Les Arcs - March 2020
March 15th – 22nd 2020
The Snowcats embark on an exciting spring trip to Les Arcs, France in March 2020. We stay at the Chalet / Hotel La Foret with Ski Olympic; a new operator for the club. The Snowcats haven’t been to Les Arcs since the 80’s so make a welcome return to this fantastic ski area once again.
Les Arcs, France
Les Arcs, La Plagne & Peisey-Vallandry offer extensive piste skiing and some of the best off piste skiing across the Alps. Guided days will be offered to the more capable skiers on the holiday if conditions allow.
Encompassed within spectacular scenery, including stunning views of Mont Blanc, one of the many advantages of the area is that it caters for all grades of skier and off the slopes has something for everybody to do.
Set high in the Tarantaise region of the French Alps, the combined slopes of Les Arcs and La Plagne create one of the largest ski areas in the world. Totaling over 425km of pistes, with untold acres of off piste to explore, the Paradiski is a prime ski area.
With lifts as high as 3250m and the guaranteed snow of the Varet and Bellecôte glaciers, good quality skiing is assured throughout the season. Intermediates will enjoy long, wide open runs navigated using a fast and efficient lift system which includes the impressive double decker Vanoise Express cable car providing a high-speed link between Les Arcs and La Plagne. There are no less than 17 villages to visit and tick off in a week’s skiing!
Advanced skiers have their pick of off piste and nature runs plus one of the longest runs in the Alps, a 7km challenging black (and red) run from the top of the Aiguille Rouge (3226m) Les Arcs, to Villaroger (1200m).
The Skiing
Click the piste map for a larger view.
Lift Passes
With Les Arcs having been linked to La Plangne, you now have the choice of whether to get a lift pass just covering Les Arcs or buy a pass covering both areas known as Paradiski.
Lift pass cosst are:
- Adult local area (Les Arcs) – £225
- Senior local area (Les Arcs) – £180
- Adult full area (Paradiski) – £260
- Senoir full area (Paradiski) – £205
- Over 75 years old – £10
You may be able to get a better deal buying online.
Paradiski Ski Area Facts
- No. of lifts – 141
- Total piste length – 475km
- Highest lift – 3250m
- Runs (km) – 69 Black, 127 Red, 257 Blue, 22 Green
Chalet La Foret
The CHALET / HOTEL LE FORET will be home for the week. Run by the tour operator Ski Olympic, a new operator for the Snowcats, this premier chalet hotel enjoys a central location at the heart of a traditional chalet complex just above the village of Vallandry. It is directly on the piste and guests can ski in and out from the hotel terrace!
The Le Foret is finished to a high standard with comfortable communal areas and large bedrooms. The lounge overlooks a stunning terrace and large dining tables offer plenty room for guests to sit together to enjoy fabulous evening meals. La Foret also features its own public bar and restaurant, La Caverne, which is equipped with satellite TV. A lift serves all floors.
Chalet La Foret
Chalet La Foret enjoys a central location at the heart of a traditional chalet complex just above the village of Vallandry. It is directly on the piste and guests can ski in and out from the hotel terrace. La Foret has been finished to a very high standard to give comfortable communal areas and large bedrooms.
Image from TripAdvisor.
Food at Chalet Hotel Tatentaise
Wholesome breakfast buffet, with fruit juices, cereals, breads, pastries, fruits, yoghurt, a full cooked breakfast and freshly brewed teas and coffees.
Afternoon Tea to welcome us from the slopes, including soup, cakes, bread and jams, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate.
Six three-course evening meals, with choices for each course, complemented with unlimited wine. After dinner fresh tea & coffee.
Ski Groups
Skiing in groups of about 5-8 people is an important aspect of Snowcat club skiing. We offer multiple groups of like-ability skiers to suit most standards, so providing your ability level is intermediate (see below note) through to expert, we can offer a well-matched group for you.
Winter Walkers
Les Arcs, La Plagne & Peisey-Vallandry offer some great adventures for our walking group and non-skiers.
There are some 57km of walking trails and most are easily accessible to any walker with a pair of boots, ice grippers and trekking poles. If the only way is up, pedestrian passes are available for many of the main lifts, meaning you can have a mulled wine on the Col de la Chal (at 2600m) or even take some freeze frame photos of Mont Blanc from the Aiguille Rouge peak (at 3226m). Some activity companies, such as Evolution 2, host guided snowshoeing around the ski area, providing all the necessary equipment to take you far away from the beaten track. Snowshoes are also available to hire from many of the local ski shops.
Les Arc 1800 has an activity area comprising of aquatic centre, toboggan runs and fun trail. Les Arc 1950 is a pretty car free village with excellent restaurants, bars, shops and excellent spa facilities. Many of the centers feature swimming pools, steam rooms, Jacuzzis and saunas to help you unwind and enjoy a truly relaxing holiday. A full day’s access to La Piscine in the Mille 8 complex (which includes amazing unlimited herbal teas) is only €15.
You can also enjoy Ice driving and karting, snowmobiling, paragliding, tobogganing, as well as shopping & lunching in Les Arcs & La Plagne’s array of couture retail, cafés and restaurants.
Bookings Details
Total Price £950 (£200 discounted from brochure price)
£200 deposit payable upon booking please
£750 balance due by 1st October 2019
Travel
Our travel to Les Arcs is a Sunday morning departure from Gatwick to Grenoble.
Alternative flight from Manchester available (£35 suppliment).
A Scotland flight & transfer may be booked later in the year once booking numbers become clear.
Insurance
The Snowcats does not provide any form of travel insurance so we ask that party members arrange their own Travel / Ski Insurance.
Booking Conditions
Please see the main Conditions of Business page, relating to the operation of these holidays.
Ski Carriage
Cost £50 – except Bristol EasyJet Flight which is £75 – needs pre-paid through the Snowcats prior to departure.