A private ski or snowboard session for all ability levels – on and off-piste. It’s all about fun, improvement and discovering new off piste terrain.
Backcountry ski guides
Private ski or snowboard guiding for up to six people - on and off-piste
Guided off-piste and touring are a great way to experience the back country with an experienced, UIAGM mountain guide or instructor.
You’ll encounter a variety of snow conditions and terrain; from powder fields, to tree runs, allowing you to improve your off-piste skills. Their packages offer something for every ability so you’ll experience the back country at your own pace. Their UIAGM mountain guides or instructors will offer technique pointers, guiding and simulation avalanche rescue training to ensure you’re fully prepared for your Experience.
Split boarding has become hugely popular in recent years due to exciting new product development: making boards lighter, stronger and easier to use. The possibilities of travelling into the back country have been transformed, with snowboarders now able to access terrain that was previously hard to reach. These courses offer snowboarders a unique experience by heading deeper into the back country whilst learning important back country skills.
Their guided days are for private groups of 1-6 people and includes safety kit (ABS packs are additional).
What to see
Sights in Les Arcs
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Minerals and Fauna of the Alps Museum
Wildlife and mineral collections
Alpine collection of minerals from around Bourg St Maurice and Mont Blanc and slideshows on the wildlife of the Alps.
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Maison de la Pomme
Museum including a mill and workshop for pressing apples
Exhibits and short films about pressing apples in the Savoie region which includes information about experiments conducted to see how to preserve the juice.
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Grotte de Glace Ice Caves
Explore the ice caves & wonderful carved ice sculptures
Situated at the top of the Transarc gondola in Arc 2000, the “Grotte de Glace” is quite an extraordinary place to visit. Dozens of sculptors from all over Europe spend a week here at the start of each season, carving wonderfully exotic figures out of the snow and ice.
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Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Bourg-Saint-Maurice
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Plumes et Cassolettes Restaurant
Small and intimate popular rôtisserie and restaurant in Galerie La Cachette
Restaurant, wine bar, delicatessen and tasting of local products, Plumes and Cassolets offers a one-stop shop for your culinary desires.
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Les Arolles and La Cabuche Restaurants
Choose from local cuisine and traditional Savoyard specialities at one of two restaurants at the Hotel Arcadien
Hotel Arcadien in in Arc 1600 welcomes you to its two fine restaurants.
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L'Arssiban Restaurant
Featured in the Michelin Bib Gourmand guide for their great value cuisine
Food prepared by a chef who is "uncompromising and passionate about using fresh ingredients". Traditional Savoyard cuisine is complemented by the charming wood and stone decor.
What to do
Things To Do in Bourg-Saint-Maurice
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Hydrospeeding
Half-day white water swimming/hydrospeeding. This is fast, fun and unforgettable
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
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Rafting In The Alps
Half and full day white water rafting for all abilities from eight years-old
White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
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Helicopter tours
10, 30 or 60 minute private helicopter tours for up to five people
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
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Horse drawn skiing
Try your hand at the classic sport of Ski Joering & enjoy some horse drawn skiing
Learn the skills needed for Ski Joering in Les Arcs.
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Vital'Gym, Bourg St Maurice
Fitness centre with dance classes, gymnastics & activities
This fitness centre offers an adult gym, cardio-step classes, gymnastics coaching, chi ball, pilates and nordic walking. There are lots of courses running through the week.
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Centre Nautique
Indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool
This 25m indoor swimming pool is open all year round with the exception of 1st January & 5th August. The outdoor pool is only open in July & August.
Child policy
They take skiers and snowboarders from 14 years old. However, in some circumstances, they allow for younger riders and skiers if agreed by the guides.
The guides main concern with younger mountain users is that they be able to stay in the group and to take instruction from the guides, as well as their skiing or snowboarding ability.
