Arvieux-en-Queyras is a ski resort in the Alpes du Sud massif, in Queyras, Hautes-Alpes. The ski area spans 12 km of runs between 1,150 m and 2,100 m, served by 4 lifts. Day lift pass 20€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Arvieux is a village at 1,550 m in the Queyras, with a small 15 km ski area. An authentic village with a beautiful baroque church and traditional chalets. The road to the Col d'Izoard from the resort offers an exceptional panorama over the Alps.
- Parc Naturel Régional du Queyras
- Below the Col de l'Izoard
- Renowned for cross-country skiing too
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Arvieux-en-Queyras is a low-key resort on a modest scale — 12 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Arvieux-en-Queyras has kept the identity of an authentic mountain village, far from the concrete resorts of the 1970s. People come here for the clean air, the unspoiled landscapes and a friendly atmosphere that stands apart from the industrialisation of skiing in some large ski areas. Arvieux-en-Queyras's altitude (1,150 m at the base, 2,100 m at the top) helps it keep decent snow through midwinter. January and February are the most reliable; in December and March, it's worth checking conditions before finalising a booking. With a day lift pass at just 20€, Arvieux-en-Queyras is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget, or skiers who want to fit in lots of days without breaking the bank, it's a sincere and often overlooked choice. In short: Arvieux-en-Queyras doesn't compete with the giants of skiing, and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
