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Me and a couple of mates are planning a trip to Les Arcs, we will be 16 meaning we can fly...
We are thinking of staying here...
http://chaletarc.co.uk/
Getting there is the problem... anybody know of some cheap airport transfers, not to bothered about them being shared, hoping it costs less then £500 for the holiday..
Any help would be appreciated.... 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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The main problem you will have is that a contract can only be entered into if you are 18 or over. As you are 16 this will be a difficult obstacle to overcome. Unfortunately the law is the law.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Hmm I know, and just had at the UCPA link, biy more of a cost but definitely looks good thanks guys
davkt, boredsurfin,
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Hmm I know, and just had at the UCPA link, biy more of a cost but definitely looks good thanks guys
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but price will include kit hire, lift pass, food, instruction (to high/off-piste level)
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£500 will be a very tight call. My back of envelope costs look like this:
Getting to UK airport about £20 per person, but could be a lot more.
Flight £150
Airport transfer £75
Apartment hire £100
lift pass £200
Insurance £20
Food £50.
Of course if you need lessons or kit hire this will add another £150 to the price but save on the airfare
Of course a lot depends on what deals you can find. I have seen catered chalets being offered for less than I can find a flight and transfer
Back to the original question:
From Chambery airport the cheapest way is to get a shared taxi to the the station and then the train to Bourg st. Maurice; from Lyon, get teh shuttle bus to the railway station in town then the train. From Geneva airport I think Bensbus at £75 is the cheapest.
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I was looking for holidays for a friend and found this listing return coach trip to the Alps £79 on certain dates, does not to say if its Les Arcs though, and I have not heard of the company before (someone on here may have done though)
http://www.hucksterslodge.com/skiing-special-offers.asp
I also found the snow express link which is coach direct to Les Arcs
http://www.snowexpress.co.uk/resort-les-arcs.php
Transfers from the airports to Les Arcs could easily be as much as the whole coach fare from the UK and younger members of my family who have been skiing by coach say its very convenient in many respects, and possible to get some sleep to while away the hours.
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johnE, ive been skiing since I was 4 and I have my own equipment... I may have to stretch to £600 then
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ChinxSkis, the UCPA option looks like a good one - the benefit of them organising a lot of it as well as quality instruction is probably worth the extra few quid.
I would also look at Skiweekends who have coaches running from the UK and they do week long trips for very reasonable prices.
You are right that the transfer cost is what bumps a lot of trips up a bit, only way around this is either to use a Tour Operator or find another way to get there.
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johnE . what sites do you look at for cheapo's . i was thinking of a late catered chalet booking ...
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Mistress Panda, looking at SkiWeekends, looks positive! is there any age requirement?
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