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. Totalling over 425km of pistes plus untold acres of off piste to explore, the Paradiski area is a real crowd pleaser. Intermediates will flourish here, enjoying long, wide open runs plus a fast and efficient lift system. 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 at 3,226m Les Arcs to 1,200m in Villaroger. Beginners are also welcomed with purpose built beginner zones, great snow conditions and reputable ski schools. Whichever side you choose to stay on, the trip abroad the unique double decker Vanoise Express cable car between the areas is a spectacular ride and there are 17 villages to try and visit to tick off in a week's stay.
Paradiski Ski Area
Two large and established ski resorts to create one giant playground for all abilities.
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from£479pp
- Area: 425km
- Altitude: up to 3250m
A playful roller coaster of open runs and connected villages, La Plagne makes the most of all the terrain on offer. Individuals and families can stay in four of the villages, Plagne 1800 is a pretty village made up of chalets giving a quaint charm, Plagne Soleil is modern but perfectly placed on the piste above Plagne Centre and Belle Plagne has a traffic free village centre and attractive buildings made of local stone and wood.
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from£499pp
- Area: 425km
- Altitude: up to 3250m
Arc 1800 is the largest centre and also home of the Mille8 complex with pool and ski play areas. It's also the closest centre to the Vanoise Express. Arc 1950 has a piste running through the middle and is inspired by the resort of Whistler and contains a development of high quality apartments, whilst traffic free Arc 2000 is home to a selection of catered chalets.
| Skiing levels | |
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| Beginner | |
| Intermediates | |
| Advanced | |
| Snowboard | |
| Cross country | |
| Mountain facts | |
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| Area | 425 km |
| Resort Altitude | 56789m |
| Ski Alt. From | 56789m |
| Blue Runs | 195 |
| Red Runs | 103 |
| Black Runs | 53 |
| Longest run | 7 Km |
| Cross Country Trails | 44km cross country skiing in Les Arcs |
| Whole Area Pass Lifts | 79 |
| Cable Cars | 3 |
| Chairlifts | 65 |
| Gondolas | 11 |
| Snowpark Info | 2 snowparks. |
Flights
To Geneva
Saturdays
From Gatwick; Manchester; Heathrow*; Jersey;
Stansted; Edinburgh; Bristol; Belfast Int'l;
Birmingham; Isle of Man
Transfer 3 hrs by coach
To Chambery
Saturdays
From Gatwick; Exeter;
Stansted; Manchester
Transfer 2 1/4 hrs by coach
Supplements apply on some flights.
*Private transfers only at a supplement.
Rail
La Plagne - to Moutiers - 45 mins by coach
Les Arcs - to Bourg St. Maurice - 30mins by coach
2016-2020
