Les Arcs Promotes Low Impact Summer Travel & Bike Park Opens
Get on your bikes and come and head down all the tracks in the Bike Park which opened fully on 8 July ! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, this playground with its 149 km of tracks has some real thrills in store for you. With tracks suited to all levels, you can improve at your own pace and expand your limits in complete safety. You are guaranteed an adventure which will leave you saying, "Hey, that was amazing! When are we going back up?!" What’s more, every Saturday in the summer you can benefit from Samedi Altitude with a day pass at 17 € instead of 28 €.
You can also experience low-impact holidays in Les Arcs.
In Les Arcs-Bourg Saint Maurice, you can move about easily and enjoy the scenery without your car! The majority of a tourist destination’s carbon footprint is due to visitors’ transport. But in Les Arcs, from the beginning we have backed low-impact mobility with pedestrian resorts, a panoramic funicular linking the station in Bourg Saint Maurice with Les Arcs. So don’t forget, to enjoy the best holidays, walk, pedal and protect this magnificent playground!
What's great about Les Arcs-Bourg Saint Maurice is that it's so easy to get around without a car and without worry, ideal for enjoying the scenery to the full and taking care of your health! For a tourist destination, most of the carbon footprint is due to visitor transport. But in Les Arcs, from the outset, the focus has been on environment-friendly mobility!
For a start, the resort is superbly accessible by train from Paris, Lyon, London and even other European cities. Thanks to the funicular linking Bourg Saint Maurice to Les Arcs in just 7 minutes, you can avoid traffic jams and mountain road hassles! What's more, the funicular offers panoramic views the whole way! Once you're up there, it's super-easy to get around between the different sites, thanks to the free inter-station shuttles. And this summer, take advantage of the free funicular!
Les Arcs sites have also been designed with pedestrians in mind, with paths structuring the urban layout of the resorts. No cars, no smell of engines, no sound of horns - you'll be able to stroll in total serenity, and enjoy a complete change of scenery. Inter-station shuttles and ski lifts make getting from one place to another quick and easy.
But one of the best ways to enjoy the scenery here is on foot or by bike. Stroll among the fir trees, climb to the summits and take a leisurely stroll, you'll be spoilt for choice. So don't hesitate to leave your car behind while you're on vacation. Once you've tried it, you'll love it. However, don't hesitate to bring these good habits back with you from your vacation.
After all, at Les Arcs-Bourg Saint Maurice, two things are important: preserving the magnificent playground and making life easier for you, so that your vacation is a complete success. That's why they do their utmost to offer new alternatives to the car: easier, cheaper and more enjoyable! Walk, cycle and enjoy the magnificent landscapes that surround you. You'll discover a more respectful way to travel, while experiencing unforgettable moments.
