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SHORT BREAKS · SAVOIE, FRANCE

Les Arcs & La Plagne,
assembled for you.

Paradiski: 425 km of linked skiing, high villages and a funicular from the station.
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Trip length1–4 nights

WHAT WE DO

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No twenty browser tabs, no spreadsheet. Tell us how long you have, your budget and how you want to feel — Retreat48 plans the entire Les Arcs & La Plagne trip around it: how you get there, where you stay, the spa, dinner, a proper walk and the things worth doing. One trip, decided.

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WHY LES ARCS & LA PLAGNE

Paradiski: 425 km of linked skiing, high villages and a funicular from the station.

Les Arcs and La Plagne are joined by the Vanoise Express into one of the biggest ski areas anywhere, with a train station at the bottom and ski-in villages at the top. We choose the hotels with spas in Arc 1950, Arc 2000 and Belle Plagne.

SkiingBig ski areaFamilies

WHEN TO SKI · LES ARCS & LA PLAGNE

The mountain, and when it's at its best.

Ski seasonEarly Dec – early May
Best snowJan – Apr
Snow reliabilityVery high
Altitude1,600–3,226 m · glacier

High Paradiski terrain with a glacier at each end.

WHILE YOU’RE THERE

The Les Arcs & La Plagne shortlist.

Hand-picked and quality-checked, the same way we choose your stay — a handful of places worth your limited hours, not a directory.

Eat

Chalets de l'Arc

One of the highest-rated tables near your stay.

4.6★ (2,011)
Drink

La Ferme de Cesar

A well-loved spot for a drink near your stay.

4.9★ (896) · €€
Coffee

Woodstock Café

A top-rated café for a slow morning.

4.9★ (161) · €
Do

Les Arcs

One of the area's most-loved things to do.

4.6★ (6,175)

COMPLETE YOUR TRIP

The rest of Les Arcs & La Plagne, sorted.

Your hotel is the anchor — here's everything else a ski trip needs, from the kit on your feet to the transfer up the mountain.

Ski & board hire near your stay

The best-rated hire shops in Les Arcs & La Plagne right now — collect your skis, board and boots in resort, no dragging kit through the airport.

  • Sport 2000 Ski Shop Les Coches Sportshop Paradiski - Location vélo La Plagne★ 5 · 111 reviews
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  • Ekosport-Rent Montchavin Sport - Location de Ski La Plagne Montchavin★ 5 · 12 reviews
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  • Sport 2000 Passion 73 - Location ski La Plagne★ 4.9 · 182 reviews
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Best-rated shops near Les Arcs & La Plagne, from live Google data. Prefer to reserve online before you go? Book kit ahead with Skiset.

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Les Arcs & La Plagne, answered.

When is the best time to visit Les Arcs & La Plagne?

The ski season here runs Early Dec – early May, with the best snow typically Jan – Apr. Les Arcs & La Plagne's slopes rise to 3,226m, which makes its snow reliability very high. Its glacier extends the season at either end. March brings the best mix of deep snow and sunshine, while January is the quietest and best value.

How do I get to Les Arcs & La Plagne?

Most visitors fly into GVA and transfer up to the resort — around about 2–3 hours by road. About 2¾ hours from Geneva — or the train to Bourg-St-Maurice and the funicular up.

What is Les Arcs & La Plagne best for?

Les Arcs & La Plagne is best for skiing, big ski area and families. Paradiski: 425 km of linked skiing, high villages and a funicular from the station.

Is Les Arcs & La Plagne snow-sure?

Les Arcs & La Plagne's snow reliability is rated very high — its slopes reach 3,226m, with glacier skiing above. High Paradiski terrain with a glacier at each end.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Stop researching. Start leaving.

Every stay we show has passed six independent checks. Everything around it — travel, food, walks, the plan — we assemble for you around where you’re starting from, your budget and the feeling you’re after.

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