Praz sur Arly Ski Resort Guide
Praz sur Arly, France
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| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 60km |
| Highest Lift | 2,070m |
| Resort Height | 1,040m |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Geneva |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
Praz sur Arly
Praz sur Arly is a picturesque ski resort nestled in the French Alps. It offers a fantastic blend of skiing, snowboarding, and charming village life.
Summary
The resort is part of the Espace Diamant ski area, boasting over 192 km of pistes suitable for all skill levels. With its family-friendly atmosphere and beautiful scenery, Praz sur Arly is an ideal destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
The ski area of Praz sur Arly is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,040m, with 60km of marked runs.
Praz sur Arly is part of the Espace Diamant ski area with access to 185km of downhill skiing, with 226 marked pistes, served by a total of 136 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Praz sur Arly itself (60km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Espace Diamant ski resorts of Crest Voland Cohennoz, Flumet, Les Saisies and Notre Dame de Bellecombe.
With ski lifts as high as 2,070m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Snow and Weather
Praz sur Arly typically enjoys good snow reliability, with average snow depths ranging from 80 to 150 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, visit J2Ski.
When will it snow in Praz sur Arly?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Praz sur Arly.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Praz sur Arly Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 6km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | 15km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 10 | 30km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | 9km |
| Downhill Total Length | 60km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 25km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Espace Diamant Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 16 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 70 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 91 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 49 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 185km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 136 | |
Praz sur Arly Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,070m |
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| Resort Altitude (Praz sur Arly) | 1,040m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,000m |
| Max Vertical | 1,070m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
Praz sur Arly features the Mont Charvin and the surrounding peaks, with a maximum elevation of 2,100 meters. Notable pistes include the blue Les Folliets and the red La Combe, serviced by lifts such as the Télébaby and the Praz sur Arly gondola.
Praz sur Arly offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will appreciate the terrain parks located within the Espace Diamant area, including the fun park at Les Saisies. These parks offer various features suitable for all levels.
Location and Map
Where is Praz sur Arly?
This ski resort is in the French Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Praz sur Arly is Chambery, 60 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Annecy, Grenoble, Sion, Lyon Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry, Turin Caselle, Saint-Étienne and Berne airports are all within three hours drive.
Chambery is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Praz sur Arly is easily accessible via Geneva Airport, approximately 85 km away. Alternatively, you can reach it from Chambery Airport, roughly 120 km from the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 10,700 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 1km of ski runs, with 5 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Praz sur Arly open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, unwind at local favorites like Le Bar de la Mairie or La Ferme de Praz. For nightlife, check out the lively atmosphere at Les Cimes.
