2 Alpes Summer Skiing Review

Les Deux Alpes start the summer ski season

Imprint: By Robin Deering, Updated 8 May 2026

The summer ski season starts this weekend with the opening of the Les Deux Alpes glacier ski area, a week ahead of Tignes.
The snow conditions on the glacier are some of the best we've seen thanks to a particularly snow heavy winter season - this webcam view shows a very snowy glacier park at 2300m.

Les Deux Alpes have developed one of Europe's best summer snow parks which attracts park rats from June through to September.
The park features two half-pipes, one of which meets the Olympic halfpipe specifications.

The 14 ski lifts run from 7.30am and open up a ski area of 90+ hectares, starting early means skiing on a colder harder snow-pack as by the time the midday sun comes around, it urns quite quickly into slush.

The Kumi Yama 2012 competition is on the 6th,7th and 8th of July, which sees three days of park contests at all levels.

You can find full details on our summer skiing section.

Ski Hire in Les 2 Alpes

Tyrol Sports Lutin

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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!
Milou Sports

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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 first skiing day.
Dode Sports

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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'.
Sport Emotion Diable

Location
Les Deux Alpes

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.
Les Clarines

Location
Les Deux Alpes

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Les 2 Alpes? Just visit the Skiset Les Clarines store!
Hors Limites

Location
Les Deux Alpes

This ski and snowboard shop is well equipped to suit your requirements and ability.

Ski Schools in Les 2 Alpes

Private ski lessons

Learn to ski in English or French with a kind, caring and professional, female ski instructor.
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).
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.
Group ski lessons

This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
Private ski lessons

This ski and snowboard school has gained a phenomenal reputation since it was established in Les Deux Alpes.
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.

Airport Transfers in Les 2 Alpes

Shared airport transfers

Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
Private and shared airport transfers

This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Les 2 Alpes, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
Private airport transfers

They provide the best price for airport transfers to destinations throughout the French Alps, year-round.
Private airport transfers

Alp Venture offers safe, reliable and professional private transfers to Les 2 Alpes at competitive prices.

Winter Things To Do in Les 2 Alpes

See our Activity Guide

Ice skating rink

Location
Les Deux Alpes

Right in the heart of Les Deux Alpes, the open-air ice rink offers one of those classic mountain moments you never really grow out of. You’ll find the entrance beside the Saga Centre amusement arcade on Rue des Sagnes, making it an easy stop whether you’re heading out for a stroll, meeting friends or keeping the kids entertained.
Ice cave

Location
Les Deux Alpes

Walk through a two-hundred-metre gallery to reach a magical network of rooms carved twenty metres below the surface of the snow, deep inside the glacier.