Les Arcs is a ski resort located in Savoie, France above the Tarentaise town of Bourg-Saint-Maurice and was created by Robert Blanc and Roger Godino. Since the opening of the new Vanoise Express cable car in December 2003, it has become part of the Paradiski group of ski-lift connected resorts, which also includes La Plagne. The 5 areas - Bourg Saint Maurice, Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950 and Arc 2000 - are situated over an altitude of 810 to 3225 meters, although skiing is only really possible above 1200 meters. The ski area consists of 106 runs, 54 lifts and 200 kilometres of descent. The highest peak in the resort is the Aiguille Rouge (Red Needle)