Les Arcs Has Everything For A Family Mountain Holiday
Families who are looking for an active mountain holiday can head to the French Alpine resort of Les Arcs - Bourg Saint Maurice. This sporty, proactive destination offers something for the whole family and can be accessed by train from the UK for eco-conscious travellers.
Highlights:
- Multiactivity Hero Pass At the heart of their summer offering is the multiactivity Hero Pass. For adults and children alike, the pass gives access to a multitude of activities – from circus skills to archery and mini golf, plus access to the lift for hiking, mountain biking and even marmotte spotting! The HERO pass costs from EUR 43 a week.
- Hero Camp For Les Arcs’ young visitors, the Hero Camp is a day or a week of varied activities in the mountains, all delivered by coaches, in a group with other children of the same age. Activities include swimming, mini-golf, circus skills, nature walks, trampolining and archery, and are adapted by age-group. For children aged 4 to 17 years old. From EUR 205 for 7 days.
- Les Arcs Bike Park Les Arcs Bike Park is one of the biggest mountain bike areas in the Alps, with 151km of trails and 11 lifts, offering a play area for those starting off in mountain biking up to the most experienced riders. For kids there is the pumptrack and the three green trails to start on – including ‘Kids Rock’! There are also 4 trails for e-bikes, with the resort embracing this rising sport.
- Adrenalin hit At the top of Varet gondola, a thrilling attraction awaits visitors to Les Arcs – the zip wire. The most fearless can fly down the 1.8 km long line at 130 km/hr. This unique experience can be enjoyed solo or with a friend, sitting or lying down in "bird-like" mode. Prices from EUR 47. For the smaller people of the family, the ropes adventure trail in Arc 1800 offers thrills for children, from 3 years old, including its own zip line trail for the most adventurous!
- Trail Running With many trail running routes marked across the mountain, Les Arcs also hosts several big trail running races, including the Trail des Arcs which takes place on 7th August 2025. There is the main adult race which is 18km with 1000m of altitude gain, plus a children’s race so the whole family can join in. The area also plays host to sections of the UTMB and the TDS courses, part of the world’s biggest trail running event.
- Down time There is always time for relaxing with the family. Choose from the swimming pool in Arc 1800, with its impressive outdoor pool with unrivalled views of the mountains or visiting the illuminated murals – an immersive light show at the top of the Varet cable car. Alternatively walk to one of the panoramic terrasses for a moment of contemplation.
What’s New – Summer 2025
- Mini Golf There is a new 9-hole mini golf course in Bourg Saint Maurice, with each whole having its own theme based on the destination’s outdoor activities - kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, hiking, paragliding, rafting, climbing, snowboarding and golf. A fun challenge for the whole family.
- New themed walking trail – for all levels including young children The new Cairn Man trail (Le sentier de L’Homme-Cairn) starts from the Transarc mid station or the top of Vallandry cable car and is a themed walk suitable for all levels and ages. Hikers follow a trail with sculptures, engravings, and fossils, telling the story of the history of ancient civilisation in a landscape shaped by time. After the trail, walkers can continue to visit the Mineral Gallery or the Mountain Animal Museum.
- Summer Events – 2025
A pick of some of the summer events in Les Arcs – Bourg Saint Maurice:
Tous Dehors (Everyone outside)
July
A waste collection operation with conferences, DIY workshops and outdoor activities. In conjunction with Mountain Riders and Picture.
Nocturne des Ruelles
Friday 1 August 2025
A mountain bike relay race in teams of 2 through the winding streets of Bourg Saint Maurice, over an urban course filled with surprises!
Trail des Arcs
Thursday 7 August 2025
A fun trail race with a festive atmosphere. The main course is 18km with 1000m of altitude gain. But to spice up the competitive spirit, there are five timed segments within the race. Then there is the Kids Trail des Arcs – from 10 years old.
Salon de l’Agriculture de Montagne
17 & 18 August 2025
A busy 2-day show on the theme of pastoralism and agriculture.
More details about all the summer activities and events for 2025 are available on www.lesarcs.com. Selected lifts will be open from 14th June, with the all the summer lifts open from 5th July until 31st August 2025.
