Paradiski

Paradiski is a large linked ski area in the Tarentaise Valley, with Peisey-Nancroix serving as one of its main gateway villages in the heart of the French Alps.

What exactly is Paradiski?

Paradiski isn't a single resort but a network tying together three ski areas: La Plagne, Les Arcs, and Peisey-Vallandry. The link between them is the Vanoise Express, a double-decker cable car that opened in December 2003. It crosses the valley separating the La Plagne and Les Arcs massifs in just a few minutes, letting skiers ride one side of the valley in the morning and switch to the other resort's slopes in the afternoon without ever taking off their skis or relying on road transport.

How big is the ski area?

The scale of Paradiski is one of its main selling points: across the three linked resorts there are 425 km of pistes served by 160 lifts. The mix leans toward easier terrain — 152 green and blue runs make up the bulk of the network, making the area welcoming for beginners and families. On top of that there are 79 red runs for intermediate skiers and 22 black runs for those chasing steeper, more technical terrain. With that range, a week-long stay can easily be filled without skiing the same run twice.

How do you get to Peisey-Nancroix?

Peisey-Nancroix sits in the Tarentaise Valley, in the Savoie region, directly adjacent to Les Arcs. That position makes it a convenient base for reaching both the Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry slopes, and — thanks to the Vanoise Express — La Plagne as well. For visitors who prefer a quieter base than the larger Les Arcs resort villages, Peisey-Nancroix offers a calmer alternative with direct access to the same connected ski area.

What should you know before visiting?

The Vanoise Express ride itself is worth experiencing as an attraction in its own right, not just a means of transport. The cabin climbs high above the valley floor, giving passengers sweeping views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers. When it opened, this cable car was a genuine breakthrough — it was the first time two large, previously separate ski areas were joined this efficiently without requiring a descent into the valley in between. Building a day around a Vanoise Express crossing is a good way to make the most of a Paradiski stay.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Vanoise Express cable car? It's a double-decker aerial lift that opened in December 2003, connecting the La Plagne and Les Arcs ski areas by crossing the valley between them in a matter of minutes, without the need for road transfers.

How many pistes does Paradiski have? The combined ski area totals 425 km of pistes served by 160 lifts, broken down into 152 green/blue runs, 79 red runs, and 22 black runs.

Who is this ski area best suited for? With a strong majority of easy and intermediate runs, Paradiski works well for families and beginner-to-intermediate skiers, while its 22 black runs still give more advanced skiers plenty to work with.

Where exactly is Peisey-Nancroix relative to Paradiski? Peisey-Nancroix is a village in the Tarentaise Valley next to Les Arcs, functioning as one of the gateway bases into the wider Paradiski ski area, including La Plagne via the Vanoise Express.