The glacier in Les 2 Alpes opened this weekend and in the region of 3,000 people arrived in resort to get their first skiing and snowboarding of the season done.
Les 2 Alpes Enjoy the Glacier 2016
October half term holidays on the glacier
Event Previews & Reviews from Les 2 Alpes
Read reviews of the best Les 2 Alpes events
Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB
One Team to Sochi - Trailer
Follow the training of our British Olympic hopefuls as they prepare for the Winter Olympics 2014 in Sochi.
Les 2 Alpes Night Snow Trail 2019 preview
The unique event returns on January 19th 2019
Back for the seventh year running, Les Deux Alpes’ Night Snow Trail continues to attract a growing number of trail runners each winter. In 2018, over 500 runners took part in the three courses.
Mountain of Hell 2018 review
Perfect weather for Les Deux Alpes’ biggest mountain bike race
For the nineteenth edition the competitors were greeted by three days of good weather and perfect biking conditions. The fastest riders hit speeds well over 100km/h and covered the twenty-five-kilometre-long course in just under thirty minutes.
Les 2 Alpes World Record attempt torchlit descent
A good effort, but no place in the Guinness Book of records this time
On Wednesday, Les Deux Alpes attempted to beat the world record for the largest ever torchlit descent on skis. Thousands of torches were ready, the people from Guinness were there to officiate and count, and a large crowd was gathered on La Toura ready for the ski down in the dark.
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British success in Tour de France
Froome takes 3rd Tour de France title in 2016
After four exciting days of racing in the Alps, Chris Froome emerged victorious in Paris for the third win of his career. Equalling the records of Philippe Thys, Louison Bobet and Greg LeMond who all have three Tour wins under their belts, and becoming Britain's first three-time winner.
Rise Festival 2016 kicks off in 2 Alpes
The festival returns for its 3rd year & it's even bigger & better
Saturday afternoon saw the arrival of around 3000 Rise festival-goers in Les Deux Alpes, and it didn’t take long for the party to get underway. Back for the third year running, this time around looks set to be bigger than ever.
Road to Sochi With Freestyle Team GB: Risk & Reward
No Pain, No Gain for Olympic Hopefuls
Professional Skiers & Snowboarders put their bodies through alot. This episode looks at the injuries Freestyle Team GB have suffered and the road to recovery and the Olympics.
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What's On in Les 2 Alpes August 2018
Summer skiing, family activities & a cycling event comes to town
August in Les Deux Alpes has it all, with events to suit all ages and abilities. From family festivals, to adrenaline fuelled summer skiing, take a look at some of the best the month has to offer.
Highlights from the London Ski and Snowboard Show
All the best bits of the London Ski Show
The London Ski and Snowboard show is for many the first event of the winter. Pick up the latest kit, catch up with friends and enjoy the party. It'll be a couple of months before you can do it for real.
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Defi Vertical Ski Challenge 2017
A new race to the top of the mountain
The Les Deux Alpes Défi Vertical, or Vertical Challenge is a new event this year for those who like to ski uphill.
Christmas & New Year Highlights from Les 2 Alpes 2016/17
Fun, fireworks & dancing on tables..
With a busy festive fortnight coming to an end, we bring you a rundown of the highlights of the last two weeks.
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Le Tour 2016 - the story so far
7 days in & it's already produced some spectacular results
Le Tour de France 2016 kicked off last Saturday with stage one and the 'Grand Depart' being hosted by the stunning island community of Le Mont Saint Michel.
Ski racing world cup end of Season roundup 2017
Another great year of ski race action comes to an end
February was dominated by the Alpine Skiing World Championships, held every second year, which kicked off in St Moritz on 6th February. Over 13 days, 589 athletes from 76 countries competed in eleven competitions in front of 165,000 spectators.
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Defi Vertical ski touring race review
A 14km uphill race from 2 Alpes to the top of the glacier
Saturday saw the first edition of the Les Deux Alpes Defí Vertical – a ski touring race from the town at 1650 metres to the top of the glacier at 3600 metres.
Switch it up a gear for TDF 2016
A look at who's who in this years Tour de France
July brings with it all sorts of sporting events. This year we have the EURO 2016 hosted in France at the start of the month, the annual tennis tournamant at Wimbledon and Formula 1 action at Silverstone, Budapest and Hockenheim.
Les Deux Alpes Vertical Trail weekend 2017
A weekend of steep & uphill trail running
There are many trail races in the Deux Alpes area, but the Vertical Trail weekend is reserved for two of the steepest, most gruelling hill-climbs on the calendar.
April in Deux Alpes: What's on and weather
Mountain biking, music, spring skiing in a t-shirt and closing parties - there's a lot to love about spring in Les Deux Alpes
Spring is in the air, as we enjoy longer sunny days. Don't forget your sunscreen!