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Exploring instead of repeating

Number ten in my Top Ten: big views and the feeling of travelling through the mountain.

#10 in my Top Ten film · October 2026

Les Arcs · still from my own film
Les Arcs · still from my own film

Why it made the list

In my Top Ten narration I describe rolling runs, huge views and moving from high, open mountain down towards the trees. The appeal to me is exploring, rather than feeling that I am repeating the same circuit.

Watch the original footage

The gallery uses stills from the reviewed original clips selected for my Top Ten film. You can watch the full countdown here, and Episode 35 adds a conversation with Jules about the broader Tarentaise ski-safari idea.

Keep future plans separate

The chalet conversation also looks ahead to another visit. That does not turn every resort mentioned in that discussion into a place I have already reviewed. This entry is supported by my own Les Arcs footage and Top Ten narration.

Planning context

Use Les Arcs’ official information for the current map, connections and opening status. The variety I describe is a personal impression from the trip, not a promise about snow or every run on a future date.

Watch the Top Ten.

See where Les Arcs fits in my personal countdown.

CarveCast original film

My Top Ten ski resorts

My own footage and narration. Press play to watch here, with sound.

Narration uses my AI voice. This records past trips; check current resort information for your dates.

From my own archive

The picture journal.

Photographs and stills from the original footage. Tap any image to see the full frame.

Les Arcs · still from my own film
Les Arcs · still from my own film
Les Arcs · still from my own film
Les Arcs · still from my own film
Les Arcs · still from my own film
Les Arcs · still from my own film

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Moments from Instagram.

Skiing, village life and the moments between runs. Open a reel preview here, or explore the original trip highlights on Instagram.

My Top Ten ski resorts

The full multi-resort countdown, including this destination.

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The trip highlights

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The original conversations

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Full episodes give the context behind the memories. The notes below are the original episode descriptions; an episode can cover several destinations.

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Episode 35

One Chalet, Seven Ski Resorts: The Ultimate Ski Safari with Jules Heaton

🎿 One chalet. A different ski resort every day. Could this be the ultimate way to ski the French Alps?

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🎿 One chalet. A different ski resort every day. Could this be the ultimate way to ski the French Alps?

In Episode 35 of The CarveCast, I’m joined by Jules Heaton, the ski enthusiast behind Chalet Wonderland, to explore why the Tarentaise Valley makes such an exciting base for a ski safari.

Jules and her husband set out to build a chalet that would give them access to the skiing they love, with space to bring friends and family together. A pandemic, delayed windows and an over-budget build later, Wonderland became a reality.

We talk Val d’Isère, Tignes, Les Arcs, La Plagne, Sainte-Foy and La Rosière — plus skiing across the border to La Thuile in Italy for lunch. From huge linked ski areas to quieter tree-lined slopes, there’s an incredible amount of variety within reach of one base.

⛷️ In this episode:
🏔️ Why the Tarentaise is one of my favourite ski regions
🏡 The story behind building Chalet Wonderland
🇮🇹 Skiing from France to Italy for lunch
🌨️ Choosing a resort to suit the weather and your group
🎟️ Ski à la Carte and flexible lift passes
🍝 Mountain restaurants and eating well on a ski holiday
🧘 Women’s ski and Pilates retreats and catered ski safaris
☀️ Why the Alps are worth visiting in summer

We also look ahead to my December visit, when I’m hoping to explore as much of the area as possible. If you love the idea of getting more variety out of your next ski trip, this conversation will get you counting down to winter.

🏡 Chalet Wonderland
https://www.chaletwonderland.com
Instagram: @chaletwonderland

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/7MjtLUgsAHk

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Compiled from Adam’s own films, documentary narration, photo archive and the podcast episodes linked above. Practical context: official resort information. Reviewed 2 November 2026. Past conditions are not a forecast. Adam is a Stöckli ambassador.

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