Les Arcs

About Les Arcs

Located in the heart of the Tarentaise Valley in the Savoie region of the French Alps, Les Arcs Bike Park is one of Europe's premier mountain biking destinations. Together with neighboring Peisey-Vallandry, the resort forms an expansive mountain biking area featuring more than 150 kilometers of marked trails across multiple elevations. Renowned for its outstanding variety of terrain, modern lift infrastructure, and spectacular alpine scenery, Les Arcs attracts riders of every ability, from complete beginners to experienced downhill racers and enduro enthusiasts. The bike park has earned an international reputation thanks to its impressive diversity of trails. Riders can choose between seven dedicated downhill trails, eight enduro routes, several cross-country and e-MTB itineraries, a beginner training area, and a modern pump track. This extensive network allows visitors to spend several days exploring different sections of the mountain without repeating the same descents. Every trail has been carefully graded and signposted, making it easy for riders to progress at their own pace while discovering new terrain. Beginners will find an excellent introduction to lift-served mountain biking on the park's green and blue-rated trails. Routes such as Easy Rider have been specifically designed to help newcomers build confidence through wide berms, smooth rollers, gentle gradients, and flowing corners. Descending through forests and alpine meadows, these trails allow riders to focus on developing braking, cornering, and body positioning while enjoying spectacular mountain scenery. The progression-friendly design makes Les Arcs an ideal destination for families and first-time bike park visitors. Intermediate riders are spoiled for choice with a wide selection of blue and red-rated downhill trails. Popular descents such as La Trank's, Woodstock, Legend, Yellow Stone, and Marsupilami combine flowing berms, rollers, tabletops, natural terrain, and moderate technical features into long, enjoyable descents. Many trails include optional advanced lines that allow riders to safely develop jumping skills while maintaining the smooth rhythm that characterizes modern flow trails. The variety ensures every run offers a slightly different riding experience. Advanced mountain bikers will appreciate the park's more technical downhill tracks, particularly Rock N'Arolles and Cachette. These demanding trails feature steep gradients, rocky terrain, root sections, technical switchbacks, drops, and high-speed forest descents that require confident bike handling and careful line selection. Unlike parks built entirely around machine-shaped flow trails, Les Arcs successfully blends natural alpine terrain with professionally constructed features, creating descents that challenge even experienced gravity riders. Beyond downhill riding, Les Arcs is equally famous for its exceptional enduro network. Eight marked enduro routes allow riders to explore vast sections of the mountain away from the dedicated downhill trails. Popular routes such as Route 66, Déval'Landry, La 8, and Dré dans L'Pentu combine natural singletrack, flowing forest trails, alpine meadows, and technical descents into unforgettable mountain adventures. Some routes exceed 30 kilometers, making them perfect for riders looking to experience the full scale of the mountain rather than simply riding repeated lift laps. The scenery surrounding Les Arcs is among the finest in the French Alps. Trails descend through dense pine forests, flower-filled alpine meadows, rocky ridgelines, and open mountainsides while offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Throughout the summer, crystal-clear mountain lakes, glaciers, and traditional alpine villages provide a spectacular backdrop that makes every ride memorable. The high altitude also creates comfortable riding temperatures even during the warmest months of the season. One of the park's biggest advantages is its modern lift infrastructure. Multiple gondolas, chairlifts, and the famous Bourg-Saint-Maurice funicular provide efficient access to different sectors of the mountain. Riders can easily move between Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950, Arc 2000, and Peisey-Vallandry, exploring different trail networks throughout the day. The extensive lift system minimizes climbing while maximizing time spent on the descents. Les Arcs also places a strong emphasis on rider development. A dedicated beginner area provides a safe environment for learning essential mountain biking skills before progressing onto the larger trail network. The resort's pump track offers an excellent place to improve balance, pumping technique, and cornering, while professional mountain bike schools provide coaching for children and adults throughout the season. Bike rental centers offer a wide range of downhill, enduro, trail, and electric mountain bikes, ensuring visitors have access to equipment suited to every style of riding. Trail maintenance is outstanding throughout the bike park. Dedicated trail crews continuously reshape berms, repair drainage systems, maintain jumps, and preserve technical trail features to ensure safe and consistent riding conditions. Clear trail signage, detailed maps, and excellent infrastructure make navigation straightforward even for first-time visitors, while regular improvements keep the network fresh for returning riders. The resort also provides excellent supporting facilities, including bike-friendly accommodation, restaurants, mountain huts, cafés, repair workshops, bike washing stations, and secure bike storage. Several wash stations are conveniently located throughout the resort, allowing riders to clean their bikes after long days on the mountain. During summer, Les Arcs also hosts coaching camps, mountain bike events, family festivals, and guided rides that contribute to its vibrant riding community. The riding season generally runs from mid-June through mid-September, depending on weather conditions and lift operations. Thanks to its combination of world-class trail variety, exceptional lift infrastructure, stunning alpine scenery, and progression-friendly design, Les Arcs Bike Park has established itself as one of the finest mountain biking destinations in Europe. Whether you're carving smooth flow trails, tackling technical downhill descents, exploring epic enduro routes, or simply enjoying unforgettable alpine landscapes, Les Arcs delivers an experience that continues to attract mountain bikers from around the world year after year.