Family bows summer 2023

Notice to families who love sport, nature and culture! Let yourself be tempted by Les Arcs with your family this summer. This renowned family destination offers you in summer family and sports holidays in a warm and lively atmosphere:

• Recharge your batteries with superb walks in the green landscapes of forests, lakes and mountain pastures  gates of the Vanoise National Park
• Take advantage of the diversity of sports activities in the mountains in summer, relaxation activities and unusual activities,
• Discover the design architecture created by avant-garde architects,
• And meet our passionate partners who will be keen to help you discover the beauties of the heritage of Tarentaise and Savoie.

When to go to Les Arcs in summer? Find the opening dates of the Les Arcs season in summer

The summer season is in full swing in Les Arcs in July and August:

• From June 17 to July 7, 2023: preview with partial opening of the domain
• Du July 8 to September 2, 2023 : with the opening of the entire area and its 10 ski lifts
• Du 3 8 in September 2023 : the Les Chapieux – Vallée des glaciers and Cachette chairlifts remain open to make the most of the Indian summer.

However, you can come to Les Arcs station all year in Pointe de sel which organizes tailor-made all-inclusive mountain stays for you in all seasons.

Les Arcs in family nature

Discover Les Arcs with the family: the variety of landscapes in Les Arcs offers you many opportunities for hiking and activities. Here you will find protected species of flora and fauna. You will certainly have the opportunity to meet a few people during your family hikes: you will come across relatively easily on the mountain pastures near the paths marmot more and more plump over the summer.

The green pastures are also home in summer to cows known to feed the Beaufort factories.

You will find yourself familiar with the rural environment of the mountains 20 and 21 August 2023 during the 10th edition of mountain agriculture show in Bourg Saint Maurice. With the theme of preserving our mountains, you will discover free and original activities. In particular, you will find a space dedicated to farm animals (cows, sheep, goats, chickens, pigs, etc.). You will be able to discover the life of the farmers and discuss with exhibitors eager to present their product to you. 

Les Arcs as a sporty family

Finally, no less than thirtymountain activities, relaxation or sports are to be discovered in Les Arcs with the family, for all tastes and physical conditions. Let yourself be tempted by whitewater activities (rafting, canyoning, etc.), aerial activities (paragliding, climbing, via ferrata, etc.), more or less extreme activities (downhill mountain biking or electric mountain biking, deval bike, etc.), or more zen (yoga in the mountains, contemplative or sporting hikes, hikes, night at the Saut refuge, golf in the mountains, etc.).

Le Les Arcs Bike Park / Peisey-Vallandry is also a reference in the world of mountain biking. This space accessible to all levels has 149 km of trails and offers courses in all mountain biking disciplines.

To experience an exceptional week without stress on reservations and discover exclusive activities in exceptional conditions, discover the family holidays in Les Arcs chalet  with Pointe de sel and live an exceptional turnkey and tailor-made experience.

Les Arcs as a festive family

Do not miss the edelweiss festival Les Arcs with the family. This free mountain folk festival in the streets of Bourg Saint Maurice takes place on July 16 2023. You can experience a summer day steeped in authenticity and tradition.

You will discover local culture and traditions through song, dance, events and encounters. The Edelweiss Festival brings together different mountain folk groups for the pleasure of the ears but also of the eyes thanks to the colors of the traditional costumes. You will be invited to discover local culture and traditions through song, dance, entertainment and encounters.

Les Arcs as a music lover's family

The Les Arcs Music Festival from July 16 to 28, 2023 : This summer, you will be able to attend concerts for free in indoor or outdoor venues and in a virtual space. All kinds of conferences, master classes around classical music and actions for young audiences are also planned. For the 50th anniversary of the festival, prestigious guests such as Renaud and Gautier CAPUCON or Benjamin MILLEPIED will be invited..

Les Arcs as a family fan of architecture

The Arcs Tourist Office offers free guided walks on the avant-garde and functional architecture of Arcs 1600 and Arcs 1800. You will follow in the footsteps of the famous architect and designer Charlotte Perriand, who founded the resort.

She imagines a perfect ski resort "which would climb the slope to form a whole where each floor would have a view of the horizon"..

Les Arcs with the family in a cozy chalet

In summer, you can enjoy access to spacious and very comfortable chalets for your family vacation.

Imagine yourself this summer: a beautiful sunny terrace with a view of the mountains and the forest, a playground directly at the foot of the chalet, an authentic and warm chalet with space to accommodate your family (or your friends) .

For more comfort, you can also opt for a premium service with our catering offer at the chalet: our partner chef restaurateur can thus prepare and deliver breakfasts, snacks and dinners with local flavors directly to the chalet, something to delight all your family.

Les Arcs as a family interested in culture

Set off on the paths of the Baroque. Created in 1992 for the Albertville Olympic Games, they bring together 80 sites ofSavoy Baroque art, mainly chapels and churches. By discovering these preserved jewels of the heritage of Savoy, you will discover the harsh life of the mountain dwellers in the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries who sold their products, including their cheeses, to finance the embellishment of their places of worship.

We invite you to visit the Saint-Grat chapel in Vulmix which presents frescoes from the Middle Ages recounting the legend of its patron saint like a comic strip.

THESaint-Martin de la Tour church in Hauteville-Godon also offers sensory and unusual visits to discover the richness of its Baroque decorations.

Finally, don't miss a detour to the high altitude baroque sanctuary of Our Lady of Vernettes.

Lovers of Street Art, We can also immerse ourselves in the exotic and colorful world of street art on the Street-art route of Moutiers at the entrance to the Tarentaise valley which joins Les Arcs. Around forty monumental frescoes, stencils, graffiti and collages color the streets of the former capital of Tarentaise.

The top 3 sporting events in Les Arcs with the family?

Find highlights of the summer season in Les Arcs. Will you be participants or spectators of these sporting events?

The French Downhill Mountain Bike Championships will take place from July 5 to 8, 2023 at Arc 1600.

On August 4, 2023, in Bourg Saint Maurice, take part as a family in the alleys at night or watch the relay race in teams of 2. This mountain bike race takes you through the winding streets and alleys of Bourg Saint Maurice, on an urban route strewn with surprises.

Finally participate in Hero Game les Arcs as a family, with several dates between July 20 and August 24, 2023. These outdoor challenges, inspired by Mud days, are ideal for adventure lovers and are to be experienced in groups and shared with the family. Everyone will have to help each other to overcome the different challenges: a dozen obstacles arranged on a course of 1500 m (crossing, passage under the net, mud bath and other surprises...).

So see you soon for your family vacation in Les Arcs!

Les Arcs with the whole family

An ideal option for a comfortable family holiday is to book a Les Arcs family stay with Pointe de sel. It is an excellent choice for those looking to live a premium family vacation experience, with immersion in nature and the warm atmosphere of the region.

Pointe de sel aims to offer you unforgettable holidays in your chalet in Les Arcs with your family. Contact us to find your ideal family chalet Les Arcs.