The Les Deux Alpes Défi Vertical, or Vertical Challenge is a new event this year for those who like to ski uphill.
Defi Vertical Ski Challenge 2017
A new race to the top of the mountain
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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.
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.
Warming up for the winter ski season in London
The Relentless Freeze Festival did exactly what it said on the tin and those not wearing their ski jackets could be found with teeth chattering, huddled around the vin chaud stand wrapping themselves in a fruity alcoholic blanket.
One Team to Sochi with Jamie Nicholls
Episode four of One Team to Sochi is out and it's all about the young lad from Bradford; Jamie Nicholls.
Read more about Jamie Nicholls Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB
Tickets selling fast for the biggest party of the season in 2 Alpes
For the past four winters, Rise Festival has brought high-altitude partying to Les Deux Alpes before Christmas. This year promises to be no exception. Only a few tickets are left for the six-day event which begins on December 15th.
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.
Read more about Highlights from the London Ski and Snowboard Show
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.
Read more about Les 2 Alpes World Record attempt torchlit descent
One Team to Sochi Billy Morgan
Billy Morgan is one of the Britian's best chances of a Freestyle snowboarding medal at the Sochi Olympics.
Read more about Billy Morgan Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB
More drama over the weekend in the World's biggest cycle race
As 15,000 people cycled the penultimate stage of the Tour de France 2016, from Megeve to Morzine in the Etape du Tour on Sunday, the drama of the actual race was unfolding in the Pyrenees.
The 2010 Mountain of Hell from Monster Energy
A race of superlatives. The descent from 3400 meters to 900 meters is both physical and invigorating and one of the highlights of the Summer calendar.
Another great year & plenty of snow for this unique MTB race
The Mountain of Hell MTB race is now in its 17th year and the 2016 edition saw 700 mountain bikers take part from no less than 18 different countries. For the first time this year there was a children's race with 23 competitors taking part, and 16 women also joined the ranks - I was one of them.
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.
New event for Les Deux Alpes' summer calendar
Saturday saw around thirty classic cars, vans and bikes assemble in the square for a brand-new event in Les Deux Alpes; the Vintage Motor Show.
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.
Good snow, family-friendly events and how to avoid the crowds
It's the school holidays, the resort is full of families and it's getting a little warmer.
Read more about February in Deux Alpes: What's on and weather
A weekend of trail running on the snow this January
Now in its fifth year, the Deux Alpes Night Snow Trail has become something of a fixture on the resort’s calendar. A growing number of trail running aficionados are choosing their skiing holiday dates each winter to allow them to compete in the race.
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.
One Team to Sochi - James "Woodsy" Woods
Meet one of Britian's best Freestyle medal chances at the Sochi Olympics; James Woods.
Read more about James Woods Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB