Northern Alps

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Les 2 Alpes

Les 2 Alpes - Grand domaine - Webcam à 3400m

Les 2 Alpes - Grand domaine - Webcam à 3200m

Les 2 Alpes, Bellecombe à 2700m

Les 2 Alpes, La Fée à 2600m

Les 2 Alpes - Super Diable

Les 2 Alpes - Grande Aiguille

Les 2 Alpes - Petit Domaine - Vallée Blanche 2,100 mt

Les 2 Alpes, situated in the Is&egrave;re region of southeastern France, is a high-altitude resort renowned for its extensive skiable glacier and diverse terrain, spanning elevations from 1,300 metres to 3,600 metres. With a total skiable area of 410 hectares and a vertical drop of 2,300 metres, it benefits from consistent snow conditions, supported by both altitude and extensive snowmaking infrastructure. The resort features 220 km of interconnected pistes, efficiently served by 39 lifts, including gondolas, high-speed chairlifts, and surface lifts, ensuring seamless access across the mountain.
The resort caters to all skill levels with 89 marked pistes distributed as follows: 19% beginner, 52% intermediate, 18% advanced, and 11% expert. Family-friendly facilities are a priority, with dedicated beginner zones near the village, free nursery lifts, and comprehensive ski school services. The Glacier du Mont de Lans provides a unique opportunity for year-round skiing, offering wide, forgiving slopes ideal for learners.
Beyond skiing, Les 2 Alpes boasts a lively village atmosphere stretching along a 2 km strip lined with shops, restaurants, and vibrant apr&egrave;s-ski venues. A free shuttle service operates every 15 minutes, ensuring easy transport across the resort. With its mix of reliable snow, varied terrain, solid infrastructure, and dynamic energy, Les 2 Alpes remains a compelling choice for both families and thrill-seekers looking for an engaging winter holiday.

Getting to Les 2 Alpes is straightforward, with convenient transport options available. The closest international airport is Grenoble Alpes&ndash;Is&egrave;re Airport, located approximately 110 km away, with Lyon&ndash;Saint-Exup&eacute;ry and Geneva also serving as viable gateways. From these airports, visitors can take advantage of coach transfers or rental cars, with well-maintained roads providing direct access to the resort. For train travellers, the nearest major station is Grenoble, from which buses and private transfers complete the journey in around 90 minutes.
For those driving, the scenic route from Grenoble follows the D1091 and D213, with snow tyres or chains recommended in winter conditions. Once in resort, a free shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes, linking accommodation, lifts, and amenities, making it easy to explore without a car. For budget-conscious travellers, a train journey to Grenoble followed by a scheduled coach transfer is often the most economical and environmentally friendly way to reach Les 2 Alpes.

Les 2 Alpes offers a wide variety of accommodation options, ranging from traditional alpine chalets and modern apartments to mid-range hotels and luxury lodges. Many properties provide ski-in/ski-out access, particularly near the Diable and Jandri Express lifts. Self-catering apartments are abundant and well-suited to families or extended stays, while boutique lodges cater to couples seeking a cosy mountain retreat. Several hotels and residences offer family-friendly amenities such as kids&rsquo; clubs, indoor pools, and spa facilities, ensuring comfort and convenience for visitors of all backgrounds.

Breakfast
<a href="http://winter.les2alpes.com/restaurant-bar-le-poirot-s-coffee.html">Poirot Fabien</a> (89 Avenue de la Muzelle; +33(0)476-8076-02) is open for breakfast every day and is great for a snack-on-the-go. Takeaway tea, coffee and breakfast pastries
<a href="http://www.lescrepesagogo.com/">Crepes a Gogo</a> (118 Avenue de la Muzelle; +33(0)4-76-79-29-61) French creperie with an extensive menu of sweet and savoury pancakes. An ideal breakfast stop to load up on carbs before a day on the mountain.
Lunch
<a href="http://winter.les2alpes.com/creperie-la-meije.html">Casanova Fabienne</a> (75 Avenue de la Muzelle; +33(0)4-7680-5210) is open from 11am and is the place to go for traditional alpine fare: fondue, raclette, tartiflette, pierrade. Be sure to order something off the special pancake menu: buckwheat and sweet pancakes.
<a href="http://www.lediableaucoeur.com/">Diable au Coeur</a> (+33 (0)476 799950) on the mountain, at the top of the Diable lift (2,400m), serves up traditional food and awesome views from the sun terrace. You can even enjoy a drink from the outdoor hot tub. Specialities include roasted marrowbone and mushroom cream, pike quenelle with crayfish, grilled chicken with truffle and mushroom cheese fondue.
<a href="http://www.hotelmelezes.com/en/">Dode Aurelie</a> (17 rue des Vikings, Hotel les Melezes; +33 (0)4 76 80 50 50) open daily from 12-3pm. Mountainside restaurant with sun terrace based on lower slopes next to the Viking ski lift. Brasserie style food with homemade desserts. Average &euro;17 main course and dessert.
Dinner
<a href="http://winter.les2alpes.com/chez-le-gaulois-restaurant.html">Drouffe David</a> (70 Avenue de la Muzelle; +33 (0)4 76 79 06 44) is a restaurant and shop serving local products: local cheeses, cooked meats, wine. Eat-in or takeaway menu is mountain cuisine: fondues, raclettes, reblochonnade. Great quick option if looking for a tasty takeaway to take back to the apartment.
<a href="http://winter.les2alpes.com/restaurant-bar-la-grange.html">Restaurant &amp; Bar La Grange</a> (11 rue des Sagnes; +33(0)4-7680-5075) is located in the centre of town and serves great home-cooked dishes in a warm, family-friendly setting. Mid-range eatery ideal for family dining.
<a href="http://www.smokeyjoes.fr/">Smokey Joes</a> (9 rue des Sagnes +33(0)4 76 79 2897) is a lively bar specialising in Tex Mex. Also features live music and sports action on the big screen. The best option for those looking for a tasty bite while soaking up the apr&egrave;s-ski scene.
<a href="http://www.chalet-mounier.com/en/restaurant-deux-alpes.php#/restaurant-deux-alpes.php">Mounier Alban</a> (2 rue de la Chapelle, Hotel Chalet Mounier; +33 (0)4 76 80 56 90). Creative and refined cuisine made with regional products. A more expensive option costing &euro;61-90 for the a la carte menu. Be sure to round-off the meal with the cheeseboard.
Apres-ski/Nightlife
Les 2 Alpes has lots of lively bars to choose from. Some of the most popular include the Polar Bear Pub with just enough room for a boogie, <a href="http://www.smokeyjoes.fr/">Smokey Joes</a> which has live music, and <a href="http://les2alpes-theredfrog.com/">The Red Frog</a> with its big-screen TV. Other favourites include <a href="http://winter.les2alpes.com/discotheque-irish-o-brians.html">O&rsquo;Brians</a>, open until 5am, <a href="http://winter.les2alpes.com/restaurant-bar-smithy-s-tavern.html">Smithy&rsquo;s Tavern</a> and <a href="http://winter.les2alpes.com/bar-le-mini-bar.html">Mini Bar</a>. Warm up with a shooter or cocktail at happy hour from 4-7pm at most of the bars in town. The Avalanche is the busiest nightclub.

Les 2 Alpes features an impressively diverse terrain, accommodating all skill levels. At the core of the resort lies the Glacier du Mont de Lans, one of Europe&rsquo;s highest skiable glaciers, providing reliable snow and long, gentle slopes well-suited to beginners and intermediates. Accessible by an underground funicular and drag lifts, the glacier offers uninterrupted skiing, including the longest run in the resort&mdash;a 16 km descent leading to the village of Mont-de-Lans.
Beginners benefit from the well-designed area at Les Cr&ecirc;tes, offering wide, gentle slopes conveniently located near the village. Several nursery lifts are free to use, and clear signage ensures a safe and enjoyable learning experience. Above these beginner zones, progression is natural, with open blue pistes encouraging skill development in an accessible high-altitude setting.
Intermediate skiers are particularly well served, with red pistes making up a significant portion of the terrain. The glacier and mid-mountain area of Toura provide fast, enjoyable descents, with generally excellent snow conditions due to the resort&rsquo;s north-facing slopes. The vertical drop of 2,300 metres allows for long runs, ensuring a rewarding experience for those looking to refine their technique.
Advanced and expert skiers will find challenges in areas such as Bellecombes and the notorious black piste accessed via the Super Diable chairlift. Les 2 Alpes also offers access to La Grave, a renowned freeride-only zone famed for its rugged, unmarked terrain, which can be accessed with a six-day lift pass. With 18% of pistes classified as advanced and 11% designated for experts, the resort maintains an adventurous appeal for experienced skiers.
Freestyle enthusiasts can take advantage of one of the Alps&rsquo; best snowparks, located in the Toura sector. Designed with input from professional riders, it features jumps, rails, boxes, and a half-pipe, catering to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Between its well-groomed pistes, expansive off-piste options, and exceptional freestyle facilities, Les 2 Alpes delivers a compelling mix of terrain diversity and quality snow conditions.

For the best snow conditions and fewer crowds, mid-January and mid-March are ideal times to visit. These periods typically bring excellent snow coverage, particularly on the glacier, while avoiding peak-season congestion. To experience quieter skiing, head to the runs above La F&eacute;e, located on the western edge of the resort, which remains less frequented and offers long, scenic descents.
While many visitors opt for apr&egrave;s-ski along the main village strip, those in the know gather at Le Pano Bar in the Toura sector, accessible by lift and skiable back to town. It combines stunning mountain views with DJ sets, creating a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere. For a more tranquil end to the day, select hotels feature spa facilities that offer a perfect retreat after hours on the slopes.
One underrated experience is catching sunrise or sunset from Glacier du Mont de Lans. Early risers taking the first lifts can witness the surrounding peaks bathed in soft pink and golden hues&mdash;an unforgettable sight. For adventurous skiers, hiring a local guide to explore the Dome Glacier or the off-piste routes toward La Grave provides access to vast, untouched snowfields with dramatic alpine scenery, far removed from the main pistes.

The closest major airport to the Les 2 Alpes ski resort is Grenoble Alpes-Is&egrave;re Airport (GNB), situated approximately 1.5 to 2 hours away by road. Skiers exploring alternative flight options may also consider Lyon-Saint-Exup&eacute;ry Airport (LYS), which is around a 2 to 2.5-hour drive, offering additional choices for a convenient journey to the slopes of Les 2 Alpes.

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Abondance

Aillons Margeriaz

Aillons-Margeriaz

Albiez Montrond

Alpe d'Huez

Alpe du Grand Serre

Areches Beaufort

Arêches - Beaufort

Auris en oisans

Auris en Oisans

Aussois

Autrans Méaudre

Avoriaz

Bellevaux - Hirmentaz

Bernex

Bessans

Bonneval sur Arc

Bramans

Brides les Bains

Chamonix

Champagny en Vanoise

Chamrousse

Chatel

Col d'Ornon

Col de Marcieu

Col de Porte

Col de Rousset

Combloux

Cordon

Corrençon en Vercors

Courchevel

Crest Voland Cohennoz

Doucy

Doucy Combelouvière

Flaine

Flumet - St Nicolas la Chapelle

Flumet / St Nicolas la Chapelle

Flumet

Font d'Urle

Gresse en Vercors

La Chapelle d'Abondance

La Clusaz

La Giettaz

La Norma

La Plagne

La Rosière 1850

La Rosière

La Sambuy

La Tania

La Toussuire

Lans en Vercors

Le Collet d'Allevard

Le Corbier

Le Désert d'Entremont

Le Grand Bornand

Le Granier

Le Reposoir

Le Sappey en Chartreuse

Le Semnoz

Les 7 Laux

Les Arcs

Les Bottières

Les Brasses

Les Carroz

Les Contamines Montjoie

Les Contamines - Montjoie

Les Coulmes

Les Egaux

Les Gets

Les Habères

Les Houches

Les Karellis

Les Menuires

Les Saisies

Lus la Jarjatte

Lus / La Jarjatte

Manigod

Megeve

Meribel

Mont Saxonnex

Montchavin - La Plagne

Montmin - Col de la Forclaz

Montmin Col de la Forclaz

Montriond

Morillon

Morzine

Notre Dame de Bellecombe

Orelle

OZ 3300

Passy

Peisey-Vallandry

Pralognan la Vanoise

Praz de Lys Sommand

Praz de Lys - Sommand

Praz sur Arly

Romme

Saint François Longchamp

St François Longchamp

Saint Gervais Mont-Blanc

St Gervais Mont-Blanc

Saint Hilaire du Touvet

St Hilaire de Touvet

Saint Jean d'Arves

St Jean d'Arves

Saint Jean d'Aulps

St Jean d'Aulps

Saint Jean de Sixt

St Jean de Sixt

Saint Martin de Belleville

St Martin de Belleville

Saint Pierre de Chartreuse

St Pierre de Chartreuse

Saint Sorlin d'Arves

St Sorlin d'Arves

Sainte Foy Tarentaise

Ste Foy Tarentaise

Samoëns

Savoie Grand Revard

Sixt Fer à Cheval

St Colomban des Villards

TS Les Echaux

TK Le Coucou

TK Le Polytre

TK Les Aplanes

TK Le Crêt de l'Ane

TK Le Chatel

TS Le Grand Loup

TK Le Loup

Coucou

Alouette

Chanes Bleue

Crêt Corbeau

Escapade

Tommeliers

Chanes Rouge

Marmo't Ride

Grand Croix

Le Bleuet

Praz Radet

Luge Chef Lieu

Luge Col du Mollard

Perce Neige

Côte Chatel

Pré Perroux

Bas du Stade du Châtel

Pré Fleury depuis le Col

Louvetaux

Ambetours

Impène

Impène forêt

La Directissime

La Nouvelle

Lièvre

Pierre Vignet

Loup

Plan Corbé

Stade du Loup

Tétras

Le Dôme

Le Merderel

Pierre Aigüe

TC LE BOIS

TSD PIAPOLAY

TS COMBETTES

TK GRANDE COMBE

TK TRONCHET

TK PAUSES

TAPIS FRIPONS

TSD GRAND MONT

TS BONNETS ROUGES

TK CUVY

TK FORCLAZ

TK GRANGETTES

TK ROGNOUX

TK LUTINS

KIDCROSS

MINI SNOWPARK

WOODCROSS

WOODPARK LA SAPINIERE

BOVOCROSS

LA TRACE BLEUE

LA TRACE ROUGE

Resort Name	Projected closing date	Snowfall	Base Depth	Open Trails
Abondance2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Aillons Margeriaz3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Albiez Montrond2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Alpe d'Huez2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Alpe du Grand Serre2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Areches Beaufort2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Auris en oisans2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Aussois2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Autrans Méaudre3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Avoriaz2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Bellevaux - Hirmentaz3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Bernex3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Bessans2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Bonneval sur Arc2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Bramans3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Brides les Bains2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Chamonix2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Champagny en Vanoise2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Chamrousse2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Chatel2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Col d'Ornon3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Col de Marcieu3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Col de Porte3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Col de Rousset3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Combloux3 months ago	Closed -	5cm -	- -	- -
Cordon3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Corrençon en Vercors3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Courchevel2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	85cm -	- -
Crest Voland Cohennoz2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Doucy2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Flaine2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Flumet - St Nicolas la Chapelle3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Font d'Urle3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Gresse en Vercors2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
La Chapelle d'Abondance3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
La Clusaz2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
La Giettaz3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
La Norma2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
La Plagne2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
La Rosière 18502 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
La Tania2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
La Toussuire2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Lans en Vercors3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	25-90cm -	- -
Le Collet d'Allevard2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Le Corbier2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Le Désert d'Entremont3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Le Grand Bornand2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Le Granier3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Le Reposoir2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Le Sappey en Chartreuse3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -

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