{"id":1217,"date":"2017-11-17T11:34:13","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T11:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1217"},"modified":"2019-05-08T08:29:27","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T08:29:27","slug":"whats-new-in-les-arcs-for-winter-201718","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/11\/whats-new-in-les-arcs-for-winter-201718\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s New in Les Arcs for Winter 2017\/18"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>French ski resort Les Arcs opens in less than a month now on 16 December, so what better time to look at what\u2019s new and what\u2019s coming up in the resort this winter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New \u2013 Snow Guarantee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With 70% of the ski area situated at over 2000m <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/les-arcs-2000\">Les Arcs<\/a> and an ultra-efficient snow-making network this winter the resort is offering a \u2018Snow Guarantee.<\/p>\n<p>If the resort cannot offer skiing in the Les Arcs ski area, then they will exchange your ski passes for any other week during the season (excluding school holiday weeks).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_770\" style=\"width: 695px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/les-arcs-2000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-770\" class=\"wp-image-770 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/les-arcs-2000.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"685\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/les-arcs-2000.jpg 685w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/les-arcs-2000-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/les-arcs-2000-190x89.jpg 190w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/les-arcs-2000-60x28.jpg 60w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/les-arcs-2000-400x187.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-770\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Les Arcs 2000<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The Great British Celebration &#8211; 24-30 March 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This season will Les Arcs host the second \u2018Great British Celebration\u2019, a week-long event of on- and off-slope\u00a0activities designed to celebrate British skiers.<\/p>\n<p>Forget about Brexit, Les Arcs will be decked out in the colours of the Union Jack and will be putting on Franco-British challenges around the resort. It\u2019s the perfect time for British skiers to visit Les Arcs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1078\" style=\"width: 384px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1078\" class=\"wp-image-1078 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/les-arcs.png\" alt=\"les arcs british celebration\" width=\"374\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/les-arcs.png 374w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/les-arcs-216x300.png 216w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/les-arcs-137x190.png 137w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/les-arcs-58x80.png 58w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/les-arcs-241x335.png 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1078\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Last year&#8217;s GBC poster<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>New \u2013 Ski \u2018n\u2019 Fondue Weekend <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the opening weekend of 16\/17 December 2017, there will be free fondue on offer across Les Arcs &#8211;\u00a0on the slopes and in resort. There will also be adrenaline experiences and DJ sets happening across the resort all weekend long.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/arc1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/arc1.png 850w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/arc1-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/arc1-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/arc1-190x96.png 190w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/arc1-60x30.png 60w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/arc1-400x202.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Les Arcs European Film Festival &#8211; 16-23 December 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Germany will be the country of honour for the 9th edition of this key cultural event for the resort.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lesarcs-filmfest.com\/\">film festival<\/a> includes a full programme of exclusive screenings with over 120 of the best current films in Europe, including previews, personal appearances from directors and actors, evening concerts and entertainment on the slopes. This star-studded event also takes place across the first week of the season.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speed riding in Les Arcs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Speed riding \u2013 which combines skiing with flying &#8211; was introduced to the Alps around 10 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d to try out this thrilling sport, than Arc 2000\u2019s Speed Riding School is the biggest one of its kind in France. Les Arcs has a whole area dedicated to the sport, including a gentle slope where you can learn safely.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"985\" height=\"574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs3.png 985w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs3-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs3-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs3-190x111.png 190w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs3-60x35.png 60w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs3-400x233.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mille8 activity area<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lesarcs.com\/mille8\">Mille8<\/a> new-generation freeride area offers a wide choice of apr\u00e8s-ski options in the daytime and the evening for all the family, including boardercross, cabins, toboggan run, swimming pool, the Cube, the Penguins and the Lodge.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1221\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1221\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs-mille-1024x989.jpg\" alt=\"les-arcs-mille\" width=\"510\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs-mille-1024x989.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs-mille-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs-mille-768x742.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs-mille-190x183.jpg 190w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs-mille-60x58.jpg 60w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs-mille-347x335.jpg 347w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs-mille.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1221\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Mille 8 layout<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>New \u2013 Voga Goga Mountain Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Situated in the centre of the high-end Edenarc complex and directly linked to Arc 1800 by Le Dahu gondola, this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.restoleil.com\/\">new contemporary restaurant<\/a> serves both Savoyard dishes and French gastronomic classics with an original take. Think wood set into metallic structures, fur coverings on the walls and ski photos with a Warholian look!<\/p>\n<p><strong>New \u2013 Santa Calling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Christmas Eve in Les Arcs, you can summon up Santa to deliver Christmas presents to your hotel, chalet or apartment \u2013 an extra treat to make Christmas even more special for your children.<\/p>\n<p>The service can be booked at the Les Arcs Tourist Office, who will contact the Elves and book your slot in Santa\u2019s busy schedule!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/arc2.png\" alt=\"arcs xmas\" width=\"707\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/arc2.png 707w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/arc2-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/arc2-190x122.png 190w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/arc2-60x38.png 60w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/arc2-400x256.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Catered Chalets in Les Arcs<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nLes Arcs has 425km of runs going up to 3250m as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/france\/paradiski\">Paradiski<\/a> area, with a choice of five different villages \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/les-arcs-2000\">Arc 2000<\/a>, Arc 1950, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/les-arcs-1800\">Arc 1800<\/a> and Arc 1600 (which are all car-free) as well as Bourg St Maurice.<\/p>\n<p>To find the right chalet for you, please contact our small team of experts on 01822 617761.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs-1800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"685\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs-1800.jpg 685w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs-1800-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs-1800-190x89.jpg 190w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs-1800-60x28.jpg 60w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/les-arcs-1800-400x187.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/11\/whats-new-in-les-arcs-for-winter-201718\/\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/arc1-190x96.png);\" class=\"thumb_crop\">https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/arc1-190x96.png<\/a><p>French ski resort Les Arcs opens in less than a month now on 16 December, so what better time to look at what\u2019s new and what\u2019s coming up in the resort this winter. New \u2013 Snow Guarantee With 70% of &hellip;<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/11\/whats-new-in-les-arcs-for-winter-201718\/\">read more<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1218,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[142],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1217"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1217"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1556,"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1217\/revisions\/1556"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1218"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1217"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}