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Resort facts
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Resort Height
2,000m (6,600ft); 1,950m (6,400ft); 1,800m (5,940ft); 1,600m (5,280ft)
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Transfer time
Chambery 2 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 -
Typical costs
· small beer £2.50 · litre of milk £1.50 · bottle of house wine £14.00 · cup of coffee £2.50
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
glacier resort
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Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
4
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Intermediates Ski Rating
4
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Beginners Ski Rating
5
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Snowboarding Rating
5
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So what's it like?
A wonderful modern ski resort filled with inspiring skiing
Les Arcs is a wonderful, modern resort filled with inspiring skiing across the Paradiski area. Linked to La Plagne, there is a massive 425 km of pistes, including the Aiguille Rouge glacier above Arc 2000 with guaranteed snow. There are 5 self-contained villages at different heights: Arc 1800 has a lively atmosphere and excellent access to the skiing. Arc 2000 is popular with experienced skiers, with skiing to and from the doorstep. Arc 1600 has a village type atmosphere with a number of shops. The luxury self-catering village of Arc 1950 is the newest and has a good range of shops, restaurants and amenities. Peisey Villandry is a quiet hamlet, but in a great location at the foot of the Vanoise Express link to La Plagne, enabling guests to make the most of the whole Paradiski area, one of the largest ski areas in the world
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2 for 1 equipment
2 for 1 equipment hire on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013 - get on the slopes for less with this fantastic equipment hire deal.
Available on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. Terms apply.
Ski information
Beginners
Home of the famous 'Ski Evolutif' teaching method (mini-skis for learning to start, stop and turn), Les Arcs is a great choice for beginners.
Intermediates
The Paradiski Area is brilliant for intermediates. Runs include tree-lined descents into Pèisey Nancroix and Vallandry and a multitude of interlinked blue and red runs.
Advanced
Ski the breathtaking 7km black Aiguille Rouge right the way down into Villaroger (Europe's biggest vertical drop of 2000m!), pound the moguls of Dou de l'Homme or take the new Vanoise Express lift, which carrys 200 people over to La Plagne and return off-piste through the imposing Nancroix forest.
Nightlife
· 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
Activities
ice rink (1800 and 2000), ski biking, snowshoeing, cinema (1600, 1800, 2000), bowling (1800), bobsleigh (La Plagne), husky rides & helicopter tours
Eating out
· Fantastic choice in Arc 1800 · Meat or cheese fondue for around €25 including wine and dessert · Chez Eux for gastronomic meals, Belliou la Fumée for grills, Red Rock Bar for great burgers and pizza.
Other amenities
· Shops · Cinema · Supermarkets · Banks · 25kms of prepared walking paths.
Private Transfer
From Chambery airport
One-way (arrival) from £43 pp. Return from £82 pp.
One way helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers are also availablePre-bookable Extras
Scenic Helicopter Flight
For breathtaking panoramic views of the Alps and for a truely magical experience, pre-book a scenic helicopter flight. The flights will take you from Les Arcs giving you the opportuntiy to take in a birds eye view of the ski area, its peaks and if you so decide the towering Mont Blanc. The flight choices are: Les Arc valley 8min £34, Paradski valleys 15min £60, Mont Blanc flight 30 min £119.
Olympic Bobsleigh
Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a ride on the Olympic bobsleigh run! Close to Les Arc and just below the resorts of La Plagne the bobsleigh track is a short bus ride away (transport is included in cost). You will have the choice of various Bobs to carry you down the track, from the speed controlled Bob Raft with a max speed of 80kph to the positivley spine tingling Taxi Bob reaching speeds of 100kph. Prices start from £40pp, the track is open from mid-Dec to 12th March 2010.
To avoid disapointment pre-book your place at time of booking.
Families
Baby Club (4mths-3yrs) - open to all guests staying in the Hotel Cachette in Arc 1600.
Mini & Kids Clubs (3-12yrs) - open to all guests in Hotel Cachette.
Private Nanny service (6mths-8yrs) - open to all guests staying in the Finest Apartments, Arc 1950 Le Village, Alpages du Chantal (1800) & Roc Belle Face (1600) and any of our chalets (must book whole chalet).
Pre-booking is essential.Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-71yrs -
Our best deals to Les Arcs
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| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Les Arcs in France | Self catering |
£298 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Les Arcs in France | Self catering |
£312 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Les Arcs in France | Self catering |
£330 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Les Arcs in France | Self catering |
£365 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Les Arcs in France | Self catering |
£397 based on 4 sharing |