Exceptional snow cover
Due to its proximity to Mont-Blanc, Arêches-Beaufort benefits from exceptional snow cover for its altitude. Most of the slopes in the ski area are oriented towards the north side, this makes it easy to conserve snow and at the same time limits the production of artificial snow. Its location at the bottom of the valley protects it from the winds and stops the course of the clouds which deposit their flakes from the villages to the top of the Grand-Mont.
In some years when snow is scarce in the other valleys, Arêches-Beaufort therefore benefits from its microclimate! A bailiff even came to see the amounts of snow in 1989 and 1993.
This makes it a benchmark destination for modern freeriders looking for powder. On fresh snowy days, we jostle at the opening of the lifts to make the first tracks!
Skiing in all its forms
100 hectares, 1300 meters of vertical drop, 50 kilometers of tracks spread over 30 tracks, in a setting of unspoiled nature.
Le Arêches-Beaufort ski area has 2 connected sectors: Grand-Mont and Planay, which offer very different slope profiles to meet the needs and desires of all types of skiers.
Fun areas reserved for beginners will allow you to discover the joys of skiing, while the “Bovoland” ski cross area or the snowpark will allow you to progress and have fun. Various ungroomed marked trails will open the doors to freeride to discover this practice in complete safety.
For Nordic Ski, the Marcôt sector offers 15 km of slopes for all levels.
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But Arêches-Beaufort is not limited to its ski area. Apart from it, you go to the assault of the summits in freeride or Nordic skiing to immerse yourself in this mountain with unique charm. Reference in its field, the massif offers varied profiles with slopes accessible to novices and aerial ridges for the more experienced.
From beginners to advanced, through the contemplative, the sportsman, the ski mountaineering enthusiast or the skicross enthusiast, there is something for all tastes, and all ages.
For controlled and reasoned skiing, you can read our 5 tips for responsible skiing