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Great start of the 2019/20 season in Les Arcs

Plenty of snow for the opening weekend

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By Sam Birch, Updated

The lifts in Les Arcs welcomed the first skiers and snowboarders of the 2019/20 season last Saturday, December 14th.

Snow has been falling since the start of November, and the week just before the opening weekend saw almost non-stop snowfall, making conditions great for those lucky enough to be enjoying the Les Arcs slopes. With around 50cm of snow in Arc 1600 and almost 2 metres at the top of the Aiguille Rouge, this season is off to a great start.

The forecast for the week is for fair weather, perfect to enjoy the heaps of snow.

Read more from our Les Arcs reporter Sam on his blog.

Ski Hire in Les Arcs

Ski Hire in Les Arcs

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  • A store with skis and a box that says feetbox measure your feet

    Front de Neige

    Location
    Arc 2000

    Want to rent skis or snowboards in Les Arcs? Just visit the NetSki Front de Neige store!

  • A ski shop called skimium is covered in snow

    Snow Pro Sun

    Location
    Arc 1600
  • A snowy Sport 2000 ski rental and school with various winter sports equipment, including snow bikes, displayed outside in a mountain resort.

    Delay Savoie

    Location
    Arc 1800

    No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day. 

  • A person is skiing down a snowy slope with skis that say salomon on them

    Alpages du Chantel

    Location
    Arc 1800

    Want to rent skis or snowboards in Les Arcs? Just visit the Skiset Alpages du Chantel store!

  • A warmly lit ski rental shop,

    1950 Precision

    Location
    Arc 1950

    In Arc 1950, just opposite the ‘Les Belles Pintes’ pub at the base of the Hameau de Glacier building, you’ll find this ski & snowboard rental shop. 

  • An Intersport ski rental shop in snowy mountains under a bright sun. Icicles adorn the roof, with ski gear visible inside.

    Place Haute Patinoire

    Location
    Arc 2000

    Rent Skis & Snowboards located on the High Place of Arc 2000, near the Hôtel " Les Mélèzes MMV ", the Office of Tourism, the ice rink, accessible by the mains elevators level 5. Easy access from Arc 1950 with the telecabine call "Cabriolet". Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!

Ski Schools in Les Arcs

Ski School Lessons in Les Arcs

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  • A group of people skiing down a snow covered slope

    Group ski lessons

    This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.

  • Evolution 2 Ski School Group Ski Lessons, Les Arcs 2000

    Group ski lessons

    This ski school offers group snowboard and ski lessons for adults and children.

  • A person wearing a jacket that says super on it

    Private ski lessons

    Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.

  • A man in a blue jacket helps a woman ski down a snowy slope

    Private ski lessons

    This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.

  • AIM Snowsports Ski School, Les Arcs

    Private ski lessons

    This British Ski School was set up by John Paul McCarthy, a fully qualified British instructor, who has successfully created a school of like minded, passionate snowsports professionals, who care about promoting safe and enjoyable skiing experiences.

  • Evolution 2 Ski School Private Ski Lessons, Les Arcs 1800

    Private ski lessons

    This ski school offers private snowboard and ski lessons and more for adults and children in Arc 1600 and 1800. They provide a personalised service with private lessons for all abilities.

Airport Transfers in Les Arcs

Transfers for Les Arcs

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  • A white van with the word aloy transfers on the side

    Private and shared airport transfers

    This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to Les Arcs. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.

  • Ben's Bus Airport Transfers,

    Shared airport transfers

    Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car. 

  • Private Airport Transfers,

    Private and shared airport transfers

    This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Les Arcs, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.

  • Altibus Airport Transfers in the snow

    Shared bus airport transfers

    A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.

  • A row of white vans are parked in front of snowy mountains

    Private airport transfers

    The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.

Winter Things To Do in Les Arcs

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Wintersport Things To Do in Les Arcs

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  • Snowshoeing, Les Arcs 1950

    Snowshoeing

    Location
    Arc 2000

    This is a perfect way to discover the charm and serenity of the mountains away from the busy pistes.

  • Val Heliski,

    Helicopter tours

    Location
    Bourg-Saint-Maurice

    A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.

  • Val Heliski,

    Heliskiing/boarding

    For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.

  • Snowshoeing, Les Arcs 1950

    Snowshoeing

    Location
    Arc 1950

    This is a perfect way to discover the charm and serenity of the mountains away from the busy pistes.

  • Ski Joering

    Horse drawn skiing

    Learn the skills needed for Ski Joering in Les Arcs.

  • A person wearing a hat and sunglasses is ice skating

    Patinoire Naturelle (Ice Rink)

    Location
    Arc 2000

    In Place de la Patinoire you will find the natural outdoor ice skating rink.

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