LES ARCS 2000, FRANCE

The snow sure place to be in the Paradiski area is Arc 2000. With easy access to the Aiguille Rouge at 3226m & it's great run into Villaroger at 1200m. Plus the option to do loads of off piste off the back (guide needed) Arc 2000 will cater for all abilities. If you fancy something different there is the water slide run next to the snow park & the boarder cross circuit by the Plagnettes lift. There are some really nice long Blues like Vallee De Arc to get your confidence up before taking on something more challenging. The bowling alley is worth a visit for an evening activity. Night life is limited but if it is skiing you are there for you will not be disappointed. You will get some great views from the Aiguille Rouge it is worth taking a short walk up to the view point to see some of the surrounding ski resorts.

Apres Ski: 2/5

Nigel Oconnell
Iglu Staff

We travelled from Birmingham International Airport to Chambery on FlyBe which was on time and very comfortable - surprising amount of leg room in a standard seat on a budget airline which I have never seen previously without parting with money for an upgrade. The transfer to Les Arcs 2000 from Chambery was smooth and comfortable. We were greeted in person by our chalet staff Matt and Duncan and walked to our accomodation while our luggage was taken by minibus and delivered to our room. The chalet was bright and well fitted for 14 with the only small issue being insufficient lounge seats/sofas so that everyone could sit and relax together. Breakfast and evening meal were good with plenty to eat after a long day on the slopes. Indeed a freshly made cake was always there for our return from skiing in the afternoon. Our room was good with a bright and clean bathroom/wc. We had a decent size wardrobe with space above to get luggage out of the way and there was a balcony for a bit of fresh air. It would have been good to have a TV in each room which these days would not cost too much in space given flat screens on walls. Also, some rooms had a hairdryer which we did not have. If they could either given all rooms this facility or have a couple spare this would have been useful. A ski locker was provided within the building. This is not a ski-in/out location but the drag lift was only a five minute walk away so this was not an issue for us. However, despite the very small issues above this location suited us perfectly to allow us to enjoy fully the beautiful skiing in the Les Arcs area and I would very definitely recommend a holiday to this chalet for this resort.

Apres Ski: 3/5

H Patel