Les Arc’s Transarc Is Beginning Its Metamorphosis

By 2024, the ski lift company’s aim is to recreate the emblematic link between Arc 1800 and the mountain peaks. Even more than a renaissance, it will be a metamorphosis!

PHASE 1

Better access to the ski area. To facilitate and improve access to the ski slopes from Arc 1800, from December 2022 escalators and a lift will take skiers quickly and easily to the bottom of Transarc gondola. A new reception, advice and sales area will also be opening at the bottom of the slopes.

Inside, there will be a display about the water cycle with fun interactive teaching aids to raise awareness of the importance of this essential natural resource.

PHASE 2

A new gondola and new places to discover.  For December 2024, the new Transarc gondola will be operational. The 10-seat cabins will be modern and comfortable and will take skiers to Col de la Chal, 2600 m. above sea level, in just 13 mins, compared to 20 mins today.

Discovery areas that will combine original viewpoints of the natural surroundings, exploration, curiosity and thrills, are to be developed at the midway station and at the top of this new lift.

As part of the lift company’s strategy to reduce energy consumption, this project will reduce the lift’s consumption by 10% and allow it to produce its own electricity from 600 m of photovoltaic panels integrated into the structure of the building.