Your summer adventure in the mountains

Your summer adventure in the mountains
Sport, relaxation and a great time awaits you in the Tarentaise

Enjoy everything the mountains have to offer and discover the hidden gems of the Tarentaise in summertime. This year we are celebrating the 50 year anniversary of Les Arcs with loads of events organised by the town of Bourg Saint Maurice!
Activities
The ski resort is known for its snow-covered peaks, skiing, snowboarding and sledging but that’s only half of it! The mountain transforms completely in summer; as the snow melts away it flows into the thawing rivers and lakes and reveals beautifully green landscapes. Fill your week with hikes in the Vanoise National Park, a game on our 18-hole golf course, the tree-top adventure course, paragliding, rafting, canyoning, climbing, mountain biking and much more.

Les Arcs in summertime has everything you need to delight and entertain the whole family. Want to mix sport and nature? Whether on land, in the water or in the air, you’re in for an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Alps. Since the arrival of white water sports in France, Arc Aventures have been developing these activities on the rapids of the Isere River. The town plays host to such events as the French National Slalom Cup final that will take place this year on the 6 th and 7 th of July. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come and share the adventure with friends and family by trying our white-water rafting, kayak- rafting and hydro-speed swimming. The Isère is the river to be on as it is the only one ensuring great conditions for water sports all season long and is renowned for being one of the most beautiful white water courses in France.

Want to get high? Try paragliding! During your breath-taking flight, you will soar over the Tarentaise valley with a 360° view of Bourg-Saint-Maurice and its surrounding peaks, glaciers, streams and pastures.
Why not opt for Arc Aventure’s ‘canopy’ experience with our Tree-top Adventure course! The Mont Blanc Treetop Adventure Course boasts zip wires, balancing beams, monkey bridges, robe swings and loads more. It’s a great time for adults and children and, as its name might suggest, you can enjoy a lovely view of Mont Blanc as you go round!

Our news
This year Les Arcs is introducing two new Mountain Karting tracks. The eco-friendly vehicles are built without engines and equipped with hydraulic brakes to guarantee a thrilling time while respecting our local flora and fauna.

Down in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, the town has just added a new Pumptrack to the skate park next to the marshes which includes a track for intermediate levels and experts but also a smaller loop for the little ones. This investment has greatly improved the already existing skate-park much to the joy of the young (and not so young) local skaters.

The Bourg-Saint-Maurice Aquatic Centre is also sprucing up their facilities this year by adding a new outdoor children’s play area. Adults can still go along and enjoy their aqua aerobics and circuit training. For more information, visit the Les Arcs website.

Lastly, our beloved funicular, in service since 1989 between Bourg St Maurice and Les Arcs, has had a makeover! It has been completely modernised with panoramic windows for an amazing visual experience and the speed and ergonomics have also been improved. We love our new futuristic funicular!

If seaside holidays have the sun, the beach and the rowdy holiday atmosphere on their side, the mountain has even more to offer being calm, active and enriching all at the same time. It is a wonderful place to renew the spirit, the morale and the health with its natural scenery, pure air, rich landscapes and huge range of activities and sports. Come on up to to relax, recharge and recover before the next school year.

We will be waiting for you this summer in the Haute-Tarentaise!