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Les Arcs
The information provided is purely advisory and was correct at the time of posting
but cannot be guaranteed and should not be relied upon without further corroboration.
With the introduction of Arc 1950 and the brand new connection between Les Arcs and La Plagne,
Les Arcs is destined to be the most talked about ski resort of 2003. Arc 1950 is a brand new
village created by the North American developer, Intrawest. Located just below the Aiguille
Rouge with spectacular views of Mont Blanc, where the first and best snow falls, it is in the
heart of the Les Arcs ski domain, one of the most extensive and varied ski areas of the world.
The Grand Domaine of Les Arcs-La Plagne has a new name - Paradaski - and this will now become
one of the largest ski areas in the world, as Les Arcs and La Plagne will be linked by the
longest cable car of its type ever built. The cabins will be large enough for 200 people and
will cross the Ponthurin Vally in just 4 minutes. When completed (scheduled to be in 2008),
the village at Arc 1950 will be fully self-contained – with its own shops, restaurants, bars,
ski school, equipment shops, thermal spa, swimming pools and underground parking.
Found in the Tarentaise, Les Arcs sits directly above the town of Bourg St Maurice. Although
15km by road the resort can also be reached by funicular from Bourg St Maurice. It was
created by the visionary Robert Blanc in 1968, who was responsible for the revolutionary
teaching method 'Ski Evolutif'. This system - where you get longer skis as you improve - is
still used there today. The resort is made up of three modern 'villages', with Arc 1800 the
biggest and most popular. Most visitors self-cater and benefit from traffic-free streets;
non-ski activities are thin on the ground. 1800 has most of the shops, restaurants and clubs,
although these are perhaps not amongst the Alps' greatest hotspots. There are really only
two bars of any stature. Families will particularly like Les Arcs, with the resort gaining
the highest grade from the Board of Tourism for its children's facilities.
1950 as stated above will be fully self-contained – with its own shops, restaurants, bars,
ski school, equipment shops, thermal spa, swimming pools and underground parking.
On the skiing front, things are much better. The lift system is one of the best, with few
queues except at rush hour. Beginners and intermediates are spoilt for choice, with well
over 50% of the 120 pistes graded as blue or red. Advanced skiers don't miss out, with lots
of off-piste and challenging black runs. Boarders have much to thank Les Arcs for, as it
was one of the first European resorts to pick up on the sport in the '80s. They have a
specialist park, with a half-pipe, jumps and boardercross course. If you're really up for
it, have a go at the speed skiing course…
Overall, an all round skier's resort - ideal for those not fussed about hectic nightlife and
excessive Alpine charm.
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