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Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort
The skiing doesn't end there: you can catch a ride behind a snowcat, waterski-style over the Glacier de la Girose to the Vallons de la Meije, and the hallowed couloirs above La Grave. Along the way, Les Deux Alpes has some mighty off-piste, the largest - and very impressive - snow park in Europe, reliable snow on the upper mountain, stunning high-mountain views and an ever-improving lift network.
There is as much off-piste as marked runs, making it great for strong skiers though the terrain is a mixed bag for intermediates. The top half of the resort is very narrow, many of the runs are quite steep and paths link the connecting valleys so disciples of the mega-resorts may find the 200km of pistes run out relatively quickly. This funnelling of the main ski traffic is a major criticism of the resort. But expansive opportunitites exist with a six-day ski pass which gives you a day’s skiing in both Alpe d'Huez and Serre Chevalier. The incredibly well priced 40 Euro helicopter transfer to Alpe d'Huez is money well spent and the beautiful drive to Serre Chevalier would be worth doing even without the reward of extensive pistes and some of the finest tree skiing in the Alps.
Les Deux Alpes at a glance
On the mountain
Ski area
Les Deux Alps has the highest glacier skiing in France and great
off-piste; and don't forget less crowded Pied Moutet behind the
village.
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Lift system
New lifts have eased congestion on the second stage of the Jandri Express, as well as on the Pied Moutet flank.
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Ski schools & guiding
The ESF has a good reputation in Les Deux Alps, but there are also smaller schools. more...
Advanced
Les Deux Alps has much to offer advanced skiers: steep runs, natural
canyons, plenty of couloirs and classic off-piste itineraries.
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Intermediate
The glacier is the natural playground of intermediates at Les Deux Alps, but the choice of runs is relatively modest.
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Beginner
High tuition levels and a whole flank of green nursery slopes at the foot of the
resort make Les Deux Alps a good choice for beginners.
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Boarding & freestyle
Les Deux Alpes is without question the freestyle capital of Europe, with Europe's largest snow park and year-round action. more...
Mountain restaurants
Most of the mountain restaurants are of the self-service variety, but gourmands can take refuge in the new restaurant at the top of the Diable chair. more...
Ski Map
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Off the mountain
Village
2km long and two streets wide Les Deux Alps is not a pretty resort, but it has a lively feel. more...
Accommodation
From €335 per week
for a 4-person apartment
The 2-star Residence Maeva Les 2Alpes is located at the entrance to the resort, and is close to the ski lifts serving the glacier. Apartments can sleep up to four people and the Residence has outdoor heated pool for guests.
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Ski Rental
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Après-ski
Les Deux Alpes is a party town with now fewer than 30 bars. more...
Restaurants & bars
Dining options in Les Deux Alps range from traditional French via pancakes to luxury pizza.
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Other information
Non-skiers can get to the top of the glacier, with views and dinosaur cave. more...
Getting there
Grenoble with its airport and TGV station is close by, with Lyon and Chambéry other options.
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Navigation
Quick access
Resort shortcuts
Les Deux Alpes facts
Ski Area
| Base | 4,167 ft 1,270 m |
| Summit | 11,706 ft 3,568 m |
| Elevation | 7,539 ft 2,298 m |
| Area size | 1,230 a 500 ha |
Trails/runs
| Number of trails | 102 |
| Advanced | 13 % |
| Intermediate | 17 % |
| Beginner | 71 % |
Lifts
| Gondolas/Cable cars | 6 |
| Chairs | 23 |
| Surface lifts | 19 |
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