
Rise Festival
The Rise Festival is in Les Deux Alpes for a week long party, both on and off the mountain.
© Office de Tourisme Les 2 Alpes / Bruno Longo
© OT Les 2 Alpes / Bruno Longo
© Office de Tourisme Les 2 Alpes / Bruno Longo
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.
A sleepy village perched on a hillside below the resort of Les Deux Alpes, overlooking the Romanche valley, its traditional mountain architecture and way of life are celebrated in the commune Museé du Chasal Lento, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view across the valley.
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 |
The Rise Festival is in Les Deux Alpes for a week long party, both on and off the mountain.
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 Chartreuse 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.
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.
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,
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).
There's nowhere to eat in the evening in Mont de Lans, which provides an excuse for a large lunch on the mountain. The Diable au Cœur at the top of the new Diable chair is owned by the same family as the Chalet Hotel Mounier and is reckoned to be the best lunch on the hill. Elsewhere, Le Kanata does 'moules frites' and a beer for a bargain price, and the restaurant on the glacier offers takeaway, self-service and a proper restaurant, all with fabulous views.
Traditional regional cuisine made with local produce all year.
Trattoria selling authentic Italian products, as well as in-house dining.
French restaurant with a number of traditional dishes as well as vegetarian and vegan friendly options. Open all day.
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.
Located in the centre of Les Deux Alpes, this small and cosy restaurant serves excellent Savoyard dishes, pizzas and much more.
Opened in 1984, this is one of the most popular pizzerias in 2 Alpes, recommended by our local Snow Reporter as a good pizza place to come with the family.
Without a bar or restaurant to its name, Mont de Lans is not a good choice for the social night owl, though a ten-minute drive takes you up to 2 Alpes centre and its buzzing nightlife.
Bar that has become a bit of a Les Deux Alpes institution.
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.
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.
Motown café and bar is situated in the heart of Les Deux Alpes.
Translated to the Prince of Orange, this is a firm favourite amongst Dutch party-goers in Les Deux Alpes.
Lively bar in the main square serving everything from grilled meats and Tex-Mex to pizzas and sandwiches. Expect a friendly après vibe with pool, big screens and live music. Their homemade burgers are a popular pick with hungry skiers.
In summer it makes a great base for walking and cycling, on both the roads and the downhill routes in 2 Alpes. The Romanche valley nearby offers some challenging via ferratas plus grade three white water rafting at La Grave.
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.
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.
This 1,800m2 open-air artificial ice rink, located right in the heart of Les Deux Alpes, is great fun for friends and family.
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.
From white water rafting and mini rafting to canyoning and via ferrata
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).
Col du Galibier mountain pass is recurrently the highest point of the Tour de France
Challenging loop of between 80km to 90km with the famed Alpe d'Huez climb.
Great for a recovery ride or an alternative to the big passes
Le Fioc is the name of the ridgeline that runs along the west side of Les Deux Alpes, from the woods above Bons to the Col de Mais. Beyond the Col is the steep rocky peak of Pied Moutet.
This is a long and mostly gentle walk through pleasant scenery with some variation options to make it more challenging. You will pass through charming forests, alpine pastures and abandoned villages as you explore a lesser known side of the Les Deux Alpes resort.
This lovely walk is suitable for families, so everyone can enjoy the forest and meadow scenery.
This easy walk is suitable for all abilities and leads to fantastic views.
At 2,830m, this rocky pyramid would dominate the view from Les Deux Alpes were it not for its larger neighbour, La Muzelle.
From white water rafting and mini rafting to canyoning and via ferrata
Fun Stages is an adventure company that providies activities and courses for children.
Holiday rentals in Les Deux Alpes
Holiday rentals in Les Deux Alpes
Holiday rentals in Les Deux Alpes
Holiday rentals in Les Deux Alpes
Résidence L'Alba is at the entrance of Les Deux Alpes resort. This prestigious accommodation offers premium services. With its 15 spacious and modern apartments, L'Alba promises a stay of the highest standard.
Spacious three-room apartment with balcony, perfect for families or groups of up to six.
Just 300 metres from the slopes in Les 2 Alpes, Hotel Ibiza offers comfort, convenience and stunning Alpine views.
Enjoy a warm welcome and charming Alpine comfort at this hotel 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.
Set in the centre of Les 2 Alpes, Hotel Serre Palas offers a warm and comfortable stay.
Right in the heart of Les 2 Alpes, Hotel Les Lutins offers a great location, a welcoming atmosphere, and a historic bistro.
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.
Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Les 2 Alpes, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
They provide the best price for airport transfers to destinations throughout the French Alps, year-round.
Alp Venture offers safe, reliable and professional private transfers to Les 2 Alpes at competitive prices.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsIn winter the resort is host to a number of international festivals and skiing events. The Rise Festival just before Christmas features big name bands and DJs, while other big winter events include the Mad Snow Race in January. In the summer, snow camps and freestyle ski competitions take place on the glacier, while the legendary mountain bike race, the Mountain of Hell, takes place at the end of June.
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