les arcs

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Les arcs is one of the most famous ski resorts in france, and together with the villages of paisey, Vallandry and Villaroger constitute almost half of the Paradiski ski area.
Les Arcs ski resort is actually 4 villages, Arc 1600. Arc 1800, Arc 1950 and arc 2000. The numbers point out to the altitude of them.
In this video, we will show you the most important things you need to know before booking a vacation in Les Arcs, and show you the uniqueness of each village and the differences between them, And if you stay until the end of the video, you’ll get some great tips that will help you to make better decisionsת save time and money and have a more enjoyable vacation.
How to get to Les Arcs?
The closest airports to Les Arcs are Chambéry, with transfer time of 2 hours and Lyon, Geneva and grenoble with transfer time of 2 and a half hours.
If you are coming on the train, the nearest train stop is in a town of Bourg St Maurice where you need to take a 30 minutes buss drive Les Arcs, depending on which part of the resort you're staying in.
If you are staying in arc 1600 we recommend you to use the funicular that will take you there in just 7 minutes.
you can also take the funicular to arc 1600 and use the inter villages electric shuttles To arrive to one of the other villages.
If you are coming with a car, an indoor public parking will cost you around 88 euros per week, while outdoor parking will cost you 71 euros per week.
Les Arcs has a long ski season beginning in mid-December and last to the end of April.
Les Arcs ski area is comprised of two main sectors, separated by an impressive sharp mountain ridge:
The first contains Arc 1600 and Arc 1800, which are terraced into a steep mountainside.
The second above Arc 2000 and Arc 1950, contain the Aiguille Rouge iceberg which is watching from above on all the area and from both sides, half circle ridges creating the largest bowl in any ski resort in Europe,
making it one of the best off-piste areas in ski resorts anywhere.
The ski of Les Arcs itself has 200 kilometers of ski runs, more than 100 pistes for all ability levels. Overall there are 16 black runs, 42 red runs, 55 blue runs and 10 green runs in the ski area of Les Arcs connected by 52 ski lifts.
Les Arcs area connected to La Plagne thus creating Paradiski super ski area which can be available with the Paradiski pass with a total of 425 kilometers of connected ski runs.
The longest groomed trail, is Aiguille Rouge run, which start at peak of Aiguille Rouge above Arc 2000, and is a 7km long black into red piste onto the village of vilaroger with a vertical drop of over 2,000 meters.
For intermediates to advance skiers Many of the best pistes in Les Arcs lie above the villages of Arc 1600 and Arc 1800. They’re broad well-groomed and tree lined base for parts which make them beautiful for skiing.
for beginners the best area is at Arc 2000, and 1950 at the buttom of the aiguille rouge bowl where you can find many blue runs
Transarc gondola system. after apres ski in L’aprette or coming back from La Plagne this is your last “train” to catch if you are staying at arc 1950 or 2000, if you'll miss it you can ski to 1600 and then take a shuttle that run every 20 minutes to arc 1950 and arc 2000. The last one departs at 20:20
Les Arcs offer all the accommodation styles from basic apartments up to luxurious five-star hotels. But mainly self-catered apartments.
Arc 1600 is the closest village to bourge st mourice, and the oldest village of the 4 arcs, build in 1968.
Arc 1800 is the largest village in the ski area, and compound of 4 quarters. In the quarters of Les villards and Le Chavret you will have commercial centers.
Arc 1800 is the only village with good nightlife.
We recommend club 73 or Le carre for the clubbers.
Regarding apres ski, les arcs will add a big name, to its apres ski bars, after the opening, in 2020, of the new foulie douce in 1800, next to the top of les Villards gondola. This foulie douce will party on until 7pm each day!
Arc 1950 is the newest village.
Build by Intrawest, the company which developed Whislter resort in Canada, was Completed in 2012.
Arc 1950, aka arc 1950 le village, is a 1 of a kind concept in Europe of a 5 star apartments resort build like an old village but carefully planed for being ski in out for all buildings, and doing so with a charmful feel.
Arc 2000, is the highest village, and named 2000 not just because of its hight, but also to mention the year 2000 vision, from the 70’s perspectives.
The villages of 1950 and 2000 are connected by a pedestrian triple egg gondola operates freely until 11pm.
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thanks to les arcs press for letting me use of their footage

[@SkiResortsVideo]

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[@RetroReminiscing]

I would like to see a bit more about arc 2000 if possible

[@perijt9174]

The new Folie Douce is INSANE! I think its probably the best bar I've been to anywhere, not just on the slopes. It makes the one in Val Thorens look like a roadside truck stop.

[@SkiResortsVideo]

interesting news!

[@FaithandActiondotnet]

These kind of places are absolutely mind boggling. Magnificent.

[@911HRW]

I went to 1800 after a recommendation from a friend, loved it so much, went back the next year. Only European resort I’ve been to more than once.

[@TCSC47]

Excellent and informative video. Been to Les Arcs and La Plagne at least 5 times over the years, recently mostly at Easter to allow the grandchildren to join us, but we have always had good snow this late in the season. I should be getting a lift pass for 10Euro this year as I've hit 75. Great variation in pistes and plenty of room. Thoroughly recommend! We have missed the last two years dreadfully. Great to get back on the piste!

[@shayfrenkel8612]

I just love those videos!

[@YotamF-by5cv]

great review! i was just at les arc last year and it is exactly as you described!

[@WilliamLykke]

Definitely the best ski resort reviews on youtube!

[@SkiResortsVideo]

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[@virginiemiami]

Thank you so much for all the precious info about Les Arcs Area

[@geezlikedeez]

Nice video thank you !🤙🏼

[@10ny10ny]

very useful and looks amazing

[@omerca6]

amazing resort! great off-pists

[@Mantoshkeification]

Im going there on january 25 for 8 days and i was really waiting for this video on les arc you guys make best skiing resort videos👌

[@SkiResortsVideo]

thanks so much, Manta Ray if you liked this video it will be our pleasure if you'll subscribe to our channel

[@skiresortstv8542]

best videos on ski resorts

[@LesChorizosExpat]

Nice video ! A video of Chamrousse please 😉

[@maytav]

Awesome!

[@katiedunwell9847]

Might be working there this winter season👌

[@adultButterfly88]

You can get jobs out there?! How??

[@lampustruf]

Did you work in 1600?

[@andrewstewart9991]

Looks like a good time

[@gofres]

It shows how much of an addiction I have to the white stuff when I'm watching videos like this a week before I go on my summer holiday 🙄 Went to Less Arc a few years ago at Xmas. Great skiing but 2000 felt a bit soul less and the large complex was very strange. I'd go to any of the others if I go again.

[@omercarmel1960]

i want to be there!

[@d3r3kyasmar]

I am a ski bum. I dream of going there...

[@yovelargov9539]

nice!!!!!

[@charliemack3604]

My favourite resort. Been to arc1800 for the last five years. This video is the best I’ve seen on the Arcs.

[@SkiResortsVideo]

thanks so much, Charlie if you liked this video it will be our pleasure if you'll subscribe to our channel we are publishing a review on ski resort every weekend. check out our ski resort playlist as well: bit.ly/2BlZ95S

[@jackauger8741]

are there enough slopes for a weeks holiday?

[@charliemack3604]

@@jackauger8741 100% I’ve skied there 8 times and still not skied every slope

[@jackauger8741]

@@charliemack3604 nice!, looking at going next season. Do you think its worth getting the paridiski pass or just stick to les arcs? (intermediate snowboarder)

[@charliemack3604]

@@jackauger8741 if you’re going for a week just get the full Les Arcs pass. It usually includes one day in La Plagne for free.

[@simanakajulian2042]

Very nice all the best

[@Puzzoozoo]

I'm a mature beginner, and I'm going to Arc 2000 in March 2025.

[@vogelcola]

I was here this summer

[@hxnldx]

me watching this with being there last year but wanting to be there :'(

[@jackkaye1310]

Should do ones on La Plagne, Morzine and Avoriaz, but look at it also from the perspective of someone who wants to work out there too

[@SkiResortsVideo]

will upload La Plagne video in Jan 11th. Morzine and Avoriaz next season probably. what kind of things do you want us to check? how much is an admission to the gym, working hours?...

[@jackkaye1310]

travelers check sweet look forward to that. And yeah things like if the resort has a fitness/activity facilities, seasonal parking etc.

[@tomsa256iii9]

You should do one on Val-d’Isère

[@SkiResortsVideo]

will do in 2 weeks!

[@ewanralph5065]

Would you ever be able to do a whistler blackcomb review? That would be great!

[@SkiResortsVideo]

probably will film there only next season

[@eeeldhehdbeb]

My mum once fainted in the trans ark lift it was so long

[@tomsanzf]

Watching this video made me wonder if i made a mistake! My friends and I reserved the hotel at bough saint maurice which is just below arc 1600. We wont be able to ski in ski out but it was a lot cheaper!

[@SkiResortsVideo]

Hi Tomas, well, it's about the same value deal. for ski in ski out we have to pay. I hope for you that the new funicular to 1600 will be faster. If you love apres ski, you can stay later( compare to arc 2000 and 1950) at Folie douce etc' and ski down to the funicular station⛷🎧🍻 have fun at Bourg Saint Maurice and Les Arcs

[@danielbs2860]

Great video 👍🏼 I ask you in the last video if you could make a video about Zell am see 👍🏼 Im going on the 11 of January 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@ciaranbowe8876]

I went there in 2011, was really good👍

[@danielbs2860]

Ciaran bowe nice im going there on the 11 of January I’m a bit afraid if there is a lot of ice ⛷

[@SkiResortsVideo]

a little bit to late, sorry kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqCoooCweMalnLs at least you will have some memories.

[@ImFinchy]

Will you be reviewing La Plagne? Great channel! :)

[@SkiResortsVideo]

thanks so much, FINCHY if you liked this video it will be our pleasure if you'll subscribe to our channel. we will upload a review on La Plagne in about 2.5 weeks!!

[@ImFinchy]

@@SkiResortsVideo Brilliant! Subscribed and can't wait to see it!

[@user-cp3pl5kw8c]

Time to do an espace killy one

[@SkiResortsVideo]

Hopefully next weekend!

[@eeeldhehdbeb]

1950 is the best

[@simonedellavanzo3425]

Music from 6:17?

[@SkiResortsVideo]

BINARY LOVE BY Stenley Gurvich: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4m1gpiVrNKmm6c glad you liked it!

[@SkiResortsVideo]

Funny, before i was sure you meant the track in the same timecode from my latest upload( i am answering the comments from my TY studio), you might like this one too. they are kind of the same feel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5uTenltZ79qepYsi=Pe8jyjXI7YXy652u

[@gamer-uo9or]

Perso je suis déjà aller

[@SkiResortsVideo]

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[@mayabaranes5677]

WOW (=

[@danielbs2860]

sorry i ment saalbach hinterglemm

[@SkiResortsVideo]

we will do a review on Saalbach probably in the 2nd part of January

[@danielbs2860]

👍🏼

[@estebanagudelo4797]

...

[@3ric908]

For snowboard i disagree, a good spot : few large plane slope for riding (only at arc 2000 that isn’t a good resort, better 1800 for the resort). Or you should put 10 for snowboard for La plagne, Courchevel, Avoriaz and all others..

[@Bowdz]

Would you recommend La Plagne for Boarders, i heard there is a lot of flat blues in La Plagne though

[@3ric908]

@@Bowdz If you like wide and very long slope with few people (so huge than few people), definitely yes ; but the resort don't belongs to my favs (not fantastic at all), La Plagne only for riding on looong wiiide slope... My own pov

[@Bowdz]

@@3ric908 im only still learning so yeah i like long wide pistes, thanks 👍

[@3ric908]

@@Bowdz Then it is def a good spot, so much easy looong wide green and blue slope...

[@andrease2320]

one stop rip of ie frances have work in the french alps i now live over the east in austria the ski is better the snow is more clear there with 5 all year ski resorts prices are half of the french the mottorway is free and then 10 euros in austria for the week of the same distances with out man made ski resorts with a cheep fast road and rail accces to most resorts dump the french this idea austria is low is bullshit i ski all year round in tux area

[@FaithandActiondotnet]

You've got it good.

[@martintheunissen7847]

Give me Saalbach Hinterglemm any day before Les Arcs

[@SkiResortsVideo]

@@martintheunissen7847 we will upload a review on Saalbach Hinterglemm in January

[@JL-dp1wj]

THERE WILL BE AN INCREDIBLE TIP AT THE END THAT NO ONE ELSE KNOWS PLEASE KEEP WATCHING I NEED MY AD REVENUE

[@haylazazur8440]

C H

[@riderdu26RX]

The "Mont-BlanQUE" :'(

[@SkiResortsVideo]

😉

[@riderdu26RX]

Good Video btw !

[@fanfanfifi1813]

Un beau pays avant le bétonnage dans tous les coins...pour qu' une minorité vienne s amuser...

[@richarderrington9478]

Doesn't look the prettiest resorts.

[@SkiResortsVideo]

Thanks, Richard,❤ Arc 1950 is pretty. the other arcs are not charming maybe, but great ski resorts

[@jimbosaul3996]

the skiing at this resort is wide and varied an excellent. huge too. BUT.... that architecture. man oh man ! its just soul destroying. designed by moronic architects in the 60's trying to be different and futuristic, and applauded by all and lauded no doubt by many as geniuses and ahead of thier times... its just so horrible. its a blight on humanity ! it takes so much away having to look at these monstrosities EVERY SINGLE RUN you come down to catch the lift ! Pity, b/c the skiiing is so good. La Plagne is just as bad or worse. ie Bellecote disaster and Plagne central. can you get worse design. like 1950's Eastern bloc communist design. good god !

[@glasgowsblue29]

Not a great resort