LES ARCS Accommodation
Les Arcs has 4 separate pedestrian only Villages all named after their different altitudes; Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950 and Arc 2000.
The majority of accommodation at Les Arcs is in self catering apartments. The apartments are available to rent through rental agencies and private owners. Most are centrally located and sleep from two to eight guests with basic kitchens, lounge rooms and bathrooms.
Staying in an apartment can be quite economical as guests have their own kitchen eliminating the expense of dining out each night.
The apartments are usually good value with lift tickets often included in the Saturday to Saturday weekly rental price.
Free shuttle buses operate between the 4 villages throughout the day and into the evenings.
Accommodation at Arc 1600 Les Arcs
Arc 1600 was the original Les Arcs Village. It is the quietest Village of all four and best suited to families with young children. It has 4,190 beds mainly in apartments and 30 sports and food stores, restaurants and bars.
Manmade snow ensures the return slopes to the Village remain open during the entire winter season.
For those not wanting to stay in an apartment the ski in ski out 3 star Hotel La Cachette is family friendly with its own kids club, fitness centre and restaurant.
Accommodation at Arc 1800 Les Arcs
Arc 1800 is the largest and most popular Village with the largest choice of accommodation, shops, restaurants and bars. It has 18,372 beds mainly in self catering apartments and small hotels.
Other than the hundreds of apartments the 3 star Hotel du Golf is a great place to stay. It is in the heart of the Village and has 260 guest rooms all with beautiful views and offers a full breakfast and a 3 course evening meal every night.
Accommodation at Arc 1950 Les Arcs
The modern entirely ski in ski out Arc 1950 Village is owned by the Intrawest Corporation. The village has accommodation in 4 star luxury serviced apartments with indoor and outdoor spas, and an outdoor swimming pool.
Le Cabriolet Cablecar links Arc 1950 to Arc 2000.
Accommodation at Arc 2000 Les Arcs
The highest Village Arc 2000 is located at the foot of the Aiguille Rouge. It is a fun energetic Village with the majority of accommodation in self catering apartments. It has 7,006 beds and 30 shops.
Club Med is located at Arc 2000.
Don't think that you have to be a great skier or snowboarder to stay at Arc 2000. There are both gentle beginner slopes and advanced pistes that access the Village.
Accommodation at Bourg St Maurice
Les Arcs base town of Bourg St Maurice has a funicular train accessing the slopes. The Arc-en-Ciel departs behind the Bourg St Maurice Train Station arriving at Arc 1600 in just 7 minutes. It operates multiple times hourly throughout the day.
The town of Bourg St Maurice sleeps 2,235 guests in a variety of hotels and apartments.
Hotel Le Savoyard is close to the train station and has rooms sleeping 2, 3 or 4 people and includes half board (breakfast and dinner) for around €35 per night.
Bourg St Maurice has around 150 shops with large supermarkets, speciality food stores, gifts/souvenir shops, discount clothing and skiing and snowboarding equipment.
It has some lovely restaurants with local specialities and cheeses and a few bars to keep the night owls happy.
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