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LES ARCS // RESORT INFORMATION
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One of the most fashionable of the French purpose-built resort complexes that were originated in the late '60s. Les Arcs has its own unique design of curving apartment block complexes which seem to hug the mountainside and, timber clad, seem more in keeping with their natural environment than most. The Arcs are car free, with covered walkways between buildings and doorstep skiing throughout. The resort has a reputation for being at the cutting edge of snow sports and is famous for pioneered the Ski Evolutif tuition method of tuition for beginners who learn parallel skiing. It was also a mecca for mono-ski in the early '80s and of course 'boarding as well as other 'sports nouveau'. There is a famous flying kilometre speed skiing course where world records have been set. There are four 'Arcs', at 1600, 1800, 1950 and 2000 metres each with its own reputation. Arc 1950 - Le Village is the newest development, and a pioneering model for europe brought over by North American developer Intrawest. The concept is for a high quality, purpose designed resort with all facilities available on your doorstep.
Very like the traditional French purpose built resort the other Arcs are examples of but with greater attention to architecture, 21st century comforts and quality of service and product. The resort has one of the world's largest ski areas, linked to the villages of Villaroger, Vallandry and Plan Peisey, there is also a funicular railway down to Bourg Saint Maurice from where you can easily reach La Rosière on the other side of the valley with its lift link over to La Thuile in Italy. In 2003 the resort was lift linked by the spectacular Vanoise Express double decker cable car to another neighbour, La Plagne, to create the Paradiski area of 425km of trails.
The nightlife and dining is superb in Les Arcs with a lively bubbly and bustling apres ski and club culture that will rival the excitement of the ski day.
With great mountain bikes trails, endless hiking routes & stunning scenery Les Arcs is a summer paradise. The nearby villages & alpine pastures are perfect for lazy summer days & the lift system provides easy access to the mountains. The more adventurous can try via ferrata, white water rafting or paragliding; while horse riding, farm visits & tree swings will keep children entertained. The expanses of the Vanoise National Park are the perfect place to admire the beautiful views & spot some local wildlife.
