Vast ski area with slopes to suit all abilities
Les Arcs is a high-altitude, modern, purpose-built resort, which boasts a good snow record and excellent skiing for all abilities. The variety of skiing is huge, from steep blacks to wide open cruising runs and the Paradiski cable-car links Les Arcs with La Plagne to form one of the largest ski areas in the world. We feature accommodation in Arcs 1600, 1800, 2000 as well as the luxury self-catering development in Arc 1950.
Fact file
Skiing in Les Arcs
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Beginners
5
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Intermediates
4
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Experts
4
Resort Height
- 1600/1800/1950/2000m
Transfer time
- Chambery 2 hrs 30 mins, Grenoble 3 hrs 30 mins, Geneva 3 hrs 30 mins,
Snow Train (Bourg St. Maurice): Arc 1600 20 minutes, Arc 1800 25 minutes, Arc 1950 50 minutes, Arc 2000 60 minutes
Costs
- · small beer £2.50 · litre of milk £1.50 · bottle of house wine £14.00 · cup of coffee £2.50
Private transfer
- 1-4 people(return) Chambery £652, Geneva £676, Grenoble £884
5-8 people Cambery £737, Geneva £811, Grenoble £1080 One way helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers: Chambery £1423, Geneva £2613, Grenoble £2068
Skiing in Les Arcs
For piste maps and other information about the Slopes in Les Arcs visit our skiing in Les Arcs page
Activities
· flying Kilometre speed track normally open from January · parapenting · floodlit skiing (1600, 1800 and 2000) · ice rink (1800 and 2000) · ski biking · snowshoeing · cinema (1600, 1800, 2000) · bowling (1800) · bobsleigh (La Plagne) · ice grotto · husky rides · helicopter toursApres ski
· live music in the Red Hot Saloon in 1800, and Chalet Luigi in 1950, where all the main sporting events are screened · El Latino Loco in 2000 for a lively, informal atmosphere and more live music · discos include the Apokalypse in 1800 the KL92 in Arc 2000 and Luigi's in 1950.Our opinion
The undulating contours of Les Arcs ensure excellent skiing for intermediate, advanced skiers and snowboarders alike. Beginners will enjoy the green runs in the Altiport area above Arc 1800. More experienced skiers will enjoy the harder slopes above Arc 2000.
Families
Les Arcs is an ideal resort for families, facilities include the Pommes de Pin at 1800, where the Lauzières nursery accepts children aged 1-3, and the la Nova kindergarten (3-6 years) includes indoor and outdoor activities. Skiing lessons are included with the 'Mini Mini Club' for children aged 3-4 years and the 'Mini Maxi Club' for 4-6 year olds.In Arc 2000, the kindergarten accepts children from 2-3 years in Les Marmottans and from 4-6 years in Les Marmottes. For further details, call our Childcare Hotline on 0871 230 8128 (charges apply).
Snow Savers
· one FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots· FREE lift pass for children under 6 when accompanied by an adult (arrange locally)
· reduced lift pass prices for over 65's