Mountain lovers can choose between eight weeks of action-packed activities when Arc 1950 opens for the summer on 2 July 2022.
Each week, guests booking at least five nights’ accommodation in the French Alpine resort can enjoy three free activities from a list of 12 ‘Wellness’, ‘Discovery’ and ‘Skills’ activities including fitness, zumba, aquabike, trail running, a half-day hike, an introductory mountain biking session for 8–12-year-olds, or an introduction to archery. Arc 1950 is also offering an introduction to Biathlon and Nature Orienteering activity sessions.
Every Thursday the village stage will a free concert and for the first time, as part of 40 free classical music concerts, the ‘Academie-Festival des Arcs’.
Hikers can enjoy the Col de la Chal, Mont Pourri or the Aiguille Rouge. Alternatively they can take one of the many trail running paths which connect from Arc 1950 through the terrain of Les Arcs. Go further afield by renting a mountain bike, e-scooter, or get a bird’s eye view by taking to the air in a parapent or by taking a ride on the new zip wire at Varet.
Weekly themes
Each week a different theme pulls together the activities within the village of Arc 1950:
- 2 – 8 July: Family Week. Scooter races and orientation races
- 9 – 15 July: Nature Week & Wellness. ‘Conscious cookery’ and an educational farm
- 16 – 22 July: A week of archaeology and architecture themed activities
- 23 – 29 July: The Pirates. ‘The Armutan players’ bring a world of pirates to Arc 1950
- 30 July – 5 August: Urban Street week. Graffiti workshop, Hip-Hop, street trial MTB etc.
- 6 – 12 August: Mountain Day – to honour the mountain, a chance to rediscover the authenticity and natural heritage of the area
- 13 – 19 August: Ninja Box Ninja Warrior return to Le Village
- 20 – 27 August: Arc 1950 Park – Team challenges archery, Connect 4 basketball, interactive climbing wall, speed touch arena
Environmental matters
The commitment of the Village’s Pierre & Vacances residences has been rewarded by receipt of the ‘Clef Verte’ (Green Key) label. This symbol of ecologically responsible tourism has recognised Arc 1950’s commitment to sustainable development. Residents and visitors alike are active participants in a strategy which includes an environmental policy, water, waste and energy management and working towards a sustainable living environment. All the village restaurants are committed to supporting local produce and using organic products when they can.
The resort is car free and offers beautiful views of Mont Blanc. There is a free shuttle from Bourg Saint Maurice, with options for train travel from the UK, flights via Lyon, Geneva or Grenoble or a nine-hour drive by car from Calais (underground parking is available below the village).
Pierre & Vacances offers a seven-night stay in a two-bedroom apartment in Arc 1950 from £510 for this summer.
PHOTOS: Andy Parant – andyparant.com / Arc 1950
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