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Penthouse Umka, Les Arcs

Available Services: Catered

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Key Features

Guests: 8 - 9
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
100m to resort centre
  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Cinema Room

Editor's Review

A luxury seventh-floor penthouse duplex situated within the Bear Lodge development in Arc 1950 at an altitude of 1,950 metres. Positioned directly on the Baptiste Giabiconi blue piste with ski-in/ski-out access, this four-bedroom apartment sleeps 8 to 9 guests. It features an open-plan lounge with a water-vapour eco-fireplace, a panoramic balcony with views across the pistes and Mont Blanc, and shared access to Bear Lodge hotel facilities including an indoor swimming pool complex, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym, cinema, kids' playroom, and ski rental shop.

Overview

An exceptional showcase of doorstep ski-in/ski-out access and high-altitude living, Penthouse Umka is a two-level seventh-floor suite inside the Bear Lodge complex in Arc 1950, France. Elevated at 1,950 metres, this residence comfortably accommodates 8 to 9 guests across four en-suite bedrooms. It serves as an ideal base for families or groups seeking direct slope access combined with full chalet hospitality and hotel-style wellness amenities.

The property sits directly alongside the blue Baptiste Giabiconi run and opposite the Marmottes and Bois de L'Ours chairlifts, allowing guests to ski straight from the concierge-managed ski room into the 425-kilometre Paradiski domain.

The interior layout spans two floors, combining contemporary mountain design with bright living spaces. The open-plan social area includes comfortable sofa seating, an eco-friendly water-vapour fireplace, a dining table, and large windows looking out over the mountain landscape. Sliding glass doors lead onto a private balcony framing vistas across the ski slopes toward Mont Blanc.

The sleeping accommodation comprises four en-suite bedrooms configured across both levels. Room 1 offers a double or twin bed with an en-suite shower, WC, and private balcony access. Room 2 features a double or twin bed with an en-suite shower, WC, and private balcony access. Room 3 provides a double or twin bed with an en-suite bathroom and WC. Room 4 includes a double or twin bed plus an additional single bed with an en-suite shower and WC, making it ideal for families or children. Guests enjoy shared access to all Bear Lodge complex facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, spa, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, exercise room, cinema, Bear Cubs kids' playroom, ski locker room, and in-house ski rental shop.

Offered as a fully catered chalet stay, inclusions feature daily cooked or continental breakfast, afternoon tea with fresh homemade cakes, six evenings of three-course dinners accompanied by wine, cheese, and coffee, welcome champagne with canapés on arrival and departure, daily housekeeping, and dedicated host service.

This is the perfect property to lounge away the days with family or friends. Highly family friendly, the combination of flexible bedroom layouts with extra beds, access to an indoor pool and cinema, in-building childcare, and doorstep ski-in/ski-out access makes it an outstanding choice in the French Alps.

Chalet Details

FACILITITES

  • Ski-in/ski-out
  • Shared indoor swimming pool
  • Shared indoor hot tub
  • Shared sauna
  • Shared hammam
  • Shared massage room
  • Shared gym
  • Shared cinema room
  • Water vapour fireplace
  • Balcony
  • Residence bar and lounge
  • Garage parking
  • Elevator
  • Residence ski hire shop
  • Shared ski room with boot warmers
  • Wifi

BEDROOM LAYOUT

Lower Floor:

Bedroom 1: 1 x Double/twin bedroom with balcony access and en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 2: 1 x Double/twin bedroom with balcony access and en-suite shower room.

Upper Floor:

Bedroom 3: 1 x Double/twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

Bedroom 4: 1 x Double/twin bedroom with additional single bed and en-suite shower room.

KIDS

This penthouse is exceptionally well suited for families with children and teenagers, offering a dedicated room layout with an additional single bed, access to the shared indoor swimming pool, cinema room, flat-screen TVs with UK FreeSat, and the in-building Bear Cubs childcare playrooms. Direct ski-in/ski-out access right outside the building removes the hassle of carrying heavy ski equipment, keeping daily family mountain trips smooth and effortless.

GUEST EXPERIENCE

This chalet experience is all about thoughtful touches and genuinely warm service, making your time in the mountains as easy and enjoyable as possible. From pre-warmed ski boots and freshly baked cakes to a stocked chalet drinks "cool box," everything is designed with comfort in mind. Your stay includes scheduled return transfers from Geneva Airport, daily housekeeping (6 days), and the support of dedicated chalet hosts who can help with everything from serving dinner to recommending the best pistes or local spots.

Guests are catered for six evenings with hearty, balanced three-course meals, house wines, and a cheese board - plus canapés on the first and last nights. Daily breakfasts (with a self-serve option on the host's day off) and afternoon tea are included, and upgrades such as extended drinks packages or full canapé service are available. Families can also take advantage of professional in-chalet childcare, and optional wellness treatments like massages and facials can be arranged to round out a perfectly tailored ski holiday.

Location

Penthouse Umka commands a seventh-floor ski-in/ski-out position within the Bear Lodge complex in Arc 1950, France, at an altitude of 1,950 metres. The residence sits directly on the slopes with immediate access to the chairlifts and the pedestrian village center of Arc 1950 just a short walk down the corridor. Regional transfer times by road include Chambery Airport at approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, and Geneva, Lyon, or Grenoble airports at roughly 2 hours 30 minutes.

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