Les Arcs Reviews

Been skiing the Tarentaise valley for years and Arc 1800 is just great - superb piste for all abilities and fantastic for intermediates/experts as its got a massive choice of runs including awesome leg-burners from the Aiguille Rouge (3226m) down to Villaroger (1200m) plus great bars and restaurants in Arc 1800 to unwind at the end of the day. Really great snow and fun! You won't be disappointed!

Gary, London

Great skiing for intermediates here, especially from Arc1800 which has the fab Transarc lift over to Arc1950/2000 and the Aiguille Rouge peak at 3226m - try the 'nosebleed' run down through the trees to Villaroger - a vertical drop of 2000 metres. There is great fun in the bars and restaurants in Arc1800, which is livelier than the others. And easy access direct to Bourg-St-Maurice train station via the funicular cable car from Arc1600. Self catering apartments are good value as the sterling exchange rate is not that good right now! Good thing Arc1800 has some good supermarkets, Sherpa and Spar. The architecture is bit boring '80s French modernism but it’s a great place to ski and that's what matters! People very friendly and laid back. A much recommended resort.

Gary, London

If you're not too bothered by the modern French 80's architecture but value ski-in-out apartment convenience, plus access to the biggest and most varied ski terrains in the Alps, then Les Arcs must be a serious consideration. The largest and busiest village is Arc1800 with a choice of shops, bars, restaurants, cinema, etc - and the major benefit of the Transarc cable car allowing you access all the way up to the Aiguille Rouge peak at 3226m. Getting down is a fab 2000m drop to Villaroger, or Arc1600/Arc1800 if you prefer ... a real leg burner ... But I love the mountain cafes on the way, for dropping in for a coffee and crepe, like the L'Arpette - great place and friendly staff, with a sun terrace and loungers for chilling out in. Getting to Les Arcs' four ski villages is dead easy, the easiest being the train to Bourg-St-Maurice and then up the funicular cable car at the end of the platform. So what are you waiting for?!

Gary Wong