Les Arcs or Avoriaz? Which is better for a UK family ski holiday
Les Arcs or Avoriaz for a family ski holiday? We have skied both: transfers, lift pass costs for a family of four, beginners, where to stay and our verdict.
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Geneva airport to Les Arcs: transfers, buses and trains compared
Geneva airport to Les Arcs compared: private and shared transfers, Altibus and FlixBus, the train and funicular, and a hire car, with indicative times and costs.
Ski hire in Avoriaz: where the shops are and how to book
Ski hire in Avoriaz compared: Skiset, Intersport and Skimium shops by neighbourhood, online booking terms, collection times and what to check before you pay.
Avoriaz lift pass or Portes du Soleil? What to buy in 2026/27
Avoriaz only pass or Portes du Soleil? Official 2026/27 prices, why a week needs the Portes du Soleil pass, a family example and the beginner pass option.
Les Arcs lift pass or Paradiski? Which to buy in 2026/27
Les Arcs Classic pass or the Paradiski Essential pass? Official 2026/27 prices, what a family of four pays, cancellation rules and which pass suits your group.
Ski hire in Les Arcs 1800: comparing your options
Ski hire in Arc 1800 compared: Skiset, Intersport, Precision Ski (Sport 2000), Skimium and Twinner, where their shops are, and how to get the best price by booking ahead.
Where to stay in Arc 1800: Les Villards, Charvet, Charmettoger and Chantel compared
Arc 1800’s four quarters compared: Les Villards, Le Charvet, Charmettoger and Le Chantel, with piste access, shops, accommodation types and the best areas for families.
Getting to Les Arcs from the UK by train
Every rail route from the UK to Les Arcs: the Eurostar ski train, changing in Paris, Lille or Lyon, the funicular from Bourg-Saint-Maurice and onward shuttles to Arc 1800.
How much does a family ski holiday cost in 2027?
An itemised example budget for a UK family of four skiing in the French Alps in 2027, with budget, mid range and premium options and every assumption explained.
Where to stay in Avoriaz: the neighbourhoods compared
Avoriaz’s neighbourhoods compared, from quiet Amara and Crozats to lively Snow and Ruches, with ski access, walking distances, nightlife and the best areas for families.