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Les Arcs, France is linked via Plan Peisey to form Paradiski one of the biggest ski and snowboarding areas in the world. Les Arcs and in particular the village of Plan Peisey makes a great destination for family ski holidays and mixed ability group skiing holidays. There has been further snow in the last few weeks and some superb skiing. Most ski holiday companies such as Ski Beat operate their chalets in les Arcs until at least 17 April. With the current economic climate make sure that you book your ski holiday with a fully bonded ski holiday company - do not simply rely on using your credit card. There are 7 main ski villages in the les Arcs ski area, the villages and ski holiday accommodation of Les Arcs can be summarised: Plan Peisey (1650m) – ski apartments and probably the best selection of catered ski chalets in les Arcs. Childcare and crèche. Les Arcs end of Vanoise Express lift that links to la Plagne. Peisey Nancroix (1350m) - traditional village, ski apartments and catered ski chalets. Lift to Plan Peisey for Vanoise Express, ski school and skiing in Les Arcs. Vallandry (1600m) – mainly apartments, a few catered ski chalets, Les Arcs 1600 - direct funicular link with Bourg St Maurice railway station, mainly apartments, Les Arcs 1800 - self-catering ski apartments and hotel Les Arcs 1950 - new Intrawest village: ski apartments and hotel Les Arcs 2000 - apartments and catered ski chalets To take full advantage of the Paradiski ski area, the best place to stay in les Arcs is Plan Peisey: the departure point of the Vanoise Express cable car that connects les Arcs and la Plagne. The Vanoise Express is a massive double-decker cable car carrying up to 200 skiers between les Arcs and la Plagne in just 4 minutes. Categories of accommodation for your ski holiday in Les Arcs: Catered ski chalets - Plan Peisey (1650m), Peisey Nancroix (1350m), Vallandry (1650m), Les Arcs 2000 Hotels - Les Arcs 1800 and Les Arcs 1950 Self-catering apartments - Plan Peisey (1650m), Peisey Nancroix (1350m), Vallandry (1650m), Les Arcs 1600, Les Arcs 1800, Les Arcs 1950, Les Arcs 2000 The service offered by chaletfood certainly takes some of the trouble out of a self-catered skiing holiday. For your family skiing holiday in les arcs childcare with British carers is available as part of package when staying in ski chalets in Plan Peisey. The main operators offering childcare in les Arcs are Ski Beat who offer chalet holidays in les Arcs and Ski Esprit holidays can be booked through the ski travel agent Snowhounds. The biggest selection of ski apartments in Les Arcs is probably available in Les Arcs 1800: For Club Med: Arcs 2000 and Peisey Vallandry Les Arcs in summer is an excellent family holiday destination: there are a huge number of activities to choose from. The villages of Peisey Nancroix, Plan Peisey and Vallandry offer excellent access to the Vanoise National Park near les Arcs. Try Summerzest in Plan Peisey for accommodation and summer holidays to Les Arcs. Other resorts reviewed: New: Les Arcs La Plagne for advice on your skiing holiday to la Plagne La Tania: a review of ski chalets and holiday apartments in la Tania Meribel: advice on your ski holiday in Meribel, the heart of Les Trois Vallees Courchevel 1850, a favourite ski holiday destination La Rosiere: a review and advice on your ski holiday in la Rosiere. And for holiday chalets in north devon try a self-catered lodge in rolling countryside with an adjacent golf course. More lodges in North Devon are available from the booking agent, North Devon Rural Holidays. Most skiers and snowboarders are aware of the environmental impact we have. There is no doubt that skiing and snowboarding are not the most eco-friendly sports, it would however be unrealistic to ask skiers and snowboarders to stop and we all want our holidays. To reduce the impact we have when skiing/ snowboarding there are a few simple choices. Skiing in France is the closest ski destination to the UK so going there minimises fuel emissions when travelling, a high altitude ski resort means less snow-making, to check out how les Arcs rates environmentally and what les Arcs is doing try Save our snow. Some tour operators are notably more environmentally friendly than others: some simply invite you to make a contribution (they do not necessarily do anything themselves) whereas others have distinct policies on what they do. Privacy statement