Les 2 Alpes
A high-altitude resort with glacier skiing and year-round mountain adventures
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.
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 |
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.
Sights in Les Deux Alpes
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Ice Cave
Walk through a 200m gallery to access a magical network of rooms carved out 20 metres below the surface of the snow, deep inside the glacier.
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Horse drawn sleigh rides
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.
Restaurants in Les Deux Alpes
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Le Trappeur Restaurant
This restaurant, open all year, serves local fish, Charolais beef or duck, as well as salads, pastas, and vegetables.
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Casa Nostra Restaurant
They have a great wine menu from Corsican and French vineyards, or try the Corsican chestnut beer.
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La Porte d'à Côte Restaurant
Traditional regional cuisine made with local produce all year.
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The Soul Kitchen Restaurant
Small and cosy restaurant serving mountain favourites but with a veggie twist.
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Le QG Bar & Restaurant
Le QG is a lively bar and restaurant known for its brunch menu, cocktails and laid-back vibe. Tuck into pancakes, pizzas, burgers or tapas while soaking up the buzzy atmosphere. A firm favourite with locals and holiday makers for relaxed meals, après drinks and late-night music.
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La Grange Restaurant
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.
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.
Events in Les Deux Alpes
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2 Alpes Bike Park summer opening
If you're heading to the 2 Alpes Bike Park check out the opening dates here.
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Crazy Race
Whether you're aged 7 or 77, if you can pedal you can enjoy this crazy tour every Friday evening in resort.
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Rise Festival
The Rise Festival is in Les Deux Alpes for a week long party, both on and off the mountain.
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.
Things To Do in Les Deux Alpes
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Palais des Sports
The sports centre in Les 2 Alpes is open throughout summer and winter and offers 1200m2 of leisure and sports space, as well as a large conference room and amphitheatre.
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Ice Cave
Walk through a 200m gallery to access a magical network of rooms carved out 20 metres below the surface of the snow, deep inside the glacier.
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Ice Skating Rink
This 1,800m2 open-air artificial ice rink, located right in the heart of Les Deux Alpes, is great fun for friends and family.
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Les Deux Alpes Aacqua Center
Les Deux Alpes Aacqua Center is the perfect place to head to after a long day out on the mountain.
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Les 2 Alpes Swimming Pool
Heated swimming pool located at the bottom of the slopes right next to the Alpette summer sledges.1 pool of 25 mt x 12 mt with a depth of 1.40 mt.
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Air'ailes Paragliding School
This company gives you the opportunity to discover paragliding for the first time with a professional instructor.
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.
Bars & Clubs in Les Deux Alpes
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Le QG Bar & Restaurant
Le QG is a lively bar and restaurant known for its brunch menu, cocktails and laid-back vibe. Tuck into pancakes, pizzas, burgers or tapas while soaking up the buzzy atmosphere. A firm favourite with locals and holiday makers for relaxed meals, après drinks and late-night music.
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Smithy's Tavern
This bar has made quite a name for itself since setting up in 2002.
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De Prins Van Oranje Bar
Translated to the Prince of Orange, this is a firm favourite amongst Dutch party-goers in Les Deux Alpes.
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Slide Planet (Shackleton) Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant and bar with inside and outside seating, part of the Ski Set ski hire store, but it has easily gained its own reputation for great food and drinks.
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Tribeca Bar and Restaurant
This bar has been decorated to create a warm and friendly ambiance where you can enjoy a drink with friends. With a large sun terrace outside, you can soak up the sunshine when the weather is fine, or snuggle up inside beside the fire on a chilly winter's evening.
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K.ré Shooter Lounge Bar
Discover over 150 shooters and cocktails, all set in a funky bar with acid-jazz playing in the back ground, it's just a short stumble to lots of other bars.
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 Lynx Private 14 Person Chalet, Les Deux Alpes
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Big 10 Person Large Terrace Chalet, Les Deux Alpes
Price: €1,874
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Erika Private 15 Person Chalet, Les Deux Alpes
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Prestige L'atelier Private 14 Person Chalet, Les Deux Alpes
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Holidays 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.
Holiday Rentals in Les Deux Alpes
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Alpina Lodge Two-Bedroom+Cabin (8p) 70m² Apartment
Want a warm and welcoming holiday? Come this way! You can travel as a couple or with your whole troop: Alpina Lodge adapts to you with apartments accommodating between 2 and 10 people and providing up to 100 sqm of space.
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Le 3300 77 South West 4 Pers Studio, Les Deux Alpes
Price: €393
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Residence Pluton A30 4 Person Apartment, Les Deux Alpes
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Cortina Three-Bedroom (6p) 86m² Apartment
Your ski apartments in Les Deux Alpes couldn't be better located. You'll find us in the bustling heart of the resort, close to the shops and 150 metres from the Devil's Chairlift. Everything's so close by that you can be skiing one minute and sipping a hot chocolate the next!
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Alba - 1 Bedroom Apartment
One-bedroom apartment with separate sleeping area, ideal for families or small groups.
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Studio 4 Person Near Ski Runs Studio, Les Deux Alpes
Price: €393
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
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
Enjoy a warm welcome and charming Alpine comfort at this hotel in Les Deux Alpes.
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Chalet Mounier Hotel
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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Serre Palas Hotel
Set in the centre of Les 2 Alpes, Hotel Serre Palas offers a warm and comfortable stay.
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Hotel de la Valentin
Relax into a welcoming Alpine experience, with cosy rooms, thoughtful amenities and a restaurant and bar ready to make your stay both easy and memorable.
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Le Sherpa Hotel
This Dutch-run hotel offers warm hospitality and a good restaurant in the heart of the resort.
How to get to Les Deux Alpes
Transfers for Les 2 Alpes
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Private airport transfers
MV Transport provides the best price for airport transfers to destinations throughout the French Alps year-round.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers shared and private transfers from Geneva Airport to Les 2 Alpes, the surrounding area and other resorts across the Alps. With unbeatable prices for both shared and private journeys, everyone can save money!
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Private airport transfers
Running for nearly 30 years, this company provides airport transfers from Geneva Airport to all major ski resorts in France, as well as Verbier.
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Private airport transfers
Alp Venture offers safe, reliable and professional private transfers to Les 2 Alpes at competitive prices.