The most common activities in Les Arcs, in addition to downhill skiing and snowboarding, are ice skating, snowshoeing, sledding, dog sledding, hang gliding, paragliding, speed skiing (skiing with a small sail) and ski joring (skiing behind a horse). In the Arc 2000 ski area, a new toboggan run called "Rodeo Park" has been opened, not only for adults and teenagers.
Events and entertainment in Les ArcsBesides the on-snow activities, tourists can also visit indoor entertainment. These include visits to movie theaters (Arc 2000, 1800 and 1600), gyms and bowling at Arc 1800. The opening of a huge wellness center in the 2011/12 season in the Arc 1950 area attracted even more tourists to the mountain area. It became the largest wellness center in the Alps. Only here you can swim in a swimming pool with a view of Mont Blanc, as well as visit the fitness center, spa, sauna, hammam oriental bath and spa treatments.
As for competitions in Les Arcs, there are annual downhill skiing championships. Special mention should be made of the World Freeride Championships, which every year gathers in the region not only crowds of tourists, but also many professionals ready to demonstrate their skills.
