Les Arcs ski guide: villages, getting there and tips from our half term trip
A practical guide to Les Arcs for UK skiers: which village to stay in, getting there by plane and train, lift passes and tips from our own stay in Arc 1800.
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Where to find a cheap lunch on the mountain
Free picnic rooms, packed lunches, self service restaurants and timing tips for eating well on the mountain without the high prices.
How to choose a ski resort (and which French resort suits you)
Eight questions to ask before you book, plus Les Arcs, Avoriaz, Alpe d’Huez and Les Deux Alpes compared for families, beginners and mixed groups.
Where to stay on a ski holiday: chalets, apartments and hotels compared
Ski apartments, catered chalets and hotels compared, how to choose a location, and where to stay in Les Arcs, Avoriaz, Alpe d’Huez and Les Deux Alpes.
Getting to the French Alps from the UK: fly, drive or train?
Flying, driving or taking the train to the French Alps from the UK, which airport suits which resort, and how to get to the slopes without a car.
Ski hire and lessons: how to save money and book the right thing
How to save on ski and boot hire, what level of kit to choose, and how to book the right ski school for adults and children.
Ski lift passes: how to choose the right one and pay less
How ski lift passes work, what they cost in the big French resorts for 2026/27, and practical ways to pay less.
February half term ski holidays on a budget
Skiing in February half term 2027? Dates, why it costs more, the best value resorts for families and practical ways to cut the cost.