Les Deux Alpes - France
Les Deux Alpes sits at 1650m in the Dauphine region of Isere, close to the Italian border, and rises to a glacial peak of 3600m. It's biggest asset is its large glacier (the largest in Europe) which enables Les Deux Alpes to survive as a year-round ski resort.
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It forms part of the Grand Galaxie ski area, which includes the resorts of Serre Chevalier and Alpe d'Huez, and is popular with French, English and Italians alike.
Les Deux Alpes main selling points are the wide range of accommodation options - making it a viable option for both budget travellers and
families, its huge glacier with relatively gentle blues and greens, an excellently maintained snowpark and boardercross area, and a brilliant
apres-ski scene.
Read more..| Resort altitude | 1650m - 1650m |
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| Highest lift | 3600m |
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| Lowest lift | 1300m |
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| Kms of piste | 220kms |
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| No of lifts | 51 |
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| Black pistes | 16% |
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| Red pistes | 24% |
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| Blue pistes | 40% |
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| Green pistes | 20% |
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| Snow parks | 0 |
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| Glacier | Yes |
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| Snowmaking | 214 |
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Map of Les Deux Alpes - Click to open
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Overview of Les Duex Alps
Les Deux Alpes sits at 1650m in the Dauphine region of Isere, close to the Italian border, and rises to a glacial peak of 3600m.
Planning your trip
Helping you to plan your trip with information on how to get to Les Deux Alpes.
Where to stay
Where to stay in Les Deux Alpes.
On the piste
Getting you on the piste and around the ski area as quickly as possible.
Food and drink
The inside view on where to find the best food and drink in Les Deux Alpes.
Families
Skiing with children… dream or nightmare? With a little planning, it can be your best ski holiday ever.
Other activities
Can’t ski? Won’t ski? Too much snow or not enough? Find our about other activities in Les Deux Alpes.
Resort Directory
Resort Directory – sounds boring but it has all the important information such as doctors and dentists, internet and the tourist office.
Webcams and weather
Webcam and Weather information for Les Deux Alpes
Our penny’s worth - Click to open
Our penny’s worth
Beginners and intermediates have a good range of pistes on offer, although experts may want to head towards the off-piste areas that head from the glacier down to the ancient climbing village and extreme skiing territory of La Grave.
Don’t leave Les Deux Alpes without…
- Spend the day skiing one of the other resorts in the Grande Galaxie
- Relax in the spa at the Chalet Mounier hotel
- Children can play in the Espace Luge play area
- For apres-ski, go to Smokey Joe's for some rip-roaring fun
- Dine at Le Cellier for a meat feast or a good selection of local fare
At a glance - Click to open
| Nearest airports | Type of resort | Stay in | Go for a |
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Geneva
Grenoble
Lyon | Mega resort | Chalets
Hotels
Self-Catered
Tour operator | Week
Week+ |
| Good for | On the piste | Children | Food and drink |
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Freestyle
Heli-skiing
Off-piste
Ski-touring
Snowboarding | British ski schools
Snow sure | Creches
Babysitting
Ski schools
| Apres-ski
Evening drinking
Resort dining
Vegetarian
Family friendly
Live music
Late drinking
Mountain dining
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| Other | Other activities |
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Internet access
Churches
| Adrenaline fuelled
Sightseeing
Relaxation
Shopping
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