Completely new and imagined by the precursor of the sport and paragliding aerobatics pilot François Bon, the "Speed Flying Pro" brings together the cream of international speedflyers for 3 days of challenges and a concept never before seen, mid way between freeride skiing and paragliding! With a mini-paraglider and ski shoes, the Speed Flyers defy the laws of gravity and play with the relief. The mix of slide and air is born. Downhill race, slalom and freeride - all challenges which the competitors have to face to win the title of the year’s best speedflyer in the world. "Our goal is to create a meeting and at the same time a high-level competition in an atmosphere which reflects the spirit of the sport and our goal. The world’s top speedflyers will be invited to Les Arcs to offer you an extreme show and give speed flying a top-quality event which will set the standard," François Bon explains. When ski meets air ... at Les Arcs and nowhere else! Strong and unique excitement guaranteed! Information: Tourism Office Les Arcs / Bourg St Maurice - 04 79 07 12 57

The Vaugelette	17 February 2008

This snowshoe race held on the sunny slope facing Les Arcs, offers amateurs and the more experienced snowshoer 2 circuits, 5 and 12 km long respectively. The Vaugelette starts in the village of La Thuile de Vulmix, 2 km from the town centre of Bourg-St-Maurice, off the ski pistes and enjoying nature. A day of conviviality for everyone! Registrations / Information from the Service des Sports de Bourg St Maurice - 04 79 07 56 31.

The Robert Blanc Derby	27 February 2008 at Arc 2000

This Derby was created in 1975 by Robert Blanc, founder of the Les Arc ski station, together with Roger Godino. In order to promote contact between locals and tourists, he used off-piste routes to link one point of the station (Plan vert at 2400 m) to the villages in the valley (900 to 1000 m altitude), most often Hauteville-Gondon, the birthplace of Robert Blanc, and also Peisey, Landry and Villaroger. Today, this Derby bears his name in his honour, as sadly Robert was killed by an avalanche in 1980 during a mountain rescue. The itinerary today has changed somewhat. On the Arc 2000 sector, starting at the summit of the Grand Col (2835 m) and ending at Pré St Esprit (1822 m), the Robert Blanc Derby is a challenge which takes place when the pistes have closed, in a spirit of friendship, still bringing together locals and winter visitors. This race is a descent on snow with a drop of 1000 m, the aim being to go as quickly as possible, using a variety of equipment (ski, snowboard, monoski, telemark etc.). Open to everyone, individuals or families, and followed by a mountain-style buffet in a musical ambiance. Information from the Club des Sports des Arcs - 04 79 07 82 05

"The Enchanted Village",	10 to 13 March 2008

Championships of Magic and Sculptures on ice - Arc 1950 Children are lost in a fairy-tale atmosphere and in their dreams at this international magic championship. Numerous event and workshops planned throughout the week. Information: Resort Club Arc 1950 - 04 79 04 19 00

3rd Télém’Arc Gathering,	29 and 31 March 2008

A new staging of telemark makes its appearance at Arc 1950 this winter, with the participation of the "La Belle Fente" Association. A procession of and demonstrations by experts in the sport in traditional dress whom you may encounter over the entire skiable area of Les Arcs and on the site of Arc 1950! Lots of events will also be organised in the village. Walks, discovery, tastings, demonstrations and traditions will make this weekend a time of conviviality in a spirit of good humour. Information: Resort Club Arc 1950 - 04 79 04 19 00

The Off-Pistes of CNAC	from 29 march to 04 April 2008

The students of the Centre National des Arts du Cirque de Chalons in Champagne come to train and entertain every year at Arc 1600. In the open air or indoors, with training and practice, these performers open their doors to the curious. Information: Tourism Office Les Arcs / Bourg St Maurice - 04 79 07 12 57

The 3rd staging of the "Mountain Riders Respect Festival",	6 and 7 April 2008

Sensitive to the mountain environment and sustainable development, the National Mountain Riders Association offers two days of diverse events to bring together everyone wanting to preserve nature, local actors and the general public, at this event. Exhibitions, lectures, themed games, snowboard and ski contests open to all, and concerts too will enliven this weekend. Information: Tourism Office Les Arcs / Bourg St Maurice - 04 79 07 12 57

Speed Skiing World Pro	April 2008

These Flying Kilometre World Championships represent the most amazing event in this extraordinary sport. On the Les Arcs piste, which holds all the speed records, downhillers come from 12 countries and even the other side of the world, such as America and Japan. Down a 70% slope, the racers attempt a run of around twenty second and, in 8 to 9 seconds, reach speeds of over 200 km/hr, accelerating faster than a formula 1 car! Last winter saw the fall of all the world speed records, for men, women, junior, handisport and monoski. Held for some years by Frenchman Philippe Goitchel, the ski speed record has since last winter been held by Italian Simon Origon, at 251.40 km/hr! An event not to be missed under any circumstances ... at the legendary Flying Kilometre piste! Information from the Club des Sports des Arcs - 04 79 07 82 05

3rd staging of "Spring Arc 1950",

20 to 23 April 2008

The end-of-season "Fashion" event - cocktail ski / party, BBQ, non-stop mix ... Information: Resort Club Arc 1950 - 04 79 04 19 00