The Aiguille Rouge, a multipolar summit

5 experiences between 2 700m & 3 226m

Before reaching the high point of the les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry resort, the summit of the Aiguille Rouge at 3226m, you'll be able to take some time to relax, reflect and enjoy the moment with:

  • 20 minutes to wander around the extraordinary sights of the Aiguille Rouge Illuminated Murals.

  • Experience a descent at the altitude of 2700m for the first time with the breath-taking Aiguille Rouge Zipline.

  • Stop for a last-minute picnic, lunch, or snack at the Varet panoramic terrace. At 2700m this is the highest picnic spot in the whole resort, at the bottom of the Aiguille Rouge cable car.

  • Disconnect completely while gazing at the stunning high mountain views from the Aiguille Rouge viewing platform, La Passerelle (3226m)

  • Learn more about glaciers and the Varet glacier in particular

The Aiguille Rouge Illuminated Murals

What if it was possible to transform the garage of a chairlift (the nocturnal shelter which protects the cabins from high mountain conditions) into something new? What would it be?

If it was possible to transform a lift’s garage (nocturnal cocoon to protect the cabins from the high mountain conditions) from its original purpose what could we turn it into? At the top of the Varet cablecar, lies a secret place hidden from sight, that comes to life with light every morning. The 500m2 space of the Varet gondola station now offers visitors something a little out of the ordinary…

📍 Summit of the Varet cable car, Arc 2000

This unusual location is home to a dazzling digital display which makes for a unique and unforgettable experience.

The Aiguille Rouge Zipline

What if you pushed the door of the Tyrolienne de l'Aiguille Rouge? This one is perched at an altitude of more than 2600m. Who has never dreamed of flying like a bird? You will be able to spread your wings for a flight of more than 1.8km at more than 130km/h, lying down, sitting, alone or in duo!

An adventure of a few dozen seconds, filled with adrenaline that is nonetheless contemplative.


📍 Summit of the Varet cable car, Arc 2000

Thanks to the PARADISKI YUGE app, you can use your phone to collect a photo of your take-off and landing when you visit the chalet at the bottom of the zipline.

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THE VARET PANORAMIC TERRACE (2730m)

The panoramic terrace of Varet is the highest of the domain, it is located at more than 2700m of altitude, at the arrival of the Varet gondola in Arc 2000! You can enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding alpine summits, and learn more about them thanks to an orientation table at your disposal. The view is also plunging on the descent of the Tyrolienne, so, the less reckless companions will be able to contemplate this unforgettable moment. Also, an eco-responsible high altitude café welcomes you for a well-deserved break.

📍 Summit of the Varet cable car, Arc 2000

Accessible by ski or on foot an ideal stop before climbing to the top of the Aiguille Rouge.

The Aiguille Rouge viewing platform

At the top of the cable car, you can enjoy the Aiguille Rouge Viewing platform. It extends over several tens of meters and is bordered by a glass guardrail at the end of each of the overhangs to contemplate the exceptional beauty of this place.

Designed in collaboration with the Upper Villaroger National Nature Reserve in 2018, it offers an amazing view where visitors can learn about the species of flora and fauna which nestle at the heart of this exceptional setting.

TIPS : In winter, reserve your Fast Track for faster access to the top of the Aiguille Rouge and skip the line
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The glacier Area

At the top of the Varet cable car, a new glacier awareness area is being unveiled. It's a place where skiers can learn more about the glacier that has its name and learn more about the glaciers that surround them. An exhibition to raise awareness of how the Varet glacier has evolved over time and the issues surrounding its existence. The installation fits in with the architecture of the site and the natural environment, inviting visitors to pause for a moment. A suspended moment that aims to educate, inspire and encourage reflection on our shared responsibility towards nature.

📍 Summit of the Varet cable car, Arc 2000

Accessible by ski or on foot.

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Did you know?

The Aiguille Rouge cable car station is themed on the Bearded Vulture, a protected vulture reintroduced in the Alpine Arc since 1986