Our 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment is ski-in ski-out in the sought after residence of Le Refuge du Montagnard in Arc 1950. A perfect place to enjoy a ski holiday but also a beautiful area to enjoy in the summer with many activities. The apartment can accommodate 7 guests.
The Residence has its own Lifestyle Manager in the building, who is here to help you with all your queries and give you the best tips on the area. It also has renovated common areas and benefits an exterior hot tub and indoor Sauna and steam room in the same building. The Sauna and steam room have been recently renovated and a great place to enjoy. Guests also benefit from the use of an indoor pool and heated outdoor pool (in the building across).
Please note that the opening and closing times of the swimming pool, jacuzzi, hammam and sauna are from 10am - 8pm (in season).
There is a spacious lounge, dining table and an open plan kitchen fully equipped with dishwasher, oven, Nespresso machine, raclette machine. It has a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a bedroom with bunk beds and 1 single bed, sofa bed in lounge, shower room and separate toilet. There is a large balcony to enjoy the views. AND we absolutely love the Mont Blanc views!
All apartments balconies in Le Refuge du Montagnard are closed for use at the present time.
If required, we have a cot and highchair available on request.
Linen is not included for out of season and summer bookings. It can be rented. Price on request.
The residence is well maintained with a large reception, renovated ski lockers, recently redone Spa area with sauna and steam room and a large outdoor jacuzzi. The apartment benefits from free use of an indoor pool and heated outdoor pool (in the building across the pedestrian street and through internal corridors or via the underground parking). Please note that the opening and closing times of the swimming pool, jacuzzi, hammam and sauna are from 10am - 8pm.
There will be hand soap, shower gel and shampoo in dispensers. New sponges, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid and cleaning products will be provided as well as some toilet roll for when you arrive.
There is also internet and cable TV. There is parking in the underground car park, payment is directly to the parking company Effia, either book in advance online at Effia website or on departure.
The car park is equipped with two charging points for TESLA electric vehicles and one charging point for all types of electric vehicles.
The village of Arc 1950 is a unique concept of pedestrian village with superb facilities and being ski through...from the boot room, you access the piste straight...It is particularly easy with children as ski lessons with the ESF start from the village, with a maximum 3minutes walk to reach the meeting point for the smaller ones. Arc 1950 is a family resort with activities and entertainment weekly.
In the summer, there are many activities for children including daily events and many sportive activities for adults. The usual trekking and mountain bike riding but also archery, tennis, paragliding...The scenery is stunning and the outdoor swimming pools are a delight as a family too...
From the village, you have direct access to a variety of itineraries for all levels that will allow you to cross different sites and enjoy magnificent views. These descents will provide you with great sensations in the Alpine mountains of Les Arcs. With its 149kms of marked mountain itineraries accessible to all, a very wide choice of mountain bike disciplines is offered to you thanks to the 10 ski lifts accessible by bike. You can get all the information about the timetables and prices of the transport tickets offered at the ticket office of the ski lifts located to the right of the entrance to the Résidence du Hameau du Glacier.
In the village, it is possible to hire mountain bikes for all levels in the various shops in the village where you will receive the best advice.
Residents have access to a bicycle garage to store your equipment (bicycles are not allowed in the apartments). You must provide anti-theft equipment for each of your bikes, knowing that a set of security cameras are located at the entrance of the premises. In addition, the number of electric bikes available for your enjoyment in Les Arcs has increased.
Arc 1950 has restaurants, a small supermarket and numerous shops. You can also visit the shops of Arc 2000 via the free gondola joining the two.
It is located on the Paradiski area with 420kms of pistes linking Les Arcs to La Plagne.
As a family we have been holidaying in Arc 1950 in the winter and summer for over 10 years and always look forward to it so we would love for you to experience Arc 1950 by staying in Grande Marmotte ! We have numerous tips and stories to share and are very happy to welcome any new visitor to the village and to discover this fabulous place! We look forward to hearing from you!
Looking to visit the Enduro 2 MTB race, 7th July 2023? Bastille Day Les Arc-style on the 14th July? Or perhaps the La Nocturne des Ruelles in Bourg St Maurice on the 4th August.....get in touch with us for rates.
We also have a studio apartment called Petite Marmotte in case you are looking to rent with friends or family. Contact us for details.
Getting to Arc 1950 from the airport
There are four airports you may travel from:
Lyon Saint Exupéry: 205km / 2 hours 35 minutes
Grenoble Saint Geoirs: 206 km / 2 hours 35 minutes by car
Chambéry - Aix: 125km / 1 hour 50 minutes by car
Genève: 202km / 2 hours 45 minutes by car
By car: A43 to Albertville, 2x2 lanes to Moûtiers, then the N90 to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, and finally the D119 to the destination. Covered parking is available for a fee.
The Ben’s Bus network of shared transfers include buses from Geneva Airport and Chambery Airport to Les Arcs. They have a stop in Les Arcs 1950. From Grenoble and Lyon Airports, their shuttles go as far as Bourg Saint Maurice, the village at the bottom of the mountain and the transport hub for Les Arcs. Bourg-St-Maurice has a train station with TGV and international services. A funicular railway connects Bourg St Maurice to Arc 1600 from where there are free buses to Arc 1950.
Another popular transfer company is Altibus.
