brochure requestSchool ski holidays in Les Deux Alpes
Total snow security on the biggest skiable glacier in the Alps. Lively and friendly village with lots to do.
Les Deux Alpes is warm and lively, with a cosmopolitan feeling and lots of hotels providing the atmosphere often 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 for the whole season. 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 meaning Les Deux Alpes is great for 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 and more difficult to negotiate then those higher up 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. At 3420m there is an ice grotto for non skiers to sit in. A new keycard system has been introduced for 2008.
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 from 8am till 8pm.
Village Facts
Dynamic resort the whole year round, with a young international following. Warm and friendly with brilliant facilities, excellent shopping and loads of après ski.
- Night skiing
- Snowboard park
- Helicopter excursions to Alpe d'Huez
- Torchlight descents
- Massive sports centre
- 8 mountain restaurants
- Free shuttle bus 8am to 8pm
- Banks
- Post office
- Excellent shopping
- Medical centre
- Outdoor skating rink
- Outdoor pool
- 10 pin bowling
- Cinema
- Ice grotto at 3420m
- Internet cafes
- Snowboard taster sessions
- Inflatable bob-run
- Snow biking
- Curling
