Les Arcs is a ski resort in France, with skiing up to 3,226 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Les Arcs
The piste map of Les Arcs shows how the ski area is built around several altitude levels, from Arc 1600 up towards Arc 2000, with pistes stretching towards the summit of Aiguille Rouge at 3 226 metres. The system covers 200 km of pistes and 54 lifts, and the map makes it clear how the beginner terrain sits close to the villages lower down, while the steeper, more advanced pistes are found higher up towards the glacier sections. One unique detail is the link to the Paradiski system, where the map shows how Les Arcs connects to La Plagne via the Vanoise Express cable car to form a single area with a total of 425 km of pistes.
The map downloads as an image file. On your iPhone it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the bottom of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your iPad it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the top right of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your phone it lands in the Downloads folder. Tap the download notification to open the map straight away.The file lands in your Downloads folder. You can also look for the icon at the top right of the screen and open the map from there.
Piste breakdown in Les Arcs
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Les Arcs
Les Arcs is built around several altitude levels, from Arc 1600 and further up towards Arc 2000, and that structure is clearly visible on the piste map. Beginners and families stick to the lower section near the village, where the terrain is more open and easy to take in without having to cross harder pistes to get there. Arc 1600 works as a natural base for anyone wanting to stay on gentler terrain for the first few days.
The higher you go towards Aiguille Rouge at 3 226 metres, the more red and black dominate. The share of black pistes, around 20 per cent of the system, is mainly found on these upper flanks, while the red runs (40 per cent) tie the mid-altitudes together and lead gradually up towards the steeper sections higher up.
The system links up in such a way that you can move between the different altitude levels without having to drop down to the village in between, and with 54 lifts and 200 km of pistes, a single day is rarely enough to cover it all. Via the Vanoise Express, Les Arcs is connected to La Plagne to form the whole of Paradiski, a total of 425 km, which opens up the option of a longer day trip in that direction.
The vertical drop between village and summit, 1 600 to 3 226 metres, means snow quality can vary a great deal depending on where in the system you are, so planning around altitude matters more than planning around the time of day.
Book a ski holiday in Les Arcs
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Les Arcs? You book the accommodation with the lift pass included in the price, and you arrange your own travel by car, train or a flight you book separately. Read our complete guide to the resort with tips, snow statistics and price level.
Frequently asked questions about the Les Arcs piste map
The highest skiing in Les Arcs is at 3,226 m above sea level. The village sits at 1,600 m.
You can download the piste map of Les Arcs here on this page, in high resolution. Click "Download the piste map" and the map is saved as an image file, perfect to have on your phone out on the slopes.
Pistes are colour-coded by difficulty: blue runs are easy and suit beginners, red runs are intermediate and black runs are difficult, for experienced skiers. Lifts are drawn as lines between the stations, often with a symbol for gondola, chairlift or drag lift. Start by finding your base station and then follow the lifts upwards on the map.
