Made up of two distinct mountains, Les 2 Alpes in the southern French Alps is a massive high altitude ski resort with a huge variety of challenging skiing & snowboarding terrain. With its friendly vibe and great après, you’ll have a good time on and off the slopes.
Les 2 Alpes at a Glance
Guaranteed snow. Awesome high altitude terrain. Lively nightlife. Best summer skiing in France. La Grave on the same AEON 3 Domaines pass (not lift-linked).
A lot of flat spots. No tree runs. Not the prettiest resort.
Key Facts
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Season 2026/27
Nearest airport
Transfer times are a typical private transfer in good conditions; allow extra time on winter Saturdays.
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Intermediate (blue)
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Where to stay in Les 2 Alpes
Les 2 Alpes is one long resort on a plateau at 1,650 m, with lifts spread along its length. Stay near the lift you will use most.
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Pick your base
- Centre (Avenue de la Muzelle)Bars, shops and restaurants, with the Jandri lifts to the glacier close by.See places →
- Les 2 Alpes 1800 (north end)Quieter, mainly residential, with the Village 1800 chairlift up the slopes.See places →
- VenoscTraditional village below, with a gondola to the south end of the resort.See places →
Local tip: Free shuttles run around the resort and out to the villages, but a base near your main lift saves walking in ski boots.
Self-catering? Browse apartments and chalets in Les 2 Alpes →
The Skiing
Freeriding
Plenty of steep, challenging terrain. Head to Le Clos de Chalance for superb off-piste. Advanced riders will enjoy La Grave.
Freestyle
2 Alpes Snowpark 3200 is up on the glacier and offers freestyle skiing & boarding in spring and summer. In winter the main park sits lower, between 2,600 m and 2,900 m.
Pistes
Les 2 Alpes is backwards in that the steepest runs are nearest to the resort. Take the cable car to the centre of the mountain to access the beginner/intermediate terrain.
Les 2 Alpes Ski & Snowboard Guide
Les Deux Alpes is touted to be the friendliest and the most welcoming resort in all of France. In addition to the warmth of the locals and the quality of the facilities, the snowboarding is second to none. The resort is well-served by high-tech lifts and gondolas making traversing the resort a pleasure.
The Skiing & Snowboarding
Les Deux Alpes is a no-brainer for the skier or boarder who prefers pisted runs with lovely and extensive wide slopes for smooth, fun, not too challenging descents. These qualities make it ideal for beginners and intermediates.
Experts aren’t left out of the fun, particularly those who love a bit of freeriding action. In and amongst the extensive cruising runs, there is some of the best freeriding to be found in the French Alps. For a thigh burner check out the area around La Fee. Or if you really want to test your skills to the max try the Clot de Chalance area for some very complex terrain. Bellecombe is a mellower off piste environs with some nice couloir riding. And of course the extreme mecca that is La Grave is easily accessible from a base at Les Deux Alpes – good for an advanced skier travelling with a mixed pack.
In addition the full range of freestyling facilities are available and well kept with plenty of air, a sweet half pipe and a fast boarder cross area. The resort features La Toura, the biggest snow park in Europe and a must-see for any serious freestyler. The winter park sits between 2,600 m and 2,900 m, and in spring and summer a second park opens on the glacier at 3,200 m. Both are accessible to boarders of all levels.
Where to Eat
With approximately fifty restaurants in the resort eating options are wide-ranging with consistent good quality and generally reasonable prices. They do a particularly good line in fast food to satisfy every tooth. Try Bleuets bar or the Vetrata for cheap eats, or The P’tit Polyte for a more upmarket feel.
Après Shred
Les Deux Alpes is a lively resort with plenty of après options for all fun seekers. Smokey Joes is probably the number one venue in the resort – its happy hour (between 6pm and 8pm) has propelled many a boarder into après oblivion! For big time, late night clubbing try L’Avalanche or L’Opera which guarantee to keep you entertained well into the wee hours.
For those seeking a more laid back vibe, a must-visit is Pub Le Windsor, which is a charming, friendly pub where you might find yourself accidentally partying with your new found snow buddies much later than you had anticipated.
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Watch this: What’s the new Jandri lift like in Les 2 Alpes
Get the lowdown on the new Jandri lift which whisks you up from base to the glacier at 3,200 metres in just 17 minutes.
Practical Information
Opening dates
Lift passes
Nearest airports
Tourist office
Maison des 2 Alpes
38860 Les 2 Alpes
France
Les 2 Alpes Skiing FAQ
Not by lift. Les 2 Alpes and La Grave are run by the same company but have no lift link. High-mountain glacier routes do cross between them, but they aren’t official links and you need a mountain guide. Most people drive along the RD1091, which can close briefly when avalanche risk is high. The AEON 3 Domaines pass covers both areas.
An adult 6-day Les 2 Alpes pass costs €333 in 2026/27, and a day pass costs €68. It’s cheaper early and late: €266.50 from 28 Nov to 4 Dec, and €283 from 5–18 Dec and from 10 Apr. In 2025/26, 6-day passes also gave bonus days at Alpe d’Huez, but the 2026/27 terms aren’t published yet.
Fly into Grenoble-Isère, the nearest airport. A private transfer takes 1 h 30 – 1 h 45 in good conditions. From Lyon Saint-Exupéry, allow 2 h – 2 h 15, and add extra time on winter Saturdays. Without a car, take the train to Grenoble, then a TransAltitude bus up to Les Deux Alpes. You can also book airport transfers to Les 2 Alpes.
Yes, once you know the layout. Les Deux Alpes is backwards: the steepest runs are nearest the resort, and the easy terrain is higher up. The beginner slopes are now at 2,100 m and 2,600 m, so take the lift to the middle of the mountain. Three free magic carpets at the bottom of the slopes help on day one. Book your ski and snowboard rental ahead.
The 2026/27 winter season runs 28 Nov 2026 – 2 May 2027. The glacier, with lifts to 3,600 m, also opens for autumn skiing 17 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 and for spring and summer skiing 3 May – 4 Jul 2027. In summer only part opens, much of it as a training camp for top athletes. Off the snow, try the Les 2 Alpes bike park in summer.
Yes, parks are one of the resort’s big strengths. The winter snowpark sits between 2,600 m and 2,900 m and has zones for every level, from beginner riders to expert freestylers. From spring into summer, a second park runs higher up on the glacier at 3,200 m. If you ride, read our guide to snowboarding in the French Alps.
Please leave a comment below if you need specific advice for your ski holiday to Les 2 Alpes, or if you have any recommendations to help us improve this guide. Happy holidays!
