Ski Club Holiday to Arc 1800, France

Tour Operator: Crystal

Resort report: We last visited Arc 1800 in 2015. You can read a report by Paul Speed & Marie Stanley here.

Resort information from the Crystal web site:

Variety is the key to Les Arcs’ popularity. There’s everything from tree-lined trails to open slopes, with an excellent snow park to boot – so you’ll have tonnes to keep you going, whatever your level. Each village has a beginner zone and easy blues for learners, while the Peisey-Vallandry and the Glacier du Varet areas keep the challenges coming for more advanced skiers. Eager for more? Catch the cable car over to La Plagne to explore the rest of the 425km Paradiski area.

The resort’s split into several ski-in, ski-out villages. Starting things off, it's laid-back family-fave Arc 1600, which was the first of the bunch to be built. Bar-filled Arc 1800 is home to the après scene, and for quick access to the glacier, Arc 2000 is your spot. Or for that traditional mountain feel, try Arc 1950. It may be the newest, but its wooden buildings are oh so alpine. And it’s good news on the eco front too. The whole resort has received B Corp status — that’s an international award that recognises environmentally friendly companies.

Accommodation: Hôtel Du Golf, Arc 1800, France. 50 places booked.

• Ski-in, ski-out spot in the centre of Arc 1800.
• Raise a glass at après with all-inclusive drinks.
• Pay a little extra for the pool, sauna and steam room.
• All rooms have flatscreen TV, minibar, safe and hairdryer.
• Bar with regular live music, second bar with pool table and "Le Casual Bar".
• Free WiFi.
• Free hotel-run ski shuttle service.

Meals: Buffet breakfast (7-10am), buffet lunch, buffet evening meal in the Le Golf restaurant (7-9pm), free wine with evening meals. Customers can substitute one buffet evening meal for an evening meal in the à la carte Le Mont Blanc restaurant (depending on availability, must book upon arrival). All-inclusive drinks from the bar (includes selected beers, wine, cocktails, hot drinks and soft drinks).

Flights (provisional): TUI Airways. TOM2678 depart Manchester 08:20, arrive Chambery 11:40. TOM2679 depart Chambery 12:50, arrive Manchester 13:50. Transfer time around 2.5 hours. Standard hold baggage allowance is 20kg.

Cost: £1011 per person sharing a twin room. Ski Carriage is free (one pair of skis or one board only).

Lift passes: Lift passes are not included but full area lift passes can be pre-booked. We will endeavour to get the best prices for passes nearer the time of the holiday. As a guide Crystal are quoting an adult cost of £327.

The price includes airport taxes and Manchester flight supplement but not insurance.

Insurance: You must arrange your own insurance and the name of the insurer is required when booking.

Application forms are in the "members only" section of the website which requires a username and password (published in the Newsletter and on digital membership cards) for access.

Provided the deposit has been paid applications are processed in the order they are submitted.

To reserve a place on the holiday complete the online application form and pay the required deposit.

Account details for bank transfers are available from David Shepherd or Phil Jones.