What region of France is Bourg st Maurice?
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
Bourg-Saint-Maurice (French pronunciation: [buʁ sɛ̃ mɔʁis, – moʁ-] ( listen); Arpitan: Bôrg-Sant-Mori or simply Le Bôrg), popularly known as Bourg, is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France.
How high is Bourg St Maurice?
Overall the altitude of Les Arcs Bourg-Saint-Maurice varies from 800 metres (skiing from about 1200 metres) to just over 3000 metres above sea-level.
Is Bourg St Maurice worth visiting?
Bourg Saint-Maurice, the charm of traditional Savoie At the foot of the Mont Blanc mountain range and many of the most famous mountain passes in the Alps, Bourg-Saint-Maurice is a lively, traditional Savoyard town. Ideal for snow holidays or for a short winter break discovering authentic Savoie.
Can you ski from Bourg St Maurice?
There is no skiing in Bourg St Maurice itself so you need to take the funicular railway from BSM to Arc 1600 which runs every 20 minutes from 7.30am daily so you can get on the slopes as early as you like.
How do I get to Les Arcs from UK?
Bourg St Maurice is the closest train station to Les Arcs, there’s a funicular that takes you to Arc 1600 in only seven minutes. Regular high-speed trains to and from London (Eurostar ski train) and Paris (TGV) stop here. The total train travel time from London to Les Arcs is around nine to 12 hours.
How do I get to Paradiski?
You can reach Paradiski by car via motorway (A43 or A41) to Albertville and then following directions to Moûtiers and the Haute Tarentaise valley. Note : During winter we strongly recommend that your car be equipped with either winter tyres or that you carry snow chains in your vehicle.
Where do you fly into for Les Arcs France?
Chambery is the nearest airport to Les Arcs with a transfer time of one hour and 50 minutes. Private transfers run from Chambery airport to Les Arcs throughout the season. There are also regular buses connecting Chambery airport and Bourg Saint Maurice on Saturdays and Sundays during the winter season.
Are Les Arcs good for advanced skiers?
Ski area. All of the ‘Arc’ resort villages offer ski-in/ski-out convenience and all have adjacent beginners’ slopes; the vast majority of Les Arcs’ terrain is ideal for intermediates and there’s plenty of scope for inter-piste powder-field hopping plus serious off-piste opportunities for more advanced visitors.
Who owns Les Arcs?
the Paradiski group
Since the opening of the Vanoise Express cable car in December 2003, Les Arcs has become part of the Paradiski group of ski-connected resorts, which also includes the La Plagne area. Paradiski in total has 425 km of pistes.