Please buy your ski passes directly through us to help support this website—at no extra cost. Thank you!
© Tip Top Ski Coaching
Quiet slopes, great atmosphere and some special events
January is the perfect time to come skiing. The snow is usually good and the pistes are quiet.
After the Christmas holidays are over, January is the quietest part of the main winter season in Les 2 Alpes. This means you have the slopes to yourselves, rarely have to queue for a lift and can enjoy pistes in great condition.
It's definitely wintry and big snowfalls are common, the temperature is beginning to creep upwards and the days are gradually getting a little longer. The quiet conditions on the mountain don’t translate to quiet nights in the town.
There are fewer families and more adult visitors, meaning it can be easier to get a table at a restaurant, and the bars are buzzing with plenty of live music and party nights to keep you entertained whilst you warm your hands on a glass of vin chaud.
Read on for a look at what we like to do in resort throughout January.
There is regular snowfall - on average 11 days - and subzero temperatures to keep it nice and fresh. In January the average temperatures generally fall between a high of 1°C and a low of -5°C - definitely pack those thermals!
With all those empty pistes, no lift queues and perfect conditions, we like to get out into the mountains on our skis and snowboards as much as possible.
If you visit the resort in January you can buy a lift pass and join one of the ski schools' many ski or snowboard lessons taking place around the resort.
At this time of the season we are looking forward to some live music sessions, whether from local bands or even one of the open mike nights and jam sessions that the local bars often hold. So, whether you fancy yourself an Adele, Bob Dylan or a Satriani, there's definitely somewhere you can 'entertain' the crowds.
Of course, that's if we've made it home from one of the many après-ski events taking place every evening across town.
Le QG is a lively bar and restaurant in Les Deux Alpes, famous for its brunch menu, creative cocktails and relaxed, buzzy vibe. Guests can enjoy pancakes, pizzas, burgers or tapas while soaking up the energetic atmosphere. Popular with both locals and holidaymakers, it’s the perfect spot for a casual meal, après-ski drinks or late-night music, making Le QG a favourite destination for anyone looking to combine great food, drinks and fun in one vibrant setting.
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.
Tucked at the end of Avenue Muzelle near Place de Vensoc, The Red Frog is a lively pub that captures the true spirit of Les Deux Alpes nightlife. With its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot to unwind after a day on the slopes or enjoy a relaxed evening with friends.
This is a really popular place for both the locals and holiday makers too. With a cosy rustic feel about it and large portions on offer, you won't go away feeling hungry. Specialities include locally produced meats cooked over a wood fire, as well as some traditional Savoyarde favourites like raclette and tartiflette. They also do a mean wood fired pizza and have a varied selection of wine and champagnes in their cellar.
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.
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.
Snow-based fun ranges from opening the mountain with ski patrol to learning off-piste safety or riding in a piste basher - always worth checking with the tourist office for details. Beyond skiing, try snowmobiling, husky sledding, horse-drawn sleigh rides, parapenting, snowshoeing, or electric mountain biking, you’ll also find plenty of leisure options, including swimming pools, spas, sports halls, and fitness centres - there really is something for every taste.
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.
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.
Skis, snowboards and live music just about sums up the first month of the year in Les Deux Alpes. Whether you find your fun up the mountain and just want to chill in the evening, or fancy a good old party there's something on the events calendar for you.
Avenue de la Muzelle, the main street in Les Deux Alpes, transforms into a magical festive arena where you can take a stroll, sip a vin chaud and lose yourself in the festive spirit.
Take the first lift up with the pisteurs and get the first tracks of the day.
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.
If you've not had your fill of skiing or snowboarding by the time the lifts close for the day, you can get a few more runs in on these floodlit slopes.
Demonstrations of synchronised ski, telemark and snowboard by the local ESF instructors.
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.
This is only a small selection of the events taking place in Les 2 Alpes during the first month of the year.
Find out all about what is happening in Les Deux Alpes and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews of fun activities, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and our top choices for things to do, see, and experience in the valley. Plus, during the winter season, our famous snow reports and dump alerts all in the same place.
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.
See allUpcoming Events
