Ski Les Arcs
Discover one of the largest links ski areas in the world
Les Arcs together with its neighbour across the valley, La Plagne combine to form the massive Paradiski area, one of the largest ski areas in the world. A combined total of over 425km of pistes plus seemingly endless acres of off piste to explore, the Paradiski area has something for everyone and with over two thirds of the skiing at over 2,000m snow conditions are reliable throughout the season.
The tour operator for this flight inclusive holiday is Spice UK Ltd (ATOL 9046). This holiday is protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme in the event of failure of the tour operator. Spice UK Ltd holiday terms and conditions apply, as supplied with the full holiday information pack. Your money is protected via our trust account in compliance with EC travel regulations.
Your holiday includes
- Flights
- Transfers
- 3* hotel accommodation (local rating)
- Hotel tourist tax
- 7 breakfasts & 7 evening meals with wine included
Your holiday extras
- Single supplement £295
- Drinks & some meals
- Optional extras.
- Ski Requirements (Last seasons prices as a guide) – Area Lift Pass - €325; Ski & boot hire from £132; Ski Carriage
- Insurance available through Spice UK if required
- Covid testing as required at the time of travel
A fast and efficient lift system is great news for Intermediates who will love the long, wide open runs. Advanced skiers have a huge choice of off piste and nature runs plus one of the longest runs in the Alps, a 7km challenging run from the top of the Aiguille Rouge at 3,226m to 1,200m. Beginners are also catered for with purpose built beginner zones and reputable ski schools.
Location & Itinerary
Resort Information
Skiing Levels
- Beginners 4/5
- Intermediates 5/5
- Advanced 4/5
- Snowboard 4/5
Mountain Facts
- Area 425 km Paradiski
- Resort Altitude 1800m
- Ski Alt. From 1200m
- Ski Alt. To 3226m
- Runs – 126 Blue / 76 Red / 32 Black
- Longest Run 7 km
- Paradiski Lifts - Chairlifts 58, Draglifts 23, Gondolas 15, Funicular 1, Aerial tramway 2
- Night Skiing available - Yes
- Snow Cannon Coverage Yes
- Snowpark Info - 2
Spice Escapes Skiing Ability Scale
Level 1~10 - Les Arcs has very good ski schools and is suited to all levels of skier.
1) First time skier, totally new to the sport (Beginner)
2) Second week skier OR has had lessons at snow dome and/or dry ski slopes (Beginner Plus)
3) Skied a few weeks and happy on green and blue runs (Lower Intermediate)
4) Skiing parallel on blues and starting to tackle reds (Intermediate)
5) Okay on reds and starting to tackle blacks (Upper Intermediate)
6) Can get down blacks, but struggles on bumps (Lower Advanced)
7) Happy on most groomed blacks and easy bumps, but finds steep bumps and off piste tricky (Advanced)
8) Can ski all bar steepest bumps and ski off piste with style except with deep powder and in poor snow conditions (Upper Advanced)
9) No problems: can ski everywhere in all manner of snow conditions (Expert)
10) Professional skier, instructor, freerider etc
Snowboarding - there are some great opportunities and a number of fun parks.
While this scale can be used to assist in your selection of resort it should be noted that all ski areas have ski schools that will be able to cater for all levels of skier in group lessons from beginner through to intermediate.
If you are more advanced and really want to hone your skills you may want to consider one to one lessons.
Travel & Stay
Hotel Du Golf
The Hotel du Golf has an enviable position in Arc 1800, at the foot of the pistes and the nursery slopes with panoramic views and a ski in-ski out location. The hotel has a friendly, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere making it an excellent choice. After a day on the slopes enjoy a drink on the sun terrace before heading into the bar and lounge with its large fireplace which creates a warm and inviting area to relax.
Provisional Flight Information
28/01/2023 Edinburgh to Geneva Dep: 0605 Arr: 0915
04/02/2023 Geneva to Edinburgh Dep: 1555 Arr: 1720
28/01/2023 Gatwick to Geneva Dep: 0600 Arr: 0845
04/02/2023 Geneva to Gatwick Dep: 1655 Arr: 1730
28/01/2023 Manchester to Geneva Dep: 0655 Arr: 0935
04/02/2023 Geneva to Manchester Dep: 1635 Arr: 1730
Flight additional information
Flights are provisionally with Easy Jet and include a luggage allowance of 1 piece 23kg checked in luggage and 1 piece cabin baggage maximum size 45 x 36 x 20 cm (including any handles or wheels) and must fit under the seat in front of you, including any wheels and handles. Ski boots can be taken as your carry on cabin bag providing they fit in the dimensions given.
Ski carriage is available for skis/ snowboards & boots if required at an additional charge of £74.
Transfer to resort: 3 hr 45 mins
All flights will be transferred together
Availability & Pricing
| Accommodation | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Place in a twin share room | £36.00 | Available |
| Place in a single room | £331.00 | Available |
| Flights | Price | |
| Own flight without transfers | £859.00 | Available |
| Edinburgh | £999.00 | Available |
| London Gatwick | £999.00 | Available |
| Manchester | £999.00 | Available |
| Option | Price | |
| Edinburgh ski carriage | £74.00 | Available |
| Gatwick ski carriage | £74.00 | Available |
| Manchester ski carriage | £74.00 | Available |
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Passport validity
You should have at least 6 months remaining on your passport from the start date of your holiday and your passport must be less than 10 years old (even if it has 6 months or more left).
Travel Insurance
Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel. Spice Escapes have arranged a scheme with Staysure who are fully authorised and regulated by the FCA (firm reference number 663617) full details of which can be found on the FCA website www.fca.org.uk. For an instant online quotation please click here.
A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the European Union (EU).
UK-issued European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) are still valid and offer the same cover as GHICs in the EU.
Once your EHIC has expired, you’ll be able to replace it with a GHIC.
NB – A GHIC/EHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance!
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Your Spice Escapes host is Jamie Morris
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