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Les 2 Alpes – holiday at the glacier with sun and powder snow!
Les 2 Alpes, with its southern location and sunny slopes reaching up to 3,560 m, offers one of the highest glacial ski areas in the world. Whether summer or winter, great snow is guaranteed in this off-piste paradise. Most of the 227 kilometres of piste are located higher than 2,500 m. The sprawling centre of Les 2 Alpes is quite different than the compact centres of most French ski resorts. The lifts and pistes, which cover both sides of the valley, end directly there. Many shops and boutiques invite you to stroll around, and the outdoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi to relax, and the ice rink to be sporty & have fun. And when you start to feel hungry, numerous restaurants that offer French cuisine can be visited. Apart from that there are many leisure activities - whether paragliding, ice skating, bowling, taking a helicopter tour or ice climbing, the options seem endless!!
From 30/11 - 08/12/2019 the epic event PowderWeek takes place in Les 2 Alpes. You can find more information .SkiWith the lift pass "Les 2 Alpes", winter sports fans will be transported fast with the "Jandri Express" and the metro "Dôme Express", lifting you up to the glacier (3,560 m) in just a few minutes. From here you can enjoy Les 2 Alpes' 227 km of piste (incl. ski routes) to the fullest - what a view! The 6-persons chairlift "Diable" brings you comfortably from the resort directly into the ski area. Pros can choose from various deep powder snow descents and ski routes, whilst novice and intermediate skiers have the choice between several red and blue slopes. Definitely worth recommending is the longest run of the ski area: from the highest point of the glacier, you can head down to Mont de Lans, the lowest point, over a distance of about 16 km. In doing so, you will conquer a 2,280 m difference in altitude! The most difficult run for adrenaline junkies is the "La Fée 5". With its steep slopes, it's an absolute pleasure for experienced skiers. The easy "Vallée Blance 1" is also quite lovely to ride along, which enjoys plenty of sunlight in the morning, providing skiers with a pleasant skiing experience under the sun.
The beginner's ski area is unique - it is not down in the valley, as is a typical beginner's area, but "on top" at a height of nearly 3,600 m. This guarantees perfect snow conditions for the first turns at any time! For beginners and families, there are special practice grounds in "La Toura". Numerous little ramps, rails and a mini-pipe have been built for the entire family.
An absolute highlight is the snow park on the glacier that lies at an altitude of 2,600 m and is unique in Europe. It offers two half-pipes, a boarder cross track, several jumps and other obstacles. In the Chill Area, you can round off the day by relaxing with music and drinks while watching the other freestylers perform their tricks. It is not without reason that the "Mondial du Snowboard" is held here every year.
The 6-day lift pass (only during the main season) "Les 2 Alpes" is also valid for 2 days in Alpe d'Huez/Oz/Vaujany (249 km of pistes, ski bus 2 times per week and for a locally payable fee), as well as one day in Serre-Chevalier (250 km), Puy St. Vincent (75 km), Via Lattea/Sestrière (400 km) and Montgenèvre Voie Lactée (75 km). This means you can choose from more than 1,200 km of pistes!
A Wi-Fi area has been arranged in the Les 2 Alpes tourist office.
The transition from skiing to après ski is seamless, as both the apartments and the various après ski bars like "Smithy's Tavern" are at the foot of the slopes. Many guests end their skiing day in the "Smokey Joes", the most popular party location in the village. Already at noon the first ones "practise turning in", and it is generally late before the last ones leave.
If you still haven't had enough, you can dance on in one of the several discos in Les 2 Alpes, such as the "L'Avalanche". Furthermore, frequent festivals, concerts and other events take place, so you won't miss out on any musical entertainment during your ski holiday.
The ice rink and swimming pool of Les 2 Alpes are included in the ski pass so that you can relax after skiing. Otherwise, the bowling hall or laser game, for example, provide good off-piste entertainment. For all those who are still looking for action after skiing, there are numerous outdoor activities such as the Ice Glider, a kind of scooter on ice, snowmobile rides or paragliding schools that provide a magnificent view over the snow-covered landscape and an unforgettable experience. Boredom is out of the question in Les 2 Alpes in the winter!
Les 2 Alpes provides 20 km of cross-country trails. Amongst these you can find a skating track and a trail suitable for dogs. The runs in the upper valley are of lower difficulty and, therefore, ideal for enjoying the incredible winter scenery and the marvellous view of the Écrins-Massif! If you desire more variation, just switch to the trails in the surrounding area.
| Skiing region |
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| Highest point ski area | 3.560 m |
| Lowest point ski area | 1.280m |
| Village height | 1.650m |
| Number of lifts | 52 |
| Number of drag lifts | 26 |
| Number of chair lifts | 19 |
| Number of cable cars | 7 |
| Total pistes | 200 km |
| Green/blue pistes | 110 km |
| Red pistes | 56 km |
| Black pistes | 200 km |
Les 2 Alpes | Les 2 Alpes, with its southern location and sunny slopes reaching up to 3,560 m, offers one of the highest glacial ski areas in the world. Whether summer or winter, great snow is guaranteed in this off-piste paradise
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