The Snow Caves & Ice Sculptures in Les Arcs
Once inside, discover the sharp, clean lines of giant ice sculptures carved from ice that looks as pure as a precious stone. Then, explore the soft, warm curves of figures shaped out of the snow. The main hall at the end of the tunnel is the high point of the attraction, with dappled lighting that adds to the overall effect of absolute serenity. Be sure not to miss this unique opportunity that disappears along with the return of the summer sun.
In autumn, around the 20th November, the construction of an enormous igloo begins. 120 metres long and 3 metres high, it features a huge 20m² room. Every year, it takes 100 days of work to realise this masterpiece. It takes 10,000 m³ of high-density snow (much more compact than that used on the slopes) to build the cave. A dozen sculptors come from all over Europe each year to spend a week demonstrating their talents in the cave's twists and turns to the absolute joy of its visitors. There are only 2 such ventures realised in the entire world.
