snowboard and ski lessons and more for adults and children in Arc 1600 and 1800. They provide a personalised service with private lessons for all abilities.
Private ski lessons

This British Ski School was set up by John Paul McCarthy, a fully qualified British instructor, who has successfully created a school of like minded, passionate snowsports professionals, who care about promoting safe and enjoyable skiing experiences.
Private ski lessons

This ski school offers private snowboard and ski lessons for adults and children. They provide a personalised service for all abilities.
Private ski lessons

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.

Airport Transfers in Les Arcs

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.
Shared airport transfers

Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
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.
Private and shared airport transfers

This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Les Arcs, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
Private and shared airport transfers

This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to Les Arcs. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.

Winter Things To Do in Les Arcs

See our Activity Guide

Snowshoeing

Location
Arc 2000

This is a perfect way to discover the charm and serenity of the mountains away from the busy pistes.
Helicopter tours

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
Snowshoeing

Location
Arc 1950

This is a perfect way to discover the charm and serenity of the mountains away from the busy pistes.
Heliskiing/boarding

For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
Patinoire Naturelle (Ice Rink)

Location
Arc 2000

In Place de la Patinoire you will find the natural outdoor ice skating rink.
Horse drawn skiing

Learn the skills needed for Ski Joering in Les Arcs.