Travel to Les Arcs

There are numerous activities to participate in during the summer., including mountain biking, white water rafting, golf, tennis, swimming, • By air to :- Lyon, Geneva, Chambery, Hire car, walking, archery, trampolining, glacier ski-ing, bus or train to Bourg St Maurice (Easyjet or guided trekking, climbing and canoeing to Flybe) mention but a few. • By Road:- Autoroute to . Dual carriageway to Bourg. Mountain road to Les Arcs (approx 9 hrs from Calais) • By rail:- Eurostar to Bourg (Sats only) TGV or overnight sleeper to Bourg

The main lifts and mountain cafes are open from July-September giving access to all the resorts and each of the villages has a programme of Les Arcs/ events running for the summer season. The tem- peratures are high but cool in the evenings. Don’t forget your sun tan lotion!

Contact: Mrs A J Holdstock Hempstead House, London Road, Bapchild, Sittingbourne, Kent. ME9 9PP Tel: 01795 428020/07887 520184 Fax:01795 436362 [email protected] www.hempsteadhouse.co.uk

The Arc Villages and Paradiski Area Paradiski is now the largest ski area in Europe. Les Arcs and La Plagne are now joined by a high speed cable car, The Vanoise Express, which carries 200 people and spans 4km in 4 minutes. There are over 420 kilometres of piste plus exhilerating off piste ranging from 1200m - 3400m.

The picturesque tree-lined runs of Plan Peisey are in direct contrast to the open powder meadows found in 2000 and Privately owned brand new apartment, beautifully 1600 and the steep glaciers and gullies from the summits. furnished and well equipped. One en-suite double An incredible 20-30 min long descent from the Aiguille bedroom with bath and shower, two twins with Rouge (3226m) to the base at (1200m) is a fan- shower room, separate WC and large sofa bed. Un- tastic ski on a sunny morning . derground secure car parking, heated ski lockers and changing area with direct access onto the piste.

Doorstep ski-ing, close to two major lifts. Two bal- There are 2 glaciers, The Aiguille Rouge and The conies overlooking Mt Blanc. Satellite TV and free Bellecote Glacier in La Plagne, with guarenteed WIFI internet access. The apartments boast a fully snow, even in the summer. Les Arcs comprises 4 equipped gym, sauna, steam room, outdoor and in- self-contained linked at different heights. Arc 1800 door swimming pools, and a cinema. is the largest village, with a lively atmosphere and They are fully serviced with towels and linen pro- plenty of shops, restaurants and bars. Arc 2000 is vided. A 24 hour reception offers assistance with popular with experienced skiers, having direct ac- any arrangements. There are shops, bars and restau- cess to the summit. Arc 1600 nestles below the rants close by. Many activities, on and off the other two and has a real village atmosphere. Arc slopes, are planned each week. There is ski-ing for all abilities and ages with ski school and 1950 is the newest village built in traditional style, ski or board hire on the doorstep. With a huge variety of offering doorstep ski-ing and a high class range of mountain restaurants to choose from and the vast network of shops and restaurants. Snow boarding is an ever lifts, a different route can be selected each day. Floodlit ski- more popular activity in Les Arc and the resort ing is also available on 2 evenings each week. boasts 2 snow parks and half pipes where the more

daring can test their skills.