Les Arcs Resort Information

Resort Information

Here is collection of general resort knowledge compiled from years of responding to email enquiries, getting ourselves lost, finding ourselves, late-night bar conversations, your feedback, plus translations of French brochures. We have put this resource together to help you out when you are planning a trip to the resort. Updating this section is a never-ending task so if we have missed anything out, or you spot that we are out of date or just plain wrong, please do let us know!

Les Arcs Resort Information - Select a subject:

About Les Arcs
	Are there any local specialities to try?
	How do I get around the resort ?
	How do I get to other resorts from Les Arcs?
	I've never been to Les Arcs before, what's it like?
	What is the snowboarding like in Les Arcs?
	When do the shops open?
	When is the best time of year to come?
	Where can I change money in Les Arcs?
	Where can I pickup my emails or access the internet ?
Activities & Skiing
	Can I do my own maintenance or should I take my equipment to a shop?
	Do the ski instructors speak English?
	Have recently bought my first snowboard, should I be doing anything to the board (i.e. waxing or the like) before taking it out on the slopes?
	How can I avoid having my skis/board stolen?
	How do I go about buying the right equipment?
	How often should I have my skis and/or snowboard serviced?
	I don�t ski/snowboard - What is there for me to do?
	Is there a gym in any of the resorts which make up Les Arcs?
	Should I get ski and travel insurance?
	Should I have lessons?
	Should I hire or buy equipment?
	Should I wait until I get to resort to purchase a new pair of skis or snowboard?
	What are the 10 Rules of Ski Safety?
	What is telemark skiing?
	What should I do if my skis get stolen?
	What�s the difference between Telemark, Alpine Touring and Regular Alpine skis?
	Which ski school should I use?
Avalanche Awareness
	Are Avalanches an 'act of God'?
	Can I get out of the way of an avalanche?
	Can screaming and yelling start an avalanche?
	How can I begin to evaluate if the snow is stable or if it can fail?
	How do I judge if a slope is 'dangerous'?
	How long can you live under the snow?
	I ski on the piste most of the time, why should I be bothered about avalanche risk?
	Is the slope safe after an avalanche has gone?
	Isn't it most dangerous in springtime when there are more avalanches?
	Once I'm out there, how can I reduce the odds of getting caught in an avalanche?
	What causes slab avalanches to fracture?
	What kind of avalanche is most dangerous?
	What kind of weather produces avalanches?
	What should I do if I'm caught in an avalanche?
Children
	Are there any Creches in Les Arcs?
	Are there any free activities or discounts for children?
	At what age should my child start skiing?
	Can I take my baby to a ski resort?
	Do the ski schools have English speaking instructors?
	When are the French School Holidays this year?
	Where can I find a child minder or nanny in Les Arcs?
Driving
	Do I need a car in resort?
	Do I need to carry chains in the car?
	How long does it take to drive to Les Arcs from the UK?
	What else should I know about driving in France?
	Where is there covered parking in Les Arcs?
Employment
	Do I need a work permit?
	How can I get a job in Les Arcs?
	What sorts of jobs are available?
Health
	Are there any English speaking doctors in Les Arcs?
	Can I drink the water?
	Can I get sunburnt in winter?
	How can I reduce the risks of injury?
	What are the commonest injuries?
	What exercises should I do before my holiday?
	What is an E111 form and do I need one?
	Will I suffer from altitude sickness?
Lift System & Passes
	Are there any free lifts in Les Arcs?
	How can I get lift opening information before I decide to get out of bed? And what is the weather forecast anyway?
	What do the different abbreviations for lift types mean on the piste map?
	Which lift pass should I buy?
Ski Area
	Can I cross country ski in Les Arcs?
	What do the different colours of piste refer to on the maps?
	What is the Les Arcs ski area like?
	Where are the quietest areas?
	Where can I get a copy of the piste map?
	Where is the best off-piste?
	Which are the best runs in Les Arcs?
Travel & Transport
	Can I get to Les Arcs by train from the UK?
	How do I find the best flight deals?
	How do I get from the airport to Les Arcs?
	How do you go about arranging a 'DIY' holiday?
	How should I pack my skis and/or snowboard?
	Planes, trains or automobiles - which method is easiet to reach Les Arcs?
	Saturday or Sunday travel?
	Where can I book flights from the UK?
	Where is the nearest train station to Les Arcs?
	Which are the nearest airports?