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Les Arcs vs Les Menuires

Les Arcs excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Les Arcs leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Les Arcs

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Les Arcs

252.2" average season

Best Terrain
Les Arcs

5,098 acres to explore

Best Value
Les Menuires

$70 day pass

Easiest Access
Les Arcs

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Les Arcs

Charming, walkable village

Les Arcs
Savoie, France
$$Independent
Les Menuires
Savoie, France
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.0
8.0
Walkability
8.0
8.0
Village Vibe
8.5
7.5

Mountain

Vertical
6,725'
4,757'
Skiable Area
5,098 ac
3,962 ac
Green Runs
18%
14%
Trails
106
160
Lifts
54
33

Getting There

Airport
GVA
GVA
Drive Time
2.5h
3h
Road Ease
6.5
5.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$75
$70
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Good
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Les Arcs

252.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

205.1" total

81%

Les Menuires

208.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

166.5" total

80%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
252"126"0"
Les Arcs
Les Menuires

Key Insights

Les Arcs excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

  • Les Arcs's family village atmosphere score (8.5) exceeds Les Menuires's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Les Arcs has greater vertical drop (6,725' vs 4,757'), offering longer runs

Best For

Les Arcs

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Les Menuires

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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