Arc 1950 is one of the Alps' finest purpose-built villages — fully ski-in/ski-out at 1,950m, with 64 blue runs across the mountain and a direct link into La Plagne via Paradiski.
Blue runs (6) tap a name to zoom in on map
Varet Bubble (Arc 2000)
Starts just above Arc 2000 (which is 10 min ski above Arc 1950) and sweeps all the way back down through Arc 1950's front door. You ski directly through the village — past restaurants and chalets. It's the heart of the mountain for Arc 1950 guests.
The classic Arc 1950 run — a long, wide avenue that sweeps past the village and continues down the valley. On a bluebird day the views of the Tarentaise Valley are sensational.
Bois de l'Ours Chair
The Bois de l'Ours chair is reached by skiing down from Arc 1950 for about 5 min — it's the main lift that connects Arc 1950 to the higher mountain. From the top (L'Arpette), the run winds all the way down to Arc 1600, the lowest of the four villages.
From L'Arpette, this long blue winds all the way to Arc 1600 — connecting four villages in one descent. A brilliant run for understanding the mountain's layout on your first day.
Bois de l'Ours Chair
Hidden in a small side valley of the Arc 2000 bowl — you won't see it from the main piste. After riding the Bois de l'Ours chair, traverse skier's right along the ridge, then drop into the Edelweiss valley. Many people ski Arc for a whole week without finding it.
A hidden gem tucked in a secluded valley in the Arc 2000 bowl. Wide, consistently pitched, and very quiet. Best skied late morning.
Grizzly Chair (Peisey-Vallandry)
In the Peisey-Vallandry sector on the far side of the mountain from Arc 1950 — about a 25 min ski across. The Grizzly chair is in the Vallandry area. Forêt winds through dense forest all the way down to the village of Vallandry.
A long tree-lined blue winding from the Grizzly lift all the way to Vallandry. The forest keeps the snow quality superb even on bad-visibility days.
Transarc Gondola (mid-station)
The Transarc is the main gondola that links Arc 1800 to the upper mountain. Plan Bois starts at the Transarc mid-station and runs toward Peisey-Vallandry — from there, you can take the Vanoise Express cable car across the valley to La Plagne.
The connecting blue between Arc 1800 and Peisey-Vallandry — and from there, the Vanoise Express cable car to La Plagne.
Cachette Chair (Arc 1600)
Above Arc 1600, the lowest of Les Arcs' four villages. The Cachette chair is right at the base of Arc 1600 — you can see the run from the village. A good morning warm-up before heading higher.
Tree-lined blue above Arc 1600. Gentle, quiet, and one of the best runs for a confidence-building first morning.
The destination
One of the most impressive purpose-built ski villages in the Alps — fully pedestrianised, entirely ski-in/ski-out, and designed with a warmth and attention to detail rarely found in purpose-built resorts.
Ski-in/ski-out · Pedestrian village · Family-friendly · Quiet evenings
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