Les Arcs, Summer Land Of Felicity

These five resorts (Arc 1600, 1800, 1950, 2000 and Bourg Saint-Maurice), together with several touristy areas in the region, are a land of felicity for every mountain activities enthusiast under the sun.rnrnFirst, the Bourg Saint Maurice ski resort is the place to be for those who love adventure and extreme sports, from white water rafting and canoeing, to paragliding and riding hot air balloons, without forgetting mountain biking, fencing and even kick boxing. The Bourg Saint Maurice is the most animated ski resort in the area.rnrnMountain biking is growing in popularity and, with parts of the lift network being open all through the months of July and August, it is only expected to grow. There are about 10 marked VTT routes detailed on the summer piste map. Numerous travel agencies and tour operators specialised in mountain biking holidays operate in the area.rnrnThen, the Arc 2000 ski resort is excellent for nature lovers. Hiking and walking trails wind in and around the preferred rendezvous places of the marmot. It is very well connected with the other resorts by shuttle buses or gondolas and chairlifts. It also boasts an extensive offer of restaurants and bars and other meeting places, and even has a cinema screen!rnrnDuring summer, one will find in the Arc 1600 ski resort an atmosphere calling for relaxation, completely different from the exciting and so animated winter one. As the Isre River is enlarged by melted glacier waters, the Arc 1600 invites you to the most giving spa, providing from first quality massages to professional beauty care. The important historic scenery of the resort puts you in a quiet enchantment state and then, after a calming massage, you will feel happily freshened and ready to be active.rnrnThe Arc 1800 ski resort is a great place to spend the extra energy gathered by indulging yourself in the spa. It provides diverse sports activities that are perfect summer alternatives to skiing and snowboarding. These sports include tennis and wall climbing, and there is also a high-altitude golf course with the greens that are made alive by the summer sun. If those sports suggestions don\'t appeal to you, you can simply go for a hike on one of the resort\'s footpaths to admire the beautiful nature of the region.rnrnFor a totally rustic and romantic setting, head for the Arc 1950 ski resort. Since it is one of the highest ski resorts in the heart of the French Alps, magnificent snow-covered mountain ranges and other breathtaking sceneries can be seen and, as you stare at the immensity, it doesn\'t take much luck to catch at least a glimpse of a kestrel. The kestrels are some of the world\'s most colourful and elegant falcons, and their graceful ballet in the summer ski can only add to the romanticism of the Arc 1950.rnrnThere are other points of interest in Les Arcs, including the villages and towns of Seez, Hauteville-Gondon, Vulmix, and Valezan. They outline the art and architecture currents throughout France\'s very rich history. To visit these villages and towns, a certain fee is to be paid but transportation between each of them is completely free. You cannot have a full experience of Les Arcs without trying the cabriolet at least once but you have, here again, other options to choose from: lifts and funiculars can also transport you from one town to the other.rnrnIn Les Arcs, France, accommodations are as diverse as they are plenty. All types of lodging are available: hotel rooms, apartments, chalets, residences, etc. will provide you the perfect place to rest with your beloved, your friends or your family during your mountain vacations. In France, accommodating means more than providing a bed and, in Les Arcs, you will find an extensive choice of restaurants and aprs-ski (aprs-biking) venues to complete your French experience!rn