Arêches-Beaufort Ski Resort Guide
Arêches-Beaufort, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 50km |
| Highest Lift | 2,300m |
| Resort Height | 2,300m |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery 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 22cm, expected on 22 December, with around 39cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Arêches-Beaufort Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | 4km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 16 | 29km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 11 | 14km |
| 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
| Highest Lift | 2,300m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Arêches-Beaufort) | 2,300m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,050m |
| Max Vertical | 1,250m |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Arêches-Beaufort has ski slopes facing north-east (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| 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 December 21, 2024).
Closes : April 6, 2025.
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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
