Not your regular hostel, this holiday centre is run by UCPA who offer affordable, all-inclusive activity holidays in Les 2 Alpes. Your home for the week will be a traditional style wood and stone built chalet, in an enviable location only 150m from the piste.
UCPA Holiday Centre
Fully inclusive activity holidays in accommodation close to the slopes
Everything is laid on for you here with a fabulous restaurant on site where all your meals are included. The restaurant has a large sunny terrace with stunning views of the surrounding Ecrins National Park, making it the perfect spot to plan your days' activities over your morning coffee. The centre also has its own sauna and jacuzzi on the sun terrace that can be reserved for a small fee.
Rooms are sold on a multi-share basis and sleep between 4-6 people. Each one has its own ensuite shower and sink and then there are shared toilet facilities just a few steps away in the corridor. The centre also has a number of twin rooms available for a small supplement if you would rather have a bit more privacy. These are very popular though and tend to get booked first. Sleeping up to 168 people in total, this is a great accommodation choice for a large group of friends or a sports club looking to keep costs reasonable.
The UCPA staff lay on a low key entertainment programme each week for the enjoyment of guests and there is also a residents bar on site, comfy lounge area and games room. Whilst the centre is only situated 2 minutes walk from town, when you can even rent and service your skis/boards on site, you'll just have no reason to leave the premises except to ski!
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The Bar
There is a residents bar in the centre for a spot of apres ski or a social drink in the evenings.
The Restaurant
A buffet-style breakfast is served each morning, comprising yogurts, cereals, fruit juice, coffee and fresh bread and then you can prep yourself a picnic style lunch from a great selection of breads, meats, cheeses, pasta, salad, fruit, sweets etc. Taking a picnic lunch with you means maximising your time on the slopes whilst minimising damage to your wallet. Plus, the sun always shines in the Southern Alpes making every day perfect for a picnic! On the rare occasion that the weather does close in, then you can also return to the centre for a hot lunch.
The 4-course dinner is also served buffet style with a varied and colourful salad bar, a choice of 3 or 4 main courses, a selection of cheeses and a tempting array of desserts, fruit and ice-cream for afters. Specific dietary requirements should be made known to reception staff at check-in but generally, vegetarians will find sufficient choice within the buffet.
Things to do nearby
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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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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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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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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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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.
Restaurants nearby
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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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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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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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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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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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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 nearby
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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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The Spot Bar & Restaurant
Warm and welcoming bar and fast food restaurant open summer and winter
A firm favourite in Les Deux Alpes, The Spot is the go-to destination for great food, drinks and a lively atmosphere all year round. Its sunny terrace is perfect for soaking up the mountain air, while live music nights and screenings of all the big sporting events keep the energy high. Whether you’re looking to relax, refuel or catch up with friends after a day on the slopes, The Spot offers a welcoming, vibrant setting that never disappoints.
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Slide Planet (Shackleton) Restaurant and Bar 
Slide Planet (Shackleton) Restaurant and Bar
Bar and café inside a ski hire shop, close to the Jandri Express with outside seating
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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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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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.
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Motown Café
Friendly bar with cosy lounge area, sunny terrace and daily happy hour
Motown café and bar is situated in the heart of Les Deux Alpes.
Sights nearby
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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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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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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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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.
Golf-clubs nearby
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Les Deux Alpes Golf Course
9-hole, 2020m course.
Enclosed in the snowy peaks of the Ecrins massif, the course is natural, not very long and punctuated by fairly fast greens with many slopes.
Lifts/Pistes nearby
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Mont de Lans ski pass office
Situated at the entry to the Les Deux Alpes ski resort
This lift pass office is conveniently located at the entrance to Les Deux Alpes, close to the Vallée Blanche chairlift. It is the perfect place to purchase ski passes before heading up the slopes, ensuring a smooth start to your day.
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Petite Aiguille ski pass office
Lift pass office at the bottom of the Petite Aiguille chairlift
This lift pass purchase point is conveniently located at the bottom of the Petite Aiguille chairlift, right at the entrance to the resort. Here, you can buy Les 2 Alpes ski passes quickly and easily, making it a great first stop before heading up to the slopes.
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Village 1800 ski pass office
Ski pass office at the bottom of the Village chairlift in 1800
This lift pass office sells Les 2 Alpes ski passes and is conveniently located at the bottom of the Village chairlift in the 1800 area.
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Jandri ski pass office
The main Les 2 Alpes lift pass office
This is the central lift pass office in the resort, conveniently located on the Place des 2 Alpes, right next to the tourist office. It is the main point for all your ski pass needs and provides easy access for visitors arriving in the heart of the resort.
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Diable ski pass office
Lift pass office at the Diable chairlift in L'Alpe de Venosc
Situated in the Place du Diable, near the Diable chairlift in the L'Alpe de Venosc area of Les Deux Alpes, this lift pass office is the ideal location to purchase or collect your ski passes.
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Venosc Village ski pass office
Located at the bottom of the gondola connecting Venosc and Les Deux Alpes
This lift pass office is conveniently located in the Venéon Valley, at the base of the Téléphérique de Venosc. Here, you can purchase or collect both Venosc and Les Deux Alpes ski passes, making it an ideal stop before starting your day on the slopes.
Towns nearby
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Les 2 Alpes 
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.
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Mont de Lans 
Mont de Lans
A quiet small village below the resort and the gateway to the centre of 2 Alpes
Mont de Lans is the lowest part of the Deux Alpes ski area, only a short chairlift ride from the rest of the system and 5km from the main resort by road.
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Venosc 
Venosc
A pretty little village in a peaceful valley at 1,000m with quick lift access to Les 2 Alpes
Venosc is a traditional Alpine village in the Vénéon valley, linked to Les 2 Alpes by a speedy seven-minute gondola. You’ll find cobbled streets, artisan shops and a relaxed atmosphere far from the resort’s hustle and bustle. Most places to stay are self-catered chalets and apartments, with neighbouring hamlets offering more choice if you have a car. It’s an ideal spot for a quiet stay without sacrificing slope access.
