Les Arcs Apartments, Les Arcs Accommodation and Les Arcs Chalets
  
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In summer, there is so much to do around Les Arcs such as climbing, golf, hiking,
mountain biking, mountaineering, paragliding, sightseeing, sports and leisure
and water sports. At an altitude of 1800 metres, this resort is sure to measure
up to all of your desires. Whilst facing Mont Blanc, you can take part in a
number of summer activities: the golf course and tennis courts and to complete
the adventure, set off to conquer the new climbing wall…before continuing your
day comfortably settled in to one of the many resort bars and restaurants. Our apartments
in are situated right by the golf course.
Climbing, Hiking and Mountaineering
Climbing in the region is taking off and there is a new climbing wall in Arc
1800 and you can do courses plus and Via Ferrata. The valley is beautiful and the hiking season can start as early as April in
Les Arcs. There are some recommend walks to do: Refuge Robert Blanc -
Robert Blanc refuge is located in a stony area in the high mountains. It is
accessible to all and boasts a unique panorama over the Vanoise national park
and the Oisans region. Vanoise National Park - home to summits that rise
above 3,000 metres. It offers more than 500 kilometres of marked routes that are
sure to be more than enough to satisfy your desires. Accompanied by qualified
mountain guides climb up to the mountain tops and discover neves and glaciers
and set off to find lands that you never before imagined. Les Cinq Lacs - Lacs
de la Forclaz.
You will need lightweight boots and shorts, waterproofs, sunglasses, plus
skin and lip protection. Always have a drink at hand as well. Walks are well
sign posted. In the valley you can do one day walks from the cable car stations
and further afield two day plus walks in surrounding French areas, Italy and
Switzerland.
Golf
Golf in the Alps is popular with holiday makers who want to take in the
mountain air while enjoying a leisurely round of 9-18 holes. The 18 hole golf
course at Les Arc 1800 (5560m/ 6080 yards - Par 70) is a 60-hectare course with gentle slopes
facing Mont Blanc and the valley of Isere. The course is rich in downhill runs
making ideal for a short game. Our Chantel apartments are right on the golf
course in the summer. Open averagely 28 Jun - 03 Aug.
Mountain Biking
Boasting some of the best downhill mountain biking sites in Europe, Les Arcs
and La Plagne offer and endless amount of challenging terrain set in
breathtaking surroundings - because of the technically demanding level of the
trails and the steep downhill plummets, intermediate to advanced riders will be
especially suited to the resort. Arc 1600 is home to a permanent downhill trail,
which at 3270m in length and with a vertical drop of 547m, is a run for experts
only with sharp banked turns, jumps and North Shore sections. For those who
aren't as addicted to the adrenaline, Les Arcs has trails to suit all level of
rider including more scenic rambles and longer cross-country circuits. Also new
to Bourg St Maurice is the Trial Park, with two more practice parks at Arcs 1800
and Arcs 2000. There are another two North Shore routes (one beginner, one
expert) situated in Arc 1600, a 4-cross, a slope style and a practice park. If
that's not enough for you, put your bike on the Vanoise Express and head over to
La Plagne to experience a whole new resort.
Parapenting
Parapenting is a very popular sport in Les Arcs due to the high mountains and great winds.
Sports Centre
Our apartments are ideally positioned less than 200 metres from the sports
centre, with a picnic area, swimming pool, tennis courts as well as multiple
other activities.
Water Sports
You can do all the white water sports listed below in the Les Arcs.
Early in the summer, in May and June, the rivers are usually high with snow melt
from the mountains. During July, August and September the water levels are
usually lower and the temperature warmer.
Canyoning
Vertical swimming with exciting water-slides into deep pools.
Hydrospeed
White water swimming is offered by all the rafting companies and is great
fun. Thick, reinforced wetsuits, crash hats and flippers are provided but you will
still feel vulnerable.
Kayaking
This is good around Les Arcs in the Isere.
Rafting
This is a good white knuckle ride and the Isere is a popular local river.
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