Les Arcs is a network of 4 independent resorts located in the heart of the Tarentaise, on the edge of the Vanoise Massif. Arc1600 the quietest and most suitable for families, offering the same facilities as Arc1800, Arc1950 the most recent site and Arc2000. All 4 sites are pedestrianized with free outdoor or payable covered parking on the outskirts of the resorts, with a free shuttle bus service running between each site.
CHILDREN Children: (BCG and healthcare records required) "Les Pommes de Pins" (1-6s) Arc1800 - Tel. 0033 479 04 15 30. "Les Marmottons" crèche with ski lessons (3-6s) Arc2000 - Tel .0033 479 07 64 25. ESF Snow Kindergarden (3-14s) in all 4 centres - Tel. 0033 479 07 40 31 (Arc1800).
OTHER ACTIVITIES Local Ski Area: PARADISKI domain linking the resorts of Champagny, Les Coches, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Peisey-Vallandry Skiing in Les Arcs: 200km of ski runs with 54 lifts.
Ski Schools: ESF Ecole du Ski Français - Tel. 0033 479 07 40 31 (Arc 1800) - www.esflesarcs.com (for Arc1600 - 1800 - 2000) ESI Ecole de Ski Internationale - Tel. 0033 479 07 41 28 (Arc 1800) - www.arc-aventures.com/arcGB/winter.html
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 15 Km Cross-country skiing: 15km of trails (free access).
APRÈS-SKI Apres-ski in Les Arcs: Over the 4 sites in Les Arcs: snowshoeing, horse drawn sleighs... in ARC1800: Ice rink, fitness centre, squash, snowmobile... in ARC2000: natural ice rink.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Useful Information: Les Arcs is within easy reach by coach from Bourg Saint Maurice train station. There are free outdoor and payable underground car parks available. The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday: > shops. > bars/restaurants. > doctors. > pharmacies...
This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact Arc 1600 Tourist Office (tel: 0033 479 07 12 57) or log on to www.lesarcs.com
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RESORTS: Champagny, Les Coches, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Peisey-Vallandry. www.paradiski.com
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