Les Arcs ski resort, France

Set spectacularly high in the 'Arc' mountains, Les Arcs is a wonderful, modern resort filled with inspiring skiing. Now linked to La Plagne, the "Paradiski" area offers a massive 420 km of pistes, including the Aiguille Rouge glacier above Arc 2000 and the Bellecote glacier in La Plagne, with guaranteed snow. The resort comprises of 5 self-contained villages at different heights: Arc 2000, 1950, 1800, 1600 and Plan-Peisey (also at 1600). Arc 1800 is the largest village, with a lively atmosphere and excellent access to the skiing.

Plan Peisey is the arrival and departure point of the Vanoise Express cable car which links the two resorts of La Plagne and Les Arcs. It has a number of bars and restaurants to choose from whilst Vallandry, about 10 minutes walk away, offers further choice.

Resort statistics

Altitude (m)	1800
Highest ski lift (m)	3225
Total piste (km)	420
Longest descent (km)	10
Ski Lifts	76

Pistes
Easy (green)	67
Intermediate (blue/red)	39
Hard (black)	17

Terrain / Snowboard Park	Yes

Ski Resort Ratings
Beginners	4/5
Intermediates	5/5
Advanced	4/5
Snowboarders	4/5
Families	3/5
Non-Skiers	2/5
Apres-Ski	3/5
Ski Resort Charm	2/5

Apres Ski

Good aprs ski in Arc 1800, more limited in Arc 2000 but nevertheless chic and cheerful. Red Hot Saloon Bar with live music in 1800, Blue Bar for a lively, informal atmosphere and more live music in 2000. Discos include the Apocalypse in 1800 and the KL92 in Arc 2000.

Eating out

Good choice in Arc 1800 - although fewer restaurants to chose from in Arc 1600 and 2000. Meat or cheese fondue for around 30 Euros including wine and dessert. Marloup for tasty fish dishes, Bellefume for grills, Red Rock Bar for great burgers. Try Gargantus in 1800 for regional dishes, St Jacques in Arc 2000 for French ambiance or the Triangle Noir for pizzas and local specialities or try Casa Mia.

Activities

Paragliding Floodlit skiing (1800 and 2000) Ice rink (1800 and 2000) Frozen waterfall climbing (2000). Good shopping (particularly for buying ski equipment) in Bourg-St-Maurice and we enjoy the quaint French Saturday markets. There is also a public pool in this town or you could travel and visit the Beaufort dairy. The ice grotto is good at the top of the Transarc, which pedestrians can reach.

Children's facilities

All resorts have ski schools for children from as young as 3 and a good selection of nurseries are offered. The children's area at 1800 has a moving carpet lifts, a sledging track and a climbing wall.

Snow Reports

Les Arcs: (last updated on 29/03/2010)

Weather:-	Snow forecast
Lower Slopes:-	95cm
Piste Conditions:-	Good
Num Lifts Open:-	46 of 52
Upper Slopes:-	225cm
Off Piste:-	Varied
Date of last snow:-	28 March 2010
Comments:-	Great skiing conditions

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