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Bring your children on a ski holiday to Les Deux Alpes
Here's why we recommend Les 2 Alpes as a family destination.
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.
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'.
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.
Set in the centre of Les 2 Alpes, Hotel Serre Palas offers a warm and comfortable stay.
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.
This welcoming, family-run hotel combines mountain tradition with modern comforts.
This Dutch-run hotel offers warm hospitality and a good restaurant in the heart of the resort.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Les 2 Alpes? Just visit the Skiset Les Clarines store!
Florence welcomes you to her brand new store in the ski station of Deux Alpes. The store is situated on the main resort road, on the corner of one of the main squares next to the Creperie du Centre.
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 first skiing day.
This ski and snowboard shop is well equipped to suit your requirements and ability.
At this boutique you can get your ski hire and outdoor equipment in time to catch the first lifts.
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Les 2 Alpes? Just visit the Skiset Slide Planet store!
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.
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.
This ski and snowboard school has gained a phenomenal reputation since it was established in Les Deux Alpes.
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.
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.
Learn to ski in English or French with a kind, caring and professional, female ski instructor.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Perched high at two thousand six hundred metres, The Pano Bar is where Les Deux Alpes comes to life each afternoon. Opening early with the lifts, it’s the perfect place to start your day on the mountain with a hot chocolate or coffee while soaking up the incredible panoramic views.
Anchored in Les Deux Alpes for over thirty years, La Rhumerie is a truly unique bar that transports visitors on a “piratesque” adventure. From the moment you step inside, the charming and intriguing décor captures the imagination, promising a journey across the globe for both your senses and your taste buds.
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.
For those who love a lively, character-filled night out, Pub Windsor in Les Deux Alpes is a must-visit. This classic pub exudes a rock’n’roll atmosphere, combining the charm of a traditional alpine tavern with the energy of a music-infused hangout. With its distinctive décor and strong character, it’s the kind of place where every visit feels like a night to remember.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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