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A fabulous high altitude resort, linked with La Plagne to form the vast Paradiski, Les Arcs is a true paradise offering a diverse range of terrain amid awe-inspiring scenery. les arcs Arc 1950 Le Village, a charming Savoyarde style resort has been perfectly designed to offer the ultimate convenience. Boasting superb doorstep skiing on high altitude slopes, quality services and a wide range of amenities, this charming pedestrian village is the perfect choice for all ages and abilities. MOUNTAIN FACTS Transfer Time 1½ hours from Chambèry, 3 hours from Lyons and Geneva Altitude Pistes 3250m, Resort 1950m Snow Sure yes Pistes 200km Les Arcs, 425km Paradiski Terrain Parks yes Lift Pass Paradiski Unlimited 6 days Adult £201 Child £154 6-13 years Ski & board school adult and child prices Private lessons 2 hours 1 - 2 people £91 3 - 4 people £124 Rental* Ski Ski + Boot Board Board + Boot Standard £83 £110 £83 £110 Superior £96 £127 £96 £127 Child £35 £44 £71 £95 Prices are for 6 days hire. * 1 CHILD UNDER 11 YEARS FREE PER ADULT ARC 2000 ARC 1950 PARADISKI PISTE MAP Mont Pourri Grande Motte Grande Casse Bellecôte 3417m Glacier de la Chiaupe Le Grand Bec Glacier de la Vanoise Dome de la Sache Aiguille Rouge 3226m Glacier du Varet Aiguille Grive 2732m Glacier de Bellecôte Roche de Mio 2715m Les Verdons Grande Rochette 2505m 2500m Col de Forcle 2270m Becoin 2594m Mont Jovet 2560m Porte du Parc National de la Vanoise Tunnel PLAGNE VILLAGES 2050m AIME LE CENTRE 2100m CHAMPAGNY EN VANOISE 1250m Les Deux Têtes 2260m Larpette 2385m BELLE PLAGNE 2050m PLAGNE CENTRE 1970m PLAGNE BELLECÖTE 1930m PLAGNE SOLEIL 2050m PLAGNE 1800 ARC 1600 Le Villaret LES COCHES 1450m MONTCHAVIN 1250m Le Planay VILLAROGER 1200m 2 Le Pré ARC 1800 VALLANDRY 1600m PLAN PEISEY 1600m Les Granges La Roche Seez MONTALBERT 1350m BOURG ST MAURICE AIME LOCAL INFORMATION 51 67 13 3 Easy runs 141 Intermediate runs 66 Advanced runs 35 Cross-country trails 15km Snow cannons 440 LIFT PASS Paradiski Unlimited Pass covers all lifts in the Paradiski area. The Paradiski Discovery Pass covers all lifts in Les Arcs and includes one day for the whole area. Happy Family lift pass offer - see Kuoni Plus on opposite page. BEGINNERS Spirit 1950 ski school offers excellent tuition and there are plenty of gentle slopes for beginners. INTERMEDIATES Intermediates are spoilt for choice with a multitude of interlinked blues and reds including cruising runs to Peisey-Vallandry and challenging reds on the Aiguille Glacier. A trip to La Plagne is not to be missed. ADVANCED The area offers plenty of challenges including Europes biggest vertical drop of 2,000m on the 7km black from the Aiguille Rouge to Villaroger. Tackle the bumps on the Dou de LHomme or a hire a guide and enjoy some great off-piste. APRÈS SKI The pretty centre is flanked with cafes, restaurants and bars. ACTIVITIES The Resort Club Arc 1950 Le Village offers free daily activities including torch-lit descents, floodlit skiing, movies, icesculpting, sleigh rides, wine-tasting and firework displays. Other activities include dog-sledding, snow shoeing, ski-joëring, tobogganing, shopping. FAMILIES The Cariboos Club in the centre of the Village for children from 9 months to 13 years is open from 8.30am to 6pm and includes outdoor games and indoor activities. There is a dedicated crèche with limited spaces for 9-36 month olds run by qualified child carers and nurses and the Spirit 1950 ski school offers plenty of activities for children from 3 years. There is also a daily après-ski Multi-activity Cocktail for children and teens including activities such as igloo building, storytelling round a campfire, ice-climbing and tobogganing. 98