What country is Les Arcs in?

FranceLes Arcs is situated in the Tarentaise Valley, Savoie region of France in the French Alps, above the town of Bourg-Saint-Maurice. It is located in the National Natural Park of La Vanoise.

Who owns Les Arcs?

Compagnie des Alpes

Initially created by Robert Blanc and Roger Godino, it is a part of the huge Paradiski system which is under ownership by Compagnie des Alpes, a French-listed company owning several other ski resorts as well as theme parks.

What is the nearest airport to Les Arcs?

Chambery

Chambery is the nearest airport to Les Arcs with a transfer time of 1h50. Private transfers run from Chambery airport throughout the season. There are also regular buses connecting Chambery airport and Bourg Saint Maurice on weekends during the winter season.

How do I get to Les Arcs?

Les Arcs, the most accessible ski resort by train

From Paris, Lyon or other European capitals, travel by train and arrive directly in the resort thanks to the Bourg Saint Maurice station and its link with the funicular. In less than 7 minutes, the funicular takes you to the foot of the slopes in Arc 1600.

Which Les Arcs is best?

Arc 1600 is the best value of Les Arcs ski resort villages. Villaroger is the most traditional & quiet Les Arcs village.

Is Les Arcs expensive?

Les Arcs Ski Pass Prices

There are two options – either buy the local Les Arcs pass or upgrade to also cover the Paradiski. We'd recommend the latter for confident intermediates upwards. A season pass covering Les Arcs costs €999 whilst the entire Paradiski pass costs €1150 for an adult.

Is Les Gets in France or Switzerland?

Les Gets is part of Les Portes du Soleil ski area, one of the largest in the world, comprising 12 resorts between France and Switzerland.

How long is transfer from geneva to Les Arcs?

about 3 hours 30 minutes

The Geneva Airport to Les Arcs transfer time is about 3 hours 30 minutes. This depends on the date, time of day, weather and which Les Arcs resort you are going to. We allow more time for the journey when we know travel conditions may be bad.

How long is the transfer from Lyon to Les Arcs?

about 2 hours and 30 minutes

Les Arcs is approximately 230km from Lyon Airport and transfers take about 2 hours and 30 minutes on average.

What are the hardest runs in Les Arcs?

The 2.5km long Robert Blanc descent is generally regarded as technically the most difficult, but the resort is probably better known among advanced skiers for its 7km long, more than 2,000 vertical metre, descent to the village of Villaroger from the top of the ski area at Aiguille Rouge, which is regarded as one of …

Is Les Arcs good for beginners?

For Beginner Skiers

Les Arcs 2000 has six green pistes and 64 blues pistes. So it's a beginners paradise. The best thing about being a beginner in Les Arc is that the majority of beginner area lifts are free.

How much are ski lessons in Les Arcs?

How much do ski lessons in Arc 1800 cost? In Arc 1800 the ski lessons cost from 32.5 EUR for 2.5 hours per day for group ski lessons by Ski School ESI Arc Aventures 1800. Private ski lessons cost from 50 EUR per hour for lessons by Ski School ESI Arc Aventures 1800.

What cities speak French in Switzerland?

French is spoken in the western part of the country, the "Suisse Romande." Four cantons are French-speaking: Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel and Vaud. Three cantons are bilingual: in Bern, Fribourg and Valais both French and German are spoken.

Which region is Les Gets in France?

Les Gets (French pronunciation: [le ʒɛ]) is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.

How much is transfer from Geneva to Les Arcs?

The average price of a one-way shared transfer from Geneva to Les Arcs starts at around €60, going up to €400 for a private transfer. From other airports, most Les Arcs ski transfers are on a private basis, with a one-way starting at around €250.

What is the difference between Geneva Airport France and Switzerland?

The airport is partially located within the commune of Meyrin (France) and partially in the commune of Grand-Saconnex (Switzerland), with its northern limit along the Swiss–French border, thus having a Swiss side and a French side. The airport can be accessed from both countries.

Can you drink tap water in Les Arcs?

Visitors to Les Arcs are being encouraged to drink tap water, and new water fountains have been installed in the ski area (departure of the Cachette, Pré Saint Esprit and Marmotte chairlifts). Skiers can also buy reusable water bottles in shops across the resort.

Can you see Mont Blanc from Les Arcs?

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!

Can you drink water in Les Arcs?

What are the hardest runs at Les Arcs?

The 2.5km long Robert Blanc descent is generally regarded as technically the most difficult, but the resort is probably better known among advanced skiers for its 7km long, more than 2,000 vertical metre, descent to the village of Villaroger from the top of the ski area at Aiguille Rouge, which is regarded as one of …

Is Les Arc snow sure?

Sharing the huge Paradiski region with La Plagne, Les Arcs has access to 425km of snow-sure skiing. Arc 1800 is the largest and most developed villages of Les Arcs, with a great selection of bars, shops and restaurants.

Is Les Arc good for beginners?

For Beginner Skiers

Les Arcs 2000 has six green pistes and 64 blues pistes. So it's a beginners paradise. The best thing about being a beginner in Les Arc is that the majority of beginner area lifts are free.

Is Les Arcs good for skiing?

Les Arcs is an excellent area for intermediates – most of the terrain is accessible and not too steep. If the weather is bad then head to the trees above Vallandry, but otherwise the entire area is within reach.

How do you say 80 in Swiss French?

huitante

Numbers: In Switzerland, you can use septante, huitante and nonante for 70, 80 and 90, respectively – compared to soixante-dix, quatre-vingts and quatre-vingt-dix in France.