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Powder runs for off-piste fans in Les 2 Alpes
Les 2 Alpes has a large selection of advanced terrain and off-piste skiing for those who like to venture off the slopes and marked pistes.
Within Les 2 Alpes ski area there are plenty of places to head on a powder day, as well as nearby in Saint Christophe and of course, the neighbouring and iconic off-piste mecca that is La Grave.
Here are a few of our favourite runs and off-piste areas to give you some inspiration.
Take Bellecombes six person chairlift up from 2,200m to the top.
From here you can cut across the top of the Bellecombes 6 piste, you will find a ridge that you need to cross, though usually covered in snow.
From here there is an open bowl to take you down to three short steep chutes, the furthest right being the hardest, as it is extremely hard to get into and usually requires you to straight line the whole chute.
From here you come out directly under the lift again.
Be aware that this area is very prone to avalanche.
At the top of the Signal lift follow to the right of the piste, as the valley starts to fall away to the right stay to the left to gain safe access through a wide gulley - go to the right and you will end up on the edge of a 60m cliff!
Once into the Chalance valley a bowl will open to the right and from here you can take any route down to Les Gours piste in La Fée valley.
Be aware that the Chalance is very prone to avalanche and rocks linger just under the surface of the snow.
It is wise to hire a guide here.
Take the Funiculaire to 3,400m, from here turn right and join the blue traverse that runs along the side of the mountain.
Where it turns left after 200m cut right and a huge face opens itself up, keeping left of this face is the only route down.
This long off-piste run with a 400m vertical drop will take you down to Signal chairlift, but be sure to get there early after a snowfall as it gets tracked out very quickly.
Take the Bellecombes 6 person chairlift up from 2,200m, directly opposite the exit is a 50-minute hike straight up the face to the top.
Be careful along the ridge on the right as it drops away to the right, keep left and from here you will be able to see the snowpark below.
A steep top followed by a mellow bowl awaits you.
This area is prone to avalanche, extreme caution advised.
There are a number of good routes on all aspects here and they are all skied pretty regularly when conditions are good.
There are marked but un-pisted itineraries on the west and east faces.
If you want to get really adventurous, there are lots of long descents possible to the village of St Christophe a little further up the valley from Venosc.
If you're considering this, it's definitely recommended to go with a guide or friendly local ski instructor who knows the way.
You'll need to get a taxi back to Venosc in order to get back to Les Deux Alpes.
La Grave is connected to Les Deux Alpes from the peak of the Glacier at 3,600m by a cat track and caterpillar-bus.
In poor weather, the connection is closed and it's worth knowing the forecast before you set off as high winds and low visibility will cause the link to close and return to resort is only possible by taxi.
La Grave and Le Meije is an untamed ski area. There is only one lift, in three stages, and none of the area is pisted.
It is a playground for more advanced tourers and powder fans and on a clear day after fresh snow it is an incredible place to ski.
Truly an off-piste resort it is not suitable for beginners or anyone with little-to-no off-piste knowledge.
Before you head off piste, here's a few things you should be thinking about:
Read more about understanding avalanches and how to try to avoid them.
This rental store is located is within the entertainment centre where the bowling and fitness club are. It is on the first floor and is just 30m from the ESF Ski School. Samuel and his team of technical staff will welcome you, and share their knowledge with you.
This family owned ski and snowboard rental shop is located at the foot of the ski slopes, next to the tourist office and only 50 metres from the main lift 'Le Jandri Express'.
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 1st skiing day.
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Les 2 Alpes? Just visit the Skiset Hibernatus store!
Ski and snowboard Hire at the far end of Deux Alpes, on the round about near the Grand Viking chair lift. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
This ski and snowboard shop is well equipped to suit your requirements and ability.
Take a look at this year's ski pass prices or find your way around with piste maps for Les 2 Alpes.
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