Bad Weather Ski Areas in Les 2 Alpes
Discover the top Les 2 Alpes bad-weather skiing
The high, open pistes can often lack the contrast required for orientation during white out conditions and slope and sky can blur into one.
Head for the trees
Head for the pistes that are tree-lined, they help provide definition when everything else seems to be white. Due to the lack of woodland area on the slopes, Les Deux Alps is not the best resort for when the weather closes in and visibility is bad. Having said this the fact that the mountains go so high means sometimes you can escape the bad weather by heading higher up and popping out over the clouds.
Always check out the webcams.
If it’s lashing down with rain in the valley, it means it’s snowing up top, giving you the best and freshest powder you’re likely to ski on, and because it’s a bad weather day, chances are, you’ll have the mountain to yourself.
If the clouds are high up too then it is best to stick to those runs that are lower down, more gentle and less bumpy to avoid hitting anything unexpected underneath your skis or board.
Pied Moutet
This side of the resort is a good place to head. There are more blue runs at low altitude than the main side and the Kanata is a great place for a vin chaud by an open fire. They boldly claim to have the best vin chaud in the Alps, classily served in half-pint glasses...
It is always a good idea in bad weather to stop and have a hot chocolate or coffee in a mountain café, you can assess the weather on the hill and make a decision about whether to carry on or call it a day.
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Advanced areas in Les Deux Alpes
Private Ski Lessons & Instructors in Les 2 Alpes
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Private ski lessons
Learn to ski in English or French with a kind, caring and professional, female ski instructor.
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Private ski lessons
This ski and snowboard school has gained a phenomenal reputation since it was established in Les Deux Alpes.
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Private ski lessons
Discover the Les 2 Alpes ski area with one of the most renowned ski schools in the world.
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Private ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
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Private ski lessons
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
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Private ski lessons
The European Ski and Snowboard School is a well-established independent ski school in the heart of Les Deux Alpes. Its name has become synonymous with a quality service that aims to meet and exceed your expectations.
Beginner areas in Les Deux Alpes
Ski School Lessons in Les 2 Alpes
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Private ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
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Private ski lessons
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
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Group ski lessons
Discover the Les 2 Alpes ski area with one of the most renowned ski school in the world.
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Group ski lessons
This ski and snowboard school was first set up in Les Deux Alpes in 2013 and has gained a phenomenal reputation (just have a look at the reviews).
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Group ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
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Private ski lessons
Learn to ski in English or French with a kind, caring and professional, female ski instructor.
Beginner ski hire
Ski Hire in Les 2 Alpes
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La Muzelle No.72 Stellalpes
Ski and snowboard Hire centrally located in the very hear of the village. 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!
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Hibernatus
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Les 2 Alpes? Just visit the Skiset Hibernatus store!
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Sport Emotion Diable
Pascal and his team welcome you to his store where they ensure you have a great skiing holiday. A team of technical staff boast know-how, warmth and professionalism. Sport Emotion Diable is located rue de l'Irarde, close to the ESF Vikings' meeting point and to the Diable chairlift.
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Jacques Sports
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.
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Dode Sports
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'.
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Tyrol Sports Lutin
Ski and snowboard Rental in the Centre of Les 2 Alpes. 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!
Beginner ski lessons
Ski School Lessons in Les 2 Alpes
See all Ski School Lessons in Les 2 Alpes-
Private ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
-
Private ski lessons
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
-
Group ski lessons
Discover the Les 2 Alpes ski area with one of the most renowned ski school in the world.
-
Group ski lessons
This ski and snowboard school was first set up in Les Deux Alpes in 2013 and has gained a phenomenal reputation (just have a look at the reviews).
-
Group ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
-
Private ski lessons
Learn to ski in English or French with a kind, caring and professional, female ski instructor.
Off-piste areas in Les Deux Alpes
Mountain Guides Les 2 Alpes
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ESF off-piste mountain guides
This ski school offers off-piste lessons in Les 2 Alpes for those looking to take their skiing or snowboarding to the next level.
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Firstrax Mountain Guides
With over 10 years of experience, these mountain guides offer freeriding in the best powder spots of Les Deux Alpes and La Grave.
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ESI St Christophe ski guides
This company has been running in Les Deux Alpes from 1986 and as well as providing ski and snowboard lessons, they also offer off-piste guiding.
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European Ski & Snowboard School ski guides
Discover the incredible off-piste in Les Deux Alpes with the European Ski & Snowboard School! This is for skiers who want to get on and ski off-piste without standing around and talking about it too much.
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Ski Hire in Les 2 Alpes
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La Muzelle No.72 Stellalpes
Ski and snowboard Hire centrally located in the very hear of the village. 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!
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Hibernatus
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Les 2 Alpes? Just visit the Skiset Hibernatus store!
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Sport Emotion Diable
Pascal and his team welcome you to his store where they ensure you have a great skiing holiday. A team of technical staff boast know-how, warmth and professionalism. Sport Emotion Diable is located rue de l'Irarde, close to the ESF Vikings' meeting point and to the Diable chairlift.
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Jacques Sports
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.
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Dode Sports
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'.
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Tyrol Sports Lutin
Ski and snowboard Rental in the Centre of Les 2 Alpes. 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!
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Take a look at this year's ski pass prices or find your way around with piste maps for Les 2 Alpes.
