Les Arcs Things to Do

At Les Arcs in the French Alps there is so much for skiers and non-skiers to see and do. Skiing is of course the No.1 outdoor activity on offer. But that’s not all. How about adding even more variety to your Les Arcs holiday with other outdoor and indoor activities, and enjoyable recreational pursuits? You could also take advantage of great dining options and apres-ski.

 

Skiing

Night skiing

Snowboarding

Snowshoeing

Snow mobiling

Snow biking

Snow tubing

Ice skating (open-air ice rink)

Speed skating (famous Olympic Speed Skating Rink)

Bob-sleighing

Sleigh rides

Frozen waterfall climbing

Walking trails

Mountaineering

Swimming (heated outdoor pool)

Hang Gliding

Paragliding

Horse Riding

 

Squash

Bowling

Swimming (indoor pool)

Fitness centres

Jacuzzis

Saunas

Thermal spa

Steam rooms

Yoga areas

Cinema

Amusement arcade

 

At Les Arcs you could also enjoy visits to the local mineral museum, firework displays, afternoon music concerts, horse-drawn skiing trips, wine tasting events, and more. A popular recreational activity is a family trip to the ice caves at the top of the Transarc gondola.

 

The is plenty of shopping on offer at Les Arcs. Pick up any extra skiwear you need at the sports and leisure shops. Treat yourself to something extravagant at the designer clothes stores or the jewellery shops. And at the gift shops and craft shops choose lovely little presents for family and friends back home.

 

Les Arcs has countless restaurants where cuisine can be found to suit all tastes and budgets. Choose from traditional French fayre, Savoyard specialities, hearty Alpine dinners, and also international cuisine that includes Italian, Mexican and Irish food.

 

The apres-ski at Les Arcs has something for everyone. For relaxed family-orientated evenings, the excellent hotel entertainment is definitely something to consider. Enjoy a few beers at the local pubs, live music bars and cosy traditional inns. Dancing, happy hours, televised sports and karaoke at the hotel bars and pubs can also be enjoyed at Les Arcs. And for those who feel like staying up a little later when others have retired to bed, there are some vibrant nightclubs at Les Arcs where you can dance till dawn.