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Les Arcs - France

Les Arcs is linked to La Plagne with a long high cable car to form Paradiski - one of the biggest skiing and snowboarding areas in the world. The range of skiing for beginners right up to experts is enormous and it makes Les Arcs a great destination for a family skiing holiday or for a mixed ability group.


Big air - Ben PattersonWith Les Arc’s typical villages, traditional crafts and a strong gastronomic tradition, those who enjoy soaking up the surroundings will be in their element. The accommodation is in seven different villages, each with its own atmosphere and specialities. However, Les Arcs 1600, 1800, 1950 and 2000 are linked by a free shuttle bus, as are Plan Peisey and Vallandry. The town of Bourg St Maurice is linked to Les Arcs 1600 by the "Arc-en-ciel" funicular train, which takes only seven minutes.
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Resort altitude1600m - 2120m
Highest lift3225m
Lowest lift1200m
Kms of piste200kms
No of lifts56
Black pistes18%
Red pistes30%
Blue pistes51%
Green pistes1%
Snow parks1
GlacierYes
Snowmaking71

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Planning your trip
Helping you to plan your trip with information on how to get to Les Arcs.
Where to stay
Where to stay in Les Arcs as well as the low down on the different villages of the ski resort.
On the piste
Getting you on the piste and around the ski area as quickly as possible including our favourite runs, where to get your ski hire from and which ski school to book with.
Food and drink
The inside view on where to find the best food and drink in Les Arcs from the best apres-ski bars to the cosiest restaurants and where to eat when you’re skiing
Other activities
Can’t ski? Won’t ski? Too much snow or not enough? Find our about other activities in Les Arcs.
Families
Skiing with children… dream or nightmare? With a little planning, it can be your best ski holiday ever.
The list
The list – sounds boring but it has all the important information such as doctors and dentists, internet and the tourist office.
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Snow Report:
Les Arcs
Report date:2 Jan 2009
Last snowed:31 Dec 2008
Fresh snow:10cm
Lifts open:49 out of 54
Snow depth:
Lower slopes:90cm
Upper slopes:135cm
Piste information:
On-piste:Powder
Off-piste:Fresh
Resort runs:Fresh
Snow conditions:
Improving conditions thanks to the new snow
Weather:
Predominantly sunny with cloudy spells