The skiing: The Vanoise Express Telecabine whisks 2000 snow-lovers an hour from Montchavin Les Coches in the La Plagne circuit, to Peisey-Vallandry in the Les Arcs circuit (or vice versa) in just 4 minutes, revealing a world of alpine possibilities. Choose from among the glacial peaks of Bellecote or Aiguille Rouge, high-altitude resorts of Arc 1800, Arc 1950, Arc 2000, the sunny slopes of Plagne Soleil or Belle Plagne, or discover the delights of Montchavin Les Coches. SKI FACTS: Les Arcs and La Plagne ski circuits totalling 425km with 239 pistes: 29 blacks, 66 reds, 132 blues, 12 greens, snowparks. THE RESORTS Arc Pierre Blanche 1600m: Linked by high speed funicular in just 7 minutes to the Eurostar station and mountain town of Bourg St Maurice, a compact, small resort, set in the trees, ideal for families of mixed ability and young children (children’s club from 4 mths). Non-skiing: cinema, disco, some restaurants and bars, trips to Bourg St Maurice. Vallandry: An authentic mountain village, Vallandry is a haven of rural peace. The local skiing area is situated on sunny slopes amidst a spruce and larch forest. Perfectly situated for access to the whole Paradiski area with high-speed links to Arc 1800 and La Plagne via the Vanoise express. Non-skiing: horse-drawn sleighs, dog sledding, cinema, discos, bars and restaurants. Arc 1800m: The main resort and very popular due to its ski-in, ski-out convenience, friendly arcades housing shops, some lively bars and restaurants, and incredibly easy access to either altitude skiing in the Arc 2000 bowl or long, tree lined red and blue runs down to the unspoilt hamlet of Peisey Nancroix (from where the Paradiski telecabine to La Plagne starts) or, in the other direction, to Arc 1600m. A popular resort, too, for snowboarders with a dedicated Funpark between 1800 and 1600m. Non-skiing: ice rink, bowling, discos, squash, snow scooters, husky-drawn sleigh rides (in Arc 2000), hang gliding, parapenting, climbing, ice-grotto, restaurants and bars. Arc 1950 Le Village 1950m: The new resort Arc 1950 Le Village redefines the concept of mountain holidays, with a design approach focusing on exceptional levels of service and great respect for the natural environment. Developers, Intrawest, have brought from North America to Europe their expertise in designing ski villages. Currently made up of 2 main residences, shops and restaurants, and linked by telecabine to Arc 2000, this exclusive ski-in and ski-out resort provides endless skiing opportunities within the domaines of Les Arcs and Paradiski. Non-skiing: indoor swimming-pool, fitness centre, bars. Arc 2000m: The highest resort within the Grand Domaine and Paradiski Ski Circuit. This resort offers true ski-in, ski-out accommodation from Savoyard style residences and chalets to modern apartment blocks. In the centre there are a small number of shops, bars & restaurants.
