Arc 1950, France

*  Newly built, attractive, convenient purpose-built resort...

*  Extensive varied slopes for all levels...

*  Excellent local snow record...

Arc 1950 is the newest and most attractive of Les Arcs' main purpose-built resorts. It has an exceptional snow record too, thanks to its position in a high north-facing bowl that it shares with Arc 2000.

The varied slopes include some of the most testing runs in the French Alps but are excellent for all levels and even extend over to La Plagne – offering a total of 425km of pistes.

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Les Arcs has a vast network of slopes that caters superbly for all levels of skier. Those looking for some challenge have plenty of steep terrain at their disposal, whilst intermediates of all levels will delight in the extent and variety of pistes on offer – not just in Les Arcs, but in the whole Paradiski (which includes La Plagne).

Les Arcs is also home to one of our favourite runs in the Alps, the 7km descent from the glacier on the Aiguille Rouge, all the way down to Villaroger some 2000m vertical below.

Complete beginners are well catered for on the nursery slopes of Arc 2000 (accessible via a short lift) and the area has some good easy runs to progress to.

Only fully completed in 2008, Arc 1950 is a new generation purpose-built resort that has been designed to resemble a miniature Alpine village. It has proved highly successful and is now by far the most attractive base from which to explore Les Arcs' world class slopes.

Although very compact, the "village" square is quite lively at the end of the day and the resort is not devoid of nightlife. This is not, however, a resort that we would particularly recommend for non-skiers.

Arc 1950 is located in the Savoie region of the northern French Alps.

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* Guide price is based on a departure in low season and includes flights, private transfers and 7 nights accommodation on a self-catering basis.