Les Arcs is one of the best known and largest of all French Resorts. It is split into 3 sections Arc 1600 Arc 1800 and Arc 2000. The neumbers refer to the height above sea level in metres. A funicilar railways runs at 20 minute intervals from Bourg St Maurice up to 1600 from where you can connect ... Read review
The chalets are located at about 150 m from the ski lifts and 500 m from the ski resort ... more
centre, french ski school (ESF), shops. On the spot : ski locker, covered garage, Pub, bakery, mini market... All the apartments are equipped of fireplace with one basket of wood furnished and satellite TV. Free access to the indoor swimming-pool and to the sauna.
Arc Pierre Blanche (1600) is the cradle of Les Arcs. It is a south West facing family ... more
resort with a cosy and warm atmosphere. The whole resort operates as a pedestrian area. It is in a position overlooking Bourg St Maurice (7 mn connection with the funicular) and sits at the foot of the \"Deux Têtes\" peak. At your disposal : 30 shops.
Arc 2000 takes you from the imposing kingdom of arolla pines to the \"roof of the world\". ... more
The resort stands at the foot of the Aiguille Rouge (3226 m) and is a pioneer of new downhill snow sports. It possesses a treasure of both gentle and breathtaking slopes. The resort operates as a pedestrian only area. At your disposal : 30 shops.
Chalets with luxurious apartments situated at about 150 m. from the slopes and 500 m. from ... more
the centre. Tradition, luxury, comfort, well-being. . . After a sporting day, get pleasure of a real relaxing moment, dive into our pool with a temperature of 27° ...provided you didn't forget your swimsuit ! The guests have an access to the swimming pool of Chalet Altitude. Live in our chalet in all serenity it is also benefit from several services which make your stay easier : Underground parking places, pub, shop, wifi.
The residence Maeva Charmettoger, traditionally built in wood, is in the Village of ... more
Charmettoger, which overlooks the Isère Valley. It is located on the edge of a forest, 500 m from the ski resort centre and 300 m from ski lifts and shops.
Set right in the centre of Arc 1800 and at the foot of the ski slopes, the hotel du Golf ... more
is one of the most renowed in the region. The views on the forest, the ski slopes and the Mont-Blanc will charm any mountain lover. The ski areas of Les Arcs and La Plagne are connected by the \"Vanoise Express\", thus creating an exceptional \"Paradiski\" area with more than 425 km of ski slopes.
Located on the hillside of the Arc 1800 ski resort, the Residences MGM Les Alpages de ... more
Chantel residence offers a wide selection of newly-renovated apartment that offer magnificent views of the valley and direct access to the slopes. The two buildings in stone and wood, standing in a forest setting, provide a welcome and restful change of scenery. After a day on the ski slopes discover the peaceful ambiance of our \"Spas by Algotherm\" services: our well being centre is open to all free of charge, with indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, steam rooms, cardio-training room and relaxation room. Facial and body treatments (extra charge), herbal teas and shop featuring a wide range of beauty products.
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Advantages: Good ski-ing, Great surroundings, great accomodation Disadvantages: Quite expensive, but then the Alps is everywhere
Les Arcs is one of the best known and largest of all French Resorts. It is split into 3 sections Arc 1600 Arc 1800 and Arc 2000. The neumbers refer to the height above sea level in metres. A funicilar railways runs at 20 minute intervals from Bourg St Maurice up to 1600 from where you can connect to the rest of the resort via mainly chairlifts, there is the ocassional tow, but mostly the resort is served with cable cars and chairlifts. 1600 has a ... ...place to relax or sun bathe if the ski-ing is too arduous. . the ski-ing ranges from the easy to the extreme. From the highest point Auiguile Rouge at 3100 m their are a number of potentially tricky black runs, as well as the flying kilometer, a very steep straight down piste on which the speed skiers reach up tp 145 mph. There is lots of off piste if that is your thing, as well as nice red runs down through trees for the more easy going. Restaurants ... more
Les Arcs is one of the best known and largest of all French Resorts. It is split into 3 sections Arc 1600 Arc 1800 and Arc 2000. The neumbers refer to the height above sea level in metres. A funicilar railways runs at 20 minute intervals from Bourg St Maurice up to 1600 from where you can connect to the rest of the resort via mainly chairlifts, there is the ocassional tow, but mostly the resort is served with cable cars and chairlifts. 1600 has a good range of bars and shops, and is a good place to relax or sun bathe if the ski-ing is too arduous. . the ski-ing ranges from the easy to the extreme. From the highest point Auiguile Rouge at 3100 m their are a number of potentially tricky black runs, as well as the flying kilometer, a very steep straight down piste on which the speed skiers reach up tp 145 mph. There is lots of off piste if that is your thing, as well as nice red runs down through trees for the more easy going. Restaurants are many and varied, and although some are reasonably priced some are also expensive. Ski hire is reasonable from the shop at the funicular £10 a day, but the ski pass is quite expensive £110 for 6 days.
We stayed in a place called Le Pre which normally has a lift which takes you up into the resort, and you can ski straight back to the Chalet at night. Unfortunately it had been unseasonably warm and the snow level was at about 1600. Which means a trip to the funicular every morning. It is well worth having your own transport for this eventuality. also it means that a trip further afield to mingle with the beautiful people in Val d'Isere or eat at one of a number of good restaurants is possible.
I would recommend optimum ski www.optimumski.com the chalet I stayed in in Le Pre. A very friendly Chalet with great service
Avoid the sport bar near the Funiculiar in Saint Bourg Maruice I got food posioning from a burger there !
Advantages: ease of access, huge ski area, good resorts, excellent apres ski Disadvantages: poorly groomed pistes and very busy at weekends
...make up the resort of Les Arcs) or you can fly to either Lyon or Geneva which are both about 3 hours drive from the resorts. Arc Peirre Blanche is connected to Bourg St Maurice by Funicular Railway or there is a regular bus service to take you to the three high altitude ski resorts. Arc 1800 is the biggest and busiest and is great for all standards and abilities of skiers, and also families as there is a choice of several kindergartens and kid ski ... ...ski schools also operate from Les Arcs 1800 and I booked a private lesson with the French Ski School ESL for £40 for 2 hours which I thought was very reasonalbe. For more info on the resort, including webcam pictures, (web cam located at the top of the Transarc gondola at 2600m) visit www.lesarcs.com which I found very helpful with up to date weather reports and lots of details about the resort etc. ...
kimborob 11.02.2001 (21.05.2001)
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Advantages: Huge Ski Area-Huge bar area! Disadvantages: French Airports!
...famous resorts in the Alps, Les Arcs is a purpose built resort on 3 levels. The 3 Villages at 1600, 1800 and 2000 have individual qualities which make them unique.
1600- near to bars and shops, obviously lower down the mountain , but more traditional than the other 2. Also nearer to the beginner slopes which makes it ideal for the family.
1800- Party Party Party! Bars and clubs, floodlit skiing.
2000- the highest and the best snow, purpose built ... ...many ski in /ski out residences.
Having stayed in all 3 places over the past few years all offer fantastic skiing and link brilliantly around the mountains and with the New link lift accross to La Plagne making this the biggest ski area in the alps (now bigger than 3 valleys)
Always seems snow sure , with a variety of skiing on offer, good for all levels of skiing and boarding.
NOTE- Although the 3 levels are easy to access on the slopes, getting ...
wompie99 26.06.2005
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Advantages: Massive ski area, no queues, well kept pistes Disadvantages: A little expensive
...and I can honestly say Les Arcs is the best ski resort I have been to. I went there about 3 years ago, and our hotel - the name escapes me - was built into the side of the mountain in Arc 2000. The boot room was on the top floor, which confused us on the first day. We went to the boot room got ready for our first days skiing, as we stepped out on to the snow we were greeted with our own downward slope on to the main chair lift which then took us ... ...can't find anything to complain about Les Arcs, except maybe a little expensive. During the evenings there were ski shows on the lower slopes, complete with traditional brass bands, BBQ's, hot dog stands etc. So if you want a memorable ski holiday, try Les Arcs you're bound to enjoy it. ...
bigkev007 30.05.2007
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Advantages: Everything you want from a ski resort Disadvantages: It isn't in England
Les Arcs is one of the most famous Ski resorts on the French Alps
It has a wide range of Slope with some breath taking scenery and a very efficient ski lift network. For the more advanced Skier there is also a lot of off piste skiing available as well as some great black runs. The real thing that sets Les Arcs apart from other resorts is the nightlife. There are lots of very friendly restaurants and even more bars with a great atmosphere that will ...
Stu_Nick 06.07.2000
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Advantages: Ski two countries in one day Disadvantages: Small village
This is great small resort not too far from the big motorway runs of Tignes and LesArcs. It has about three bars and five hotels, plus some appartment blocks. Its skiing is very good, and because its not the most well known place ever, is less crowded than its neighbours. If your not from Europe then take your passport - this is a place where you can ski in two countries on one day, by going down the back of the mountain to La Thuile in Italy. Cool !. One other thing - the drinks are cheaper in La Thuile, so as a challenge, drink as much as possible in Italia then try and ski back. Snow here seems quite good even late in the season, perhaps because it is less busy. Enjoy this one if your are with partner, not a group. ...
Stavros 05.12.2000
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Whether you are staying in Provence or merely passing through, its well worth a short detour off the A8 Autoroute to visit the Maison des Vins de Cotes de Provence.
This "House of the Wines of Provence" is on the old main road (N7, near LesArcs (no, not the ski resort, this is a different LesArcs) a little way East of Vidauban. If you thought all Provence wines are pink, this will be a revelation. They appear to have every worthwhile wine of Cotes de Provence in stock at reasonable prices and each week they offer at least six of them on a generous free tasting. Try the reds - like most red wines in France today they are sold too young, but the quality is excellent. And try the whites - a fairly limited range but again well worth trying.
Now of course you won't want to drink and drive. Fortunately upstairs is an excellent ...
Advantages: beautiful, good snow record, sunny, begginner to intermediate, family resort, quiet, friendly Disadvantages: old lift system, limited runs,
Great snow conditions in this resort normally between mid February to mid march for the best powder. A southerly facing resort means it benefits from plenty of sunshine too so make sure to take your sun block!
La Rosiere, named so because of its gorgeous pink sunsets, is a smaller and upcoming resort which both benefits and detracts in its appeal. Basically it is a fine place for beginners and intermediates to learn and improve but if you are a seasoned skier there are only about 7 blacks in the whole France/ Italy ski area and even those cannot be regarded as real blacks being narrower rather than steep to gain this title. The views you get here are breathtaking, you can see right up the valley to the dam in Tignes, LesArc's is directly opposite La Rosiere on the other side of the valley and from the Fort you can see the tip ...
chrissnow69 20.01.2006 (24.01.2006)
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