What region is Les Arcs?
Savoie region
Les Arcs is located in the Savoie region of France, in the Tarentaise valley. The most convenient airport to Les Arcs is Chambery while Bourg St Maurice train station is the finishing point for the Eurostar directly from London.
Is Les Arcs 1800 good for beginners?
Beginners: Generally, Les Arcs is a good ski area for beginners. There are plenty of wide, high-altitude blue runs to progress to, giving a real sense of exhilaration. Arc 1800 has the best of the area’s dedicated beginner’s skiing, with its new development at Mille8 having a special peaceful zone for beginners.
What is the nearest airport to Les Arcs?
Chambery
The closest airport to Les Arcs is Chambery and it has the shortest transfer time. However, there is a much greater choice of airlines and flights if you fly into Geneva Airport (GVA), Lyon Airport (LYS) or Grenoble Airport (GNB). The transfer time depends on the traffic and weather.
Who owns Les Arcs?
All apartments are privately owned and are operated by their owners directly or P&V Premium and Radisson. A majority of owners at 1950 are part of the Arc 1950 Owners’ Association. Arcs 1950 and 2000 have virtually the same access to the mountain.
Can you see Mont Blanc from Les Arcs?
1- Aiguille Rouge, Arc 2000 From the walkway at the top, you can admire the Italian Alps, Mont-Pourri, the Pierra-Menta and even Mont-Blanc. Don’t forget to bring a wide-angle lens! It can be reached from Arc 2000, via the Varet telecabin then the Aiguille Rouge cable car.
What is Les Arcs like for beginners?
The beginner slopes Les Arcs has plenty of gentle terrain, with each area having a number of easy gradient slopes, with designated zones for beginner skiers and snowboarders. The two villages closest to La Plagne, Peisey and Vallandry, each have an excellent beginners’ area situated at above 2000m.
How do you get to Les Arcs France?
Chambery is the nearest airport to Les Arcs with a transfer time of one hour and 50 minutes. Private transfers run from Chambery airport to Les Arcs throughout the season. There are also regular buses connecting Chambery airport and Bourg Saint Maurice on Saturdays and Sundays during the winter season.