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We're thinking of going to Les Arcs for a week next March, but one of
us remembers that the links between the different ski areas are often shut due to high winds. Is this something we should be worried about? Looking at the map, it appears Arc 1800 would be the best bet. We've no interest in nightlife, but will be eating out in restaurants most evenings. Any thoughts? |
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In message , Frances
Hinden writes We're thinking of going to Les Arcs for a week next March, but one of us remembers that the links between the different ski areas are often shut due to high winds. Is this something we should be worried about? No. They've never been shut in the 4 weeks I have spent there and I can't see that they would shut them all anyway. You just might have to queue at the one that is open. There's always a bus/taxi. I think the link to La Plagne might be a different matter though! Looking at the map, it appears Arc 1800 would be the best bet. We've no interest in nightlife, but will be eating out in restaurants most evenings. Any thoughts? 1800 is the best for restaurants, and all nightlife for that matter, but it is quiet compared to other resorts. It has the best location for everything IMNSHO. -- Pete Devlin (To email - press reply, remove Garbage Sifter) [{//////news03//////at\\\\\secondrow/////co\\\\\uk}] Lossiemouth RUFC http://www.lossiemouth-rufc.co.uk A hangover is the wrath of grapes. |
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On Fri, 5 Dec 2003 10:28:56 +0000, pete devlin
wrote: In message , Frances Hinden writes We're thinking of going to Les Arcs for a week next March, but one of us remembers that the links between the different ski areas are often shut due to high winds. Is this something we should be worried about? No. They've never been shut in the 4 weeks I have spent there and I can't see that they would shut them all anyway. I've known the main links between 16/1800 and 2000 to be shut, but it's not common, certainly. But it's not _that_ unusual for the cable-cars to shut and leave just a couple of rickety old chairlifts open for vital connections. You just might have to queue at the one that is open. There's always a bus/taxi. I think the link to La Plagne might be a different matter though! I'd be very surprised if they'd not designed it to be safe in higher winds than would close the existing lifts. Looking at the map, it appears Arc 1800 would be the best bet. We've no interest in nightlife, but will be eating out in restaurants most evenings. Any thoughts? 1800 is the best for restaurants, and all nightlife for that matter, but it is quiet compared to other resorts. It has the best location for everything IMNSHO. You might also consider staying in Bourg St Maurice, as there's a funicular runs from there straight up to 1600. If you're on a budget you can find cheaper accomodation there (I'd recommend the Hostellerie du Petit St. Bernard) and get a 15% reduction on your ski pass. (At least, this was the case up until about three years ago - not been since.) On the down side, there's virtually no nightlife, but a fair range of eateries are at your disposal. -- Ace (brucedotrogers a.t rochedotcom) Ski Club of Great Britain - http://www.skiclub.co.uk All opinions expressed are personal and in no way represent those of the Ski Club. |
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"Frances Hinden" wrote in message om... | We're thinking of going to Les Arcs for a week next March, but one of | us remembers that the links between the different ski areas are often | shut due to high winds. Is this something we should be worried about? | | Looking at the map, it appears Arc 1800 would be the best bet. We've | no interest in nightlife, but will be eating out in restaurants most | evenings. Any thoughts? Would suggest Bourg St Maurice itself, especially as you're not after nightlife. It's an attractive, quiet small town, with cheaper accommodation, and there are some excellent, good value restaurants, such as 'Le Refuge'. With the funicular taking just 7 minutes to Arcs 1600 (it runs every 20 mins) you are on the slopes in no time. For anyone who is driving from the UK, staying in BSM also gives the option of trying other resorts (La Rosière/St Foy 15 mins drive, Val d'Isère/Tignes 30 mins, La Plagne, 20 mins, 3 Valleys Méribel etc 30-40 mins). No problem whatsoever getting between 1600/1800/Vallandry etc, although Arcs 1950/2000 can sometimes suffer from the winds you mention. Still if you are after immediate access to the pistes within easy reach of 1600/Vallandry etc, Arcs 1800 is probably your best bet. Careful though, it's a huge, sprawling place and some buildings are a fair walk away from the lifts (agencies etc tend to 'forget' this fact). For future reference, if anyone is looking for self-catering accommodation in Bourg St Maurice, I shall be letting a studio as well as a 3 bed flat in a very quiet building a minute's walk from the station with effect from early Jan, as well as a couple of flats (1 & 2 bed) up in Arcs 2000 from Feb. Pete |
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