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Les deux Alpes in France - a person skiing down the side of a mountain.
Les deux Alpes in France - a person skiing down the side of a mountain.
Les deux Alpes in France - snow covered mountains in the distance.
Les deux Alpes in France - snow on the ground.

Les deux Alpes Overview

Les Deux Alpes is a renowned ski resort characterized by its fantastic skiing and snowboarding opportunities. Its diverse terrains and well-maintained slopes make it a must-visit destination for winter sports enthusiasts. The resort is constantly improving its services and facilities to enhance the visitor experience. The vibrant village offers numerous dining options, although the nightlife is relatively quiet and peaceful.

The resort is known for its prompt snowfall, providing exceptional skiing conditions. Many visitors also enjoy the scenic cycling routes leading to the resort. However, there have been instances of certain lifts and slopes being closed, limiting the choice of ski runs. This, along with issues regarding outdated information on open lifts in the official app, has been a source of disappointment for some visitors.

Despite being a popular ski resort, it struggles with crowd management during peak season. The lack of sufficient parking spaces is a notable issue, with visitors often having to resort to street parking. The resort is spread out along the main road, which can make navigation slightly challenging. It is advisable to book early if you plan to dine out, especially on busy nights.

The resort has received mixed reviews regarding its lift system. While some visitors praise the fantastic lift system, others express dissatisfaction with long queue times and the occasional closure of certain lifts. Additionally, some visitors have reported unprofessional behavior from lift staff.

In terms of skiing terrain, the mountain is steeper at the bottom and gentler at the top, catering to varying skill levels. The resort's highest point, the glacier, can be reached by cable car, offering breathtaking views. However, some visitors have found that certain blue runs lack gradient and are challenging to ride.

Overall, Les Deux Alpes offers a memorable skiing experience with its diverse terrains and stunning views, but it does have areas to improve upon such as customer service and crowd management.

Key insights

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Skiable Terrain

4164
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

108
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

46
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
78.0%
Intermediate
15.0%
Expert
7.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

2 features available

Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Night Skiing

Enjoy after-dark skiing operations

Frequently asked questions about Les deux Alpes

Where is Les deux Alpes?

Les deux Alpes is a ski resort in Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, at coordinates 45.0000, 6.1300.

How many lifts does Les deux Alpes have?

Les deux Alpes has 46 lifts, serving 108 km of marked runs and 4,164 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Les deux Alpes?

Les deux Alpes has a peak elevation of 3,511 m, a base elevation of 1,284 m and a vertical drop of 2,227 m.

How is Les deux Alpes rated?

ShredIndex rates Les deux Alpes 58.0 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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4164 ac

Skiable Terrain

108km

Total Run Distance

46total

Number of Lifts

3511m

Peak Elevation

2227m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

479.9cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: December (97.4cm)
67.4cm
Nov
97.4cm
Dec
96.3cm
Jan
63.8cm
Feb
88.7cm
Mar
56.1cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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