"Our first runs off the back were wide-open, orange-peel snow and pure fun. We walked through a village and skied back to a chairlift because in France, you ain't gotta hike much, there's always a piste and a lift waiting for yas. From there, we headed back up to the top of the Aiguille Rouge and dropped into the formidable front side."
"Another short hike led us into my favorite zone of the day. Chutes on chutes on chutes. One even had a mandatory air with a straight-line exit onto a massive apron that felt eerily similar to The Chimney at Palisades Tahoe. I was buzzing all day, snapping photos of the absurd lift-accessed terrain that had me drooling."
"Of all the places we've skied on this trip - Serre Chevalier, La Grave, Méribel, Courchevel, Tignes, Val d'Isère, Sainte-Foy - I think Les Arcs is the one for me. It doesn't hurt that I've got a new buddy named Pierre who skis circles around me and knows every nook and cranny of this mountain."
A skier spends a day at Les Arcs with a local guide named Pierre, exploring the mountain's extensive terrain. The conditions feature warm temperatures and varied snow quality, from orange-peel surfaces to well-preserved powder. The day includes descents off the back of Aiguille Rouge through technical no-fall zones, a tight exit gully, and multiple chutes with significant air features. The mountain's lift-accessed terrain eliminates extensive hiking while providing challenging descents. Compared to other French resorts visited during the trip, Les Arcs stands out for its combination of accessible extreme terrain, abundant vertical options, and connection to La Plagne, creating one of Europe's largest ski areas.
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