Arc 1950, Les Arcs, Paradiski

The ski resort of Le Village Arc 1950 opened a few winter’s ago, pretty much as a new concept in the French Alps. It is attractively designed and built to upmarket standards.

Arc 1600 was the original ski resort that founded Les Arcs. Set in the trees, the village is compact and uncrowded, it has also kept much of its friendly atmosphere.

Arc 1800 is the largest village of Les Arcs and has a west-facing mountainside.

It is made up of 3 sections: Charmettoger, Les Villards and Le Charvet, where the majority of the shops, bars and restaurants are located.

Le Chantel section was more recently developed up the hillside in complete contrast. The stylish Savoyard buildings are literally sitting on the slopes, to offer an exceptional winter sports atmosphere.

Arc 2000 is perched at the tree line in a bowl at the foot of Aiguille Rouge. Here restaurants dress their terraces to offer a breathtaking alpine panorama.

Opposite the original modern buildings lays a group of newly built chalets on the edge of the cliff, providing immediate atmosphere.

Peisey village is clustered around its baroque church and is linked to the main lift system via a bucket lift.

Vallandry is positioned at the foot of the ski runs. Still small and quite although under recent development, it has a central pedestrian-only square where the shops, bars and restaurants are located.

Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950 and Arc 2000 are all road linked. There is a free shuttle bus which runs until 7.30pm.

Les Arcs has been awarded the P'tits Montagnards label which guarantees high quality facilities for children and there parents on holiday in the mountains.

Skiing in Arc 1950, Les Arcs, Paradiski

The 3 ski resorts of Les Arcs, La Plagne and Peisey-Vallandry make up the Paradiski area.

This means a huge variety of pistes, so it’s a place for everyone no matter their level, their style or their experience.

The ski resorts are linked by the Vanoise express, which is the world’s largest cable car.

The car leaves from Peisey-Vallandryin Les Arcs and arrives at Champagny-en-Vanoisein La Plagne.

One chair lift to the ridge and a blue run is all it takes to get to the cable car from Arc 1800, as from Arc 2000. 

The ski domain of Les Arcs is to be awarded for its genuine varied spots/compact zone ratio. This mean you can make the best of your day out cruising on your skis rather than cruising on a chair lifts!

In the Les Arcs ski area most routes have an easy and a more difficult alternative, making it good for mixed abilities.

The best snow is to be found at Grand Col (2800m), which offers equally attractive runs for the intermediates.

Les Arcs has over 30km of black runs for experts.

The Olympic speed-skiing track can be tested by strong-hearted members of the public, starting at various heights according to experience.

In Peisey-Vallandrythe lower half of the mountain side is good for mixed abilities with many of runs leading you between the trees.

Snowboarding in Arc 1950, Les Arcs, Paradiski

There is a terrain park just below Arpette and you can buy a pass to the park from Arc 1800.

There are 2 areas in the park, the game zone with runs and jumps and an area for novices, there is also the more advanced display zone which has big jumps and rails.

There is also a half pipe in Arc 2000, which is floodlit at night.

Peisey-Vallandry has great smooth runs for beginners and carvers.

In the Paradiski ski area there is 4 snow parks, 1 half pipe, 1 board gliss and 3 boarder crosses.

Cross country skiing in Arc 1950, Les Arcs, Paradiski

Les Arcs has a 15km of trails.

You can explore the 153km of marked trials in the Paradiski area.

Ski School in Arc 1950, Les Arcs, Paradiski

The international Spirit Ski school is situated in Hameau du GlacierArc 1950 Le Village. Skiers or boarders will find group or private lesson for every level (group lessons of maximum 8 people). Special tuition for children.

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Lift Passes in Arc 1950, Les Arcs, Paradiski

Lift passes give you access to the whole of the Les Arcs and Paradiski ski area.

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