Free activities for children in Les Arcs in summer

Going on holiday costs families a bit of money, but in the Les Arcs resort, children can enjoy a wide range of activities free of charge or at very low prices. The Arc 1950 village seems to be the most suitable for families, with no cars, so holidaymakers feel right at home. Its architecture and top-of-the-range residences are ideal for a great holiday with children. They can move freely around the village and take advantage of all the free facilities on offer in the resort. And to make the resort even more attractive to families, Arc 1950 offers a wide range of events throughout the summer to entertain young and old alike. If you book a week or more in one of the resort's establishments, you can choose from three activities to try out free of charge with the Outdoor Pass. At the other sites in Les Arcs, you can also enjoy a whole host of free activities, including hiking, cycling and orienteering. So there's plenty to do without having to take out your wallet.

Randonner en forêt avec ses enfants, une activité gratuite et ludique

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Discover outdoor activities at Arc 1950 for free

All summer long, for every stay of at least 5 days in an Arc 1950 establishment, the Village offers every adult and child the chance to discover outdoor activities free of charge. With the Outdoor Pass, a nominative offer, you will have access to three activities to choose from during your stay:

Discovery :

  • Introduction to mountain biking: this activity is reserved for children aged 8 to 12. They can try mountain biking in the Les Arcs Bikepark, which has 149 km of marked trails for all levels. During their initiation they will learn how to handle a mountain bike, and can learn to steer on their first descents on the resort's three green runs. The Bikeparc is also open free of charge to children under 5 at all times.
  • Accompanied walks, whether leisurely for children or more sporty for adults. A plunge into nature to discover the flora and fauna with a mountain expert.
  • Trail running for children aged 17 and over and adults. A different way of trail running, with breaks to admire the exceptional views of Mont Blanc and the Tarentaise Valley.
  • Nordic walking: a real sport, Nordic walking is not just about putting one foot in front of the other, but also about using your arms and poles to propel your body forward to walk faster. A cardio sport to discover at Arc 1950 this summer.

Wellbeing

  • Step: A fun activity for all the family to enjoy in a square in the Arc 1950 Village. With music, jump and choreograph around a step (a plastic accessory that simulates a stair step). But while it may seem simple, the choreography can quickly become more complex depending on the level of the participants, and you'll need to concentrate to show your coordination skills. One thing's for sure, you'll be having a laugh while doing some sport at the same time.
  • Fitness: another activity to enjoy together, with lots of moves to do to music too.
  • Zumba: The most popular dance class, with zumba you'll learn salsa, merengue, mambo, cumba and samba steps combined with cardio moves to move to Latin music. A great activity to share with your teenager.

Accuracy:

  • Archery. A great sport to discover in the mountains. Of course, you'll have to watch the target, but it's also a great way to spend time in the great outdoors. The French Archery Federation recommends that children aged 7 and over take up the sport. Younger children will be able to watch their brothers and sisters.
  • Archery Tag: a little-known activity that children are 100% enthusiastic about, combining archery and paintball. As a team, you'll have to shoot at the other players or at targets while protecting your camp. A great way to build team spirit.
  • Golf Archery: this sport combines golf and archery. A golfer and an archer play in pairs on the same course.

Découverte du tir à l’arc pour les enfants

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Orienteering for all ages

Orienteering is a fun way for even the youngest children to walk while searching for treasure.

In Bourg Saint Maurice, you can discover a 1.5km route through the village, with questions to answer at each marker. You can collect your free map from the Tourist Office.

Animal-related activities

Le Beaufort, fromage à déguster aux Arcs

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Around the resort of Les Arcs, your child can discover a cow or goat milking session, a novel activity to do at Les Chapieux with a visit that ends with a cheese tasting.

Information and bookings at the Tourist Offices on 04 79 07 12 57

And if you're on holiday in Les Arcs at the end of August, every year the mountain agriculture show takes place in Bourg Saint Maurice, with lots of free animal-themed activities for children.

Facilities for children at Arc 1950

The Arc 1950 Village offers free access to trampolines, slacklines (elastic webbing between two trees), inflatable structures and a play area, petanque and beach soccer pitches, climbing walls, a children's golf practice area, table tennis tables...

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Every Wednesday during the summer holidays, the Arc 1950 Village is transformed into a big party with entertainment, games and shows for all the family.

Programme available on arc1950.com

Where to sleep in Arc 1950 with children?

Victoria Lodge, Friendly 3* Hotel Les Arcs
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Victoria Lodge, Friendly 3* Hotel

There is also a shared lounge and a spa and wellness centre with a gym, sauna and whirlpool.
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