The name 'Deux Alpes' comes from the two different sides of the valley in which 2 Alpes was built. It has connections to Mont de Lans (on the way into the main resort) and Venosc and La Grave by ski lifts.
Les Deux Alpes resort lies along a wide valley referred to by locals as 'le plateau', with a magnificent view down the main street to the Muzelle on the other side of the Veneon valley. The village sits at 1,650m above sea level with skiing available up to 3,600m on the glacier.
Nearby the local market town of Bourg d'Oisans only a 20 to 30 minute drive away can supply pretty much everything a visitor would need - decent sized supermarket, garages, car hire, vet (don't forget to get Fido wormed for the trip home) and the rest, not to mention a thriving Saturday market and numerous cafés, ideal on a sunny weekend.
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.
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.
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.
This 1,800m2 open-air artificial ice rink, located right in the heart of Les Deux Alpes, is great fun for friends and family.
Palais des Sports
Located in Les Deux Alpes
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.
Ice Cave
Located in Les Deux Alpes
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.
Les Deux Alpes Golf Course
Located in Les Deux Alpes
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.
Espace Forme 1800
Located in Les Deux Alpes
Open every day of the week at Espace Forme in Les Deux Alpes.
Horse drawn sleigh rides
Located in Les Deux Alpes
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.
Trattoria selling authentic Italian products, as well as in-house dining.
La Porte d'à Côte Restaurant
Located in Les Deux Alpes
Traditional regional cuisine made with local produce all year.
Le Trappeur Restaurant
Located in Les Deux Alpes
This restaurant, open all year, serves local fish, Charolais beef or duck, as well as salads, pastas, and vegetables.
La Cantine de Tom Restaurant
Located in Les Deux Alpes
French restaurant with a number of traditional dishes as well as vegetarian and vegan friendly options. Open all day.
La Grange Restaurant
Located in Les Deux Alpes
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.
The Soul Kitchen Restaurant
Located in Les Deux Alpes
Small and cosy restaurant serving mountain favourites but with a veggie twist.
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.
A firm favourite amongst seasonnaires and holiday-makers alike, Le QG has a fun and buzzing atmosphere. A great place to stop by with friends after skiing for a drink and a bite to eat.
Smithy's Tavern
Located in Les Deux Alpes
This bar has made quite a name for itself since setting up in 2002.
The Secret Bar
Located in Les Deux Alpes
The Secret Bar is great value in the heart of Les Deux Alpes.
The Red Frog Bar
Located in Les Deux Alpes
Offering a wide range of Belgian, English and Irish beers on tap as well as wines, champagne and après-ski favourites such as vin chaud and Bombardinos.
Le Saloon Bar and Restaurant
Located in Les Deux Alpes
Serving a good selection of food whilst providing a fun après vibe right off the slopes.
De Prins Van Oranje Bar
Located in Les Deux Alpes
Translated to the Prince of Orange, this is a firm favourite amongst Dutch party-goers in Les Deux Alpes.
Chalets in Les Deux Alpes
There are a small handful of chalets to choose from in 2 Alpes and the surrounding villages.
Big 10 Person Large Terrace Chalet, Les Deux Alpes
Located in Les Deux Alpes
Le Kodiac Private 14 Person Chalet, Les Deux Alpes
Located in Les Deux Alpes
Holiday rentals in Les Deux Alpes
Apartments 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.
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.
Alba - 4 Bedroom Apartment
Located in Les Deux Alpes
Spacious five-room cabin with terrace, perfect for families or groups of up to ten.
Cosy 4 Person Mountain Vew Apartment, Les Deux Alpes
Located in Les Deux Alpes
Residence D'or 2-bedroom 5 Person Chalet, Les Deux Alpes
Located in Les Deux Alpes
Holiday rentals in Les 2 Alpes
Le Goleon Val Ecrins Two-Bedroom+Cabin (6p) 71m² Apartment
Located in Les Deux Alpes
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.
Au Coeur des Ours - 2 Bedroom Apartment
Located in Les Deux Alpes
Two-bedroom apartment with terrace or balcony, suitable for families or small groups.
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.
Just 300 metres from the slopes in Les 2 Alpes, Hotel Ibiza offers comfort, convenience and stunning Alpine views.
Chalet Mounier Hotel
Located in Les Deux Alpes
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.
19 July 20257 Nights
€8,806
Les Melezes Hotel
Located in Les Deux Alpes
Enjoy a warm welcome and charming Alpine comfort at this hotel in Les Deux Alpes.
Cote Brune Hotel
Located in Les Deux Alpes
This welcoming, family-run hotel combines mountain tradition with modern comforts.
19 July 20257 Nights
€1,668
Les Flocons Hotel
Located in Les Deux Alpes
Discover genuine Alpine charm at this family-run hotel offering cocooning rooms, homemade treats and a welcoming lounge in the heart of Les Deux Alpes.
19 July 20257 Nights
€861
Hotel de la Valentin
Located in Les Deux Alpes
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.
