Les Arcs piste map
Les Arcs piste map
If you’re coming to La Plagne and ski or snowboard at an early intermediate level or above, it’s well worth considering the full Paradiski lift pass. This gives access not only to La Plagne’s 225km of pistes, but also to Les Arcs, which sits just across the Ponturin valley. The official Les Arcs piste map shows the full Les Arcs ski area, including Peisey-Vallandry and the main hubs around Arc 1800, 1600 and 2000.
Download: Les Arcs piste map – high resolution
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La Plagne ⇄ Les Arcs
The two resorts are linked by the spectacular Vanoise Express cable car, which departs from just above Montchavin on the La Plagne side.
This double-deck lift crosses the valley in around 5–10 minutes and drops you straight into the Peisey-Vallandry sector of Les Arcs. From here, a huge network of blue and red pistes fans out across a wide plateau.
Continuing left from Peisey brings you to the main lift hub above Arc 1800, from where the entire Les Arcs ski area becomes accessible.
Go here to see the La Plagne to Les Arcs route guide and video.
Sort your Les Arcs hire before you travel
Quick tip: La Plagne and Les Arcs make up Paradiski – one of the biggest ski areas in the world. On busy weeks, hire shops fill up fast and queues build quickly. Booking ski or snowboard hire in advance means your equipment is ready, sizes are available, and you get discounted online rental prices. These pages focus more on La Plagne hire but the forms have dropdowns so you can select your Les Arcs resort.
Choose a shop close to your accommodation so your first morning is simple.
Prefer to go straight to Skiset? Book here
Which resort is better?
Paradiski combines La Plagne and Les Arcs into the world’s third-largest ski area, with around 425km of pistes. While both resorts cater to a wide range of abilities, there are some clear differences. Les Arcs tends to appeal slightly more to advanced skiers and snowboarders, thanks to steeper terrain and long, technical descents.
La Plagne, on the other hand, is widely regarded as having better and more plentiful blue runs, making it a stronger choice for intermediates.
For a full breakdown, see our guide to the differences between La Plagne and Les Arcs – or La Plagne/Les Arcs which is better.
Heading to Les Arcs? Make sure you’re covered
Quick tip: Even on marked pistes, accidents happen. In France, rescue and evacuation costs can be charged to you. Proper ski insurance covers lift evacuation, medical care and cancellation if something goes wrong.
If you haven’t arranged cover yet, it’s worth sorting before your trip.
Paradiski on video
If you’d like to see how La Plagne and Les Arcs connect visually, these short videos give a great overview of the scale of Paradiski:
More useful La Plagne guides
LaPlagne360 is La Plagne-led, but if you’re planning to ski across to Les Arcs it helps to have the basics dialled in first. These guides cover the stuff that makes the biggest difference to your trip, including when to visit and which runs suit your level. This info will also help if you’re making the trip from Les Arcs to La Plagne.
When to visit
- La Plagne month-by-month guide
- La Plagne in December
- La Plagne in January
- La Plagne in February
- La Plagne in March
- La Plagne in April
By ability level
Plan your trip
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Les Arcs ski hire
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