Sunset 3200
Enjoy a magical alpine evening with a sunset aperitif at the restaurant Le 3200. Savour a selection of sweet and savoury treats while admiring the sun setting over the peaks, casting a golden glow across the slopes.
Le Sapey and the Tour du Pied Moutet hike
A six hour hike with great mountain views and a few tricky sections
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.
The route takes you on a circuit around Pied Moutet – the rocky peak that dominates the smaller Vallée Blanche side of the resort. Start at the bottom of the Vallée Blanche chairlift (see map above) and take the path leading into the trees to the right (as you look uphill).
When this meets a gravel track, cross over and follow the path marked ‘La Moliere’. Keep following this until you arrive at the La Moliere restaurant. There are a number of paths which criss-cross in the forest, so keep looking out for the signposts. If you stray too low and find yourself on a metal road, just follow this to the restaurant. If you find yourself climbing the hillside on a zigzag path you have gone too high, so retrace your steps.
From La Moliere, follow the path beyond the restaurant towards Les Travers and Le Sapey. A steadily rising traverse takes you across a hillside studded with pockets of trees. Make sure you avoid the path on the right which descends to Les Travers, and climb to the bergerie (shepherd’s hut) at 1,710m.
If you want a more challenging start to the walk, you can begin at the foot of the Super Venosc chairlift. From here, a steep path climbs the mountainside directly to the Col de Mais. If you want to take in the peak of Pied Moutet, a path to the left leads to the summit. This path has some steep scrambling and sections are equipped with wires and rungs for aid. Return to the Col de Mais by the same route. From the col, continue north-west to descend on the far side. Bear left at the fork and you will reach the bergerie to join the route described above.
From the bergerie, the path continues through woodland for a little over two kilometres. At any junction, take the more well-trodden route. After a while you will arrive at a flat area of open pasture land on the shoulder of Pied Moutet. A good path leads to the ancient farming hamlet of Le Sapey. The twelve houses here were home to over seventy permanent residents at the end of the nineteenth century. The good state of repair of much of the houses shows that they are still used from time to time by locals, even if there is no longer a resident population.
Continue through Sapey and take the path which winds high along the steep sides of the Veneon valley. This part has some tricky sections where care is needed. It is not suitable for small children or those who suffer from vertigo. Short passages are protected with wires, and there is potential for a long fall in a few places.
The path becomes easier as you approach Venosc and find yourself ones more in deep woodland. When you reach the ruined hamlet of Ferarret you have two options. You can keep to the main path and descend via the old Venosc village to the lift station. The gondola will return you to Les Deux Alpes in a quick ten-minute ride. Alternatively, you can turn left at Ferarret to climb uphill for a few metres. Turning right at the next junction will take you on a well-marked discovery trail footpath to the top of Venosc village. A steep climb takes you from here to Les Deux Alpes in a little under an hour.
What to bring
IGN 3336 map is recommended. You will need lift-passes to use the Venosc gondola.
What to see
Sights in Les 2 Alpes
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Funicular visit
The Dôme Express funicular offers a unique way to reach 3,400 m, taking both skiers and pedestrians safely beneath the glacier. Starting from 3,100 m, this remarkable transport allows visitors to access the high-altitude environment of Les 2 Alpes with ease, making the glacier more accessible to everyone.
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Horse drawn sleigh rides
Discover the joys of sleigh rides through an idyllic setting on one of our 3 daily departures: 10am, 2pm and 3.30pm (1 hr 15 minute ride).
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Ice cave
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.
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Behind the scenes at Jandri
Step inside the heart of Les Deux Alpes’ newest lift and discover the engineering behind the Jandri three-S. Every Tuesday from late December, with extra sessions during the February holidays, you can join a guided visit to the intermediate station at two-thousand-six-hundred metres.
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Chasal Lento Museum
The aim of the museum is to preserve and display objects of bygone life in Oisans, displaying the traditions and arts of Mont de Lans.
Where to lunch
There are several restaurants in Venosc towards the end. The pastures before Le Sapey would make a beautiful spot for a picnic.
Restaurants in Les Deux Alpes
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Le QG Bar & Restaurant
Le QG is a lively bar and restaurant in Les Deux Alpes, famous for its brunch menu, creative cocktails and relaxed, buzzy vibe. Guests can enjoy pancakes, pizzas, burgers or tapas while soaking up the energetic atmosphere. Popular with both locals and holidaymakers, it’s the perfect spot for a casual meal, après-ski drinks or late-night music, making Le QG a favourite destination for anyone looking to combine great food, drinks and fun in one vibrant setting.
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La Porte d'à Côte Restaurant
Traditional regional cuisine made with local produce all year.
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Le Trappeur Restaurant
This restaurant, open all year, serves local fish, Charolais beef or duck, as well as salads, pastas, and vegetables.
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Casa Nostra Restaurant
They have a great wine menu from Corsican and French vineyards, or try the Corsican chestnut beer.
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The Soul Kitchen Restaurant
Small and cosy restaurant serving mountain favourites but with a veggie twist.
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La Grange Restaurant
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. A warm and friendly atmosphere with a large interior, making it the perfect place for large groups, families and friends and we hear the moules frites and steak tartare are great!
What to do
Things To Do in Les Deux Alpes
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Funicular visit
The Dôme Express funicular offers a unique way to reach 3,400 m, taking both skiers and pedestrians safely beneath the glacier. Starting from 3,100 m, this remarkable transport allows visitors to access the high-altitude environment of Les 2 Alpes with ease, making the glacier more accessible to everyone.
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Ice skating rink
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.
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Palais des Sports
Located in the heart of the resort, the Palais des Sports offers Les 2 Alpes a versatile space for sporting, cultural, and professional events. With 1,200m² of leisure and sports facilities, a large conference room, and an amphitheatre, the centre caters to a wide variety of activities throughout both summer and winter.
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Sunset 3200
Enjoy a magical alpine evening with a sunset aperitif at the restaurant Le 3200. Savour a selection of sweet and savoury treats while admiring the sun setting over the peaks, casting a golden glow across the slopes.
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Behind the scenes at Jandri
Step inside the heart of Les Deux Alpes’ newest lift and discover the engineering behind the Jandri three-S. Every Tuesday from late December, with extra sessions during the February holidays, you can join a guided visit to the intermediate station at two-thousand-six-hundred metres.
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Ice cave
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.
Directions
Starting point: Vallée Blanche chairlift bottom station
