Les Arcs Snow Report: 11th December 2014

Current Conditions & what will be open this weekend

featured in Snow report Author Woody J, Les Arcs Reporter Updated 11 December 2014

Whoo hoo the winter has finally arrived (well it’s cold at least!) and we are eagerly awaiting some more snow. I’m sure you have all seen the various reports on the current snow levels in resort at the moment so here is some definitive info and some local insider knowledge on what is actually happening in Les Arcs / La Plagne for the opening day Saturday 13th December.

This information has been taken from the Les Arcs press release so is the most up to date. Although there isn’t too much snow in resort at the moment they are putting on extra bus timetables to help guests access the ski areas that will be open.

So whether you are in 1600, 1800, 2000 or Peisey-Vallandry you will be able to get on your ski’s/board and go for a shred. Due to the reduced number of lifts and runs open at the beginning of the season there will be a reduced Ski Pass rate of 25€ per person which will be available daily.

The new swimming pool complex and Aqua centre will be open from Monday 15th December and this is based in Arc 1800.

LES ARCS UPDATE:

Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry ski area will be open from 09:00 on Saturday 13th December. Les Arcs are hoping to have at least the following lifts running from opening day. The lifts that are open in each area are as follows:

Arc 2000

Télésiège débrayable Arcabulle
Télésiège débrayable Marmottes
Télécabine Varet + Téléphérique Aiguille Rouge (Foot passenger access only)

Arc 1950

Cabriolet

Arc 1800

Télécabine Transarc 1 et 2
Télécabine Les Villards
Bourg Saint Maurice :
Funiculaire
Peisey-Vallandry :
Lonzagne

As well as the above lifts working they are putting on extra bus services to get you to the snow. From Arc 1600 busses will run to Arc 2000 and to Arc 1800 to then access Arc 2000 via the Transarc Telecabin. From Peisey Vallandry buses will run to Arc 1800 to access Arc 2000 via the Transarc Telecabin.

Other activities that are available from the opening week

Le Festival de Cinema European: Saturday 13th December

Peisey Vallandry Cinema will be open from 14th December with 2 showings per day.

The new Aqualudique centre in 1800 opens it’s doors on Monday 15th Dec.

A number of activities will be open for walkers who can access 1800 from Bourg St Maurice via the funiculaire train into Arc 1600, if you would like more specific information the Tourist Office hours and contact details you can find them here.

LA PLAGNE UPDATE:

Despite some difficult conditions, the ski area opening date is maintained for Saturday, December 13th, 2014. The ski area will open partially, depending on the weather conditions, with a 25€/day rate (ski pass delivered daily only).

This will make it possible to connect the sites of Plagne Aime 2000, Plagne Centre, Plagne-Bellecôte and Belle-Plagne with 9 open pistes and 7 ski lifts.

Ski lifts: TSD Bergerie, TS Mélèzes, TS Boulevard, TS Bécoin, TS Golf, TC Belle-Plagne, TSD Colosses.

Pistes: Boulevard, Bridge, Ecartée, Trieuse Haut, Trieuse bas, Belle Plagne, le Golf, Savane, Sardane

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