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School Ski Trips to Les Arcs

Les Arcs is a popular resort for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels, as it ensures reliable snow conditions throughout the season. This is an ideal school ski trip destination, as there are runs to accommodate all abilities. 

Les Arcs is a comprehensive and varied ski area, as it combines Peisey-Vallandry and La Plagne, Les Arcs forms part of the massive Paradiski. This resort is particularly great for beginners, making it the ideal choice for secondary school students with little to no ski experience. There are plenty of wide, high-altitude runs as well as specific "ski tranquille" zones for novices to practice their skills.

Booking a school ski trip to Les Arcs

This high altitude resort is a fantastic destination for school ski trips, as the snowfall is reliable and the runs are varied. Skiable areas in Les Arcs have an altitude spanning from 810 to 3226m. Benefits of booking a school ski trip to Les Arcs include:

  • 425km of pistes 
  • Reliable snowfall
  • Dedicated zones for novices
  • Well-groomed, wide runs 
  • Varied terrain for skiers and snowboarders
  • Instructors use the ski evolutif method (start with shorter skis)
  • 261 total runs
  • 135 blue runs
  • 77 red runs
  • 37 black runs
  • 190 lifts

Prices start from £1499pp


Ski Area

Ski Area

101km+
Top Piste Altitude

Top Piste Altitude

3226m
Group Skiing Ability

Group Skiing Ability

Suitable for all abilities

Price includes

  • Executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your trip
  • Channel crossing
  • 6 nights' full board accommodation including evening meal on last day
  • 6-day ski equipment hire including helmets
  • 6-day lift pass
  • Ski school lessons 4 hrs instruction per day for 6 days, 1 to 12 ratio
  • Services of an NST Ski Rep
  • 'In-house’ evening entertainment programme
  • Après ski pre-booking service
  • 1 in 8 free place ratio
  • Group travel winter sports insurance

Les Arcs details

Facts

  • Inclusive lift pass: 6 day Les Arcs pass (Paradiski available at a supplement)
  • Lifts to: 3226m
  • Total number of lifts: 60 (190 inc La Plagne)
  • Marked pistes: 200km (425km inc La Plagne)
  • Longest run: 7km
  • Ski bus included: Yes
  • Lift pass photo required: No
  • Snow cannon coverage: 20%

 

Ski Runs

  • Green Runs: 10
  • Blue Runs: 51
  • Red Runs: 38
  • Black Runs: 18

Gentle slopes are available for beginners with some breathtaking descents for more advanced skiers.

 


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Popular accommodation options in Les Arcs

Le Chalet du Bon Air

Built in the 1930s, the Chalet du Bon Air is a traditional stone-built mountain hotel which has a strong history of providing activity and educational holidays for young people.

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Le Chalet du Bon Air

Built in the 1930s, the Chalet du Bon Air is a traditional stone-built mountain hotel which has a strong history of providing activity and educational holidays for young people.

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Après-ski

  • ​Shops/Cafés: Peisey-Vallandry
  • Swimming: Bourg St. Maurice
  • Ice skating: Les Arcs 1800 / Bourg St. Maurice
  • Bowling: Les Arcs 1800 / Belle Plagne

We also include a programme of free in-house evening entertainment at each of our hotels and centres.


Transport

By coach: 16 hours from Calais.

Coach

By air: Flights to Geneva or Lyon. Coach transfer to resort: 2.5 hours.

Flight


Giving you full support throughout

Before your tour

  • Dedicated NST expert from day one
  • Responsive, flexible communication - Teams, phone, or email
  • Same-day quotes
  • Trips tailored to your budget, with transparent pricing
  • Straightforward planning - we handle the details
  • Step-by-step risk assessment guidance
  • Free accommodation for group leader preview visits
  • Curriculum-driven, enriching experiences across 100s of locations
  • Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise

Whilst you're away

  • Our travel app keeps all your info in one place
  • On-tour support from our reps on the ground
  • Support & assistance from our specialists
  • 24/7 helpline and support
  • Extensive group travel insurance
  • Group-friendly accommodation
  • Free educational resources

On your return

  • Priority rebooking services
  • Loyalty reward scheme for valued customers
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