
Rise Festival
The Rise Festival is in Les Deux Alpes for a week long party, both on and off the mountain.
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A pretty little village in a peaceful valley at 1,000m with quick lift access to Les 2 Alpes
Venosc is a traditional Alpine village in the Vénéon valley, linked to Les 2 Alpes by a speedy seven-minute gondola. You’ll find cobbled streets, artisan shops and a relaxed atmosphere far from the resort’s hustle and bustle. Most places to stay are self-catered chalets and apartments, with neighbouring hamlets offering more choice if you have a car. It’s an ideal spot for a quiet stay without sacrificing slope access.
Venosc is a charming traditional Alpine village tucked in the Vénéon valley at 1,000m, just below Les 2 Alpes. Linked to the main resort by a seven-minute gondola ride, it offers a peaceful base with easy access to the slopes while keeping you well away from the bustle of the main town. Its cobbled streets are home to local artisans and artists producing everything from honey and cheese to pottery, silks and leatherwork, giving the village a warm, authentic feel. Most accommodation is self-catered chalets and apartments, with a few neighbouring hamlets like Bourd d’Arud, Les Gauchoirs and La Danchere offering more options if you have a car. With the river running through the valley and stunning scenery on your doorstep, Venosc is perfect if you want a quiet stay without losing the convenience of quick lift access.
Location | Km from Les 2 Alpes | Best for |
Les 2 Alpes | - | Being at the centre of everything |
Le Village 1800 | 1.1 | Purpose-built, easy access to slopes |
Venosc | 6 | Peaceful medieval village, linked by lift |
The Rise Festival is in Les Deux Alpes for a week long party, both on and off the mountain.
The pretty village of La Grave, notorious for its challenging off-piste terrain is about 30 minutes away by road - ride the old gondola for some of the most spectacular mountain views in the region. The ride up to Pic Blanc at Alpe d'Huez an hour away offers views of distant Mont Blanc. Further afield you can tour the Chartreuse distillery at Voiron on the other side of Grenoble, visit the museum and grounds of the chateau at Vizille on the D1091, or take a ride on the old funicular railway at St Hilaire du Touvet towards Chambery.
Walk through a 200m gallery to access a magical network of rooms carved out 20 metres below the surface of the snow, deep inside the glacier.
Le Dolilou restaurant is a great restaurant and bar, with brilliant food and Alpine atmosphere. It has an open fire and a terrace outdoors which people use as a beer garden or café as it's warmer down here from March onwards. In the summer the amazing Chateau de la Muzelle just across the road is open for fine food, and has beautiful grounds for ice cream and Sunday lunches and dinners.
Also worth a look is the restaurant at the Champ du Moulin campsite. It's cheap and cheerful with burgers and tartiflette, and booking in advance is recommended. They open all year and also have outdoor drinks only terrace in the summer. It's a popular winter campsite so can get quite busy.
Le QG is a lively bar and restaurant known for its brunch menu, cocktails and laid-back vibe. Tuck into pancakes, pizzas, burgers or tapas while soaking up the buzzy atmosphere. A firm favourite with locals and holiday makers for relaxed meals, après drinks and late-night music.
Located next to the ice rink, this restaurant offers an extensive menu, with Savoyard specialities like fondue and raclette, as well as pizzas, grilled meats and home made desserts.
Traditional regional cuisine made with local produce all year.
This restaurant, open all year, serves local fish, Charolais beef or duck, as well as salads, pastas, and vegetables.
This is the renowned restaurant of the 4* Chalet Hotel Mounier, famous in the Southern Alps for its fine cuisine based on fresh local produce and the inventiveness of the chef.
Known for its simple, but great, traditional French cuisine and reasonable prices, Le Paellou restaurant is also organiser of the unofficial "World Championship for raclette eaters".
Le Bombance, Venosc's only nightspot, serves traditional local specialities in an informal village setting. You'll find everyone in town here.
Le QG is a lively bar and restaurant known for its brunch menu, cocktails and laid-back vibe. Tuck into pancakes, pizzas, burgers or tapas while soaking up the buzzy atmosphere. A firm favourite with locals and holiday makers for relaxed meals, après drinks and late-night music.
This bar has made quite a name for itself since setting up in 2002.
In winter, you can pretty much ski to the door of this fun spot, located at the bottom of the beginner slopes.
Lively all-day bar and restaurant with tapas, pizzas and generous grilled dishes. Build your own burger from a wide choice of toppings or try one of their ready-made creations. Eat in, take away or soak up the sun on the terrace.
This wine bar has a large sunny terrace where you can enjoy a drink while nibbling on some of their tasty tapas and snacks. The cosy interior is perfect for those chilly winter evenings.
Challenge your friends to a game of bowling over a few beers.
The Veneon valley is a great base for walking, climbing and via ferrata, as well as white water rafting and kayaking. The 'Aventure Park' nearby offers high wire courses, zip lines and a bungee jump.
This 1,800m2 open-air artificial ice rink, located right in the heart of Les Deux Alpes, is great fun for friends and family.
The sports centre in Les 2 Alpes is open throughout summer and winter and offers 1200m2 of leisure and sports space, as well as a large conference room and amphitheatre.
Walk through a 200m gallery to access a magical network of rooms carved out 20 metres below the surface of the snow, deep inside the glacier.
Les Deux Alpes Aacqua Center is the perfect place to head to after a long day out on the mountain.
Offering paragliding and speed riding you can experience something different in Les 2 Alpes with Air 2 Alpes.
The tennis club is open every summer from 24 June until 2nd September.
Col du Galibier mountain pass is recurrently the highest point of the Tour de France
Challenging loop of between 80km to 90km with the famed Alpe d'Huez climb.
Great for a recovery ride or an alternative to the big passes
At 2,830m, this rocky pyramid would dominate the view from Les Deux Alpes were it not for its larger neighbour, La Muzelle.
This easy walk is suitable for all abilities and leads to fantastic views.
This lovely walk is suitable for families, so everyone can enjoy the forest and meadow scenery.
This is a long and mostly gentle walk through pleasant scenery with some variation options to make it more challenging. You will pass through charming forests, alpine pastures and abandoned villages as you explore a lesser known side of the Les Deux Alpes resort.
Le Fioc is the name of the ridgeline that runs along the west side of Les Deux Alpes, from the woods above Bons to the Col de Mais. Beyond the Col is the steep rocky peak of Pied Moutet.
Fun Stages is an adventure company that providies activities and courses for children.
From white water rafting and mini rafting to canyoning and via ferrata
This watersports centre is located between Venosc and St Christophe, not far from the Ecrins National Park.
There are a small number of chalets to rent in summer and winter in Venosc.
Holiday rentals in Les Deux Alpes
Holiday rentals in Les Deux Alpes
Holiday rentals in Les Deux Alpes
Holiday rentals in Les Deux Alpes
Spacious three-room apartment with balcony, perfect for families or groups of up to six.
Résidence L'Alba is at the entrance of Les Deux Alpes resort. This prestigious accommodation offers premium services. With its 15 spacious and modern apartments, L'Alba promises a stay of the highest standard.
Holiday rentals in Les Deux Alpes
Just 300 metres from the slopes in Les 2 Alpes, Hotel Ibiza offers comfort, convenience and stunning Alpine views.
Tucked away in the trees of Les 2 Alpes, Chalet Mounier is a family-run hotel offering direct access to the mountains. Perfect for skiers, food lovers and those seeking calm.
Enjoy a warm welcome and charming Alpine comfort at this hotel in Les Deux Alpes.
Set in the centre of Les 2 Alpes, Hotel Serre Palas offers a warm and comfortable stay.
Relax into a welcoming Alpine experience, with cosy rooms, thoughtful amenities and a restaurant and bar ready to make your stay both easy and memorable.
Experience warm family hospitality at this tranquil Les Deux Alpes hotel, featuring cosy rooms, heated indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, fitness facilities and delicious winter dining.
They provide the best price for airport transfers to destinations throughout the French Alps, year-round.
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.
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.
Alp Venture offers safe, reliable and professional private transfers to Les 2 Alpes at competitive prices.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsIn winter the resort is host to a number of international festivals and skiing events. The Rise Festival just before Christmas features big name bands and DJs, while other big winter events include the Mad Snow Race in January. In the summer, snow camps and freestyle ski competitions take place on the glacier, while the legendary mountain bike race, the Mountain of Hell, takes place at the end of June.
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