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Hi, am thinking of taking the kids to Les Arcs 1800 for 16-23 Dec next season but have a few Qs as we have never stayed there before? Like the fact it is high but also trees to hide in if necessary. We've got two good affordable options for apartments-Lauzieres and Miravidi-both described as ski in/out does anyone know if one might be better than the other? Also, was there much skiing around there same time last year-I was reckoning that if there was skiing available last December, it can't be any worse next year! Finally, as I am driving, what is is drive up there like-scary if there is snow? Looked at VT-but we go there at Easter and fancied a change and it is quite remote. Also VdI which has been good for December snow recently, but too expensive and not much ski in/out either.
Lots of questions I know, any help grateful received!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@snowhound, I've skied that week based in Arc 1800 for the last 10 years or so, including the last two seasons when the snow has been relatively poor. There's always been a decent amount of piste skiing available; some years the snow has been great but others years (like this winter) it has been thin and relied heavily on man-made. It always quiet, with no lift queues.
Sorry, don't know those buildings so can't comment on whether one is better than the other.
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Thanks Rob-drive up there not too hairy 
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| snowhound wrote: |
| Thanks Rob-drive up there not too hairy |
No, usually very straightforward, unless you arrive in a snowstorm in which case snow chains might be necessary (as they would be for other resorts at a similar altitude). It's an easy drive from Calais (about 9.5 hours drive time), on quiet motorways until the final hour or so. Traffic is normally quiet that week, and the approach road to the resort is not too twisty.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Thanks again, we're flying to and driving from Geneva so would have snow tyres on the hire car. That week seems it might be busier than usual though as all the French schools (and many UK) are on holiday that week.
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@snowhound,
Miravidi is very convenient. Boulangerie, shops, bars and lift pass office virtually on your doorstep, and about about a 50m walk to the snow. You can slide down to the Dahu and Vagere lifts. Also easy to ski back at end of the day. Lauzieres is handy for the snow but not as convenient for the amenities.
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Thanks again, we're flying to and driving from Geneva so would have snow tyres on the hire car.
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Not necessarily so and make sure you have snow chains. You are unlikely to need them, but you can always dream.
The drive up to Arc 1800 has 3 hairpin bends and a roundabout. It is very easy.
I will be at 1600 for at least part of that week.
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