Adventure · France
Ski Les Arcs
Arrive on your own; Lauren and a group of about 20 are with you the whole way.
23 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 7 nights from £1,509pp
Discover one of the largest links ski areas in the world
Book by 30 August and secure a half price Adult lift pass saving £180!
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.
What's more if you book before 1st September you qualify for a half price adult lift pass which is a saving of £180 - Just add it to your booking! Usually £360, this is an Adult lift pass and is still less than the senior lift pass, so unless you are lucky enough to class as a 'super senior' (over 75) which is only available to purchase in resort for €10 per day then you should add this to your booking now.
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.
Availability and pricing
| Option | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ski Les Arcs | ||
| London Gatwick | £1509.00 | 3 places left |
| Manchester | £1558.00 | 6 places left |
| Birmingham | £1638.00 | 1 place left |
| Helmet hire | £25.00 | — |
| Birmingham ski carriage | £80.00 | 1 place left |
| Gatwick ski carriage | £80.00 | 1 place left |
| Manchester ski carriage | £80.00 | 3 places left |
| Red Ski only hire | £126.00 | 6 places left |
| Black Ski Hire only | £143.00 | 6 places left |
| Blue Ski & Boot hire | £143.00 | 6 places left |
| Red ski & Boot hire | £167.00 | 6 places left |
| Half price Paradiski Area lift pass | £180.00 | 6 places left |
| Black Ski & Boot hire | £191.00 | 6 places left |
| Lessons Adult Advanced AM 6 days 2hr 30 mins | £247.00 | — |
| Lessons Adult Level 1 AM 6 days 2hr 30 mins | £247.00 | — |
| Lessons Adult Level 2 AM 6 days 2hr 30 mins | £247.00 | — |
| Lessons Adult Level 3 AM 6 days 2hr 30 mins | £247.00 | — |
| Lessons Beginner AM 6 days 2hr 30 mins | £247.00 | — |
| Ski Les Arcs - Accommodation | ||
| Place in a double room (must be for 2) | No supplement | 2 places left |
| Place in a twin share room | No supplement | 4 places left |
| Place in a sole occupancy room | £399.00 | Sold out |
Booking conditions for this holiday
Our booking conditions apply to this holiday, including the deposit and the cancellation scale. Read the booking conditions
Spice Escapes sells this holiday as agent for the operator, whose own booking conditions also apply. The operator’s booking conditions (inghams.co.uk)
Quote the holiday title or this reference if you call the team about it: SH0000779
Who else is going
The question everyone asks and nobody wants to.
- On this departure
- 20 people booked The operator's own count for this trip — you'd make 21. It can still grow before you travel.
- Travelling alone
- Most people book on their own
Why you'll love this holiday
- Hotel Les Mélèzes sits 70 metres from the slopes in Arc 2000.
- Full board, so there is no hunting for dinner after a day on the mountain.
- 425km of Paradiski, with ski school for anyone still finding their feet.
Where you'll go
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.
If booking Ski Extras following is your guide to the grading levels -
Ski Lesson Ability Levels
- Beginner: For those who have never skied before.
- Level 1 (Advanced Beginner): For skiers who can control their speed, perform a snowplough, and change direction on gentle slopes.
- Level 2 (Low Intermediate): For skiers doing snowplough turns who are starting to transition to parallel turns.
- Level 3 (Good Intermediate): For skiers comfortable making parallel turns.
- Advanced: For skiers fully confident on all mountain slopes who want to refine and improve their technique
Ski Equipment Rental Grades
- Blue: Entry-level equipment suited for beginners and learners.
- Red: Intermediate-grade gear for comfortable recreational skiers.
- Black: High-performance equipment designed for advanced and aggressive skiers.
What's included
- International Flights
- Transfers
- Twin share accommodation
- Hotel tourist tax approx £30
- Full board
- Your Spice host, Lauren Fawkes
Not included
- Single supplement if selected
- Drinks & some meals
- Optional extras.
- Ski Requirements
- Personal Travel Insurance
Travel and where you'll stay
Hotel Les Mélèzes is situated in the heart of Arc 2000and offers great views, as well as some fantastic spa facilities. With such close proximity to the slopes, only 70 metres away, the Hotel Mélèzes offers a convenient and comfortable stay in Les Arcs.
Located in the centre of Les Arcs you have easy access to the 425km of slopes in the Paradiski Area which are just a short ski or walk away. Given its location, you have fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, including Mont Blanc from the sunny south west facing terrace. Take in the scenic views at breakfast or in the evening, you can enjoy a sociable aperitif and watch the sunset over the snowy peaks.
Hotel facilities
- Sauna & hammam accessible once a week after 4pm
- Hydro massage showers
- Massage and beauty treatments available (book & pay locally)
- Sun terrace with mountain views and sun loungers
- Restaurant with views over Mont Blanc
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bar
- Lounge area
- Evening entertainment
- Games room
- Heated ski equipment storage room
Bedrooms f acilities
- Twin or double beds
- TV
- Bathroom with shower
- Separate WC
- Heated towel rail
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Hairdryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Daily housekeeping
Getting there — flights to Chambery
Departing from London Gatwick, Manchester or Birmingham.
London Gatwick
Manchester
Birmingham
These are the times currently scheduled. Airlines change them, sometimes months before departure, so please treat them as provisional rather than final.
Luggage, transfers and flight notes
Flight additional information
Flights 20kg hold luggage allowance
Ski carriage is available if required at an additional charge
Transfer to resort from Geneva: approx 2hrs 15 mins
Before you travel
Passport validity
For UK passport holders your passport must be:
- issued less than 10 years before the day you enter (check the "date of issue")
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the "expiry date")
You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.
Entry rules for EU travel — EES, ETIAS and your GHIC
EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is being introduced gradually across the external borders of the European countries that use it, including the collection of biometric data such as a facial image and fingerprints. Passports continue to be stamped as usual in the meantime.
Further information: travel-europe.europa.eu/ees
ETIAS
UK citizens will eventually need a travel authorisation (ETIAS) to enter the European countries that require it for short stays. It is linked to your passport and valid for up to three years. There is no confirmed start date yet — we will let everyone know when it is required and how to apply.
Global Health Insurance Card
A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), or a still-valid EHIC, gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the EU. It is not a replacement for travel insurance.
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 .
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Food and meals
Buffet breakfast is served from 7.30 - 9.30am. There is a selection of hot drinks, fruit juices, pastries, local breads, selection of jams and spreads, hot options including eggs, bacon and sausages, cheeses, fresh fruit, cereal and yoghurts.
Buffet dinner is served from 7 - 9pm, with different themes and some items cooked to order. We will dine as a group each evening. There's a salad bar and items like charcuterie, melon, beef carpaccio and gazpacho. Main course includes grilled meats, burgers, pizza and all the vegetables. There is a choice of cheeses and desserts like cheesecake, brownies, mousse and fresh fruit salad. Red and rosé wines are included with dinner.
One raclette meal is included per week if wanted.
Before you book
Will I be the only one on my own?
No. Almost everyone books on their own — that is the whole point of the trip. Nobody has to pair up and nobody sits on their own at dinner unless they want to.
Do I have to share a room?
Only if you want to. Sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is how most people keep the price down. If you would rather have a room to yourself, you can — see the single-room price on the trip you are looking at.
Is there a single supplement?
There is a charge for a room of your own and it varies a great deal by trip, so the honest answer is the figure on the holiday you are looking at rather than an average. What there is not is any obligation to pay it: sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is a genuine option rather than a token one.
Every holiday with a single room available, and what each one costs, is listed on single rooms and single supplements.
How big is the group?
Small enough to learn everyone’s name in the first day or two. Group sizes vary by trip and are listed on each holiday.
What does the host actually do?
Your host is there to make your holiday feel easy, welcoming and fun. They travel with the group throughout the trip, help everyone get to know each other, keep things running smoothly and are there if you need anything along the way.
They’re not a traditional holiday rep — they’re part of the group, sharing the experience with you and helping make sure nobody feels left out.
Is my money protected?
Yes. Payments are held in a bonded trust account, and every holiday booked with flights is ATOL protected under licence 9046. If you arrange your own flights, your money for the holiday is still protected by the bonded trust account, but the flights you buy elsewhere are not covered by our ATOL.
What age are the other travellers?
It varies by trip. Most groups span a wide range of ages with a shared interest in the destination rather than a shared birth year.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — 18. Spice Escapes holidays are adults only.
Most people who travel with us are in their forties and beyond, but that is who books rather than a rule. There is no upper age limit, and two people travelling together do not need to be a similar age: a daughter in her thirties travelling with her mother in her sixties is an ordinary booking.
Is Spice Escapes a singles or dating holiday company?
No. Spice Escapes is a hosted holiday company for people who travel on their own. Almost everyone books alone, groups are small and adults only (mostly forties to sixties), and a named host travels with every departure so nobody is the odd one out. It is about the destination and the company, not matchmaking.
What travellers say
4.9/5 from 63 reviews on Google
Questions about this holiday?
Ring the office, send us a question, or chat any hour. A real person, not a call centre.
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