In this video I’m reporting back from the 2025 edition of Le Trail des Arcs — an 18km trail race with around 1000m of vertical that links up the different Les Arcs resorts. I talk through what the route feels like on the ground, how the climbing and descending stack up over the distance, and what makes this event such a brilliant way to see the area beyond the usual ski-season lens. If you’re thinking about entering, my main takeaway is that this isn’t just “a run in the mountains” — it’s a proper course that rewards pacing and preparation, especially with that vertical baked in. I also flag that my full, longer report is coming in Episode 254 of The Ski Podcast (going live on 22 August), where I go deeper on the experience and what I’d do differently next time. If you love Les Arcs, Paradiski, and the idea of earning your views the hard way, this one’s for you.