Where to stay in Les Arcs

When it comes to booking accommodation in Les Arcs, there is certainly no shortage of choice. 

Whether you're looking for luxury hotels, chalets for large groups or apartments that are as close to the lifts as possible, you’ll find it all here. 

If you're holidaying with kids

Trudging around in ski boots is no fun for anyone. If your kids are booked in for ski lessons, you might want to consider booking accommodation near one of the nursery slopes.

If you want ski-in ski-out

Most of the villages offer some sort of ski-to-door accommodation, but 1950 and 2000 are the most popular for this with the altitude offering snow-sure skiing.

If you want to party

1800 is where to head to for the party side of a skiing holiday. Set at the heart of the action, there are bars, restaurants, nightlife and plenty of varied accommodation.

If you're on a budget

The villages a little further from the centre offer more budget friendly accommodation, so look at Plan Peisey and Vallandry. 

If you want luxury

Whilst luxury accommodation is a little thin on the ground here, 1950 and 2000 are where to look for modern apartments and chalets with state-of-the-art facilities.

The lowest of the resorts, Arc 1600 was the first village built in Les Arcs. Its design was the work of world-renowned architect Charlotte Perriand, who wanted to create a village in communion with nature and the surrounding mountains.

Who should stay in Arc 1600?

Arc 1600 attracts those looking for a quiet vibe, that's why it's very popular among families. 

Situated at a lower altitude than the other Arc resorts, there are plenty of trees around which makes it a good place to be on bad weather days. 

Another plus is the easy access to the slopes and, in particular, to the Apocalypse terrain park one of the biggest of its kind in the Alps, which goes down really well with young kids.

Arc 1800 is the largest and most developed of the Les Arcs' villages. Located at the edge of a forest, it offers wonderful views over the mountains.

Who should stay in Arc 1800?

Arc 1800 is the resort to come to if you’re looking for a lively ski destination with lots of nightlife, ski shops, bars, restaurants and other amenities. 

The resort is made up of four pedestrian villages: Le Chantel, Le Charvet, Les Villards and Charmettoger – the latter of which offers the most attractive style of accommodation. 

With a good selection of hotels, chalets and apartment-style accommodation on offer here, there is something for everyone in Arc 1800 if you like being at the heart of the action (both on and off the piste).

Of all the Les Arcs ski resorts, Arc 1950 was built the most recently, yet it has a traditional mountain feel. 

The village was created by Intrawest, who developed several North American ski destinations such as Whistler and Copper Mountain and was completed in 2007.

Who should stay in Arc 1950?

Quiet in the evenings, Arc 1950 is best suited to families with young children who are looking for modern, convenient and spacious apartment accommodation in an attractive alpine setting. 

All accommodation is ski-in ski-out, the centre is pedestrianised, and the resort puts on a lot of post-skiing, family-focused entertainment during the winter season.

The highest of the villages in the area, Arc 2000 offers unparalleled access to the surrounding mountains and snow-sure slopes.

Who should stay in Arc 2000?

Perfect for those wanting direct and easy access to some of the best skiing in the area, including the freeride paradise of the Aiguille Rouge massif, which makes it popular with adrenaline seekers.

Whilst there is not much here in terms of nightlife, Les Arcs 2000 is ideal for those looking for good value accommodation in a purpose-built ski-in ski-out resort. Accommodation here is mostly in large self-catering apartment residences although some chalets have sprung up over recent years.

Until recently, Plan Peisey and adjoining Vallandry were two small resorts on the outskirts of the main Les Arcs ski area. However, their proximity to the new Vanoise Express cable car, which links the area to La Plagne, has changed all that and now they are at the heart of the world’s third-largest linked ski area – the 425km Paradiski area.

Who should stay in Plan Peisey and Vallandry?

Skiers who want easy access to the whole Paradiski ski area and aren't too bothered about après-ski fun. 

While both Plan Peisey and Vallandry offer good value chalet accommodation with superb access to the ski area, there is little on offer in terms of a nightlife, making these villages better suited to families who want to concentrate on skiing rather than party animals. 

Accommodation here is mostly traditional in style, which makes them more attractive looking than many of the other resorts in the region.

Les Arcs is more about functionality and great skiing than luxury and glamour. Having said that, there are some high-end chalets and apartments to choose from dotted around resort.

Luxury chalets and apartments

There are some luxury chalet-style apartments in the charming resort of Arc 1950, a quiet spot with great facilities. 

Arc 2000 also offers some of the highest-end apartments in the area. Recently built, they offer modern décor and state-of-the-art facilities.

Five-star hotels in Les Arcs

The first five-star hotel in the Paradiski ski area, Taj-I Mah, opened in Arc 2000 in 2016 with all you might expect from a luxury establishment: elegant décor, gourmet restaurants, a relaxing spa, an in-house ski rental shop and, of course, ski-to-door access.

Groups have very specific needs, namely a big enough space and easy access to the slopes and the resort's amenities.

Large apartments and chalets for groups

Arc 1800 is where all the action takes place, making it a very popular destination for groups, especially younger crowds. There are plenty of bars and restaurants, as well as activities to keep everyone entertained.

Arc 1950 also has a great selection of large apartments ideal for groups in a quieter atmosphere.

When travelling with young children, you ideally want to stay somewhere that has lots of facilities and services nearby so that you don't have to travel long distances to get to the slopes or the restaurants.

The quieter villages of Arc 1600 and Arc 1950 tend to be especially popular with families. Providing easy access to the Paradiski ski area, they offer a slower pace of life that appeals to those travelling with younger children. 

If it's off-the-slope entertainment you're after, perhaps because you're coming with older children who need to burn off energy, then Arc 1800 is the place for you – there's lots to do here!

Les Arcs has a huge number of catered chalets and self-catered apartments on offer, many of which are on the affordable end of the spectrum. In general, the further away from the centre you get, the cheaper the prices are.

Well known for its affordability, finding a bargain in Les Arcs is easier than in many other Alpine resorts. 

Arc 1600 offers some older but renovated, budget-friendly apartments high on the mountain while, lower down, Plan Peisey, Vallandry and Peisey Nancroix offer great value for money, especially when it comes to booking chalets.

Ski-to-door accommodation is very popular in Les Arcs, which means that prices are usually more expensive than the accommodation a bit further away from the slopes. However, there's no greater feeling than arriving at your doorstep with your skis on, so get on booking as soon as you can if you want to experience it yourself.

Most of the purpose-built villages in Les Arcs offer ski-to-door accommodation of some sort. 

The slopeside apartments in Arc 2000 are the most sought-after because of their snow-sure pistes and excellent access to some of the gnarliest freeride lines in the Paradiski ski area.

Whilst there are no campsites in Les Arcs itself, there are a few campsites in the surrounding area. 

Although most are open only in the summer, there's a few open in the winter and even during the off-season – it's better to enquire before you book.

Where to park a motorhome or campervan in Les Arcs

The closest ones are located around the towns of Peisey and Nancroix. You'll find a broader selection of campsites in and around the valley town of Bourg St Maurice, on the way up to Les Arcs.