Les 2 Alpes is a high-altitude resort with 225km of pistes and the largest skiable glacier in Europe. The village stretches along a wide plateau with stunning views and a huge choice of self-catered apartments plus a few central chalets. Staying in the heart of the resort puts you close to lifts, bars and restaurants, while free shuttle buses make it easy to get around. The nearby market town of Bourg d’Oisans is perfect for a day trip or to stock up on supplies.
Les 2 Alpes
A high-altitude resort with glacier skiing and year-round mountain adventures
A former mountain pasture perched at 1,650m, Les 2 Alpes is France’s second oldest ski area after Chamonix and home to the largest skiable glacier in Europe. With 225km of pistes and skiing up to 3,600m, it’s a year-round destination for snow lovers and summer adventurers. The resort sits at the heart of a vast lift network linking it to surrounding villages, including Mont de Lans, Venosc and even La Grave, so wherever you stay, you’ll have easy access to the slopes.
The name ‘Deux Alpes’ comes from the two sides of the valley in which the resort was built. It stretches along a wide plateau with magnificent views to the Muzelle on the far side of the Vénéon valley. Accommodation is strung along the main road from Petit Plan to Place de Venosc, with most places within walking distance of shops, restaurants and bars. Staying right in the centre means you can be first on the lifts in the morning and last out of the bars at night, with everything on your doorstep. You’ll find a huge choice of self-catered apartments here, from compact studios to luxury penthouses sleeping ten or more. Chalets are a little rarer in the centre but there are still a few to choose from.
Free shuttle buses run through the resort to help you get around, so it’s worth checking where the nearest stop is to your accommodation. And if you need to stock up or fancy a day off the slopes, the lively market town of Bourg d’Oisans is just 20 to 30 minutes’ drive away with a big supermarket, garages, car hire, a Saturday market and plenty of cafés for a sunny lunch.
Le Village 1800
Village 1800 sits at the top end of Les 2 Alpes and is a quiet, purpose-built base with direct access to the slopes via the Village chairlift. Most accommodation here is in self-catered apartments ranging from compact studios to large chalet-style options for bigger groups. The accommodation here is simpler and in a quieter area than the main resort, but with super-easy access to the pistes. You’ll find free covered parking and a couple of handy shops and eateries, but for a livelier evening out, you’ll need to head down to the main resort.
| Location | Km from Les 2 Alpes | Best for |
| Les 2 Alpes | - | Being at the centre of everything |
| Le Village 1800 | 1.1 | Purpose-built, easy access to slopes |
| Venosc | 6 | Peaceful medieval village, linked by lift |
Events in Les Deux Alpes
In the winter the resort is host to a number of freestyle events in the snow park and also in the summer where ski camps and racers come to train. Summer snowcamps and freestyle competitions take place on the galcier every year, attracting teams from all over the world.
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Rise Festival
Music and ski festival with parties throughout
The Rise Festival is in Les Deux Alpes for a week long party, both on and off the mountain.
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First tracks
Be the first on the freshly groomed slopes this winter
Take the first lift up with the pisteurs and get the first tracks of the day.
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Night skiing in Les Deux Alpes
Floodlit skiing and snowboarding at night
If you've not had your fill of skiing or snowboarding by the time the lifts close for the day, you can get a few more runs in on these floodlit slopes.
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Santa Claus parade
See Santa parade through the streets of the resort
Father Christmas (Père Noël) himself will pass through the streets of 2 Alpes on his magical chariot between 16:30 and 18:00 on Christmas Day.
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The Magic Avenue
Fairytale celebrations on the main street in Les Deux Alpes
Avenue de la Muzelle, the main street in Les Deux Alpes, transforms into a magical festive arena where you can take a stroll, sip a vin chaud and lose yourself in the festive spirit.
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Marion Rolland Tout Schuss Cup 
Marion Rolland Tout Schuss Cup
Who will be the first one down the hill?
Speed skiing competitions for U12 kids with an exceptional role model - Marion Rolland, 2013 Downhill World Champion!
Sights & Attractions in Les Deux Alpes
The pretty village of La Grave, notorious for its challenging off-piste terrain is about 30 minutes away by road - ride the old gondola for some of the most spectacular mountain views in the region. The ride up to Pic Blanc at Alpe d'Huez an hour away offers views of distant Mont Blanc. Further afield you can tour the Chartreus distillery at Voiron on the other side of Grenoble, visit the museum and grounds of the chateau at Vizille on the D1091, or take a ride on the old funicular railway at St Hilaire du Touvet towards Chambery.
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Ice cave
3200m above sea level at the top of the Jandry Express
Walk through a two-hundred-metre gallery to reach a magical network of rooms carved twenty metres below the surface of the snow, deep inside the glacier.
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Sunset 3200
Sip, savour, and watch the sun set over the Alps
Enjoy a magical alpine evening with a sunset aperitif at the restaurant Le 3200. Savour a selection of sweet and savoury treats while admiring the sun setting over the peaks, casting a golden glow across the slopes.
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Behind the scenes at Jandri
Discover the engineering behind the resort’s newest lift
Step inside the heart of Les Deux Alpes’ newest lift and discover the engineering behind the Jandri three-S. Every Tuesday from late December, with extra sessions during the February holidays, you can join a guided visit to the intermediate station at two-thousand-six-hundred metres.
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Funicular visit
Journey beneath the glacier to breathtaking alpine heights
The Dôme Express funicular offers a unique way to reach 3,400 m, taking both skiers and pedestrians safely beneath the glacier. Starting from 3,100 m, this remarkable transport allows visitors to access the high-altitude environment of Les 2 Alpes with ease, making the glacier more accessible to everyone.
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Horse drawn sleigh rides
Family sleigh rides around resort
Discover the joys of sleigh rides through an idyllic setting on one of our 3 daily departures: 10am, 2pm and 3.30pm (1 hr 15 minute ride).
Dining in Les Deux Alpes
Deux Alpes caters for everyone from the gourmet to the fast food fan. At the top end, the Chalet Hotel Mounier offers tasting menus and an extensive wine list, and the Raisin d'Ours is owner-run by the Mounier's Michelin-starred former chef. Les Sagnes serves excellent crepes and a range of local specialities in a rustic atmosphere in front of a roaring log fire. Tribeca at one end of town and l'Etable at the other both have great pizzas, and anyone looking for a decent burger 'n' chips need look no further than the British-run Le Takeaway in the centre of town.
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Pasta Mia Trattoria Restaurant 
Pasta Mia Trattoria Restaurant
Authentic Italian trattoria, café and restaurant great for lunch or a quick stop for coffee and cake
Trattoria selling authentic Italian products, as well as in-house dining.
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La Porte d'à Côte Restaurant
Rustic restaurant serving traditional local specialities found in the centre of the resort
Traditional regional cuisine made with local produce all year.
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Les Melezes Restaurant and Brasserie
Award-winning restaurant and brasserie located at the foot of the Viking chairlift
This restaurant, with its view over the Massif de la Muzelle, can accommodate around a hundred diners.
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Le Paellou Restaurant
A great place for all things cheesy - raclette, fondue, tartiflette and the like
Known for its simple, but great, traditional French cuisine and reasonable prices, Le Paellou restaurant is also organiser of the unofficial "World Championship for raclette eaters".
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La Grange Restaurant
Seafood and Montagnard cuisine plus Savoyard classics overlooking the ice rink
Located next to the ice rink, this restaurant offers an extensive menu, with Savoyard specialities like fondue and raclette, as well as pizzas, grilled meats and home made desserts. A warm and friendly atmosphere with a large interior, making it the perfect place for large groups, families and friends and we hear the moules frites and steak tartare are great!
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Smithy's Tavern Restaurant
A great place for families and friends alike serving Tex Mex cuisine, gourmet burgers and grilled meat
Smithy’s in Les Deux Alpes is a lively restaurant and bar serving generous portions of grilled meats, steaks and sizzling fajitas. The gourmet burgers are a standout, packed with flavour and served with all the classic trimmings. With its vibrant, energetic atmosphere, it’s the perfect place for a hearty dinner followed by a fun night out in the heart of the resort, making it a favourite for both locals and visitors looking for great food and a lively après-ski scene.
Nightlife in Les Deux Alpes
Deux Alpes has a well-deserved reputation as a party town. The fun starts daily at the Pano Bar at 2,600m, with a regular DJ. Later you can find live music and DJs at British-run bars Smithy's Tavern, Smokey Joe's and The Secret, and follow it up with a visit to the popular Avalanche nightclub next door to Smithy's. The Boardroom is popular with French seasonnaires, instructors and lifties, the Red Frog and Smokey Joe's show big screen sport, and the Brasilienne has a late-night club atmosphere.
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Smithy's Tavern
Popular British bar and restaurant with both locals and visitors alike and a must for any visit
Blending Alpine charm with a lively modern vibe, Smithy’s Tavern is a long-time favourite in Les Deux Alpes. Housed in a building that reflects traditional chalet style, the interior surprises with a spacious, contemporary design featuring a vibrant bar and an inviting upstairs restaurant.
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Les Lutins Restaurant & Bar
Hotel Les Lutins public restaurant and bar with big screens and a tasty simple menu
This pub style bar and restaurant has been around since 1959 and is perfect as a great place to catch up on the latest sporting events, or sit out in the sun on their lovely terrace.
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La Rhumerie Bar
Rum bar with a pirate theme and over 60 different flavours of rum to try
Anchored in Les Deux Alpes for over thirty years, La Rhumerie is a truly unique bar that transports visitors on a “piratesque” adventure. From the moment you step inside, the charming and intriguing décor captures the imagination, promising a journey across the globe for both your senses and your taste buds.
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Le Strike Bowling Alley 
Le Strike Bowling Alley
Beer and skittles! Located right in the centre of resort and open daily
For a fun and lively night out in Les Deux Alpes, Le Strike Bowling Alley is the perfect destination. Challenge your friends or family to a few games over a couple of beers, and enjoy some friendly competition in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
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The Red Frog Bar
English speaking bar and restaurant combining both French and Irish traditions
Tucked at the end of Avenue Muzelle near Place de Vensoc, The Red Frog is a lively pub that captures the true spirit of Les Deux Alpes nightlife. With its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot to unwind after a day on the slopes or enjoy a relaxed evening with friends.
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La Grotte Du Yeti Bar
Late night bar with a fun and lively atmosphere with a sunny terrace
Step into La Grotte du Yeti, Les Deux Alpes’ iconic international music bar where the party never stops. Famous for its energetic atmosphere and top-notch DJ sets, the Grotte is where locals, visitors, and legendary Yetis alike come together for wild and unforgettable nights.
Things to do in Les Deux Alpes
In winter, 2 Alpes and neighbouring La Grave are renowned for their incredible ski areas - on and off piste. There's something for every level of skier or snowboarder, plus a snow park and access to the glacier. The glacier can also be skied in summer when the resort transforms into a mountain biking and hiking mecca. There are so many summer activities to choose from, including golf - the nine-hole course at Deux Alpes starts appearing out of the snow around May, and is open for business when the resort opens for summer in June. Golfers looking for more of a challenge should head for the course at Uriage les Bain near Grenoble, just over an hour's drive away.
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Sunset 3200
Sip, savour, and watch the sun set over the Alps
Enjoy a magical alpine evening with a sunset aperitif at the restaurant Le 3200. Savour a selection of sweet and savoury treats while admiring the sun setting over the peaks, casting a golden glow across the slopes.
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Palais des Sports
Main sports centre and conference facilities
Located in the heart of the resort, the Palais des Sports offers Les 2 Alpes a versatile space for sporting, cultural, and professional events. With 1,200m² of leisure and sports facilities, a large conference room, and an amphitheatre, the centre caters to a wide variety of activities throughout both summer and winter.
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Behind the scenes at Jandri
Discover the engineering behind the resort’s newest lift
Step inside the heart of Les Deux Alpes’ newest lift and discover the engineering behind the Jandri three-S. Every Tuesday from late December, with extra sessions during the February holidays, you can join a guided visit to the intermediate station at two-thousand-six-hundred metres.
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Ice skating rink
Outdoor ice rink, open throughout the winter
Right in the heart of Les Deux Alpes, the open-air ice rink offers one of those classic mountain moments you never really grow out of. You’ll find the entrance beside the Saga Centre amusement arcade on Rue des Sagnes, making it an easy stop whether you’re heading out for a stroll, meeting friends or keeping the kids entertained.
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Ice cave
3200m above sea level at the top of the Jandry Express
Walk through a two-hundred-metre gallery to reach a magical network of rooms carved twenty metres below the surface of the snow, deep inside the glacier.
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Funicular visit
Journey beneath the glacier to breathtaking alpine heights
The Dôme Express funicular offers a unique way to reach 3,400 m, taking both skiers and pedestrians safely beneath the glacier. Starting from 3,100 m, this remarkable transport allows visitors to access the high-altitude environment of Les 2 Alpes with ease, making the glacier more accessible to everyone.
Watersports in Les Deux Alpes
Watersports in Les Deux Alpes
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Chalets in Les Deux Alpes
There are a small handful of chalets to choose from in 2 Alpes and the surrounding villages.
Chalets in Les Deux Alpes
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Le Vertical Chalet
Spacious 245 m² chalet for 14, carrying the 2 Alpes High-quality label, with six en-suite bedrooms, a flexible family room and wellness facilities. Premium services, quality decoration and noble materials throughout.
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Erika Private 15 Person Chalet
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Les Clots Chalet
90 m² chalet for 8, rated Label 2 Alpes Superior, with four double bedrooms (160 x 200 cm), Wi-Fi and bed linen included.
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Chalet Galibier
An exceptional chalet, designed as a true refuge after a day in the mountains.
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Snö Lodge 12 Person Chalet
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De Marie Chalet
An 180 m² chalet for 12, classified '2 Alpes High-quality' for its premium services, wellness facilities and noble materials. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms include two balcony doubles, a further double, a twin and a four-berth bunk room.
Holiday Rentals in Les Deux Alpes
There are literally hundreds of apartments to choose from in 2 Alpes, mostly self catering, suiting couples right up to large groups of 18 or 20 people.
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Spacious 10-person apartment with balcony
Welcome to the "Lautaret 5" residence.
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Residence L'ours Blanc 4 Person Apartment
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Le Petit Valentin Apartment
Spacious 6-room, 330 sq.m apartment for up to 15 people, rated Label 2 Alpes Superior. Three bedrooms plus sleeping areas in two entrance halls, a living room with four sofas and a TV, with Wi-Fi and bed linen provided.
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4-6 person studio with balcony
Welcome to the "Meijotel" residence.
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Le Goleon Val Ecrins Five-Bedroom (10p) 110m² Apartment
Welcome to Résidence Le Goléon-Val Écrins. These are luxury apartments 500 metres from the shops, under a mile from the centre of the resort and seven minutes' walk from the Mont-de-Lans and La Côte chairlifts.
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Chalet Meije
An exceptional architect-designed chalet, designed to allow light to flow freely.
Hotels in Les Deux Alpes
There are a number of hotels in 2 Alpes from chalet-hotels with traditional fixtures and fittings to the more contemporary ones with swimming pools and spa facilities.
Hotels in Les Deux Alpes
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Ibiza Hotel
Relaxed mountain getaway with spa, panoramic views and easy slope access
Just 300 metres from the slopes in Les 2 Alpes, Hotel Ibiza offers comfort, convenience and stunning Alpine views.
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Les Melezes Hotel
Cosy mountain retreat with family hospitality and doorstep skiing
Enjoy a warm welcome and charming Alpine comfort at this hotel in Les Deux Alpes.
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Chalet Mounier Hotel
Charming chalet hotel with Michelin-starred dining, spa and panoramic mountain views
Tucked away in the trees of Les 2 Alpes, Chalet Mounier is a family-run hotel offering direct access to the mountains. Perfect for skiers, food lovers and those seeking calm.
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Les Lutins Hotel
Friendly family hotel with cosy rooms and easy access to the slopes
Right in the heart of Les 2 Alpes, Hotel Les Lutins offers a great location, a welcoming atmosphere, and a historic bistro.
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Le Sherpa Hotel
Comfortable rooms, excellent facilities and a sunny terrace just steps from the ski slopes
This Dutch-run hotel offers warm hospitality and a good restaurant in the heart of the resort.
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Cote Brune Hotel
Relaxed alpine charm with spa, sun terrace and lively après-ski
This welcoming, family-run hotel combines mountain tradition with modern comforts.
How to get to Les Deux Alpes
Transfers for Les 2 Alpes
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Shared Airport Transfers
Geneva Airport to Les 2 Alpes from €155 per person one-way (weekend rate)
Based in nearby Chambéry, this French-run and registered transport business provides transfers to ski resorts across the French Alps, with years of experience and local knowledge of the roads and conditions. The team speak English fluently (as well as French, naturally), making it straightforward for international and English-speaking visitors to organise their journey and discuss any specific requirements.
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Private Airport Transfers
Geneva Airport to Les 2 Alpes from €630 per minivan one-way (weekend rate)
Based in nearby Chambéry, this French-run and registered transport business provides transfers to ski resorts across the French Alps, with years of experience and local knowledge of the roads and conditions. The team speak English fluently (as well as French, naturally), making it straightforward for international and English-speaking visitors to organise their journey and discuss any specific requirements.
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Scheduled Shared Airport Transfers
Lyon and Grenoble Airports to Les Deux Alpes from £27 per person one-way
Long-established, low-cost and straightforward scheduled shared airport transfers to the mountains, with regular departures you can book in advance. Offering competitive prices, convenient stops throughout the resort and friendly, English-speaking representatives to help at the airport, the service makes getting to your ski holiday simple and stress-free. Travelling by shared coach also helps reduce the environmental impact of your journey, with vehicle emissions offset as part of the service.
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Private Airport Transfers
Geneva to Les Deux Alpes from CHF 625 per vehicle one-way (weekend rate)
Enjoy exclusive vehicles, direct door-to-door travel and flexible collection times from four major airports. With experienced alpine drivers, premium Mercedes options and vehicles for groups of all sizes, private transfers make reaching Les Deux Alpes comfortable and convenient.
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Private Airport Transfers
Affordable and reliable private airport transfers to and from Les Deux Alpes
Alp Venture offers safe, reliable and professional private transfers to Les 2 Alpes at competitive prices.
Property For Sale in Les Deux Alpes
Property for Sale in Les Deux Alpes
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Apartment for Sale | ah2-016
This 104 m² duplex apartment is ideally located in the resort of Les 2 Alpes.
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Apartment for Sale | ah2-060
Discover this apartment located in a magnificent residence in the heart of Les 2 Alpes resort.
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Apartment for Sale | ah2-018
Located in a new residence in the heart of Les 2 Alpes, just steps from the slopes and shops, this 51 m² apartment stands out with its large terrace and bright living room.
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Apartment for Sale | ah2-062
Ideally located in the heart of Les 2 Alpes resort, this superb new 89.25m² apartment is part of a new residence enjoying an exceptional location at the foot of the slopes and close to shops.
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Chalet for Sale | ah2-006
Ideally located in Les Deux Alpes, just a 10-minute walk from the Diable ski lifts and within immediate reach of shops, this superb chalet combines comfort and modernity.
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Apartment for Sale | ah2-065
Discover this magnificent new 78 m² apartment, located in a modern residence in the heart of the dynamic resort of Les 2 Alpes.
