Les Deux Alpes Ski Holiday Guide

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Les Deux Alpes Ski Holiday Guide

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Superb snowfall and sunshine accompany the guaranteed snow of the glacier du Mont de Lans, making Les 2 Alpes a safe bet for season-long skiing. The glacier runs suit all abilities and skiers can head all the way down to Mont de Lans, a vertical descent of 2270m. There is plenty to keep beginners and experts entertained though intermediates may have to settle for long, scenic cruising.

We have a love-hate relationship with Les Deux-Alpes. We quite like the buzz of the village and we understand the appeal of its vibrant nightlife. We love the high-Alpine feel of its main mountain, and the good snow to be found on the north-facing slopes at mid-mountain. But the limited extent of the pistes will  put off experienced snow lovers and we hate the congestion that results in peak season when most of the town’s 35,000 visitors are crammed on to them.

What's New

The summer 2010 terrain park was bigger than ever before. The childcare, nursery and leisure centre were brought together in one building.

A new fast quad, the Sautet, is planned and will link the area below Toura to the top of the chairlift from La Fée, making access to the La Fée red and black runs easier. New signage is due for the whole ski area with information boards at each major lift.

  • Les Deux Alpes Plus Points

    • High, snow-sure, varied slopes, including an extensive glacier area
    • Lots of good off-piste terrain
    • Stunning views of the Ecrins peaks
    • Lively resort with varied nightlife
    • Wide choice of affordable hotels
  • Les Deux Alpes Minus Points

    • Piste network modest by big resort standards and congested in places
    • Home runs are either steep and icy or dangerously overcrowded – so people queue for a lift down
    • Virtually no woodland runs
    • Spread-out resort
  • Les Deux Alpes Facts

    Mountain 
    France

    Altitude 
    1650 (Min 1300 – max 3570)

    Lifts 
    51

    Pistes 
    225 km

    Easy 20%
    Medium 61%
    Difficult 19%

    Artificial snow
    211 guns

  • Les Deux Alpes Ski Ratings

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  • Les Deux Alpes Resort Ratings

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    Offslope
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