Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort Guide
Les Deux Alpes, France
Rated: 5/5 (from 7 ratings)
| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 220km137 miles |
| Highest Lift | 3,600m11,811ft |
| Resort Height | 1,650m5,413ft |
| Nearest Airports | Grenoble and Chambery |
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Les Deux Alpes
The ski area of Les Deux Alpes is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,650m5,413ft, with 220km137 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Les Deux Alpes is part of the Grande Galaxie ski area with access to 531km330 miles of downhill skiing, with 264 marked pistes, served by a total of 150 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Les Deux Alpes itself (220km137 miles 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 1,650m5,413ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,600m11,811ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Les Deux Alpes is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Les Deux Alpes.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Les Deux Alpes is 12km7 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Les Deux Alpes?
The next notable snow forecast is 18cm7in, expected on 19 December, with around 66cm26in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Les Deux Alpes Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 10 | 31km19 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 18 | 41km25 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 42 | 94km58 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 19 | 54km34 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 220km137 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 20km12 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 55 | |
Grande Galaxie Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 75 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 94 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 64 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 531km330 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 150 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Les Deux Alpes Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,600m11,811ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Les Deux Alpes) | 1,650m5,413ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,300m4,265ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,300m7,546ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
E, W
Les Deux Alpes has ski slopes facing east and west.
Ratings & Suitability
| Freeriders | |
|---|---|
| Expert Skiers | |
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Les Deux Alpes
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.
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.
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 30km19 miles 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.
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