📷 Les Arcs
Europe
Les Arcs
Projected to open December 12, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 12 — closed April 30
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 8
4d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
2cm
7-Day Forecast
14cm
Snow Depth
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Les Arcs is projected to open December 12, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1March83cm avg · last season 35.6
- #2January101cm avg
- #3February77cm avg · last season 31.1
Best weeks to book
- #1 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 42.1
- #2 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 40
- #3 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 34.7
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 12, 11:00 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Projected to open Dec 12
Projected to open December 12, 2026
117 runs · 52 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
- Lifts– / 52
- Runs– / 117
- Green– / 14
- Blue– / 51
- Red– / 35
- Black– / 17
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Les Arcs
Les Arcs is a major ski resort located in the French Alps, within the Savoie region, and forms part of the expansive Paradiski ski area. The resort offers over 200 kilometers of varied slopes, modern lift infrastructure, and direct access to neighboring La Plagne via the Vanoise Express cable car. Les Arcs is known for its diverse villages, each with a distinct atmosphere, and provides a wide range of amenities including ski-in/ski-out accommodations, family-friendly activities, and panoramic views of Mont Blanc. Its signature experiences include extensive off-piste terrain, snow parks, and a vibrant après-ski scene.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Les Arcs
- Where is Les Arcs?
- Les Arcs is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Les Arcs?
- Les Arcs runs from a base elevation of 1,200 m (3,937 ft) to a summit of 3,226 m (10,584 ft), giving a vertical drop of 618 m (2,028 ft).
- How big is Les Arcs?
- Les Arcs has 117 marked runs and 52 lifts.
- When is ski season at Les Arcs?
- Les Arcs typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Les Arcs get in a typical season?
- Les Arcs averages 197 inches / 500 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Les Arcs in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #95 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +9% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Les Arcs averaged +9% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Les Arcs with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -20%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +49%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.
