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Les Arcs vs Samoëns

Les Arcs excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Les Arcs leads with 4 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
Samoëns

$55 day pass

Easiest Access
Samoëns

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Les Arcs

Charming, walkable village

Les Arcs
Savoie, France
$$Independent
Samoëns
Haute-Savoie, France
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.0
7.5
Walkability
8.0
6.5
Village Vibe
8.5
8.5

Mountain

Vertical
6,725'
5,413'
Skiable Area
5,098 ac
3,460 ac
Green Runs
18%
12%
Trails
106
64
Lifts
54
64

Getting There

Airport
GVA
GVA
Drive Time
2.5h
1.2h
Road Ease
6.5
6.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$75
$55
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%

Samoëns

179.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

141.9" total

79%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
252"126"0"
Les Arcs
Samoëns

Key Insights

Les Arcs excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

  • Les Arcs's walkability score (8.0) exceeds Samoëns's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Les Arcs offers more terrain variety (5,098 acres vs 3,460 acres)
  • Les Arcs has more beginner/intermediate terrain (69% green and blue), while Samoëns skews more advanced (46% black and double black)

Best For

Les Arcs

  • Those seeking a walkable village experience
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

Samoëns

  • 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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