Country: France
Airport: Lyon
A brief overview
A snow sure and highly varied landscape with three resorts to
choose from, Les Arcs ski area can be compared to the Three Valleys in size but
not in cost. It links into La Plagne and forms the major part of the massive
Paradiski Area, which although not quite the size of the Three Valleys, is
certainly as diverse. Our chosen accommodation is in 3 of the 4 Arcs resorts,
offering a great choice for all tastes and pockets and each with convenient
access to the slopes. All are well linked by a network of lifts and ski buses
making this area easy to get around. Experts will enjoy the sheer ski miles
offered or use the reputable mountain guide service to explore some of the
wonderful off piste opportunities available here. Intermediates have miles of
piste to push their skills to new heights whilst beginners will enjoy the high
standard of teaching available on the numerous nursery and green
slopes.
The Mountain
|
| Skiing Altitude |
1200m-3226m |
| Resort Altitude |
1800m, 1950m and 2000m |
| Pistes |
425km |
| Number of runs |
118 |
| Green |
1% |
| Blue |
51% |
| Red |
30% |
| Black |
18% |
| Number of Lifts |
141 |
| Drags |
58 |
| Chairs |
66 |
| Gondolas |
0 |
| Cable Cars |
17 |
| Longest Run |
7km |
| Direction of Slopes |
N |
| Terrain Parks |
yes |
| Half Pipe |
yes |
| Cross Country Trails |
30km |
| Night Skiing |
yes |
| Mountain Restaurants |
37 |
| Snowmaking |
17% runs covered |
| Resort Ski Bus |
yes |
| Linked Resorts |
La Plagne |
The Journey
|
| Departure Airports |
Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester |
| Destination Airport |
Lyon |
| Season |
22 December-5 April |
| Departure Day |
Saturday |
| Transfer time |
3hrs 30mins |
| Private taxi transfers available -
please call us for details |
