Areches-Beaufort
Why Areches Beaufort Ski Resort?
- Authentic, traditional French villages
- Very picturesque
- Excellent snowfall record due to its topography
- 'Famille Plus' resort - good children’s facilities and great for families
- Home of Beaufort cheese! (yum)
Areches Beaufort Information
Arêches is an authentic, traditional village, which is just a short walk from the Grand Mont chairlift serving Le Cuvy. The village has plenty of car parking. Further along the valley road is Le Planay, a modest ski village with a friendly atmosphere and a secure dedicated children’s area which makes it a good base for young families. The ski area has Mont Blanc as a backdrop!
Arêches is a year-round working village and has independent local businesses which include ski-hire shops and a few restaurants in the main street – everything you’re likely to need during your stay. However, if you are looking for more then the nearby town of Beaufort has a lovely historic centre plus a larger choice of shops and restaurants.Â
Areches-Beaufort is known for its cheese (Beaufort!), but also has reliable powder and a great ski area without the queues, crowds or high prices of resorts nearby which makes it ideal for the budget-conscious skier. It's also within driving distance (about 30 mins) to Hauteluce for access to Les Contamines (via Belleville 1200) and Les Saisies if you want to travel about a bit.Â
Located in the Haute-Savoie, Areches-Beaufort has a long heritage; a village resort with 3000 inhabitants year-round, whose history has stood up to time and change while remaining typical and artisanal. This is an ideal destination for spending time with family and friends and for sampling, of course, the regional speciality - Beaufort cheese, which is matured for over 6 months in a carefully guarded tradition.Â
There are mountain restaurants for enjoying the countryside and culinary specialities at the foot of the slopes.
