Les Arc 1950 Piste Map

Les Arc 1950 is one of the newest built areas within the Les Arc region, it has new comfortable blocks built with a traditional exterior style. The location is ideal to gain direct access to the Les Arc and La Plagne ski networks which combine to make Paradiski, one of the largest ski areas in the world.

The village of Les Arc 1950 sits at the hear of the Les Arc ski resort, which neighbours La Plagne ski resort set out on the Les Arc piste map. Whilst Les Arc 1800 has a slightly faster connection to La Plagne, due to its closer proximity, Les Arc 1950 is still hugely popular as a base for those wanting to explore Les Arc ski area. That said, all the villages and ski areas are very well connected, and the resort is covered in blue and red ski runs, meaning that most abilities of skier will find it very easy to navigate around the ski area. Another excellent feature of the Les Arc ski area, and the wider Paradiski area, is the great variation of skiing available. Towards the peaks of the mountains, such as Aiguille Rouge at 3226 metres above sea level, you will find stunning panoramic views, along with an open and exposed “Glacier du Varet” ski run. However, venturing down the slopes to around 1800 metres, the skiing experience becomes very much an alpine one, as the tree line provides plenty of scenic and varied ski runs.

For Beginners, there is a range of options. For those starting to learn, Les Arc 1950 and Les Arc 1600 have easy, short runs for practicing simple turns and gaining confidence. Most ski runs around Les Arc 1950 are blue runs, meaning most beginners will be comfortable in this area. Intermediate skiers might want to head up to Col De La Chal, a viewpoint at 2600 metres near Les Arc 1950. From here, there is a range of options, including taking the Grand Renard red piste which opens up another whole side of the ski resort and also gives the option to head straight back down to the centre of Les Arc 1950.

Experts will want to try the “Glacier du Varet” ski run, by taking the black “Aigulle Rouge ski run” which touches the very edge of the Paradiski area. The Aigulle Rouge ski area arguably provides the best expert skiing in the area, with six black pistes at expert’s disposal as shown on the Les Arc piste map. There is also off piste skiing in this area, for those who are feeling more adventurous.

Overall, Les Arc ski resort has a great selection of bars and restaurants, ski to door accommodation and excellent on and off piste skiing.