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
Event Previews & Reviews from Les 2 Alpes
Read reviews of the best Les 2 Alpes events
Katie Summerhayes Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB
One Team to Sochi Katie Summerhayes
Katie Summerhayes from Sheffield is back on snow for the first time since her ACL injury. She talks about the freeski scene to come out of Sheffield Ski Village and how Woodsy helped to push her when she started out on the European circuit.
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Les Deux Alpes Night Snow Trail 2018 Review
Trail running in deep snow, in the dark, in a blizzard
Les Deux Alpes’ unusual trail running challenge returned for its sixth and perhaps its toughest instalment this weekend. Heavy snow, high winds and avalanche risk meant that courses had to be altered. Some competitors had a shorter run and others a longer one but all had a difficult time trying to race through deep snow.
Mountain of Hell 2016
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.
Summer 2017 Events in Les Deux Alpes
One new & one familiar event taking place in summer
Details have just been announced for two events this summer – one familiar and one brand new. The 2 Alpes Outdoor Festival on 24th-25th June will be followed by the eighteenth edition of the Mountain of Hell mountain bike race the weekend after
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.
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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1st rest day Tour de France 2016
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.
Rise Festival 2018 bookings
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.
Billy Morgan Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB
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.
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Jamie Nicholls Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB
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.
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Aimee Fuller Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB
One Team to Sochi Aimee Fuller
Meet Aimee Fuller Slopestyle Snowboarder, stunt double and one of the British Freestyle Snowboard Team.
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Mondial VTT Video, Les Deux Alpes 2008
The Les Deux Alpes bike festival 2008
This year’s Mondial VTT was blessed with sunshine and clear blue skies. Once again the resort of Les Deux Alpes played host to the international mountain bike festival which had stalls from all the major brands.
2017 Snow Trail Running Events in 2 Alpes
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.
Les Deux Alpes Night Snowtrail review
Annual trail running event, on snow, at night
This weekend just gone saw the fifth edition of the Deux Alpes Night Snowtrail race. As always it was a well-attended, well-run event, but this year saw the 2015 Trail Running world champion in attendance. Sylvain Court, who is also a two-time French champion, was running in the 20km race.
Froome extends Tour de France 2016 lead
Surprise stage winner & Froome tightens grip on Tour victory
Stage 17 of the Tour de France 2016 took the riders from Bern, the capital of Switzerland, to Finaut-Emosson on the Swiss-French border, just around the corner from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
Rise Festival 2017 Review
Big name acts and plenty of snow made this a festival to remember
Craig David is undoubtedly the best-known singer Les Deux Alpes has seen perform but the festival saw plenty more great music. This was also the snowiest Rise Festival so far, keeping the skiers and snowboarders happy and helping along the party atmosphere.
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!