Great for a recovery ride or an alternative to the big passes
Les 2 Alpes to La Bérarde
Enjoyable and quiet route through the Écrins National Park
Les 2 Alpes to La Bérarde
Go from high mountain down into the Romanche Valley and Veneon Valley ending up right in the heart of the Écrins National Forest.
From Les Deux Alpes
Distance: 85km return
Elevation gain: ~1,600m
Highest point: 1,718 (La Bérarde)
Difficulty: moderate to challenging
Route description:
- head to Barrage du Chambon via a fast, switchback descent on the D213 with views over Lac du Chambon
- from the dam head west along the D1091 to Le Clapier and onto Bourg d'Oisans - a nice 15km flat alongside the river Romanche
- at Bourg join the D530 for Venosc and La Bérarde and a gentle climb begins across bridges and through villages with epic views
- the final 10 to 12km is narrow and wilder with short hills of 8-10%, passing waterfalls, granite spires before reaching La Bérarde (1,718m)
To head home, turn around and retrace your steps all the back.
Cycle hire
Bike Hire in Les 2 Alpes
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Mountain bike hire
MTB hire, servicing and repairs, with clothes and equipment for sale, plus accessories and protection
Looking to hire a mountain bike? This shop has you covered. It’s a great place to find the right ride for your alpine adventures.
What to see
Sights in Les 2 Alpes
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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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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).
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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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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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Chasal Lento Museum
Traditional arts & crafts museum
The aim of the museum is to preserve and display objects of bygone life in Oisans, displaying the traditions and arts of Mont de Lans.
Where to lunch
Restaurants & Dining in Les Deux Alpes
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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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Le P'tit Polyte Restaurant
Fine gourmet dining in a charming chalet hotel with a Michelin star
This is the renowned restaurant of the 4* Chalet Hotel Mounier, famous in the Southern Alps for its fine cuisine based on fresh local produce and the inventiveness of the chef.
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Casa Nostra Restaurant
A charming restaurant serving a mixture of local French and Italian dishes
They have a great wine menu from Corsican and French vineyards, or try the Corsican chestnut beer.
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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!
What to do
Things To Do in Les Deux Alpes
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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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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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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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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.
