Non-skier things to do in Les 2 Alpes

Can't ski, won't ski? It's not all downhill you know

Imprint: By Tracy Wise, Updated 21 September 2026

Les 2 Alpes is a great place to ski, but there are many activities to suit non-skiers of all ages.

You don't have to be a skier to fall in love with Les 2 Alpes. Whilst the resort is famous for its world-class slopes, it's also packed with unforgettable experiences for visitors who'd rather keep their feet off the pistes. From soaring cable cars to snowshoe walks, indulgent spas and cosy cafés with spectacular views, there's plenty to enjoy at every pace. Whether you're travelling with skiers or simply looking for a different kind of alpine escape, here are the best things for non-skiers to do in Les 2 Alpes.

Hire a guide or go on a tour

Explore the mountains beyond the pistes with snowshoe (raquette) adventures, either independently or with a guided excursion. Half-day, full-day and evening options take you into peaceful alpine landscapes, with equipment and transport often included. Non-skiers can also buy a pedestrian lift pass to access the Deux Alpes glacier at 3,200m, home to incredible views, the Skywalk and ice caves. Take the gondola to the charming village of Venosc or visit Mont de Lans by chairlift. Remember to dress warmly, follow marked trails and respect the mountain environment.

Behind the scenes at Jandri

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
Firstrax Mountain Guides

Location
Les Deux Alpes

With over 10 years of experience, these mountain guides offer freeriding in the best powder spots of Les Deux Alpes and La Grave.
Ice cave

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
Funicular visit

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
Sunset 3200

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
European Ski & Snowboard School ski guides

Location
Les Deux Alpes

Discover the incredible off-piste in Les Deux Alpes with the European Ski & Snowboard School! This is for skiers who want to get on and ski off-piste without standing around and talking about it too much.

Après-ski with everyone else

You don't have to ski to enjoy "après-ski". Meet up with the rest of your group in a local bar and share stories from your day over a beer. Or do something more activity based with your après time and head to the local ice skating rink for a fun evening set beneath the snow-clad Alps. Located beside the main square, some days it is reserved for Ice Gliders, basically dodgem cars on ice - another fun activity you don’t need skis for. Alternatively, grab a sled and head to one of the three toboggan runs located at the foot of the slopes, where access is free.

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Smithy's Tavern

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
La Grotte Du Yeti Bar

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
Slide Planet (Shackleton) Restaurant and Bar

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
Le Strike Bowling Alley

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
K.ré Shooter Lounge Bar

Location
Les Deux Alpes

For a night full of fun and flavour, K.ré Shooter Lounge Bar is an essential stop in Les Deux Alpes. Known for its exceptional shooter bar concept, K.ré offers over one hundred and fifty shooters and cocktails, making it a paradise for anyone looking to explore creative drinks in a lively, welcoming setting.
Umbrella Bar

Location
Les Deux Alpes

Situated at the foot of the slopes, Umbrella Bar is a lively hotspot in the heart of Les Deux Alpes, welcoming visitors in both summer and winter. Famous for its festive and friendly atmosphere, it’s the ultimate destination for après-ski fun, offering something for all ages to enjoy.

Nordic skiing

Still looking for something to occupy your time? There's always cross-country skiing to try. An extremely popular mountain sport, known as 'ski de fond' in France, there are cross-country tracks available in Les 2 Alpes at the bottom of the Vallée Blanche chairlift. They are suitable for skating style only, but they're free to use and you can hire the gear locally and cheaply. The best area for cross-country skiing is in the nearby picturesque village of Villar d'Arene, you can hire equipment and arrange lessons locally, and the views are to die for!

Group ski lessons

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
Private ski lessons

This ski and snowboard school has gained a phenomenal reputation since it was established in Les Deux Alpes.
Group ski lessons

This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
Private ski lessons

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
Private ski lessons

Learn to ski in English or French with a kind, caring and professional, female ski instructor.
Group ski lessons

This ski and snowboard school was first set up in Les Deux Alpes in 2013 and has gained a phenomenal reputation (just have a look at the reviews).

Book a table up the mountain

You don't have to ski when you go up the mountain. There are a number of piste-side restaurants that offer some slap up French cuisine with a glass of fine local wine. Many restaurants have well priced lunchtime set menus offering the same cuisine as their main menus, but often with considerable discounts. Some offer wine tasting sessions also.

Les Melezes Restaurant and Brasserie

Location
Les Deux Alpes

This restaurant, with its view over the Massif de la Muzelle, can accommodate around a hundred diners.
Les Caprices de 1800 Restaurant

Location
Les Deux Alpes

Serving traditional French dishes as well as crepes, this restaurant doubles as an après-ski bar, often showing sports games inside and on the terrace.
Le Diable au Coeur Restaurant

You'll find this restaurant at the top of the Diable chairlift, at 2400m. They have an outside bar and terrace with amazing views over the surrounding Ecrins mountain range.

Visit some local highlights

The Oisans region is full of museums devoted to local history and culture. Down in Mont de Lans, the Musée Chasal Lento is a five-minute drive from Les Deux Alpes. The museum is free to enter and has exhibits describing everyday life in the region from Roman times right up to the construction of the ski lifts. Or drop into the local cinema, grab a box of popcorn and catch up on the latest releases - look for VOST or VO (version originale) for English language films.

Funicular visit

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
Sunset 3200

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
Behind the scenes at Jandri

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
Ice cave

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
Chasal Lento 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.
Alpinism Museum, St Christophe en Oisans

Discover historic mountaineering exhibits, old photos and a history of alpinism in the Ecrins and Meije areas.

Treat yourself

If all of that sounds far too active and you really just want to pamper yourself and read your book, or stare at the view, there are numerous spas and treatment rooms you can enjoy. Many hotels have luxury spas which are open to non-guests, the two public pools have relaxation areas and spa treatments, and mobile massage companies will arrange to visit you at your chalet or apartment.

Les Mélèzes Hotel spa

Location
Les Deux Alpes

The Mélèzes Hotel spa offers you an area of calm and comfort after a busy day.
Chalet Mounier spa

Location
Les Deux Alpes

The Cinq Mondes certified spa at Chalet Mounier offers a pool, hammam, sauna, Jacuzzi, and fitness room.
Côte Brune Hotel spa

Location
Les Deux Alpes

Hotel Côte Brune invites you to enjoy their oriental La Sultane de Saba spa facilities.
Les Deux Alpes Aacqua Center

Location
Les Deux Alpes

Les Deux Alpes Aacqua Center is the perfect place to head to after a long day out on the mountain.
Shiatsu Santé spa

Location
Les Deux Alpes

Shiatsu is a lifestyle supported by the philosophy of Rao, a foundation of Chinese medicine. At this studio in Les Deux Alpes you can benefit from its effects.
Physioski massage

Physiotherapy and massage, digestive comfort, muscles and joint balance, foot sole massage, manual therapy.

Things to do in Les 2 Alpes

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the mountains beyond skiing. Relax at one of the resort’s swimming pools, unwind in a sauna or jacuzzi, or stay active with the gym, squash, badminton and climbing facilities. For adventure, try husky sledding, skidoo tours or electric fat biking. Take in the scenery from above with a tandem paragliding flight or helicopter tour, or explore quieter landscapes on a guided snowshoe excursion. Experienced skiers can also try ski touring, following marked routes away from the crowds.

See our Activity Guide

Ice cave

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
Palais des Sports

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
Sunset 3200

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
Funicular visit

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
Venosc adventure park

Situated in a natural wooded environment, Adventure Park is a true leisure area used by a wide-ranging public. With monkey bridges, Tyroleans, Tarzan leaps, suspended ladders, trapezes and more.
Ice skating rink

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.