The snowy scene is set (with poles), the fake snow is in place: action! The 2026–2027 ski season can begin!
The perfect lineup for your ski vacation
Have you already been daydreaming about the first slopes you’ll hit, the first fondue you’ll devour? To keep your daydreams from turning into a disaster, it’s high time to start thinking about who to bring on your vacation! Five people (+ you)—that’s all it takes for an unforgettable opening week. See you on December 12, 2026, with…
1. Someone to go skiing with (duh!)
It’s simple: without this person, the trip is off, the vacation is canceled. You need a REAL skier. Someone who lives for the sound of their skis scraping against fresh snow (and not for the cameras). A friend who won’t stop every 50 meters to take a selfie. Or embarrass you with their helmet-mounted camera (“But it’s to make a reel for Insta!”). Someone who knows the resort’s opening dates, the trail map, and the schedules for all the chairlifts by heart. In short: a reliable guy.
The star-studded cast: Les Arcs Film Festival is yet to reveal the line-up for 2026, join our stars from the 12th to the 19th of December 2026.
2. Someone to share a delicious fondue with
Paul? He’s on a diet. Sabrina? Lactose intolerant. Béa? Very, very vegan. Focus: you’re going to find her, this rare gem! The one with a serious appetite for fondue. A passion for cheese. An unstoppable sweet tooth—guaranteed, no tricks. In short, the person with whom to seriously rank the best fondues served in the resort. Classic? With porcini mushrooms? With an extra serving of charcuterie?
The star-studded cast: Les Arcs Film Festival is yet to reveal the line-up for 2026, join our stars from the 12th to the 19th of December 2026.
3. Someone to chat with on the chairlift
In other words: someone who doesn’t have the bad taste to shut themselves off in their own little world, headphones on, during all their ski sessions (“I’m listening to a running podcast—training for a marathon, you know… but I’m listening to you, okay!”). No, you need someone who’s full of gossip, someone hilarious, someone who’s always getting into crazy mishaps (and knows exactly how to tell the stories).
The star-studded cast: Les Arcs Film Festival is yet to reveal the line-up for 2026, join our stars from the 12th to the 19th of December 2026.
4. Someone to dance on the tables with after skiing
You know that friend who just can’t bring herself to part with her old DVD player, even though it’s on its last legs after hours of watching *Step Up*, *Flashdance*, and *Dirty Dancing* with subtitles? That’s the person you need! Someone who discreetly sways their shoulders at the slightest hint of music… before letting loose completely when the DJ makes a particularly bold transition to “her song!!!”
The star-studded cast: Les Arcs Film Festival is yet to reveal the line-up for 2026, join our stars from the 12th to the 19th of December 2026.
5. Someone to go to the movies with
A must-have to kick off the winter season in Les Arcs! Because yes, December 12, 2026, marks the opening of the ski area. But it also marks the start of the 18th edition of the Les Arcs Film Festival. During the day, you’ll be on the slopes with that friend who knows how to ski (see point 1). But in the evening, you’ll need someone who loves watching movies—any kind, as long as they’re in their original language with subtitles: romantic comedies, arthouse films, docudramas, heart-wrenching dramas, animated films, zany comedies… Or simply someone who loves Iceland, which is in the spotlight this year.
Everything you need to know about the Les Arcs Film Festival:
• Check out the program (feature films, short films, arthouse films, youth selection,…) and the guests of the 18th edition
• Buy your pass or individual tickets
• Book your all-inclusive stay (accommodation + ski pass; festival pass INCLUDED).
Everything You Need to Know About the Les Arcs Film Festival
Check out the program (feature films, short films, arthouse films, youth selection, Iceland spotlight…) and the guests of the 18th edition
. Buy your pass or individual tickets
. Book your all-inclusive stay (accommodation + ski pass; festival pass INCLUDED).
