Ski Resorts for Advanced Skiers

Arc 1800 is the main resort of the Les Arcs region and has most to offer with regards nightlife, resort atmosphere, shops, bars, amenities etc. It also has a great central position within the Les Arcs ski area giving swift and easy access to one of the World's largest ski areas - the Paradiski re...

The main Les Arcs ski region is made up of four resorts and Arc 1950 was the last to be built (Arc 1600, Arc 1800 and Arc 2000 being the other three). This new ski village was completed 2007 by Intrawest - the huge developer responsible for Whistler and Mont Tremblant in Canada, and more recently...

Arc 2000 consists of little more than large self-catering accommodation blocks with swooping roof lines and surrounding snow and rock. Over recent years though catered chalets in Arc 2000 have been built also. Situated just above Arc 1950 the resort is situated a little on the edge of the Les Arc...

The centre of Peisey Nancroix dates back 1,000 years and there is a fine old baroque church so this village/resort does have some charm to it. Situated just below the modern resorts of Plan Peisey and Vallandry it is linked by a bucket lift which gives reliable, if rather slow, access to the main...

Linked into the impressive Les Arcs ski area, Plan Peisey (which is confusingly sometimes called Peisey Vallandry) and neighbouring Vallandry are situated very close to the new Vanoise Express cable car that links to Montchavin of the La Plagne ski area, thereby creating the world's third largest...

Linked into the impressive Les Arcs ski area, Vallandry and adjoining Plan Peisey (which is confusingly sometimes called Peisey Vallandry) are situated very close to the new Vanoise Express cable car that links to Montchavin of the La Plagne ski area, thereby creating the world's third largest li...

Villaroger is the lowest of the ski villages that make up the Les Arcs ski area and it is also the most secluded of the accommodation centres. However, therein exists its charm. The village is pretty much untouched by commercial tourism and retains much of the original charm of the old alpine vil...

Les Menuires, nestled in the French Alps, is part of the vast Three Valleys ski area, offering a variety of slopes for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. With over 600 kilometres of pistes, it caters to beginners and experts alike. The resort's efficient lift system ensures quick access to th...

The pretty village of Le Bettex (sometimes known as Bettaix) is situated on the banks of the River Doron and just below Les Menuires. The village has its own creche facility as well as a restaurant, bar and ski shop. Despite chalet and apartment developments in recent years, the village still ma...

This resort guide to Meribel, one of the most popular resorts with the British market, gives an overview of the ski area, the restaurants (both on and off the mountain), the après ski scene and also the nightlife options available to those that choose to take their ski holiday in this fabulous Th...