Les Arcs Season Thread. (Where you can ask questions on Les Arcs , La Plagne or chat)

Hi Chris,

Have a great Christams & New Year in BsM, came home today , didn't realize you were out there could have met up at some point.

Astonishing snow amounts and conditions from the valley floor to up top, enjoy and stay safe.

jon

Hi Snowcrazy!

We are going to Les Arcs in January and need to hire skis. Do you know of any hire shops that do Volkl skis

Sorry, forgot to say, it's Arc 1800

Caltonhat, I will ask around about Volkl skis and let you know. In the mean time have a look at the skiset website for Les Arcs, just google it. They might have some.

In answer to some questions I have been asked about what is down at the bottom of the Funicular in Bourg now.

First. If you are coming by train or are staying in Bourg (or even up the mountain) you can rent your ski and snowboard gear from Polaire Star Ski shop right by the Funicular bottom station.

If you rent your skis/snowboard from them you can leave your gear there at the end of the day. I...f you have your own gear, you can pay a small charge to do the same thing each day if you are staying down the valley and do not want to carry them back to your apartment.

On changeover days it is also possible to leave your luggage there from 8.30am until 6.30pm for 4 Euros a day.

I also checked out there new ski service equipment and it is amazing. If you need your gear serviced. It is done right on site with really high tech equipment. Makes your skis/snowboard look like new (well nearly) if yours are as old as mine!!

http://www.polairestar.com/

Second. There is a new 'Funi Snack' bar serving drinks, breakfast, snack etc everyday. This is a really good addition to the Lift Pass Office at the bottom.

Third. They have a new entrance area which is covered and seems to be much better for entering the Funi. Not had to queue once yet.

Forth. On changeover days they have a free shuttle from the railway/bus station direct to the Funi to save walking around. Very nice.

Fifth. Finally for now. Parking at the bottom of the Funi is free and with the present conditions may be a much better option than trying to drive up to resort stations if you do not have too much luggage. You must buy a ticket for the Funi or get your ski pass at the bottom so that the ride up and down is included. The shuttle buses at the top are free and run as long as the Funi is open everyday.

Hope this answers all the questions I have been asked recently.

If you have any other questions about Les Arcs, please get in contact and I will try and help. Have a good holiday!!

snowcrazy2005 wrote:Caltonhat, I will ask around about Volkl skis and let you know. In the mean time have a look at the skiset website for Les Arcs, just google it. They might have some.

Thanks for that!