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Why you should come for a visit this summer
With a plethora of activities on offer, Les Deux Alpes springs back to life in summer.
Here are some of the main reasons Les 2 Alpes in summer should be on your list of places to visit.
Les 2 Alpes is a great place to come summer skiing, with its snow-sure glacier at 3,600m above sea level, you're pretty much guaranteed to be able to ski or snowboard here every summer. The views from up on the glacier are incredible, and the resort regularly attracts international teams keeping on top of their training and enjoying the snowpark.
A visit here in summer won't break the bank, with some great deals on apartments and chalets. In fact you'll find it much cheaper in summer than in the middle of the ski season in February.
Staying at altitude is actually proven to boost your mind and body, as it produces more red blood cells to cope with a bit less oxygen. Fact. This is why so many teams and athletes come to train here in the summer months. Enjoy the clean mountain air, reconnect with nature and soak up the amazing views. The town centre lies at 1,650m above sea level, stretching up to 3,600m at the top of the glacier.
There are events on throughout the summer season, with ones specifically for families and kids, to road biking, mountain biking, weekly markets, and trail running. Take a look at our events calendar for all the details.
There is so much to do here in summer, which is what makes Les 2 Alpes such a great place to bring your family.
You can ski or snowboard in the morning, then head off on one of the many walking trails in the afternoon.
Or why not give whitewater rafting a go?
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.
This watersports centre is located between Venosc and St Christophe, not far from the Ecrins National Park.
Les 2 Alpes is a veritable mecca for mountain biking. It has trails and routes for every level of experienced rider, from family-friendly to the more extreme downhill trails and jumps. There is a good selection of places to hire bikes from and a number of MTB specific events over the summer to take part in or just watch.
The Deux Alpes Outdoor Festival has a few different bike events on the opening weekend but the highlight of the mountain bike summer calendar is the Mountain of Hell downhill / enduro / freeride race from the glacier to Venosc village.
Les Deux Alpes has fast become a popular place for mountain biking, with a huge mix of different graded trails giving opportunities for novices and pros to test their skills.
The Venosc mountain bike trails are the first to open, normally in April at the very end of the ski season. The trail builders are as keen to get riding as you are, and get out early to maintain and open the trails far in advance of the official summer opening.
Les 2 Alpes has a number of red downhill trails.
There are blue downhill trails to choose from in 2 Alpes, on both sides of the valley.
We skip straight from red to elite trails in the 2 Alpes bike park, and this one will put the fear of God into you if you're not an accomplished rider.
The Deux Alpes Bike Park has green downhill trails for those of you looking to practise your skills and get more comfortable, or those of you who just want a bit of fun on a nice, easy track.
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.
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