Skiing breaks at Les Arcs

Ski holidays at Les Arcs introduce you to one of the most stunning and accessible ski resorts in Europe. Located in the French Alps, it is actually a complex of resorts, located at altitudes of 810 to 3800 metres. A top choice for family skiing holidays, we at The Co-operative Travel have ski breaks at Les Arcs throughout the season.

The four purpose-built resorts - Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950 and Arc 2000 – lie in ascending sequence above the charming old town of Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Easily reached from the UK by air, road or rail, Les Arcs has been part of the Paradiski resort complex since 2003. The interconnected villages also link to the neighbouring ski resorts of Peisey-Vallandry and La Plagne via the Vanoise Express cable car.

Family ski breaks at Les Arcs

Les Arcs is the top choice for family skiing breaks, having been awarded the prestigious Ski France Famille Plus certificate, a label of quality guaranteeing high levels of care for children of all ages. A strict six point charter ensures Les Arc ski holidays offer top levels of accommodation, childcare, entertainment, activities and equipment. Children are accommodated in a variety of child-care centres and kids cubs, with safety as the number one priority.

The Les Arcs mini ski clubs give little ones – even those in nappies – the chance to learn to ski in their own enclosed space, while the rest of the family takes to the higher slopes. 7 to 12 year-olds are able to enjoy full-day ski lessons (with lunch provided), and ski passes are free to children up to the age of 6 years. From snowman building competitions to snowboarding lessons, there’s something for everyone.

Skiing at Les Arcs

With snow guaranteed from 1250 metres upwards, ski breaks in Les Arcs offer 425 km of open and wooded pistes, accessed by 160 fast, modern lifts. The largest resort is Arc 1800, but all have superb shopping, dining and leisure facilities, with beginner slopes in each area.

With 152 beginner, 79 intermediate and 22 black runs, novices are especially well taken care of, with the progressive teaching of the superb Ski School to get them onto the faster slopes. The highest and most challenging peak is the Aiguille Rouge, from where there is a thrilling vertical drop of 2100m. Numerous exciting off-piste opportunities are also available. Skiing holidays in Les Arcs also bring the benefits of one of the best snowboard parks in Europe, with a variety of rails and jumps.

We at The Co-operative Travel recommend skiing breaks at Les Arcs, whatever your age or ability.