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Arêches-Beaufort Ski Resort Guide

Arêches-Beaufort, France

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length50km
Highest Lift2,300m
Resort Height2,300m
 Nearest AirportsChambery and Annecy
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Arêches-Beaufort

The ski area of Arêches-Beaufort is in the French Alps at an altitude of 2,300m, with 50km of marked runs.

Summary

Arêches-Beaufort has direct access to 50km of downhill skiing, with 30 marked pistes, served by a total of 15 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 2,300m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,300m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

Arêches-Beaufort offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Arêches-Beaufort offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Arêches-Beaufort.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Arêches-Beaufort is 5km long and the most difficult run is the 'Super Noire ( No. 21 )'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Arêches-Beaufort?

The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 31 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Arêches-Beaufort Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 3 4km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1629km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
1114km
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
1km
Downhill
Total Length
50km
Cross Country
Total Length
38km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
15

Altitudes & Slopes

Arêches-Beaufort Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,300m
Resort Altitude (Arêches-Beaufort)2,300m
Lowest Piste1,050m
Max Vertical1,250m

Ski Slope Aspects

NE

Arêches-Beaufort has ski slopes facing north-east (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Arêches-Beaufort
Intermediate Skiers
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Arêches-Beaufort?

This ski resort is in the French Alps.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Arêches-Beaufort is Chambery, 60 minutes drive away.

Annecy, Geneva, Grenoble, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Sion, Saint-Étienne and Turin Caselle airports are all within three hours drive.

Chambery is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 15 ski lifts are able to uplift 12,756 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 4 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Arêches-Beaufort open?

 Opened (since 21 December 2024).

 Closes : 6 April 2025.

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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Arêches-Beaufort