Lyon
Bourg-stmauric
3250
1600
34
61
132
12
15 km
CHILDREN
The ESF French Ski School offers ski lessons to children from 3 years, and the "Les Pommes de Pin" creche and nursery welcomes children aged between 1 and 6 years, as well as offering an introduction to the slopes to children aged 3 years and over.
In Arc 2000, the "Les Marmottons" creche and nursery offers childcare and introductory ski lessons to smaller children aged between 18 months and 6 years.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
As part of the expansive PARADISKI domain which links the resorts of Champagny, Les Coches, La Plagne and Peisey-Vallandry to Les Arcs, skiers will have access to 200km of ski runs served by 54 lifts. Les Arcs is also well-served by the ESF French Ski School, who offer lessons to both children and adults for full and half-day sesions.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 15 Km
Cross-country skiers and off-piste daredevils visiting Les Arcs can explore 15km of cross-country trails, access to which is free of charge all season.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The four Les Arcs resorts are all easily accessible by coach or shuttle bus from Bourg Saint Maurice train station. Lagrange can arrange rail travel and accommodation packages for any skiers who would prefer a gentler pace on their journey to the Alps this winter, so why not contact our friendly reservations team for details and prices on 020 7371 6111.
Arc 1800 is a well-equipped resort, and has all necessary amenities including local shops, a range of bars and restaurants, a doctors and pharmacies.
All information provided here is intended for guidance purposes only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the local tourist information services.
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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
The linking of the Les Arcs and La Plagne ski domains means that the French Alps now benefits from a brand new, extensive skiing area, making it one of the largest ski domains in the world.The doamin offers access to 425km of runs suitable skiers of all levels.Paradiski is made up of 232 ski runs, 2 skiable glaciers (La Chaupe in La Plagne Bellecôte and Le Varet in Les Arcs) as well as some of the highest peaks in the Alps (Bellecôte - 3416m and Aiguille Rouge - 3226m).
RESORTS:
Champagny, Les Coches, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Peisey-Vallandry.
www.paradiski.com
Height: 1300-3416m.
Total Pistes: 425km of pistes.
Beginners**** Intermediates**** Experts*** Snowboard****
12 green 132 blue 66 red 31 black and 2 Snowparks.
6-day Paradiski lift pass: 208 euros/adult, 156 euros/children aged 6-13 years and senior citizens aged 65-71 years, free for children under 6.
Paradoski Decouverte lift pass (1 day in Les Arcs ski domain and 5 days in La Plagne, winter 08/09 prices): 221 euros/adult, 166 euros/children aged 6-13 years and senior citizens aged 65-71 years, free for children under 6 years.
