Les Deux Alpes is amongst Europe's highest winter sports resorts with a relaxed cosmopolitan atmosphere, fabulous skiing and snowboarding plus a wide range of slopes for all levels. This ever popular resort offers a good selection of shops, bars and cafés as well as lively après-ski to satisfy the most energetic of school groups.
Choose this resort for:
High level glacier skiing with 59 ski lifts and 220kms of piste.
Short transfers from arrival airport to slopeside SkiPlan hotels.
Snowsure resort with south east facing slopes, ideal for all abilities.
Lift Pass covers two days skiing in Alpe d'Huez and one in Serre Chevalier
(transport at extra cost) plus access to swimming pool and skating rink.
On The Slopes
The slopes are spread along a two kilometre valley and there are over 220 kms of pistes served by 59 lifts, including the super fast Jandri Express to the Mont de Lans glacier. This area ensures that the resort remains open to skiers until May.
The lower slopes are wide and somewhat steep but all abilities are catered for with a good range of high altitude cruising runs, demanding blacks and ample off-piste possibilities.
At village level there are easy slopes to flatter beginners with access to a range of ski lifts. Once started you can head for the gentle green runs at Les Crêtes.
Intermediate skiers are spoilt for choice on both sides of the valley with the glacier offering the benefits of high level skiing and superb snow. From the top there is even a blue run of 14 kms back down to the resort!
There are various exciting pistes for advanced skiers. Not for the faint hearted is the 'Super Diable' a long black and steep mogul field. There are other pistes set to test you and a couple of scary off-piste runs down to La Grave. Both require an experienced local guide.
There's a unique snowpark and a half-pipe. The extensive ski area, with long steep runs, makes it a challenge for the most hardened boarder.
Off The Slopes
Undoubtedly, one of the best resorts for après-ski for schools. Swimming, ice skating, bowling and discos are all readily available.
Your lift pass covers all lifts on the adjacent map and free admission to the outdoor swimming pool and ice skating rink. Skate hire at extra cost.
Ski Facts
Beginners
***
Intermediate
****
Advanced
***
Off-Piste Grade
****
Direction of Slopes
SW, SE
Kms of Piste
220
No. of Runs
Green
27
Blue
45
Red
17
Black
13
Longest Run
Les Gours 5km
Number of Lifts
51
Highest Lift
3600m
Lift Capacity
61,000 skiers per hour
Snow-Making Facilities
105 snow cannons
Cross Country
20km
Glacier
Yes, Mont de Lans
Snowboarding
Yes, 2 parks & 2 half pipes
Children's Facilities
Ski Kindergarten 3-6yrs Ski School 6-12yrs Non-ski Kindergarten 6 months-2yrs
Inclusive Lift Pass
Whole ski area
Key Card Lift Pass
Yes. No photos required.
Resort Facts
Resort Height
1650m
Resort Amenities
Very Good
Vertical Drop
2350m
Nearest Doctor
Doctor in Resort
Hospital
Grenoble 80km
Transfer Times to Resort
Approx 13½ hrs from Calais, 1½ hrs from Grenoble airport & 3 hrs from Geneva
