Les Arcs ski resort
Snow Range
1609-3226m
a wonderful modern ski resort filled with inspiring skiing
Les Arcs ski resort is located in the heart of the Tarentaise valley, it offers modern accommodation and some awe-inspiring skiing. Slopes vary from wooded runs in the villages of Villaroger and Peisey-Vallandry to high altitude skiing on the Aiguille Rouge glacier. Your skiing opportunities do not end in Les Arc, by using the double-decker Vanoise Express cable car you can explore the whole of La Plagne, this massive skiing area is aptly named Paradiski and offers 425km of pistes! Our accommodation is found in 5 villages: Arc 1800 with its lively atmosphere and excellent access to the slopes, Arc 2000 with skiing to and from the doorstep, Arc 1600 with its village atmosphere, newly built but traditionally styled Arc 1950 and Peisey-Vallandry, closest to La Plagne giving speedy access to the whole of Paradiski.
- the experience
- the slopes Les Arcs snowboarding
- Les Arcs lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Les Arcs
The experience
Les Arcs 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 · 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 in Les Arcs
· 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.
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 12th March 2010.
To avoid disapointment pre-book your place at time of booking.
Resort features
- Crystal Ski Escort
- Crystal Snowboarding Escort
- Fast Pass
- First Time
- Helicopter Transfer
- Kids ski Free
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
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 Vanoise Express lift, which carrys 200 people over to La Plagne and return off-piste through the imposing Nancroix forest.
Snowboarding
Les Arcs has a superb board park with boarder cross, kickers, 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
141 (1 funicular, 9 cable cars, 62 chairlifts, 58 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, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Adult | Child | Senior |
| Local | £182 | £137 | £137 |
| Discovery | £194 | £145 | £145 |
| Area | £218 | £164 | £164 |
| Family Area Pass | Local | Area |
| 2 adults & 2 children | £628 | £702 |
| 2 adults & 3 children | £765 | £866 |
| 2 adults & 4 children | £902 | £1029 |
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 includes 1 day for whole area.
Photo required for lift pass? Only for 72 years +
Please note: Paradiski link opens 19/12
To qualify for a family pass all members of the family should have the same surname or provide proof they live together at the same address (child 6-17yrs).
Ski/Board Tuition
| Arc 2000 | Adult | Child |
| Ski (6 x 2hrs 30mins am) | £134 | £134 |
| Board (6 x 2hrs 30mins pm) | £143 | £143 |
| Arc 1800 | ||
| Ski (6 x 2hrs 30mins am) | £134 | £134 |
| Board (6x 2hrs 30mins pm) | £134 | £134 |
| Arc 1600 | ||
| Ski (6 x 3hrs am) | £132 | £132 |
| Board (6 x 3hrs pm) | £132 | £132 |
| Peisey-Vallandry | ||
| Ski (6 x 2hrs 30 mins am) Not Feb | £99 | £99 |
| Ski (6 x 3 hrs am) Feb only | £147 | £147 |
| Board (pm) | £131 | £131 |
| Arc 1950 | ||
| Ski (6 x 2hrs 30mins) | £150 | £150 |
| Board (6 x 2hrs 30mins) | £165 | £165 |
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
Arc 1600, 1800 & 2000:
| Adult | Child | |
| First Time ski | £330 | £268 |
| First Time board | £342 | £272 |
| Adult | Child | |
| First Time ski | £358 | £297 |
| First Time board | £384 | £309 |
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
| 6 Days | Adult | Child |
| Bronze skis | £66 | £47 |
| Silver skis | £103 | £79 |
| Gold skis | £122 | - |
| Boots | £45 | £26 |
| Snowboard | £103 | £79 |
| Superior Snowboard | £122 | - |
| Snowboard boots | £45 | £26 |
| Helmet | £28 | £17 |
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.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.