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Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort Guide

Les Deux Alpes, France

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Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForFreeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length220km
Highest Lift3,600m
Resort Height1,650m
 Nearest AirportsGrenoble and Chambery
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Les Deux Alpes

Les Deux Alpes is a premier ski resort in the French Alps. Known for its extensive glacier skiing and lively atmosphere, it's perfect for both skiers and snowboarders.

 Summary

With over 220 kilometers of slopes and a glacier reaching 3,600 meters, Les Deux Alpes offers a diverse range of skiing for all levels. The resort boasts a variety of lifts, including the iconic Jandri Express, ensuring easy access to its vast ski areas.

The ski area of Les Deux Alpes is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,650m, with 220km of marked runs.

Les Deux Alpes is part of the Grande Galaxie ski area with access to 264 marked pistes, served by a total of 150 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Les Deux Alpes itself (220km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Grande Galaxie ski resorts of Puy Saint Vincent and Serre Chevalier.

The ski resort itself is at 1,650m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,600m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

 Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Les Deux Alpes is 12km long.

Snow and Weather

Les Deux Alpes enjoys excellent snow reliability, typically with a snow depth of 1-3 meters throughout the season. The glacier ensures consistent snowfall, but skiers are encouraged to check the latest snow conditions on J2Ski for up-to-date information.

When will it snow in Les Deux Alpes?

There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Les Deux Alpes.

See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.

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Ski Area Stats

Les Deux Alpes Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
1031km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1841km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
4294km
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
1954km
Downhill
Total Length
220km
Cross Country
Total Length
20km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
55

Grande Galaxie Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
31
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
75
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
94
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
64
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
150

Les Deux Alpes Altitudes

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,600m
Resort Altitude (Les Deux Alpes)1,650m
Lowest Piste1,300m
Max Vertical2,300m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Les Deux Alpes
Freeriders
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Skiing

Les Deux Alpes features a remarkable ski area with runs for all abilities. The mountain reaches an elevation of 3,600 meters, providing reliable snow throughout the season, with notable pistes like the famous La Face and the extensive glacier runs. Key lifts include the Jandri Express and the Vallée Blanche, which facilitate access to the expansive terrain.

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Ski Lessons in Les Deux Alpes

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Les Deux Alpes Ski Schools and Les Deux Alpes Ski Instructors.

Snowboarding

Snowboarding enthusiasts will find excellent terrain parks at Les Deux Alpes, including the renowned Snowpark and the Freestyle Park. These areas offer a variety of jumps, rails, and features for all skill levels.

Location and Map

Where is Les Deux Alpes?

This ski resort is in the French Alps in Grenoble, Isère.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Les Deux Alpes is Grenoble, 70 minutes drive away.

Chambery, Lyon Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry, Annecy, Turin Caselle, Saint-Étienne and Geneva airports are all within three hours drive.

To reach Les Deux Alpes, the nearest major airports are Grenoble and Chambery, both offering shuttle services to the resort. The drive from Grenoble takes about 1.5 hours via the A480 and N85 roads.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 55 ski lifts are able to uplift 66,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 30km of ski runs, with 226 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Les Deux Alpes open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is late November (Re-opens for summer skiing from late June to early September. Opens for a week at start November), and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Piste Map

Les Deux Alpes Piste Map

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Aprés Ski

Après-ski in Les Deux Alpes is vibrant, with popular spots like Le Café de la Poste and La Grotte. For nightlife, head to L'Opéra or Le Polaire for a lively atmosphere.

Les Deux Alpes