The resort of Bonneval sur Arc sits right on the France-Italy border, this was originally an ancient village situated on a mountain; it allows easy access to the slopes. Being primarily a place for ski holidays for beginners – just over half of the slopes are green – one-quarter are intermediate blue runs and the remainder are advanced (single black diamond). The slopes have no gondolas or trams and eleven lifts. There is cross country skiing available on eighty kilometres of pistes.
You can access the resort via the TGV train that gives connections to Paris and other regions. The Chambery and Geneva airports are within a few hours of the area. There are two lodges and three hotels on the slopes, and a number of bars and restaurants. A bakery provides local cuisine and there is also a cheese dairy.
The ski resort of Brides-les-Bains is an old spa town; it has one of the largest spas in the French Alps. There is a high-speed gondola for access to the slopes. There are 336 runs; the vast majority are for beginners and intermediate skiers. There are two nightclubs, a casino, and several bars for holidaymakers to enjoy. You can also try ice diving, ice climbing, dog sledding, and a number of other enjoyable activities on your ski holidays.
There are also children’s clubs and ski schools for children; you will have to take the gondola to reach the latter. You can obtain ski lessons for children older than the age of three. There is also childcare for small children aged from 18 months to eight years.
Access to the area is most convenient by plane; the Lyon and Geneva airports are both within two hours of the community.