Les Arcs Resort Information

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Les Arcs and Peisey Vallandry

A purpose built resorts covering different levels of 2000, 1800, 1600 and with two lower, prettier villages of Vallandry and Peisey

Les Arcs cannot be described as a pretty resort by any stretch of the imagination - it consists of linked resort villages, all purpose built with high rise glass and concrete apartment buildings. However, the pistes can be fantastic and the purpose built nature of the resort makes it convenient for all facilities.

Snow conditions in the higher resorts are generally very good with pistes groomed to a high standard - however, the lack of snow cannons compared to it's neighbouring resort of La Plagne means that even 1800 can be less than perfect at the beginning and end of the season.

The high pistes of Arcs 2000 are stunningly good runs - although graded almost all black, many of them are not particularly difficult for the experts. The resort in general offers a choice of runs for intermediates and experts with some stunning long runs from top to bottom - such as the Aigle which descends down to Vallandry providing a wide, well groomed "wow" piste!

Most accommodation in Les Arcs is based around the classic, French poky apartments and studios with very few high quality, large properties. If it's only the snow you want - Les Arcs is a good choice.

In respect of nightlife and mountain restaurants, again Arcs 1800 is the place to be. There are very few restaurants in Arcs 1600 or 2000 - with one notable exception just above the village in the middle of the piste at Arcs 2000. Here you will find the highest bakery in the Alps and from our personal experience I can only say the food is fantastic - be warned, if you want a table at lunchtime you have to book in advance. There are several bars and nightclubs in Arcs 1800.

Ski Amis in Les Arcs

In Les Arcs, we offer a choice of self catered apartments in the various villages of Arcs 2000, the most popular Arcs 1800, Arcs 1600 and the lower village resorts of Vallandry and Peisey where the new Vanoise Express link to La Plagne joins the two resorts.

	Self catered chalets and apartments from 2 to 12 people in all villages of Les Arcs
	Self catered chalets and apartments from 2 to 12 people in Vallandry and Peisey

Resort Statistics (Les Arcs only)

	Height - 1200m to 3225m (glacier)
	Pistes - 200kms
	Runs - 105
	Lifts - 56
	Snow canons - 143

For information on lift pass prices please see our resort services pages

Getting There

By Car : Les Arcs has easy access by road and is approximately 620 miles (985 kms) from Calais - all but the last 25 kms is by motorway or expresss dual carriageway. We provide comprehensive directions to our self drive guests and can offer ferry and tunnel crossings at attractive supplements.

By Air : The nearest airports are Geneva or Chambery, both of which are served by a number of UK budget airlines including EasyJet, FlyBe and Jet2. You can also fly to Lyon (St Exupery) or Grenoble. Transfer times are:

Geneva - approx 2.5 hours

Chambery - approx 1 hours

Lyon - approx 2.5 hours

Grenoble - approx 3 hours

By Rail : The international railway stations of Aime or Bourg St Maurice are approximately 30 minutes from the resort - the station is served by the Snowtrain service and the Direct Eurostar Services from the UK. We can provide rail tickets on any of these services and transfers from the station to the resort.

Les Arcs 1600 is also linked to Bourg St Maurice by a funiculaire railway giving very easy access up to this resort from the valley town.

For information about travel please see our Travel Pages