France Ski Resort Guide for Les Arcs
About the Resort
The resort is made up of four modern resort units which are linked by road. They are all purpose built and apartment orientated offering doorstep access to the snow with no traffic hazards. The largest of the villages is Arc 1800. It has three sections. Arc 2000 is just a few hotels and apartment blocks but has immediate access to the highest and toughest skiing. Arc 1600 was the original and for rail travellers it is the most obvioius choice. It has a friendly small scale atmosphere.
About the Mountains near Les Arcs
The slopes are well laid out and varied. A high percentage of the slopes are above 6500 ft. There is some limited snow making on some runs. There are a good few black runs and a great deal of off piste potential. The wooded slopes above 1600 are another attractive possibility for fun skiing. It is a good area for mixed ability groups with plenty of challenges and the nursery slopes at 1800 are very good with the ones at 1600 being a bit too steep.
Après Ski at Les Arcs
The mountain restaurants tend to be a bit scattered and not of great quality. Arc 1800 is the liveliest centre but it is still a quiet resort . In 1600 there are livelier bars offering live music in the hotels. 2000 offers bars for the younger crowd as well as skating and bowling.
Les Arcs Resort Ratings Guide
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 | Number of Lifts | 56 |
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 | Resort Height | 1600 m |
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| 2000 ft |
 | Slopes / Runs | 1200-3225 m |
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| 3940-10580 ft |
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 | % of Green Pistes in resort | 5% |
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 | % of Blue Pistes in resort | 54% |
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 | % of Red Pistes in resort | 28% |
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 | % of Black Pistes in resort | 13% |
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Local Tourist Office Information
Web address: www.lesarcs.com
Email: lesarcs@lesarcs.com
Telephone: 0479 071 257
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