PRESS KIT • WINTER 2019-20 LES ARCS PRESS OFFICE – CÉCILE ROMUALDO & LUDIVINE MARTIN – [email protected] – +33 (0)6 24 93 23 64 • +33 (0)4 79 07 61 16 – presse.lesarcs.com

LES ARCS HAS BECOME ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR RESORTS!

LES ARCS’ Les Arcs is now a member of the exclusive club of ’s most COLLECTIVE COMMITMENT attractive resorts. Last winter, the resort celebrated its 50th anniversary and To become more environmentally gave itself a great gift for the occasion. responsible whilst welcoming several 70% OF THE TOTAL CO2 EMISSIONS It exceeded the threshold of 2 million thousand holidaymakers from the world ATTRIBUTED TO TOURIST TRAVEL night stays, proof that the dynamic over is an ambitious challenge. The real IS CAUSED BY TO ROAD TRANSPORT. engaged these past five years has challenge for Les Arcs is not to invent a new borne its fruit and that the investments position, however, but simply to go even considerations into account. The resort’s made by the resort and its partners, the further and to explain in concrete terms architecture therefore considered the accommodation operators in particular, the regional actions it has implemented preservation of nature by designing a have made it an even more desirable in recent years. In fact, in Les Arcs the concentration and layout of buildings that winter destination. We think Les Arcs notions of environmental preservation would leave as much space as possible can really give itself a pat on the back! and sustainable tourism were among the untouched (see page 3). This philosophy founding concepts. In both practice and has been strengthened over the years principle, the resort’s creators developed through strong choices such as the building a deeply ecological and humanist project, of a funicular railway that links the valley at a time (the 1970s) when few took these and the resort and offers direct access by rail from the main European capitals (see page 4). Although the 50th anniversary of the THIS PRESS KIT IS PRINTED ON resort’s creation will be coming to an end in RECYCLED PAPER. ALL OF LES ARCS December 2019, Les Arcs has decided, with PUBLICATIONS ARE PRINTED its characteristic boldness, to come out USING PAPER FROM SUSTAINABLE and display all that it already accomplishes FORESTS AT THE VERY LEAST. on a daily basis and the goals it has set to become even more effective in this regard. 2 KEY FIGURES

THE LARGEST COMMUNITY OF CONNECTED SKIERS ADVANTAGES OF YUGE: • Lift queue information in real time • Itinerary suggestions for every level • Fun games and challenges OPENING • An interactive map so you don’t get lost… and you can find your friends • Live resort news DATES • Buy your ski pass in a few clicks WINTER 2019 / 2020 528 000 DECEMBER 14TH 2019 YUGERS APRIL 25TH 2020 APP STORE SCORE 4.5 / 5

LES ARCS / PEISEY-VALLANDRY SKI AREA HIGHER NO. OF SKI DAYS FOREIGN VISITORS MARKET SHARE OF FOREIGN CLIENTS 2.3 M SKIERS (NO. NIGHTS - WINTER 2018/2019) DAYS IN 2019 A NEW RECORD SINCE UK + EIRE THE CREATION OF LES ARCS BE NL RU CH

100 NIGHT VISITORS FROM ABROAD WORLD NO. 2 STAYS FOR UP 6 POINTS FOR KM OF RUNS OF RUNS 82 SKI DAYS 36.9% IN 2019 COMPARED TO 31.1% IN 2018

LES ARCS IS ALSO OUR VIDEO & SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESSES BUZZING IN SUMMER! FROM THE PAST FEW SEASONS

20% FLAT SUMMIT – MATTHIAS DANDOIS The BMX Flat champion in a style exercise at the top of the Aiguille Rouge (3226 m) 15% 26 477 views on YouTube 15 TV broadcasts

10% 1 390 000 Instagram impressions

5% VISIT BY INFLUENCER SQUEEZIE 2017 2018 2019 to test paragliding and summer activities in Les Arcs in July 2019 PERCENTAGE INCREASE OF SUMMER CLIENTS 1 723 088 views on YouTube USING HERO LES ARCS MULTI-ACTIVITY CARD LES ARCS: A RESOLUTELY SUSTAINABLE CONCEPT 3

AWARENESS Les Arcs on the front line

Preserving the environment means involving the local players who have a role to play through their activities or their methods of transport. Every year, in June, Les Arcs organises a “Big Clean-up”, a day devoted to collecting waste with all the resort’s A RESORT STEEPED players, season workers and the local schoolchildren… A rendezvous that makes everyone aware of the IN HUMANIST VALUES impact of human practices on nature and encourages us to change our personal behaviour on a daily basis. Charlotte Perriand, the main coordinator of would be easily and rapidly accessible on However, we don’t only try to make the construction of Les Arcs, was already foot. The alpine chalets, former sheepfolds, those who live in the resort aware: an ecologist ahead of her time in the 1950s. were preserved, since sustainable tourism holidaymakers are also concerned. She oriented the resort’s construction cannot be created by ignoring the past. To involve, inform and mobilise them, to preserve the natural environment as The best land in Arc 1800 and the easiest much as possible. This requirement led to to build on was declared a protected Les Arcs uses devices in the resort, a concentration of buildings, area and turned into a golf on the slopes and through digital to avoid pitting the mountain “OBVIOUSLY course, to be sure that it communication campaigns. To give with small individual would remain the resort’s an example, the resort encourages constructions. The aim was WE DIDN’T green area, particularly in guests to recycle their ski pass to to limit the constructed WANT CARS summer. Over and above give it a second life. area to a minimum, mainly this desire to preserve the IN THE RESORT: Further info on: lesarcs.com to preserve the mountain beauty of nature, it is also surroundings that make IF PEOPLE the political dimension of the this area so beautiful, like DECIDE TO COME initial project and its social a “nature town”. Also, so as values that are remarkable in not to alter the space too TO THE MOUNTAINS, Les Arcs. The ambition of the much, the buildings were THEY HAVE resort’s creators was to allow “laying down” or built into TO WALK the largest number of people the contours of the slopes so to discover the mountains that they disappeared, with A LITTLE!”* and have the opportunity just the roofs showing but to experience a “personal, fading into the background once they were sporting and cultural development in a covered in snow. The design means that climate of freedom and at a reasonable no apartment looks directly into another, cost”. For the apartment interiors, Charlotte so everyone can enjoy an unobstructed Perriand wanted to create a functional view from their apartment and be in direct layout that would liberate women and contact with nature. The team of town make their daily routine easier. All these planners and architects who worked on principles give rise today to the resort’s Arc 1600 and Arc 1800 also wanted a car-free “fair-minded” label since the social

* Roger Godino resort right from the start, where everything dimension is so evident. 4 LES ARCS: A RESOLUTELY SUSTAINABLE CONCEPT

To close the Les Arcs TRAIN AND FUNICULAR: 50th anniversary celebrations Inauguration of the new TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY funicular trains on December 14th Between 2009 and 2013, the tourism Bourg Saint Maurice to the ski slopes in just sector’s global footprint has risen from 3.9 seven minutes. Paris is therefore just 4½ hrs to 4.5 gigatons equivalent CO2 (GtCO2e), from the Les Arcs slopes and the main i.e. a 15 % increase, according to a study European capitals - London, Brussels and published in May 2018 in Nature Climate Amsterdam - are also directly connected by Change. The largest part of this carbon Eurostar or Thalys. footprint is from transport, particularly road The funicular will be proclaiming its transport (70%). identity as an avant-garde link between The train shows up as being the most the valley of Bourg Saint Maurice and the environmentally friendly form of transport: it ski area of Les Arcs even more vehemently only causes 1% of the CO2 emissions caused since the trains have been completely by people going on holiday. renewed. The new trains are particularly Since 1989, Les Arcs has been the first chic, with glassed-in roofs and windows. and the only French resort with a funicular Travellers can therefore enjoy the the , with Mont-Blanc in train that links the TGV train station in extraordinary panorama as they rise above the background. The control post is now in the middle of the train and there are panoramic windows at the front and back to offer a fabulous view to travellers. There is even a surprise for our youngest visitors: they can play at driving the train themselves using a control desk at the front of the carriage. Comfortable and innovative, the carriages are designed to meet all passenger requirements. For example, the layout of the new carriages can be changed around to hold winter or summer equipment or create spaces for wheelchair users. Environmentally responsible, the Bourg Saint Maurice funicular uses the latest technologies and runs 100% on electricity. This renovation cost 7 M euros for the carriages and the electrical equipment.

CO2 EMISSIONS ACCORDING TO FORM OF TRANSPORT (IN GRAMS / KM)

Car (single passenger) 207 Plane (short haul) 168 Car (petrol) 135 Car (diesel) 127 Coach (long distance) 44 Journey Paris to Bourg Saint Maurice by TGV train + funicular 3 SNCF, MEDDE, Ademe (2016 figures) MEDDE, SNCF, LES ARCS: A RESOLUTELY SUSTAINABLE CONCEPT 5

A SHOWCASE FOR THE NEW FUNICULAR

The whole environment surrounding this new funicular has been given a new look to be in keeping with its aesthetic. A metal structure will cover the station in Bourg Saint Maurice and a waiting area for The resort passengers for when it snows. A bike shelter, equipped with bike-charger, is planned to of Les Arcs encourage visitors to use green transport. Public toilets will complete the programme. The company is partnering this consists ambitious programme by completely renovating its sales area with a decor that will also be very chic: black contrasted with of 5 sites light wood fittings. Guests will be able to find out about ARC 2000 the different ski pass offers and get Designed in the style of a high-mountain personalised advice from the sales staff. refuge, this site is overlooked by the There will also be an express purchase area Aiguille Rouge, the highest point of Les to buy a ski pass more quickly. Arcs (3226 m). A freeride mecca, ideally Screens will broadcast in real time images situated for getting the most out of the of Les Arcs webcams. area. An additional innovation will be a backlit window so you can consult all the practical information on the ski area from outside. ARC 1950 LE VILLAGE The most recent and atypical of the resort’s 5 sites, Arc 1950, Le Village 5* is like a timeless bubble, a magical place. ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE Everything has been designed to make INTER-RESORT TRANSPORT your holiday ultra-easy. To link the altitude sites by road and avoid by Les Arcs’ visitors, will become even pollution-generating traffic, the resort has a more efficient. At the entrance of each ARC 1800 system of free shuttle buses for its visitors resort (Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 2000), the Consisting of four car-free villages on that run all day from 7am to 9pm (10pm on new terminals allow a comfortable waiting the edge of the forest with balcony views Saturdays). Electric buses are being tested time and are equipped with services for all of the upper Tarentaise valley, Arc 1800 to replace vehicles with a conventional users: sanitary, luggage, waiting room and offers the widest choice of boutiques, combustion engine and further reduce the Wifi. Thus, this customer journey from the restaurants, après-ski activities and impact of this method of transport. This TGV station to the accommodation is one of opportunities for festive evenings. service, which is already highly appreciated the most comfortable in the Alps.

ARC 1600 Les Arcs’ architectural laboratory, the site where it all started. Directly connected by the funicular and Bourg Saint Maurice train station to the major European capitals.

BOURG SAINT MAURICE The capital of the upper Tarentaise valley is Les Arcs’ base camp. From the platform of its international train station, the funicular takes you to the ski slopes in just 7 mins. 6 THE GEMS OF THE SKI AREA – WINTER 2019-2020

LES ARCS IS REVOLUTIONISING ITS SKI PASS The ski lift company has come up with an exclusive offer! Designed to offer you après-ski activities as well as time on the slopes: two new and innovative passes with a range of services. Make the first tracks in the morning, get even more out of your ski day with priority lines and have fun taking part in the many activities on offer in the resort.

THE ESSENTIAL PASS: THE PREMIUM PASS: THE GUARANTEE OF THE GOLDEN TICKET FOR A SUCCESSFUL HOLIDAY AN EXCEPTIONAL HOLIDAY

Using priority lines for Essential Pass The “all-inclusive” proposal of the Premium baths and massage jets: a real treat after holders, a Les Arcs Paradiski exclusive, Pass includes a number of advantages on a day out on Paradiski’s 425 km of runs. skiers get to the top of the lifts faster and top of the ones you get with the Essential With the Premium Pass, everything comes enjoy even more time on the Paradiski Pass. Skiers can reserve for the priority together for an exceptional holiday in Les slopes. The many privileges included in line up to the Aiguille Rouge once a day so Arcs! Skiers can also opt for the standard this Pass allow you to try a variety of fun they can spend as much of their holiday pass which still gives access to the 200 activities: admiring the sculptures in the ice as possible on the slopes. They have an kilometres of runs in the Les Arcs/Peisey- grotto, taking part in a torchlight descent, an unlimited number of descents on the Vallandry ski area. These passes have been extra ½ day’s free skiing… resort’s two toboggan runs for a maximum created to meet the new requirements of The Essential Pass also gives reductions on of laughs, thrills and spills. There is also our holidaymakers, as expressed in the multiple activities: tobogganing, swimming unlimited access to Arc 1800’s swimming large number of customer satisfaction pool, spa, cinema, ski joering, etc. pool and its spa area with Jacuzzis, Turkish surveys analysed by the ski lift company.

SKI PASSES CLASSIQUE ESSENTIEL PREMIUM FROM 14/12/2019 TO 25/04/2020 Skiing, quite simply The guarantee of a successful holiday The key to an amazing holiday 1 day 6 days 1 day 6 days 1 day 6 days € € € € € € FULL PRICE: 54 271 61 310 69 359 13-64 years old

REDUCED PRICE: € € € € € € 5-12 y-o / 65-74 y-o 44 217 49 248 56 287

SKIING LES ARCS / unlimited unlimited unlimited PEISEY –VALLANDRY

Extension: 20 € per day unlimited unlimited

PRIORITY QUEUES - unlimited unlimited

AN EXTRA ½ DAY’S SKIING 4h-hour pass: 43 € 1 time 1 time (WITH PASSES OF 6 OR MORE DAYS)

AIGUILLE ROUGE QUEUE CUTTER 8 € - 50 % 1 turn per day GOOD DEALS IN THE SKI AREA FIRST TRACKS 25 € - 50 % 1 time

LUGE 2000 / LUGE 1800 10 € / 7 € - 50 % unlimited

ICE CAVE 5 € 1 time 1 time

FAMILIES’ TORCHLIGHT DESCENT 2 € 1 time 1 time GOOD DEALS IN THE RESORT BENEFITS FROM OUR PARTNERS* -

LA PISCINE 7,20 € 7,20 € 1 entry per day THE GEMS OF THE SKI AREA – WINTER 2019-2020 7 Beginners love skiing in Les Arcs Learning to fly down the snowy slopes without worrying about getting stuck on a steep slope, or getting the family started skiing in ideal conditions is easy in Les Arcs! The ski lift company proposes specific beginners’ areas with a free “first descents” zone, green runs that are easy to get to and special beginner ski passes at an adapted rate. This winter, therefore, beginners can enjoy 10 green runs in the resort’s different sites and specific runs that are safe, marked and for beginners only. EVENING SKIING Arc 1800: - You can prolong the day’s skiing improve your skiing on lit runs: there is evening skiing at your own pace THE MOUNTAIN every day until 7.30pm on Cabanes LIKE YOU HAVE run in Arc 1800 and once a week in To make it easier to learn to ski, the Les each site. Arcs ski area has come up with a new DREAMED IT: - The family torchlight descent: an concept that helps you to improve in three evening descent holding a torch, different areas: FESTIVE AND supervised by ski instructors First time on skis CONTEMPLATIVE - Luge 1800 toboggan run is open Situated at the bottom of the slopes at daily until 7.30pm for visitors of all Les Villards, this is the ideal spot for The ski area proposes areas that are fun ages to enjoy putting your skis on for the first time and or contemplative so you can experience getting the initial sensations of skiing. new adventures every day. Get your fill of Beyond the Les Arcs area, you should Free access. emotions with a concentration of original explore and discover the multiple experiences! experiences on offer in the Paradiski First turns area, where you will find many other From Les Villards gondola, a “First Just for fun surprises. turns” zone, ideally exposed to get the • The snow park with its freestyle runs for all sunshine all day and with fabulous views levels from beginner to competition of Mont Blanc. • The Toboggan where you take off on an First real descents inner tube and land on a large inflatable on Les Cabanes green run mattress This green run winds through the forest • In the springtime, cross the Waterslide on and offers a number of opportunities to skis without getting wet stop for a contemplative and convivial • The boarder cross runs with moguls, gates pause or a picnic in one of the wood and raised turns cabins along the way. • Race your friends down the slalom field There are also games for kids to play then relive it on video using the Paradiski on their skis on the way down, to make Yuge mobile app these first descents fun. • There’s a variety of fun surprises at every turn on Les Cabanes, la Forêt des Pitchouns and Mauve runs • Toboggan runs: To discover - Luge 1800, more recreational than • The igloo village, for total immersion in thrilling. Most enjoyable in the evening, an Arctic atmosphere. The ice grotto, when the lighting really adds to the fun to be created this year on the theme of and the section through the forest takes mythology, will enchant visitors of all ages on a otherworldly feel. with its lit ice sculptures. - Luge 2000, 3 km of pure thrills • On the Slope of Fame in Arc 1950, you with raised bends, fast sections and can see the names of all the movie stars exceptional views. Perfect for the more who have stayed during the Les Arcs Film daring. Festival over the past 10 years. 8 THE GEMS OF THE SKI AREA – WINTER 2019-2020

NEW THIS YEAR & A LES ARCS THE AIGUILLE ROUGE EXCLUSIVE: AIGUILLE ROUGE PRIORITY LINE, RESERVABLE ON LINE, SUBLIMATING A NATURALLY TO GET TO THE TOP EVEN FASTER (8€) EXTRAORDINARY PLACE

After installing a panoramic viewing bridge at the Aiguille Rouge last winter, with a 360° view of the surrounding mountain peaks and the National Nature Reserve, the ski lift company is continuing to invest to further enhance this emblematic site. The goal of this ambitious project is quite simply to make it possible for skiers and non-skiers to enjoy exceptional panoramas in the winter and summer.

ARCHITECTURAL AN ENVIRONMENTALLY COHERENCE AND NATURAL FRIENDLY PROJECT LUMINOSITY The Aiguille Rouge viewing bridge was The departure station of the Aiguille Rouge designed and built in collaboration with cable car, one of a kind with its exterior the Villaroger National Nature Reserve architecture that has been awarded the to limit the impact on the fauna and flora “20th century heritage” classification, is growing on the site where there is a rich to be completely renovated in a sober and varied biodiversity. Information boards THE FINAL PHASE OF THE AIGUILLE and elegant black, like the Varet gondola created with the Reserve and displayed ROUGE DEVELOPMENT IS PLANNED stations. Big picture windows are also on the bridge are there to make visitors FOR DECEMBER 2020 being put in to allow light into the centre aware of the challenges. The Aiguille Rouge In December 2020, the top station of Varet gondola will see the of the station and so that the 600 000 project will also allow the ski lift company to addition of a panoramic solarium, a café and the departure visitors who come every year to climb develop its renewable energy network with point of a thrilling zipline that will pass over the former Flying Kilometre run. An opportunity for all to relive the thrills of this to the highest point of the ski area can the installation of solar panels on the Aiguille legendary discipline that was presented as a demonstration admire the views. Rouge and Varet stations. sport at the Olympic Games in 1992 quite safely. THE GEMS OF THE SKI AREA – WINTER 2019-2020 9

PARADISKI YUGE Enchanting THE PERFECT COMPANION! our visitors: With its YUGE connected service, the lift queue information, interactive bus plan, Paradiski area is a precursor in terms of guide to the resort… it’s all there so you a priority analysing and understanding its customers. can enjoy your mountain holiday to the max It is the only ski area that has studied its and find out all the best ideas using this for Les Arcs visitors’ consumer habits in order to offer exclusive digital service! specific services and improve the ski area. To keep on (and on) reliving your holiday, Last winter, Les Arcs completely The Paradiski YUGE app is constantly Paradiski offers Yuge users a magic tool for overhauled its client feedback system improving so it can offer even more creating a unique and personalised video. and collected questionnaires from over functions that will transform your ski It takes less than 3 minutes on YUGE to make 11 000 guests about their holiday and experience: badges to collect, activity your video, download it and share it on social overall experience in the resort. monitoring, weather reports, photo spots, media! Being a top destination means Further info on: paradiski.com/yuge understanding our visitors’ criteria for satisfaction more than ever. Les Arcs puts holidaymakers’ extreme satisfaction at the core of its strategy, which is constantly being enriched by this feedback. As an example, we identified that the welcome our visitors get from the resort’s professionals is a real competitive advantage. We also noted some points that need improving, such as the real-time information on the ski area and we decided to double our NEW LAST WINTER efforts here by developing the Paradiski YUGE mobile app, to make it even more CONTEMPLATION : • Les Marmottes relaxation area where you can effective as our clients’ essential holiday stay in the warm, have a picnic and enjoy the information tool. OPENING THE panoramic view over the Arc valley By using this customer feedback tool, • The Comborcière belvedere has three areas: which is unique in the tourism sector, WINDOW TO NATURE - The picnic area where you can eat we are developing a real synergy with overlooking the snowy peaks before them whereby they participate actively setting off on the slopes again in improving the resort overall. - The contemplation zone, to admire the Les Arcs also offers more relaxing spots that exceptional panorama of the Mont Blanc particularly lend themselves to admiring massif, with binoculars and a viewpoint the landscape. Contemplation is more and indicator table more sought after by our visitors for whom - The relaxation spot, to have a comfy rest the ski area becomes more than just a on wooden sun chairs playground: it is also a real opportunity to enjoy the spectacle of nature. Further info on: lesarcs.com 10 THE COMMITMENTS OF THE SKI LIFT COMPANY

DEVISING NEW ENERGY CONSUMPTION MODELS

By definition, managing a playground consisting of 425 km of ski runs entirely developed for the pleasure of skiing implies the need for effective energy management. This is a mission that the ski lift company has already been investing in with conviction for PROTECTING NATURE many years. ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL THAT COMES 100% FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY OBSERVATORY The ski lift company uses electricity from renewable energy sources whenever it can and targets energy-saving actions on a daily This is how Les Arcs came to create basis. Every night, the electricity supply for The 4000 hectares that make the Environmental Observatory in 2012, the ski lifts and heating in the lift stations through which the fauna and flora that is turned off to reduce consumption. On up the Les Arcs playground live there could be studied and mapped. certain lifts, when there are less skiers, the are rich in landscapes, fauna From setting up the Observatory, we now lift operator slows down the chairs to reduce and flora. With protected know a lot more about the condition of electricity consumption by 20%. The client the biodiversity and the landscape. hardly notices this but, day after day, it has natural areas like the The observatory is also fully involved in a real impact on energy consumption. The Villaroger Nature Reserve the elaboration and design process of Les Arcs ski lift company also has a real and the Vanoise National any new construction projects in the ski strategy of diversifying its energy supply area, in order to reconcile the resort’s sources. Each new project in the resort is Park on either side, it seemed activities and environmental protection. now an opportunity to install infrastructures essential to monitor the good To give an example, reforestation that contribute to producing some of its health of its ecosystem and and planting actions are carried out own energy consumption. The renovation of annually. Construction periods are Varet gondola and the Aiguille Rouge cable its biodiversity. chosen according to when they will have car was an opportunity to put photovoltaic the least impact on the fauna. panels on the station roofs. THE COMMITMENTS OF THE SKI LIFT COMPANY 11

FOSSIL FUELS: LOOKING FOR WAYS TO REDUCE OUR IMPACT

If 60% of the ski area’s energy consumption metals or aromatics, making it less toxic and is electric, 40% still comes from fossil fuels, harmful for the environment. It does not particularly for grooming the runs. Electric produce any black fumes or odours. GTL is snow groomers do not yet exist, so the ski also more efficient: filters are less clogged, it lift company is considering less polluting is more cold-resistant and it is biodegradable. alternatives. The choice has been made to Tested last winter, a 20% reduction in the use GTL (gas to liquids). GTL is produced using consumption of the additive AdBlue® has liquefied natural gas. It has better combustion already been noted on the test groomer. The properties than a classic fuel so atmospheric reduced use of this additive which is essential pollutant emissions are reduced. It also does for diesel engine maintenance is already a not contain undesirable elements like sulphur, minor success in itself. Efficient management of snow making in the resort Right from the start, the resort of Les Arcs was intended to be set above 1600 metres altitude so that it would offer its visitors a ski area exposed to natural snow, up to the top of the Aiguille Rouge at 3226 metres. 70% of Les Arcs’ 2 millions ski area is situated above 2000 m which guarantees optimum snow conditions at altitude for the whole season. In of bees addition to this natural geological asset, the widespread and effective artificial are living snow network guarantees the possibility in the hives on of getting back to all the sites in Les the vegetal roof Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry on skis from the first to the last day of the season. of Pré Saint-Esprit The production of artificial snow has chairlift already been environmentally friendly for some time. Of course, artificial snow is nothing other than the result of combining water, air and cold. The water used comes from snowmelt in the spring and excess rainfall in the autumn. No additives are used.

14 NEW ACCOMMODATION – RESOLVING TO BE MORE GREEN THE BASE CAMP LODGE WILL REFRESH THE HOTEL OFFER BC7 IN BOURG SAINT MAURICE RESTAURANT In “trapper” style, the BC7 combines the assets of a lounge bar, with a wide selection of beers and cocktails, and a restaurant with a varied menu, including vegan dishes, choice cuts of meat and local specialities. The establishment also intends to become one of Bourg Saint Maurice’s trendy spots and has a stage for hosting live concerts and regular entertainment.

THE BASE CAMP LODGE’S

Installed in the old part of town and BEST Situated in occupied until recently by the 7th battalion PRACTICES Bourg Saint Maurice, of Mountain Infantry, the Base Camp Lodge has opted for an atypical decor, very in • right in the heart of the keeping with the mountains. Short circuits, particularly It is the concept that is particularly local products, will be preferred upper Tarentaise valley, surprising, however. A mix that shakes up for supplies the standard hotel codes, with luxury suites, • the Base Camp Lodge single rooms and “capsule” rooms… The bed linen will be certified hotel is doubtless going to There are connecting rooms which are ideal Max Havelaar, one of for family groups and dormitories for groups the best-recognized labels become one of THE places of friends. for sustainable development The 106 rooms range in size from 15 to 55 m² • to stay in the valley! and the underground, closed car park has Guest toiletries will be Ecolabel spaces for motorbikes. certified and in the form of pump containers to reduce the number of plastic containers • The bed and bath linen will be cleaned on site to avoid sending it to a laundry and the carbon impact of transport • Staff will be lodged in the hotel to minimise travel

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CLUB MED LES ARCS PANORAMA, THE ADVOCATE OF ECO-CITIZENSHIP

As a result of its concern for environmental working for the wellbeing of sick or under- issues, the Club Med Les Arcs Panorama was privileged children. Every week, the Club awarded the BREEAM Good certification for Med staff ask their guests to help through its construction in 2018, which rewarded its auctions to collect donations for the “Pe- efforts in terms of energy efficiency. It also tits Princes” association which makes the holds the Green Globe certification, one of dreams of sick children come true. Les the most demanding sustainable tourism Arcs Panorama also actively supports the labels, which rewards tourism establish- Chambery-based association “Ma chance ments that commit to improving the envi- moi aussi” (“Give me a chance too”), which ronmental and social management of their offers vulnerable children a chance “too” to with the kids from the Mini Club, hikes, a activity, based on 350 criteria. However, it is take control of their lives, as part of our fête and a big tea party on the programme! its eco-citizenship that makes the Club Med, society. 34 underprivileged children were Supervised by 2 activity leaders, 8 other which opened last year in Arc 1600, most invited at the end of June 2019 to take part children were invited at the end of August remarkable. It partners two associations in a “World Tea Party” with Olympic Games for a dream holiday at the Club Med. Further info on: clubmed.fr/r/Les-Arcs-Panorama/w

RENAISSANCE OF THE MERCURE’S THE HOTEL MERCURE IN ARC 1800 COMMITMENT The Mercure belongs to 5 million euros has been Accor’s Planète 21 charter invested to renovate this which encourages positive actions in 4 areas: high-end hotel which now has • Getting involved with its a lovely indoor swimming pool collaborators and spa area with a sauna, • Involving its clients Turkish bath, fitness room, • Co-innovating with its partners • Getting involved with the local Jacuzzi and massage room. communities on the two key challenges of food and buildings Best Mont Blanc group, which manages this Mercure hotel and owns 5 other mountain hotels, has chosen Les Arcs to make children a priority by putting a climbing wall and a games area in the huge reception area. Workshops and entertainment will also be organised during the February school holidays. The THE CAR PARK IN ARC 1950 rooms have also been completely redecorated LE VILLAGE HAS 2 CHARGING in a very modern style. POINTS FOR ELECTRIC CARS Further info on: bestmontblanc.com 3 NEW CAR PARKS IN BOURG SAINT MAURICE, ARC 1800 AND ARC 2000 ARE PUTTING IN CHARGING POINTS FOR ELECTRIC CARS. THEY WILL THEREFORE BE JOINING ARC 1950 It should be noted that other resort accommodation operators have also undertaken to WHICH WAS THE FIRST SITE increase their actions in favour of environmental protection, like Pierre et Vacances TO SHOW THE EXAMPLE. Premium in Arc 1800 and Arc 1950 with its “Clé verte” (Green Key) label. 16 EVENTS SERVING NOBLE CAUSES THE LES ARCS FILM FESTIVAL, AN ETHICAL AND EQUITABLE EDITION FOR 2019 DECEMBER 14TH – 21ST, 2019, IN LES ARCS For its 11th edition, the Les Arcs Film Festival will be highlighting Finland and the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) with a Focus programme of 12 films from the region, a selection of co-produced projects and a number of guests who will endeavour to present the new energies and the film makers who can be counted on in these countries. The festival is highly attentive on the subject of society and was a precursor in 2013 with its “Female Filmmaker” award, then the “Female Filmmaker’s Lab” which organises workshops and masterclasses throughout the year, edits an annual study and is now a major “think tank” on the issue of the place of women in cinema.

CINEMA GREEN LAB NEW FOR 2019 In the same spirit and with the same desire The Les Arcs Film Festival also includes the coming film directors can get together) or to help the world to develop, the festival is Music Village, a series of concerts with the the Distributors’ and Exhibitors’ Summit launching the Cinema Green Lab, to produce latest from the music scene, conferences (a real meeting place for independent ideas and establish the best practices in the and meetings with professionals from the filmmakers and the industry’s new initiatives field of eco-responsibility. world of cinema and music. and practices), the festival is becoming Through events with professionals the epicentre of European cinema for the (workshops, presentation of initiatives, think The Les Arcs Film Festival is one of the launching of new film projects, giving rise tanks…) and the general public (round table most eagerly awaited annual gatherings to decisive meetings and boosting the with prestigious, topic-related guests, award of professionals from the movie industry. distribution of European cinema in France. for the director of a film that makes people With nearly 1500 participants, there for the Further info on: lesarcs-filmfest.com/fr reflect…), the organisers hope to participate Industry Village, including the Coproduction actively in the search for solutions for the Village (to discuss film projects), the Works film industry, and to make the most of this in Progress (screening of extracts of films LES ARCS FILM FESTIVAL powerful medium to send a message and in the post-production stage), the Talent 22 000 SPECTATORS LAST YEAR participate in the collective awareness. Village (where the most promising up-and- EVENTS SERVING NOBLE CAUSES 17

WINTER ELECTRONIC PEAK FESTIVAL MARCH 16TH – 20TH, 2020 FILM FESTIVAL After organising 6 events last winter, plastic policy, local organic products for 5TH EDITION – NOVEMBER 7TH – 10TH, 2019 including one that was sold out, Electronic snacks, a local official brewery, decor that Peak is back this year with even more comes partly from recovered and recycled A programme of ever-more varied films festive events. We will be dancing in Les elements, positive impact goodies and a on the theme of outdoor sports: riding in all its forms, as well as high line, Arcs, in boots or trainers, to music by DJs commitment with its partner associations paragliding and trail running. There mixing disco, world music, house music that the week’s conferences, entertainment are concerts in the evening after the and techno, as well as to live hip-hop and and masterclasses will be on the theme of screenings. New this year, the Kids rock performances! The festival will be ecology and the environment. The festival Corner in the events village where your highlighting environmental responsibility will also propose inter-site shuttle buses little ones can be entertained throughout this year, with responsibly printed marketing, to reduce the number of vehicles used by the weekend. even more local partners, a zero disposable festival goers for the closing night. Further info on: lesarcs.com/electronic-peak-festival

The Winter Film Festival also holds masterclasses and conferences that will be moving to a new, bigger location so that more festival goers can enjoy them. This year, environmental questions will be at the forefront, with two conferences animated by prestigious speakers: “What is the future of winter tourism in the face of climate change?” Led by Samuel Morin, director of FEEL-GOOD VILLAGE LES ARCS Météo France’s snow studies centre and APRIL 15TH & 16TH, 2020 CNRS (National Scientific Research Council) bronze medallist in 2017 for his research. The “Les Arcs Feel-Good Village” is a pop-up assets this brings and try new sports. village at over 2000m in the heart of the ski Partner brands who are concerned about OUR 7 CONVERSIONS area, accessible on skis or on foot, where their environmental footprint will also be the resort is proposing outdoor experiences there to talk about their best practices FOR THE CLIMATE for holidaymakers that concord with a and offer their experience on how we can How can we get involved in the fight against sustainable vision of sports practices. think of ourselves and our wellbeing whilst climate change? What actions can we take The resort’s goal with this event is to offer an preserving the planet. to protect the climate in our daily lives? Led opportunity to reconnect with nature, enjoy On the programme: workshops for mending by Antoine Pin, a university professor who the amazing views of the mountain peaks in clothes, using cosmetic products with less is deeply involved in the POW (Protect Our Les Arcs, do sport in the great outdoors and impact, healthy organic food and unusual Winters) France association. at altitude to benefit from the known health sports organised at exceptional viewpoints… Further info on: winterfilmfest.com Further info on: lesarcs.com 18 GOOD FOOD IN LES ARCS Folie Douce is coming to Les Arcs!

From December 14th, 2019, La Folie Douce will be opening in Arc 1800. You will be able to get to the resort’s wildest party place by gondola, on skis or on foot, so there’s no excuse not to join in the fun! The new element in Les Arcs is that it will be staying open later than the other altitude restaurants: until 7pm every day and later on Thursdays.

IT WILL HAVE FESTIVE AND A REAL RESTAURANTS ENVIRONMENTALLY PARTY FOR ALL TASTES RESPONSIBLE Led by choreograph Sergey Novikov, the The executive chef Franck Mischler has Just like the other Folie Douce sites, the one Folie Douce artistes will put on an amazing created a different culinary world for each in Les Arcs is adhering to an environmentally outdoor show for over an hour, then there will of the 3 restaurants: responsible approach. be a clubbing session until 5pm. La Fruitière: top mountain cuisine! Creative The restaurants prefer to use short circuit cuisine that is a new version of all the local products from partnerships with local specialities without really altering them, producers. highlighting local products in an authentic Waste will be sorted on site. Cardboard and original decor. compactors and glass crushers have been La Petite Cuisine: a chic self-service installed to reduce the initial volume restaurant! On the menu, generous quality by 5. Plastic consumption has also been cuisine served in a chic, atypical setting considerably reduced by using cardboard that combines the authenticity of wood and straws and bags, glass bottles or metal contemporary materials. cans which are much easier to recycle. Le Butcher: the Folie Douce snack bar! For The buildings are also partly heated by the ski lovers who don’t want to lose a minute on refrigerator units, so energy consumption the slopes. A place for those in a hurry, with is nearly zero. quality fast food like burgers, sandwiches and waffles…

Further info on: lafoliedouce.com/fr GOOD FOOD IN LES ARCS 19

A CHANGE SOME RESTAURANTS OBJECTIVE ARE PROGRESSING A LITTLE OF OWNER FASTER THAN THE OTHERS ZERO PLASTIC! La Maison Falcoz, which owns the Chalets AT BELLIOU de l’Arc and Le Savoy restaurants in The process of listing all the positive actions Arc 2000 produce their own homemade LA FUMÉE carried out by Les Arcs’ different players bread that is baked in a wood stove using was a pleasant surprise. Many of them have CRC flour (sustainable and controlled crops, This gourmet address has long been one already initiated actions that are more guarantee of cereals produced 100% in of Les Arcs’ most renowned restaurants environmentally friendly. France and cultivated according to best and now three local gastronomy lovers The restaurants are especially mobilised and practices for biodiversity). They have have taken it over. Christophe Sense, many of them are already keeping plastic stopped using Sprite and Ice Tea, replacing formerly in the mountain infantry in waste to a minimum. Les Arcs is actively them with German brands Charitea and Chambery and now a chef, has worked supporting this procedure since its goal Lemonaid which support eco-agriculture for several Michelin-starred restaurants is to achieve zero plastic in the resort’s and give 5 centimes per bottle to an including Taillevent (three stars in restaurants within the next 3 years. association which aids environmentally Paris). He himself has been awarded a responsible farmers. Their goal for next grade of 12.5 in the Gault et Millau guide HERE IS A NON-EXHAUSTIVE year is to send all their green waste to a and will be managing the kitchen. Two SELECTION OF THE BEST local farm which will use it for compost. partners who have deep roots in PRACTICES IN LES ARCS’ Further info on: maisonfalcoz.fr will be accompanying him in this project. The 2134 Roof Top in Arc 2000 is offering its All three of them prefer to use local RESTAURANTS clients this winter an innovative system of producers, short circuits and organic 100% biodegradable straws, cups and cut- flat or sparkling filtered water, served in a products: for example, their honey lery made of maize starch, wood or paper, jug at a very reasonable cost, so they can comes from hives that are just 50 metres containers made of recycled cardboard: stop using plastic water bottles. The profits from the restaurant, their rugs are from some restaurants have already been from the sales of this water will go to an Arpin in Seez and their goats’ cheese using these for several years: Snack La environmental association. New organic is from Mr. Coeroli, a small producer in Popotte, Miam Corner (Arc 1800), Wood Bear wines and new local producers will be added Sainte-Foy. You really should try it out (Arc 1950), Bois de l’Ours (Arc 2000) to the wine list and menu to highlight our this winter! Mustard and mayonnaise in paper sachets beautiful region. Further info on: bellioulafumee.fr rather than plastic ones: Miam Corner Further info on: le2134.fr (Arc 1800) Using short circuits and local producers The Miam Corner in Arc 1800 is using where possible: Snack La Popotte, Chic ashtrays by Tree6clope, a network Mama, Miam Corner, Folie Douce (Arc 1800), that collects cigarette butts to make Belliou la Fumée, Wood Bear, 2134 Roof Top recycled plastic which is used for urban (Arc 2000) furniture. All its fresh produce comes Choosing organic and / or artisanal pro- from local producers: cheeses from the ducts: Snack La Popotte, Chic Mama, Miam Coopérative de Haute Tarentaise dairy Corner (Arc 1800), Wood Bear (Arc 1950), Bel- (Bourg Saint Maurice), organic fruit juices liou la Fumée, 2134 Rooftop, Les Chalets de and lemonade from ‘Les Sources du verger’ l’Arc, Le Savoy (Arc 2000) (Albertville), ‘Mountain Saveurs’ meat Using French products to reduce the car- (animals raised in Savoie, slaughtered in bon footprint of transporting raw mate- ), a copy of the best-known fizzy drink rials: Snack La Popotte (Arc 1800), Wood called ‘Yaute Cola’ (Savoie), organic wine Bear (Arc 2000) from Savoie, organic eggs, ‘L’Or Vert’ coffee Making everything on site using fresh pro- (roasted in Bourg Saint Maurice), bread, ducts to avoid using non-respectful manu- burger buns and bagels from Esteve bakery factured products: Snack La Popotte, Miam (Bourg Saint Maurice) and locally-produced Corner (Arc 1800), Wood Bear (Arc 1950), Bois organic beers by ‘Les Brasseurs Savoyards’ de l’Ours (Arc 2000) (Haute-Savoie). It wants to replace the Sorting and recycling: Miam Corner, Snack children’s favourite chocolate spread with La Popotte, Folie Douce (Arc 1800), Bois de a local, organic product but, as Caroline l’Ours (Arc 2000) the owner explains, it’s hard to change the habits of the younger consumers! Further info on: lesarcs.com/ bars-restaurants/miam-corner 20 EVENTS WINTER 2019-2020

WINTER LES ARCS FILM FESTIVAL PIERRE-BLANCHE November 7th – 10th, 2019 January 9th, 2020 A ski and adventure film competition held in Night-time downhill ski race in Arc 1600. Bourg Saint Maurice, in the presence of the athletes and directors, with concerts and an ARC 1950 FREE exhibitors’ village. RIDE JUNIOR THE FIRST January 18th & 19th, 2020 CLIMB Junior freeride competition. LES ARCS th ARC 1950 FREE December 7 , 2019 RIDE WEEK The privilege of opening the ski area and th nd enjoying the early snow on touring skis. January 26 - February 2 , 2020 Open to anyone who wants to try ski touring, The only French stage of the Free Ride World accompanied by instructors. It isn’t a race, Qualifier for the FWQ 4* category, this event just a moment to share. brings together the world’s best riders and the discipline’s rising stars in the FWQ 2* and INAUGURATION FWQ 3* competitions. OF THE NEW FUNICULAR December 14th, 2019 SKI’N’FONDUE LES ARCS FILM IN LES ARCS December 14th & 15th, 2019 FESTIVAL December 14th – 21st, 2019 A lively start to the season with great deals Focus on Finland and the Baltic for the on short stays and fondue, THE mountain 11th edition of Les Arcs’ key cultural event. speciality, served in a multitude of ways! Exclusive screenings with over 120 European Entertainment right across the resort. films, previews, many of the directors and actors present, evening events and concerts. CHRISTMAS IN LES ARCS December 24th, 2019 A unique experience: Santa delivers your gifts in person to your apartment on Christmas Eve! Register on lesarcs.com (limited to 200 people on a first come, first served basis). LES ARCS BIG AIR FIS OPEN January 3rd & 4th, 2020 Competition with the discipline’s top international riders in the Les Arcs snow park. Organised by the Les Arcs Free Ski Academy. EVENTS WINTER 2019-2020 21

LES ARCS SAFETY DAY February 19th, 2020 LES ARCS SPRING SKIING March 21st - April 25th, 2020 A day devoted to safety with safety professionals, riders and holidaymakers Les Arcs celebrates one of the best skiing periods of the season with special offers, entertainment, sporting and festive events, concerts, etc. LES ARCS STAR TRAIL March 20th, 2020 ELECTRONIC PEAK FESTIVAL 11 km trail race (700 m elevation gain) (CLOSING NIGHT) between Arc 1800 and Arc 1950. MARCH 20TH, 2020 Electro music festival and other entertainment, March 16th – 20th

THE ESF FUN DAY MARCH 21ST, 2020 THE JOHN DOE FRIENDLY SESSION APRIL 11TH - 13TH, 2020 A 100% fun challenge! 5 races in teams of 3 across the ski area Snow, Skate, Music. The big names of snowboarding come to enjoy spring riding EUROPEAN GAY SKI WEEK in Les Arcs: demonstrations, a concert and MARCH 21ST – 28TH, 2020 a festive atmosphere The biggest and most spectacular LGBT sports and music festival ever seen in the Alps. More than 49 countries represented

THE “COURSE DU CŒUR” MARCH 29TH, 2020 Arrival of the race from Paris to Arc 1800 to encourage organ donation

THE LES ARCS FEEL GOOD VILLAGE APRIL 15TH & 16TH, 2020 SKI2BIKE #4 TH A village perched at over 2000 m altitude APRIL 12 , 2020 where you can discover eco-experiences A relay race going from skis to wheels on on different themes: fashion, outdoor, a 1600m downhill run! A wild ski-MTB race food, cosmetics… for a thrilling descent from Les Arcs to Also, Yoga/Pilates/Barreshape/CrossFit Bourg Saint Maurice. sessions at over 3226m altitude THE FUNI CLIMB APRIL 25TH, 2020 A running race covering 4 km and 810 m elevation gain. The challenge is to see how many times over a 6 hr period you can run up from Bourg Saint Maurice to the top of the funicular in Arc 1600 on EVENTS AND DATES MAY a marked trail, then take the funicular BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. back down. Open to all. MORE INFORMATION ON: LESARCS.COM 22 LES ARCS SPECIAL OFFERS

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* For the simultaneous purchase of passes of the same duration, the same type, More info on the same starting date, in one single payment. lesarcs-peiseyvallandry.ski 24 CHARLOTTE PERRIAND: HER LIFE AND WORK

EXHIBITION CHARLOTTE PERRIAND THE LOUIS VUITTON FOUNDATION, OCTOBER 2ND, 2019 TO FEBRUARY 24TH, 2020

Charlotte Perriand devoted the last 20 years of her career to working with the group that created the resort of Les Arcs. She was the faithful guardian of the strong concepts that were determined during a work seminar in Les Arcs in summer 1967, with the resort’s future designers (Roger Godino, Robert Blanc, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé, Guy Rey-Millet, Gaston Regairaz, Bernard Taillefer...). At the forefront of this work philosophy, Charlotte was able to impose the respect of nature and the importance of connecting people with their natural environment. Charlotte Perriand was particularly visio- This love of nature and the mountains explains Les Arcs owes her a great deal. nary and showed unique premonition in the strength and discretion of the architecture her consideration for the environment, her Charlotte Perriand designed for the resort of The exhibition being held at the Louis Vuitton enthralled, inspired and sensitive view of Les Arcs (1967-1989). Highly ingenious in the Foundation from October 2nd to February 24th nature and man’s place in it. Her awareness way the buildings are set into the slope, the will celebrate Charlotte Perriand and will be of the place of individuals in their envi- apartments are not just a place for their occu- a grand première, in terms of its size and its ronment gave rise to a constant lively and pants to rest in, but also a place of contem- presentation. Of course, Charlotte Perriand constructive dialogue with this nurturing plation, framing the Alpine mountain peaks in is recognized as one of the key designers of nature that we find in all her undertakings – a spectacular fashion. Two rooms are entirely the 20th century, but this exhibition will have both intellectual and artistic. devoted to her work in Les Arcs. the privilege of presenting her as a visionary who embraced the 20th century and created key elements for the art of contemporary living as well as for the artistic and intellec- tual interactions of 20th century society. She was an exceptional personality, a woman committed to leading a real evolution – not to say revolution.

Further info on: fondationlouisvuitton.fr

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