Les Deux Alpes, France
Chalet Loup Blanc (Les Deux Alpes)
Low season:£3,200per week
£229 per person

France
High-altitude thrills, huge vertical drops, and legendary glacier skiing in the French Alps.
10 properties available
About the Resort
Les Deux Alpes is a vibrant, high-altitude resort in the spectacular Ecrins massif, famous for its 'upside-down' mountain. Uniquely, the most forgiving beginner slopes are found on the spectacular glacier at 3,600m, guaranteeing high-quality snow and panoramic views for novices building their confidence.
The Resort
Down below, the terrain steepens, offering challenging descents back to the village. The resort is renowned globally for its vast freestyle park, Freestyle Land, and its dramatic 2,300m vertical drop, which allows for one of the longest continuous descents in the world without taking a single lift.
The bustling town sits at 1,650m along a vibrant 2km strip, packed with lively après-ski venues, excellent restaurants, and accommodation to suit all budgets. For extreme enthusiasts, the legendary off-piste mecca of La Grave can be accessed via a snowcat link from the top of the glacier.
On the Mountain
Les Deux Alpes offers an 'upside-down' terrain layout where the highest glacier slopes provide gentle cruising, while the lower slopes offer steep, challenging runs. Freeriders and freestyle skiers are heavily catered to with massive off-piste zones and a world-class snowpark.
Oisans / Ecrins Massif
Located in the Isère department of France, this dramatic region borders the stunning Ecrins National Park, known for its jagged peaks and immense glaciers.
Location
Resort Details
Ideal For
Beginners
Wide, gentle glacier slopes at 3,600m provide confident learning with spectacular views.
Park Enthusiasts
Home to Freestyle Land, one of the best and most extensive snowparks in Europe.
Freeriders
Access to the vast unpisted terrain of La Fée and the legendary extreme descents of nearby La Grave.
Après-Skiers
A long, lively town strip packed with bars, clubs, and legendary on-mountain parties.
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Where to Eat
Le Diable au Coeur
On-mountain (2,400m at top of Le Diable chairlift)
A superb high-altitude restaurant with a sunny terrace and outstanding traditional cuisine.
Le P'tit Polyte
In the village (Chalet Mounier)
The resort's Michelin-starred restaurant, offering exquisite fine dining in an intimate setting.
Muzelle Etape
Village center
A cozy, traditional Savoyard restaurant perfect for indulging in hearty melted cheese dishes after a cold day.
La Toura
Mid-station (2,600m)
A great pit-stop near the snowpark with fantastic views and a lively atmosphere.
Common Questions
The ski season in Les Deux Alpes typically runs Early December to late April. The resort averages 5.5m per season of snowfall, so conditions are usually reliable throughout. The glacier often allows for limited pre-season opening in late October and summer skiing from June to August.
Les Deux Alpes offers 200km of pistes with a vertical drop of 2,300m. Les Deux Alpes offers an 'upside-down' terrain layout where the highest glacier slopes provide gentle cruising, while the lower slopes offer steep, challenging runs. Freeriders and freestyle skiers are heavily catered to with massive off-piste zones and a world-class snowpark. It forms part of the Oisans / Ecrins Massif ski area.
High-altitude thrills, huge vertical drops, and legendary glacier skiing in the French Alps. Les Deux Alpes is a modern mountain resort, known for its distinctive character and atmosphere. Key highlights include beginners, intermediates, advanced, experts, off piste.
Les Deux Alpes receives an average of 5.5m per season of snowfall. With skiing up to 3,600m, higher altitude terrain holds snow well into spring. The resort also benefits from glacier skiing, extending the season and ensuring reliable coverage. Recent snowfall: Excellent high-altitude coverage supported by the glacier.
Les Deux Alpes is well-suited for several types of visitors. For beginners: Wide, gentle glacier slopes at 3,600m provide confident learning with spectacular views. For park enthusiasts: Home to Freestyle Land, one of the best and most extensive snowparks in Europe. For freeriders: Access to the vast unpisted terrain of La Fée and the legendary extreme descents of nearby La Grave.
The nearest airport is Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport, about 110km away (approximately 1h 45min by transfer). Regular scheduled buses run from Grenoble and Lyon airports. Private taxis and shared transfers are also readily available. Les Deux Alpes is also reachable by train via Grenoble Train Station. Transaltitude buses connect Grenoble train station directly to the resort in under 2 hours.
Lift passes in Les Deux Alpes are available as Adult Day Pass (EUR 65), Adult 6-Day Pass (EUR 330). Passes often cover the wider Oisans / Ecrins Massif area, giving access to a much larger ski domain. Book passes online in advance for discounts, especially during February school holidays.
Standout dining in Les Deux Alpes includes Le Diable au Coeur (A superb high-altitude restaurant with a sunny terrace and outstanding traditional cuisine.), Le P'tit Polyte (The resort's Michelin-starred restaurant, offering exquisite fine dining in an intimate setting.), Muzelle Etape (A cozy, traditional Savoyard restaurant perfect for indulging in hearty melted cheese dishes after a cold day.). With 4 recommended restaurants in total, the resort offers an impressive dining scene for a ski destination.
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