Les Arcs

Les Arcs offers unmatched vertical drama with the Aiguille Rouge descent, a 7 km black run plunging 2,026 meters from 3,226 m to the village at 1,200 m. This is 20% steeper than the Sarenne at Alpe d'Huez, delivering an adrenaline rush for advanced skiers. Connected to La Plagne via the Vanoise Express, Les Arcs provides 200 km of pistes alongside La Plagne's 225 km for a combined 425 km—making the Paradiski area 40% larger than Les Deux Alpes' 96 km. The resort's terrain ranges from gentle nursery slopes at 1,600 m to couloirs accessed by the Varet lift, offering more expert challenges than La Plagne, though with 15% fewer family-oriented amenities.