Arêches Beaufort
📅 Open 19 December 2026 to 4 April 2027
Location of the alpin ski area — Arêches Beaufort
Alpine ski area — Arêches Beaufort
The Areches-Beaufort alpine ski area extends from 1,080 metres at Areches to 2,320 metres at the summit of the Col de la Forclaz. Its 50 km ski area will not suit complete beginners, as it is primarily made up of blue and red runs. Two beginner areas help familiarise you with skiing, at 1,710 m at Le Cuvy and at 1,200 m at Le Planay. The ski area has 30 runs: 3 green, 11 blue, 12 red and 4 black. The resort has 13 ski lifts, mainly drag lifts (8 drag lifts), as well as 4 chairlifts.
Runs and ski lifts — Arêches Beaufort
Runs — Arêches Beaufort (30)
- Green runs: 3
- Blue runs: 11
- Red runs: 12
- Black runs: 4
Ski lifts — Arêches Beaufort (15 lifts)
Lift breakdown:
Average lift age: 27 years
The average age of ski lifts in France is 34 years.
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Ski pass prices — Arêches Beaufort
For the 2026-2027 season, the alpine ski pass for Arêches Beaufort (41.00 €) is at roughly the same price as the French average (41.63 €). Its ski area is 27% larger than the national average and its lift fleet is 27% smaller than the national average.
Day pass
(lowest price) 41.63 €
(average price) 84.20 €
(highest price)
| Season (prices) | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 41 € | 214 € | 570 € |
| Change vs. previous season | +5.1% | +5.9% | — |
Between 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, the day pass for Arêches Beaufort is up 5.1%, compared with +3.3% on average across the 133 French alpine ski areas with prices on record for both seasons.
