Les Arcs Ski Holidays Resort Guide

Les Arcs Ski resort is part of the world famous “Paradiski “linked Ski area in the Savoie region of France. Les Arcs resort has spectacular views of Mont Blanc the highest peak in Western Europe and lies beneath the Aiquille Rouge Peak Glacier (Red Needle) which usually has the first and best snowfall of the region. Les Arcs skiing holidays offer extensive and varied runs to suit all levels with the resort catering for experienced skiers as well as families.

Les Arcs is made up of four self contained villages i.e.: 1600, 1800, 1950 and 2000 referring to the altitude of each village, this varies the conditions and are all traffic free, enhancing your Ski holiday. Les Arcs Hotels and Apartments are modern, well spaced out and of a rustic design ranging from Luxury to self catering and giving good value for money. Les Arcs Flights are available from most UK Airports all bookable online at Holiday Hypermarket!

• Number of runs – 238
• Longest run – 7km
• Number of lifts – 253
• Direction of slopes – NE, SW, NW, N.
• Cross country – 158km
• Snowboard parks – 4, half pipes 2

Beginners – Les Arcs is home to the Ski Evolutif Ski method (using short skis to start with) so there are plenty of nursery slopes and the Ski schools have an excellent reputation.

Intermediates – There is a fantastic choice of routes for the intermediate skier with Les Arcs variety and ease of skiing being perfect.

Advanced – There are some challenging blacks at Arc 2000 and steep mogul fields. Off piste is available and easily accessible and you will be rewarded by hiring a guide for the day.

Snowboarding – An excellent resort to learn your techniques with a boarder friendly lift system and fantastic snow parks.

Apres – Ski – There are numerous bars and restaurants with warm friendly atmospheres. Other activities include a bowling alley, paragliding, swimming pool and a sports centre. There are also a couple of Kindergartens.

Transfers – Grenoble 4hrs, Lyon 3-4hrs, Chambery 2-3hrs and Geneva 3-4hrs.