| winter
season |
| 16/12/00 to 02/05/01 |
| summer
season |
| 01/07/01 to 02/09/01 |
| resort height |
| Arc 1600m, Arc
1800m, Arc 2000m |
| highest lift
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| 3226m |
| snow range |
| 5,280 - 10,583 ft |
| snow
probability |
| excellent |
| transfer
times |
| Chambery 2.75hrs |
| Lyons 3.75hrs |
| Geneva 3.75hrs |
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click map for larger picture
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| This
group of villages offers ski-to-door convenience in a vast ski area. Arc
1800 is a modern, high altitude, purpose built resort which sits
within the Isere Valley above the Bourg St Maurice. The expanse of
skiing lies around three satellite villages, Arc 1600, 1800 and Arc
2000. With an excellent ski record, this resort combines with superb
skiing and a lively aprés ski. Snow is guaranteed due to the
Glacier du Varet located at the ski area's peak.
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| The
variety of skiing is huge- from the Aiguille Rouge at 3226m, down to
the trees around Villaroger at 1100m, or the outlying slopes of Pan
Peisey-Vallandry. The top of the mountain tends to be the most
challenging while around the villages of 1800 and 1600, gentle
slopes lead back to the villages.
Arc 2000 is the newest base and is popular with
experienced skiers. Arc 1800 is the largest of the three villages
and provides excellent access to the skiing. Arc 1600 has a real
village atmosphere. |
| good points |
bad points |
- excellent mountain access
- huge ski area
- modern lift system
- excellent children's facilities
- extensive off-piste
- biggest choice of luxury chalets in alps
- good for all ski standards
- tough runs
- recommended for snowboarding
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- spread out resort
- heavy traffic and limited parking
- purpose built and lacks traditional charm
- limited aprés ski
- few activities for non skiers
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aprés ski |
| best
found in Arc 1800. try the Red Hot Saloon Bar for live music. in Arc
2000, go to the Blue Bar for a lively atmosphere. Discos include
Apocalypse in 1800 and the KL92 in Arc 2000. |
|
activities |
parapenting
* floodlit skiing * ice rink * frozen waterfall climbing *
snowmobiles * flying kilometre speed track FF50- from january |
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eating out |
| meat
or cheese
fondues with wine and dessert €25 * try Marloup for
fish dishes, Bellefume for grills, Red Rock Bar for burgers.
Gargantus in 1800 for regional dishes, St Jacques in 2000 for french
ambience or Triangle Noir for pizza. |
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other amenities |
| 25kms
marked
walks * shops * cinema * supermarkets * banks |
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children |
| ski
school for
those 3-12 years |
| tourist
office |
|
BP 45, F73706 Arc Cedex |
| tel
33 479 07 12 57 |
| fax
33 479 07 45 96 |
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