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Les Deux Alpes is warm and lively, with low-rise buildings and lots of hotels
providing the atmosphere lacking in an apartment resort. The resort occupies
a high, wide and sunny valley with excellent skiing on both sides. The runs
you can see from the resort are only half the picture. Invisible from the valley
are miles of piste on the biggest skiable glacier in the Alps where skiing is
possible 365 days a year. This enormous and high plateau is one of the best
things about Les Deux Alpes. It offers crisp snow, sunshine, and easy runs well
above the tree line. These are great for beginners who benefit from the gradual
progression and wonderful conditions. The ski school is good as well, so we
recommend Les Deux Alpes even to novices, because progress is swift and painless.
There are also a few nursery slopes and lifts in the village.
Intermediates enjoy endless cruising runs and some amazing powder on not-too-steep
slopes at altitude. The runs back to resort are surprisingly difficult but beginners
can either take a long looping green or a gondola.There is plenty for advanced
skiers as well, including the fearsome off-piste run to La Grave. This is one
of the greatest ski runs in the world, but it's only for experts with a guide.
The departure point is a 15min plod carrying your skis. Some of the best black
runs are immediately above the village providing a far from relaxing end to
your day. On the southwest side the skiing is sunny and gentle. It's good to
ski here on cold mornings, then move over to the other side in the afternoon.
The lift system is colossal and boasts every type of lift, including an amazing
tube train drilled through the summit of the mountain, opening up stunning views
and unending vistas.
The village is open and attractive and buzzes with life. It's almost all purpose-built
but it's not unattractive. Oddly enough the newer parts are the nicest. Every
kind of facility and amusement is available. Free buses circulate until evening.
Village Facts
Dynamic resort the whole year round, with a young international following. Warm
and friendly with brilliant facilities and après ski. Loads of bars,
lively pubs and restaurants. Excellent shopping.
o Night skiing
o Paragliding
o Snowboard park
o Helicopter excursions to Alpe d'Huez
o Torchlight descents
o Skidoos
o Massive sports centre
o 8 mountain restaurants
o Free shuttle bus 8.30am to 8.30pm
o Banks o Post office
o Tourist office
o Excellent shopping
o Medical centre
o Outdoor skating rink
o Outdoor pool
o 10 pin bowling
o Cinema
o Ice grotto at 3420m
o Internet cafes
o Snowboard taster sessions
o Inflatable bob-run
o Snow biking
o Ice driving
o Curling
o Ice climbing