Les Arcs
Snow Range
1609-3226m
a wonderful modern ski resort filled with inspiring skiing
Les Arcs is a wonderful, modern resort filled with inspiring skiing. Now linked to La Plagne, the 'Paradiski' area offers a massive 425 kms of pistes, including the Aiguille Rouge glacier above Arc 2000 with guaranteed snow. There are 4 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 real village atmosphere whilst Arc 1950 is the newest village, built in a traditional style.
- the experience
- the slopes
- lift passes and tuition
- ski/board equipment
The experience
Après Ski
· Live music in the Red Hot Saloon in 1800, and Chalet Luigi in 1950, where all the main sporting events are screened. Try 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
· Flying Kilometre speed track normally open from January approx. €8 · 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 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.
Family choice
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 Family Hotline on 0871 971 0457 (charges apply, see below).
Pre-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 13th March 2009.
To avoid disapointment pre-book your place at time of booking.
Resort features
- Crystal Ski Escort
- Crystal Snowboarding Escort
- First Time
- Helicopter Transfer
- Kids ski Free
- Snow Train
Transfer time
Chambery 2 hrs 30 mins, Lyons & 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
The slopes
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 200 seater lift over to La Plagne and return off-piste through the imposing Nancroix forest.
Snowboarding
Les Arcs has a superb board park with boarder cross spines, rails and boxes. There are also many natural hits to play on in the Clocheret area. The pistes are wide and rolling offering the perfect environment for all styles of riding and there is abundant terrain for beginners to progress on all week.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
425kms
Piste type No. of runs Easy 140 Intermediate 65 Difficult 37 -
Number of lifts
171 (1 funicular, 2 cable cars, 12 gondolas, 62 chairlifts, 94 drag lifts)
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Direction of slopes
N/E, S/W, N/W, N
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Snow cannons
470
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Longest run
7kms
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Mountain restaurants
37
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Cross-country trails
158kms
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Snow Range
1609-3226m
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Village Height:
2,000m (6,600ft); 1,950m (6,400ft); 1,800m (5,940ft); 1,600m (5,280ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
3,226m (10,583ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift Pass
| Days | 6 | 8 | 13 |
| Adult (Local) | £173 | £218 | £323 |
| Adult (Area) | £206 | £256 | £371 |
| Child (Local) | £131 | £165 | £244 |
| Child (Area) | £156 | £193 | £280 |
| Senior (Local) | £131 | £165 | £244 |
| Senior (Area) | £156 | £193 | £280 |
| Family Area Pass | 6 Days | 8 Days |
| 2 adults & 2 children | £652 | £807 |
| 2 adults & 3 children | £803 | £995 |
| 2 adutls & 4 children | £954 | £1184 |
Child 6-13 yrs incl. Senior 65-71 yrs incl.
Lift pass coverage: Local lift pass covers all lifts in Les Arcs, area lift pass also covers all lifts in La Plagne. "Discovery" Pass (a local pass including 1 day for whole area) also available. Call reservations.
Photo required for lift pass? Only for 72 years +
Please note: Opening of Paradiski link not guaranteed before 20/12
Ski/Board Tuition
| Arc 2000 | Adult | Child |
| Ski (6 x 2hrs 30mins am) | £118 | £118 |
| Board (6 x 2hrs 30mins pm) | £120 | £120 |
| Arc 1800 | ||
| Ski (6 x 2hrs 30mins am) | £120 | £120 |
| Board (6x 2hrs 30mins pm) | £120 | £120 |
| Arc 1600 | ||
| Ski (6 x 3hrs am) | £120 | £120 |
| Board (6 x 3hrs pm) | £120 | £120 |
| Peisey-Vallandry | ||
| Ski (6 x 2hrs 30 mins am) Not Feb | £87 | £87 |
| Ski (6 x 3 hrs am) Feb only | £129 | £129 |
| Board (pm) | £115 | £115 |
| Arc 1950 | ||
| Ski (6 x 2hrs 30mins) | £127 | £127 |
| Board (6 x 2hrs 30mins) | £145 | £145 |
Spirit (Arc1950) Ski 2.5hrs 930-1200, except Feb 900-1130. Board am 930-1200.
Children: Arcs 2000 & 1950 Ski 5-12yrs Board min 8 yrs. Arc 1800 4-13yrs Board min 8yrs. Arc 1600 5-11 yrs Board min 8yrs. Peisey-Vallandry Ski 4-13 yrs Board min 10 yrs. Ski kindergarten for children under 5yrs see our website.
No. of instructors: 160
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £289 | £231 |
| First Time board | £307 | £242 |
Includes: 6 days equipment hire, 6 days tuition (board often pm) & 6 days local lift pass. For beginners only.
the savings
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.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Days | 6 | 8 | 13 |
| Skis | £70 | £109 | £145 |
| Superior Skis | £91 | £126 | £182 |
| Snowboard | £91 | £116 | £182 |
| Boots | £40 | £66 | £81 |
| Superior Boots | £54 | £69 | £109 |
| Snowboard Boots | £40 | £48 | £78 |
| Child Skis | £41 | £47 | £73 |
| Child Boots | £21 | £25 | £31 |
| Child Board | £61 | £76 | £125 |
| Child Board Boots | £26 | £33 | £53 |
| Child Helmet | £17 | £18 | £27 |
the savings
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.
