Ski trip to Les Arcs

For a real French skiing experience, take your students on a school ski trip to Les Arcs! One of the original French ‘mega-resorts’, Les Arcs is one of the world’s largest and most varied, with glacier skiing, wooded slopes and above tree-line bowls. Made up of four main resorts, this is a ski area that offers outstanding facilities, with an emphasis on convenience that makes travelling here with a school group a much more attractive option. Part of the huge Paradiski region, Les Arcs offers scenic doorstep skiing suitable for all abilities.

School Ski Trip to Les Arcs

Skiing in Les Arcs

There are some excellent beginner zones here, which lead on to long, wide blue runs, offering great progression for learners and making this ideal for a school ski holiday. There is also a number of challenging black runs. Les Arcs is known for its spectacular verticals and these are, perhaps, best enjoyed by intermediates who have a brilliant choice of runs. The Apocalypse terrain park is excellent for snowboarders. One of the best terrain parks in the Alps, there are also a couple of boardercross runs here too. Plus, jump on the Vanoise Express cable car and you’ll arrive in La Plagne less than five minutes later, opening up a total of 425km of skiable piste!

Resort Facts

Beginner

54%

Intermediate

30%

Advanced

16%

Total Piste

425KM

Top Piste Altitude

3250M

Longest run

7KM

3 hours via air

13 hours from Calais

2030M

Vertical drops

No

Glacier

131

Lifts

70%

Snow making coverage

Yes

Snow park

Les Arcs piste map

Download piste map

Accommodation

UCPA Les Arcs 1600

Les Arcs UCPA is located in Les Arcs 1600, right on the piste and could not be more ski in - ski out! The centre is purpose built for youth groups and students are accommodated in rooms of 4 in bunk beds, with shower and toilet facilities on each floor.There is a great vibe throughout the centre which has been refurbished to an excellent standard. It has three dining rooms, communal rooms, TV room, pool tables and table football, a disco and bar area.In addition, the UCPA staff lay on an entertainment program every evening in the week: crepe making, quiz, sketching, karaoke, disco, snow soccer, and bum boarding to name but a few. The other benefits include having on-site ski hire and dedicated ski instructors who live at the centre.Free Wifi access is also included in your package.

Aprés-Ski

Snake Gliss Riding Les Arcs

Want to try something different with your group.

Laser Game Les Arcs

Have fun in this modern laser game venue located at 1800m.

Igloo Village Les Arcs

Get ready to be amazed by the biggest Igloo Village in the French Alps which is located at more than 2000m high and includes an ice cave, ice bar and restaurant.

Swimming Pool Les Arcs

Time to wind down.

Bowling Arc 1800

Bowling is always a fun and popular activity with school groups.

Bowling and Sports Bar Arc 2000

A game of bowling is the perfect fun to end the day.

Sledging Les Arcs

Young and older children alike will have so much fun sledging down this 900m downhill run.

Snowshoeing Les Arcs

Try a different winter activity - Strap on your snowshoes and follow your guide for a walk by night in amazing landscapes.

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect school ski trip

Your quote will be put together by one of our experienced Tour Advisors, who know our resorts inside out. They’ll work with you to create a trip that suits your group’s needs and budget.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and get students signed up. Our Trip Launch Pack is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your ski lessons, gear hire and après-ski activities are all sorted and they’ll take on most of the other admin tasks (so you can look forward to the trip as much as the kids).

Support while you’re away

While you’re away, you’ll be looked after by a Halsbury rep based in your resort. Plus, our HQ staff will be on available by phone, 24 hours a day. You’ll get a final info pack before you go with all the info you need, plus access to all your trip documents on the Vamoos app.

After your trip

When you return, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, so we can continue our service. This is also the perfect time to start planning your next trip, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and make it easier for you).

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Latest offers

Save £15pp On Your Next School Ski Trip

Great news – we’ve extended our early booking offer, so you can still save your students £15pp on your 2026 ski trip! All you need to do is book by 28th February!

Terms and conditions:

This offer is valid for trips due to travel between 1st December 2025 and 30th April 2026.
Your signed booking and either full deposits or holding deposits must be received by 28/02/2025.
To qualify for the offer, payments should be received as set out in the payment schedule detailed in your quotation.