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Plan Peisey is the arrival and departure point of the Vanoise Express cable car which links the two resorts of la Plagne and Les Arcs.The opening of this high-speed link has created one of the largest ski areas in the world, known as Paradiski. Four of the Ski Beat chalets are 150m or less from this lift, five others are about 400m and Chalet Edelweiss is in Peisey Nancroix they all provide a great base for exploring the combined ski area. Les Arcs, based on the sunny West facing slopes above Bourg St Maurice, has a huge and varied ski area with an excellent snow record and has something to offer all levels of skier. In addition to the cable car link with la Plagne there have been a number of new lifts installed in the Arc 2000 area. Les Arcs is a high altitude resort offering superb skiing from the trees of Peisey and Villaroger to the summit of the Aiguille Rouge with its breath-taking views over the surrounding French, Italian and Swiss Alps. Access to the ski area of Les Arcs is via a high-speed 6-seater chairlift out of Plan Peisey. At the top of this chairlift there is a blue run to Arc 1800 from where the TransArc cable car provides access to the Arc 2000 ski area. When skiing home to Plan Peisey there is a choice of easy green, blue or red pistes. Alternatively there is a black run if those legs are not too tired at the end of the day.There is a network of snowmaking machines ensuring good ski access to Plan Peisey throughout the season. The village of Plan Peisey has a number of bars and restaurants to choose from whilst Vallandry, about 10 minutes walk away, offers further choice. Guests staying in Chalet Edelweiss in Peisey Nancroix are just 200m from the nearest lift which takes you up to Plan Peisey, the Vanoise Express and a fast 6-seater chairlift.This charming rustic village, whilst providing adequate amenities, does not offer sophisticated nightlife and shopping. RESORT INFORMATION
Resort Height: 1600m Ski Range: 1200 3200m Marked Piste: 200km (Paradiski 425km) No. of Lifts: 54 (Paradiski 156) Snowpark & boardercross Snow Cannons: 71
Les Arcs
SKI RATING
Beginners Intermediate Advanced Off-piste Snowboarding AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAA AAAAA
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Cross Country Skiing Paragliding & Hang-gliding Snowshoe Hikes Husky Sledges Horse-drawn Sleighs Ice Climbing
APRES SKI
Peisey and nearby Vallandry have a small selection of bars and restaurants offering local specialities and evening entertainment
TRANSFER TIMES
(see page 65) Air: Grenoble - Peisey 3 hrs Train: Aime (Arr) - Peisey 30 mins, Peisey - Bourg St Maurice (Dep) 45 mins
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