Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort, France
Good Snow Conditions, Europe’s largest skiable glacier and year round action
One of the highest resorts in France, the historic and charming ski resort of Les Deux Alpes has 220 kms of piste and the lifts in Les Deux Alpes are every few hundred yards, so you are never far away from one.
Ski slopes run down both sides of the ski resort in a high altitude valley joining the 'two alps' of Venosc and Mont de Lans. Les Deux Alpes is ideal for non-skiers, as it gives access to both the glacier and the lower village of Venosc by gondola. A funicular passes through the ice to La Meije glacier (3570 metres) which provides skiing all year round, a great slalom training course and a huge snowpark throughout the summer season also. There are breathtaking views and superb snow conditions, all at a reasonable price.
Les Deux Alpes Resort Key Facts
| Resort height: | 1650m | Snow: |  |
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| Highest lift: | 3600m | Beginners: | |
| No. of lifts: | 51 | Intermediates: | |
| Glacier: | No | Advanced: | |
| Total piste length: | 225kms | Snowboarding: | |
| Snowparks: | 1 | Off piste: | |
| Purpose built: | No | Après-ski: | |
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Les Deux Alpes Accommodation
With a good even mix of catered and self catered accommodation, Les Deux Alpes is a great resort to look at if you want some good skiing on a budget. All accommodation is either a short walk or short bus ride from the ski lifts and the town is serviced well by the local buses.
Although the accommodation in Les Deux Alpes is not of the same high standard as other resorts such as Meribel or Val d’Isere, the standard of skiing there more than makes up for it and you won’t be disappointed if you are just looking for an inexpensive way to get on the mountain.
If you’re looking for cheaper accommodation for families and large groups or just an inexpensive week with a few mates then Les Deux Alpes is a great choice for your skiing holiday.
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Les Deux Alpes, Les Melezes, £n/a
The Mélèzes is a charming, family-run hotel with good food, comfortable rooms and a warm atmosphere. Buffet
About the Skiing and Boarding in Les Deux Alpes
Skiing in Les Deux Alpes offers something for all levels of skier and boarder. Beginners will quickly progress from the nursery slopes in the centre of town to the gentle slopes on the glacier itself. On the Pied Moutet side of the mountain there are plenty of wide, intermediate pistes. The Super Diable run challenges the best skiers and boarders and the Serre Palas bumps are used for international competitions.
The resort is ideal for snowboarders, with one of the best snowboard parks in Europe you can ski the enormous snow park nearly all year round. Take a guide over the back of the Meige and you will find some truly fantastic off piste, it is safe to say there is something for every kind of skier/boarder in Les Deux Alpes and with such good altitude the snow is definitely some of the best available in the French Alps.
Après Ski in Les Deux Alpes
The ski resort of Les Deux Alpes offers an abundance of après-ski life in its bustling and lively town centre. There are plenty of shops, bars, restaurants and nightclubs plus a cinema, bowling alley and sports facilities spread across the long road through the village however there is a huge choice of bars.
Popular British favourites are 'The Secret' (below the Hotel Cret) with good prices and a lively atmosphere, 'Smithy's', which has regular events and live music and if your after some tasty traditional cuisine head to ‘Le Trappeur’ for some fantastic, reasonably priced authentic French cuisine and a shot of locally made Génépi. While 'Santa Fee' and the 'Brazilian' are popular with French tourists, most of the 32 bars around town have a mix of patrons, truly offering something for everyone. 'Bar Rhumerie' in the centre of town is a good place for a quiet drink early on with its eclectic range of Rums from all over the world. There are a few themed bars dotted around the town certainly worth taking a look, but if you are interested in staying more ‘on the beaten track’ there plenty of generic bars as well.
For late night dancing, 'L'Avalanche' play typical euro-club cheese and have a big dance floor and 'La Casa' is fashionable with French and Italian crowds. 'L'Opera' in Le Village is a really great club, with 3 floors, countless guest DJs of different styles (some UK artists have made appearances here) and a live music room. These are usually open year round.
The town centre has a heated outdoor pool and ice-rink with free entrance using a six—day (or longer) ski pass.
Other activities available in Les Deux Alpes are snowshoeing, paragliding, ice climbing, hang-gliding, helicopter trips and snowmobiles. Kayaking, rafting and mountain biking can also be done in the summer.
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Les Deux Alpes Snow Conditions
| Last Snow | 1st Jan | |
| Forecast | Clear skies | |
| Lower Snow Depth | 90 cm | |
| Upper Snow Depth | 300 cm | |
| Conditions | Great snow conditions | |
| Runs Open | 95 % | |
| Temperature | 2.38 ºC | |
| Last Report Update | 5th Feb @ 20:30 |
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