Les Deux Alpes
France
Europe
Km piste | Min Height (m) | Max Height (m) |
|---|---|---|
200 | 1280 | 3523 |
Sub Area | Multi-Area Collection |
|---|---|
No | No |
Description
Les Deux Alpes, a high-altitude gem nestled in France, boasts a remarkable list of accolades, including the title of housing Europe's largest skiable glacier and offering the world's longest fully on-piste vertical descent at an impressive 2200 meters.
But it's not just records that set this resort apart. Its stellar reputation for snow reliability and extensive off-piste terrain make it a perennial favorite among British visitors. The resort flaunts a generous 200 kilometers of meticulously groomed on-piste slopes, with a strong emphasis on catering to beginners. For those with advanced skills, the allure of nearby La Grave awaits. Les Deux Alpes also takes pride in being home to one of Europe's premier snowparks.
Accommodation options in the village are plentiful, stretching nearly 2 kilometers along a sun-kissed valley. Off the slopes, a plethora of activities awaits, with a vibrant après-ski scene that ranks Les Deux Alpes among the liveliest resorts in France.
In exciting news, the long-discussed connection to Alpe d'Huez seems poised to become a reality, with a massive 3S gondola expected to link the two resorts by 2022 - now obviously that hasn't happened yet but we are still hoping.
Pros
Biggest Snowsure Glacier you'll get
Decent amount of afforable accommodation
Great apres
Access to La Grave (Free ride mecca)
Beginners well catered to
Cons
Limited pistes to keep advanced skiers entertained
A lot of skiing above treeline
Sun is great but can make lower return runs sketchy
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(Airports, trains, shared options)
Resort information
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Access
Transfers
Direct Train | Train + Bus Option | Direct coach |
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No | Yes | Yes |
Train Connections
Grenoble
Get a train to Grenoble, then take one of the coach connections.
Grenobles a quick transfer from Lyon or Chambery
1.5 hrs - Lyon
40min - Chambery
2hrs - Geneva
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On average you can book 3-4 months in advance, read our full Guide to European Rail travel
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Coach Connections
Direct
Grenoble / Lyon airport
1.75 hrs // 2.5 hrs
Saturdays - Lyon
Grenoble - All Flights
3rd December 2022 – 22nd April 2023
Schedual depends on Flight arrivals
£47pp // £60pp return
The Transaltitude service from Grenoble Bus station
Direct
1hr 45
All week
35 euro return
Lyon Airport
4x a day on Saturdays
Zou! Bus
55 - From Grenoble (Train station)
This is the last resort option as it's slightly more disconnected
Takes you to Le Freney-d'Oisans
From here it's a 15 drive up to Les Deux Alpes
There's a very infrequent shuttle "LE FRENEY – MONT DE LANS – BONS – LES 2 ALPES" up to the resort.
From Le Freney : 8.15am – 12.00pm
From Les 2 Alpes (stop n°14 – Maison du Tourisme) : 2.30pm – 5.30pm
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SkiLigne
There's a unique daily round trip offering from Grenoble - Resort
Price inc day ski pass + Return coach
Range from 33 to 49 euros
Saturdays and Sundays [ More in school holidays ]
730/8:30am departure & 17 /1800 return
Allows you to stay in Grenoble and visit a different ski area each day of the closest selection that Ski Ligne offers
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