Place to visit
Les Arcs, France: what it is and when to go
Les Arcs is a ski resort in Savoie, France (Ayze). Interests: Snow. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ski resort in Savoie, France · Snow
- Where
- France
- You can go
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 135 km as the crow flies
- Website
- lesarcs.com
- Coordinates
- 45.57285, 6.81465
What it is and where
Les Arcs is a ski resort in Savoie, France (Ayze). It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Ayze, where this site lists 204 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.57285, 6.81465; the nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 135 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Snow places in France. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit Les Arcs: November to March.
- JanPossible8:53
- FebPossible10:09
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBetter not13:18
- MayBetter not14:42
- JunBetter not15:29
- JulBetter not15:10
- AugBetter not13:56
- SepBetter not12:18
- OctBetter not10:41
- NovPossible9:14
- DecPossible8:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to France
To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the France checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pointe du Petit Fond BlancMountain in Savoie, France326 m
- Pointe du FourSummit938 m
- Pointe du Fond BlancSummit957 m
- Signal des TêtesSummit1.4 km
- Nama SpringsHot spring bath2.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Snow
- Montmin: former commune in Haute-Savoie, France
- Alpe d'Huez: ski resort in France
- Grand Ballon: highest mountain of the Vosges Mountains in France
- Les Deux Alpes: ski resort
- Luz Ardiden: ski resort in France
- Gourette: ski resort
Every France place under Snow, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Les Arcs?
It is a ski resort in Savoie, France. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Les Arcs?
November to March. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31.
How do you get to Les Arcs?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 135 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pointe du Petit Fond Blanc, Pointe du Four, Pointe du Fond Blanc. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Ayze204 places to see in and around Ayze, France: Vanoise National Park, Col de l'Iseran, Grande Casse. Best time: July to September.
- Snow219 places for snow in France, from Montmin to spots hardly anyone knows. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Les Arcs on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.