Les Arcs Ski Resort Guide
Les Arcs Ski Resort Guide
Les Arcs sits above Bourg st Maurice, the main transport town for the Alps. You can catch a train from London and wake up in the Alps. The resort of Les Arcs is centred around 3 villages at 1600, 1800 and 2000. Intrawest (owners of Whistler) saw so much potential that they have just finished their own village at 1950. The skiing at Les Arcs is unlimited now due to the link to nearby La Plagne (and the Paradiski area) via the Vanoise Express and there is something for everyone; open bowls at the top, to tree skiing and cruiser greens, to steep as you like blacks, even a speed skiing run. Try to hit 150 kph if you dare. Off the piste Arc 1800 is the best place to stay and is well catered for in terms of food and accommodation. If you are on a budget, stay in Bourg and get the funicular up to Arc 1600 each morning. Nightlife at Les Arcs is good in any of the villages, but don't expect transport between 2000/1950/1800/1600 late at night. There is a free bus that takes you between the resorts during the day.
Resorts close to Les Arcs include:
Villaroger (5 km),
Peisey/Vallandry (6 km),
Sainte Foy (6 km),
La Rosière (7 km),
Les Coches (7 km),
Les Arcs Chalets, Ski Hotels & Lodging
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Trails (Pistes): 112 |
Halfpipes: 1 |
| Summit: 3199 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 38.5% Int: 38.5% Adv: 23% |
Terrain Parks: 1 |
| Vertical Drop: 1619 m |
X-Country: 15 km |
| Lifts: 77 (31 chair lifts, 40 surface lifts) |
Snowmaking: 11% |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: 6 |
Slopeside accommodation: Y |
| Restaurants: 40 |
Acres of ski: 1853 |
| Bars: 30 |
Nearest Airport: Lyon |
| Nearest Train: Bourg-St-Maurice |
Tourist Info Phone:: +33479071257,
Les Arcs Tourist Office Website |
Visitor Reviews of Les Arcs
Nicki from United Kingdom writes:
In reply to Mark's question about taxis - I would recommend Taxi AARTHUR who are based in Bourg St Maurice. This site won't accept links but you can look them up and find their website on Google.
2012-01-22 |
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- Season opens: 10 Dec 2011
- Season closes: 28 Apr 2012
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