Ben's guide to mountain biking in Les Arcs
17th May 2011
Want to go mountain biking in Les Arcs? Check out this quick guide to the area to see what and where you should go.
Why Les Arcs?
If you class yourself as a mountain biker then you need to try this resort. With lift access to Les Arcs,Peisey, Vallandry and La Plagne with 1 lift pass you can access a vast range of trails. It has some ofthe best natural trails and epic out the way single track that you will ever ride. From fast and swoopyto tight and techy, whatever sort of riding you’re into then Les Arcs has a track to suit you…and thensome! Many of the tracks are barely ridden and often you can go for days without seeing anotherperson on a bike and as for braking bumps…there are none to be seen on any of the natural stuff!
Favourite spot for mountain biking in Les Arcs?
Totally depends what sort of mood I’m in. Sometimes I want to just do fast laps so I’ll head downto Bourg St Maurice and use the Funicular to get some proper DH action, but sometimes if tearingaround smooth single track with a few jumps and drops thrown in is what I’m after, then I will headover on the Vanoise Express and ride a few trails in La Plagne.
Favourite places to grab some food in Les Arcs?
Lots of lovely cafes and bars to grab a bite to eat when you’re out on the hill, but Maxima inVallandry is a favourite for speed, service and quality. The ice creams in Tonneau in Bourg are HUGE and hit the spot when it gets really hot!
Favourite places for a drink in Les Arcs?
La Vache on a warm summer evening is hard to beat with some beers and nibbles. The view isn’t toobad either and it’s all downhill home after…now how many beers have I had and should I take theroad or trails?
What’s the best time of year to come to Les Arcs?
What do you want to do? Ski…then winter, bike… then anytime apart from winter. The lifts are openfor bike access through July and August and the rest of the time you’re just going to have to get onand pedal!
Anything else you need to share for people planning a muchbetter adventure to Les Arcs?
The trails, views, people and environment make Les Arcs the resort it is. If you have any morequestions about the mountain biking in Les Arcs or La Plagne in the Summer then please drop me a line at benthompson85@hotmail.co.uk and I will be happy to help out.
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2 Comments
On 17th May 2011 Tom said:
If you find yourself down in Bourg St Maurice, check out Ski Roc Cafe - on the Avenue de l'Arc-en-Ciel (near the station) - amazing burgers and pizzas.
On 17th May 2011 Sam said:
nice and healthy as always tom!