Skiing
Below is some useful info and links for the winter season in Les Arcs
Les Arcs/Vallandry
The winter season usually runs from the third week of December to the last week of April.
The two nearest ski resort centres to the barn are Arcs 1600 and Arcs 1800. Both are within a 15 minute drive up the mountain and offer english speaking Ecole Ski Francais (ESF) classes for children under 5 and upwards, through to group lessons for adults. Individual lessons can also be booked, as well as snowboarding instruction. Both resorts have numerous shops offering ski rental for all standards of skier. Arcs 1800 is the larger of the two resorts, which offers both underground and overground parking, and has greater ski lift access to the mountain.
For ESF Arcs 1600, check out https://www.ski-school-arc1600.co.uk
For ESF Arcs 1800, check out https://www.ski-school-arc1800.co.uk
Ski passes are available that cover the Les Arcs/Vallandry area, with additional options to include nearby La Plagne resort connected by the unique Vanoise Express cable car from Plan Peisey. Ski passes can be purchased on an individual or family basis, with discounts for children and senior citizens. For the latest prices, check out https://www.lesarcsnet.com/ski-passes/