Les Arcs vs Les Trois Vallées
Les Arcs and Les Trois Vallées are neighbouring resorts in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Les Arcs | Les Trois Vallées |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Good |
| Off-piste | Very good | Very good |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Limited |
| Budget | Good | Limited |
Beginners
Les Arcs
Very good
Les Trois Vallées
Good
Intermediates
Les Arcs
Very good
Les Trois Vallées
Very good
Experts
Les Arcs
Good
Les Trois Vallées
Good
Off-piste
Les Arcs
Very good
Les Trois Vallées
Very good
Terrain Park
Les Arcs
Not ideal
Les Trois Vallées
Not ideal
Families
Les Arcs
Limited
Les Trois Vallées
Limited
Snow Confidence
Les Arcs
Good
Les Trois Vallées
Limited
Budget
Les Arcs
Good
Les Trois Vallées
Limited
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Les Arcs | Les Trois Vallées |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 425 km | 498.7 km |
| Vertical drop | 2006 m | 2110 m |
| Lifts | 93 | 141 |
| Top elevation | 3205 m | 3221 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | January (~49cm) |
| Day pass | €62 | €73 |
Piste
Les Arcs
425 km
Les Trois Vallées
498.7 km
Vertical drop
Les Arcs
2006 m
Les Trois Vallées
2110 m
Lifts
Les Arcs
93
Les Trois Vallées
141
Top elevation
Les Arcs
3205 m
Les Trois Vallées
3221 m
Snow reliability
Les Arcs
good snow
Les Trois Vallées
good snow
Snowiest month
Les Arcs
No data
Les Trois Vallées
January (~49cm)
Day pass
Les Arcs
€62
Les Trois Vallées
€73
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Les Arcs if...
you're learning to ski.
Choose Les Trois Vallées if...
you want cruisy red runs.