Sights in Les 2 Alpes — 9 of Our Favourites

The ice caves in Les Deux Alpes offer a true journey back to the ice age, with ethereal sculptures of dinosaurs and an impressive mammoth measuring six metres long and ten metres wide, all hewn directly from the Roche-Mantel glacier. Clever lighting adds to the atmosphere, creating a strange and captivating experience as you wander through the frozen world. Dug entirely by hand with nothing more than ice picks, the cave network consists of eight grottos, three rooms and the long entrance gallery, and takes around five months to complete each year.

Visit the website or ask at the tourist office for this season’s prices and opening times. The caves generally open in line with the lift schedule. Tickets are available at the ski pass offices, online, and at the tourist office.

Once at the summit, the Destination 3400 tour begins, offering a range of unforgettable experiences. Explore the Grotte de Glace, an ice cave sculpted into the glacier itself, and enjoy the panoramic views from the Belvédère des Écrins. Visitors can also make use of the orientation table to learn about the surrounding peaks and the incredible alpine landscape.

The Dôme Express is truly unique in France, as 100 % of its route passes beneath the glacier. The vault has been excavated up to 40 m underground, ensuring the funicular avoids direct contact with the ice while providing a safe and comfortable journey. Accessible via an inclined elevator, the funicular is suitable for all visitors keen to experience the glacier and the high-mountain environment in a convenient and extraordinary way.

Whether you’re a skier wanting to explore the slopes or a visitor eager to discover the glacier, the Dôme Express funicular offers an exceptional alpine adventure and breathtaking views.

Led by a member of the Sata Deux Alpes team, this one-hour tour reveals the architecture, machinery and innovation that power the resort’s most advanced lift. The intermediate station is actually two stations in one, home to vast machinery, a soaring garage and modern relaxation areas.

Faster, smoother and designed for the future, the new Jandri three-S transforms the journey to three-thousand-two-hundred metres. It’s a rare chance to see what happens behind the scenes. Visits are in French only.

Skiers can make the most of the pistes between 3,400 m and 3,200 m in a serene evening atmosphere, while pedestrians are also welcome to join this unforgettable experience at nightfall.

The event takes place on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. during the February holidays, priced at €40 per person, aperitif included. Participants should be comfortable on blue slopes.

For bookings and more information, visit their sales points in the resort or check online via the “check website” button on this page. Le 3200 offers a perfect blend of stunning scenery, delicious food, and a memorable alpine evening.

The museum depicts the life of local inhabitants over the ages in “The deserted hamlets of Mont de Lans”.

The history of this village is closely tied with that of the many small hamlets inhabited until recent times. Some locals still remember this village life, now a feature of the past.

Check their website for opening dates and times.

• Price: 30€ for adults, 25€ for children (-12yrs)
• Open daily, booking required, excluding Saturdays.
• Free for children under 3 years.

Its rich mineral collection and dynamic staging of wildlife make it a great place to discover the natural and cultural heritage of Oisans. Each year new temporary exhibitions are presented.

For opening dates and times plus entry fees please visit their website for more information.

They have a permanent collection as well as numerous temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Visit the website for more information on opening times and dates.

A haven for all sorts of wildlife as well as a magnet for outdoor sports enthusiasts, it's well worth a visit at any time of year.

Covering over 270,000 hectares (91,740 of which make up the central zone) the Ecrins National Park is the second largest in France after the Vanoise. 

Not just an enormous adventure playground made up of rocks, rivers and forests, the park is also home to 61 towns and villages; one third of which are in the department of Isère and the remaining two thirds fall within Haute-Savoie. They are all in the peripheral zone of the park and can make a great base from which to explore the park; a few places worth a visit include Les Vigneaux, Vallouise, Ailefroide, Puy Aillaud and La Bérarde. Some of these are beautiful little hamlets where old cultures and traditions die hard.