Here's why we recommend Les 2 Alpes as a family destination.
Why book a family ski holiday in Les 2 Alpes
Bring your children on a ski holiday to Les Deux Alpes
Travelling anywhere with children can be challenging, and in a ski resort it can be doubly so with things like lift passes, equipment hire and ski lessons to arrange (never mind hats, gloves, snotty noses and the rest...!). Les 2 Alpes is a family-friendly resort that makes all these things as easy as possible.
Airport Transfers in Les 2 Alpes
When travelling with children, short transfers to resort are a must. Les 2 Alpes has good transport links to the main airports - it's less than two hours from Grenoble airport and under three hours from Geneva.
Transfers for Les 2 Alpes
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Private & Shared Airport Transfers
Easy transfers from Geneva Airport to Les 2 Alpes and nearby resorts
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.
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Private Airport Transfers
Private airport transfers to Les 2 Alpes, with comfortable vehicles and a professional, English-speaking team.
Based in nearby Chambéry, this French-run and registered transport business provides transfers to ski resorts across the French Alps, with years of experience and local knowledge of the roads and conditions. The team speak English fluently (as well as French, naturally), making it straightforward for international and English-speaking visitors to organise their journey and discuss any specific requirements.
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Shared Airport Transfers
Low-cost and professional shuttle bus transfer service to 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.
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Private Airport Transfers
Affordable and reliable private airport transfers to and from Les Deux Alpes
Alp Venture offers safe, reliable and professional private transfers to Les 2 Alpes at competitive prices.
Family accommodation
When looking at where to book, you'll find some hotels and apartments have connected rooms or suites that are great for families. And once you're here, you'll see the majority of the hotels and rental accommodation are close to the straight main street, so access with children, pushchairs, prams and luggage is easy. Plus for young children several hotels and holiday companies offer childcare packages, if you would like some time to ski or relax without the children. There are also private nannies and a resort-run crèche: the 'Bonhomme de Neige'.
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Ibiza Hotel
Relaxed mountain getaway with spa, panoramic views and easy slope access
Just 300 metres from the slopes in Les 2 Alpes, Hotel Ibiza offers comfort, convenience and stunning Alpine views.
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Les Melezes Hotel
Cosy mountain retreat with family hospitality and doorstep skiing
Enjoy a warm welcome and charming Alpine comfort at this hotel in Les Deux Alpes.
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Le Sherpa Hotel
Comfortable rooms, excellent facilities and a sunny terrace just steps from the ski slopes
This Dutch-run hotel offers warm hospitality and a good restaurant in the heart of the resort.
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Hotel de la Valentin
Comfortable stay with style, service and mountain charm
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.
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Serre Palas Hotel
Welcoming family-run hotel with easy access to lifts, shops and mountain views
Set in the centre of Les 2 Alpes, Hotel Serre Palas offers a warm and comfortable stay.
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L'Adret Hotel
Charming traditional three-star alpine hotel with panoramic mountain views
Experience warm family hospitality at this tranquil Les Deux Alpes hotel, featuring cosy rooms, heated indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, fitness facilities and delicious winter dining.
Nightlife in Les 2 Alpes
The restaurants and bars here are generally very down-to-earth and child-friendly, making them good for children in the early evening. Most establishments have wifi so you can get online with iPads and games consoles if required - especially useful for keeping the teens who've tagged along occupied.
Bars & Clubs in Les 2 Alpes
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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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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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Jukeboxx Bar
Small bar with regular live music and DJs, there is something here for every taste
Expect a warm welcome at Jukeboxx, a freshly renovated bar that’s become a true paradise for music lovers and après-ski enthusiasts. Located in the heart of Les Deux Alpes, this lively spot blends the energy of the slopes with the rhythm of the night, creating the perfect place to unwind, dance, and celebrate.
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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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The Red Frog Bar
English speaking bar and restaurant combining both French and Irish traditions
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.
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Tribeca Bar and Restaurant
Cosy alpine bar with a large sun-drenched terrace and cosy fire inside
Right in the heart of Les Deux Alpes, Tribeca bar and restaurant is the perfect place to unwind after a day on the slopes. With its warm, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service, it’s a favourite among locals and visitors alike - whether you’re stopping by for an après-ski drink or settling in for a cosy evening meal. Food at Tribeca is all about sharing and simple pleasures. Their delicious wood-fired pizzas are perfect for splitting with friends, offering that irresistible combination of crisp bases and fresh, flavourful toppings.
Ski Hire in Les 2 Alpes
The pistes here are good for families as the layout means that you cannot end up in a different valley if you get lost, and with older kids it's easy to set boundaries and let them ski independently in an area. For small children and first-timers, there is a wide selection of beginner slopes spread along the length of the town at resort level. The easy slopes around Les Crêtes are ideal for families with two long green runs and a blue all leading back to the same spot. To make valuable savings make sure you take advantage of the family lift pass rates when you buy your passes.
As a resort popular with families you are guaranteed an excellent range of skis and snowboards for all ages of children in the rental shops throughout the resort. The ski techs will help you all find what you need from beginner skis up to the top of the range.
Ski Hire in Les 2 Alpes
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FL Sport
One stop shop for all your ski and snowboard equipment hire in Les 2 Alpes
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day.
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Dode Sports
Large ski shop specialising in ski rentals, repairs & maintenance
This family owned ski and snowboard rental shop is located at the foot of the ski slopes, next to the tourist office and only 50 metres from the main lift 'Le Jandri Express'.
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Stellalpes
Ski hire located conveniently close to the Tourist Office and Jandri lift
Ski and snowboard Hire centrally located in the very hear of the village. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
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2 Alpes Sport Emotion
One of four Sport Emotion shops in 2 Alpes, opposite the Maison de la Montagne
Pascal welcomes you to his store in the centre of Deux Alpes which has an ideal location, direct access to the runs and ski school meeting point, with a personalised service, just for you!
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Slide Planet
Located in the centre of 2 Alpes on Avenue de la Muzelle, close to Tourist Office
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Les 2 Alpes? Just visit the Skiset Slide Planet store!
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Hors Limites
Save 10% extra: use promo code STWSKI when booking ski hire online
This ski and snowboard shop is well equipped to suit your requirements and ability.
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Ski Schools in Les 2 Alpes
The snowpark at the La Toura area is a great place for families. Don’t be put off by the big jumps, there are plenty of kid-friendly (and grown-up-friendly) features as well. The Family-Cross is a fun and easy skier-cross course to race your children down and there are some kid-size jumps and boxes to have a go at on the way. A number of the ski lifts are open to pedestrians, so non-skiers can meet the skiers for lunch and beginners can see the views at the glacier without having to ski back down. And there are a couple of dedicated sledging slopes at the foot of the pistes where you can all play in the snow.
The ski schools in Les 2 Alpes are truly brilliant, there are several to choose from, with tuition available for three or four-year-olds and older.
Ski School Lessons in Les 2 Alpes
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Group ski lessons
Group ski and snowboard lessons for children and adults of all ages and abilities
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.
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Group ski lessons
Quality tuition in small classes with English speaking instructors
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).
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Private ski lessons
British ski instruction at its very best with over 15 years snowsports experience
Learn to ski in English or French with a kind, caring and professional, female ski instructor.
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Private ski lessons
Private skiing and snowboarding lessons with highly rated instructors
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
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Group ski lessons
Small groups for adults and children of all abilities with a well-established and trusted ski school
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.
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Private ski lessons
Quality tuition with English speaking instructors since 2013
This ski and snowboard school has gained a phenomenal reputation since it was established in Les Deux Alpes.
Things to do in Les 2 Alpes
Les Deux Alpes is very family-friendly, and during school holidays the main square fills up with entertainment, from meeting Santa at Christmas to activity programmes at Easter. Other activities around the town include a mini-skidoo circuit for five to 10-year-olds (by the Lutins lift), horse-drawn sledge rides, husky sledding, ten-pin bowling below the Place de Venosc, a cinema (with some films shown in English ) and a games arcade.
Open all winter, the outdoor swimming pool and ice rink are included on your lift pass (skate hire is extra). Once a week the ice rink is taken over by ‘Ice Gliders’ - dodgems on ice - for one or two people.
Things To Do in Les 2 Alpes
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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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Venosc adventure park
Tree-top adventures for children and adults
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.
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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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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.
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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.
Towns & Villages in Les 2 Alpes
The resort itself has worked hard to become a part of the officially recognised ‘Famille Plus’ scheme, bestowed only on those resorts and destinations that go out of their way to cater to families and children. They provide activities, services, entertainment and prices throughout the resort favourable to those holidaying with kids in tow.
The town sits on a high plateau with only one road in, so there is no through traffic and the main street is flat with wide pavements, meaning that getting about with kids or a pushchair is not difficult. And the resort runs a free shuttle service, running on two routes (green and red) every 20 and 30 minutes respectively from 08:30 until 20:00 daily.
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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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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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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.

































































