Arc 2000: Aiguille Rouge and alpine activities

Summit and panoramic views

Arc 2000 can be understood through its mountain setting and activities. Its defining high-altitude landmark is Aiguille Rouge: at 3,226 metres, it is the summit of the Les Arcs ski area. From there, the 360-degree panorama stretches across the Swiss, Italian, and French Alps. Visibility depends on the weather. This gives you two distinct points of reference: the summit altitude identifies a fixed point, while the view depends on weather conditions.

The Aiguille Rouge ski run

The Aiguille Rouge ski run also starts at the summit of Les Arcs, at 3,226 metres, and ends in Villaroger at 1,200 metres. It is 7 kilometres long, with a stated vertical drop of 2,000 metres. It operates seasonally. The altitudes mark the start and end of the run, while its length and vertical drop provide two further measurements of the same descent. The name Aiguille Rouge refers to both the summit and the ski run. This distinction is useful for orientation: the panorama is associated with the summit, while Villaroger as the endpoint and the route measurements relate to the ski run.

Luge 2000

Luge 2000 offers a different kind of route: the toboggan run is 3 kilometres long and is located in Arc 2000. It is a seasonal winter attraction. Numerous banked turns alternate with fast sections and stretches devoted purely to gliding. The run is therefore characterised both by its length and by its changing course. Access is subject to age and height requirements: it is open to people over 12 years old who are at least 1.35 metres tall. Both criteria apply; if you are planning a trip with several travellers, check the age and minimum height requirements for each person. The lengths can be compared directly: at 7 kilometres, the ski run is longer than the 3-kilometre toboggan run.

Mini golf and zipline

At Arc 2000 mini golf, families with children aged 3 and over and groups of friends can play. The Les Arcs zipline offers a different kind of activity: you can ride alone or in pairs, reaching speeds of more than 130 km/h. The way you take part is a useful distinguishing feature: mini golf is suited to the groups mentioned, while the zipline lets you choose between riding alone and riding with another person. The speed figure provides another concrete point of reference for this activity.

Weather, season, and access

For travel planning, the conditions can be separated according to what they affect. The weather influences visibility at Aiguille Rouge; seasonal operation applies to the ski run and Luge 2000. Age and minimum height, by contrast, are access requirements for the toboggan run. Visibility, travel dates, and personal access requirements are therefore separate considerations: weather and season affect timing, while age and height apply to the person taking part.

Discover more destinations: Arc 1600, Arc 1800.

For the main travel overview: Bourg-Saint-Maurice.