Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort

• Nearest town: Bourg d'Oisans
• Resort Altitude (metres): 1650m
• Ski Season: December to April
• Mountain Range: The Alps in the Grand Serre Chevalier range.
• Number of Lifts: 55
• Highest Lift (metres): 3600m
• Lowest Lift (metres): 1300m
• Number of Slopes: 75
• Snowboarding: Yes, 2 parks and a halfpipe Boarding is allowed on all pistes.
• Cross Country (km): 25km

Les Deux Alpes Ski Information

General information

The child care is very good, so leave the kids with them and the skis at your hotel and enjoy the area for a day or two. There is a couple of interesting museums. The one at Mont de Lans Village bears the long winded name of Musee du patrimoine Chasal Lento and traces the history of the Oisans people, who originally populated the area. The Natural history museum at Maison de la Montagne tells of the areas beauty, animals and the floral kingdom. Though there is no substitute for walking the area and that can be achieved via the mountain trails.Venosc village is also worthwhile for it's chapels and craft shops. A holiday here would not be complete without visiting the Ice Cave, with it's magnificent views by the funicular.

• Languages: French
• Temperatures: 6c
• Driving: Right hand side
• Emergency contact numbers: All Emergencies - 112
• Population: 385
• Religion: 90% Catholic

Apres-ski

A fine choice of restaurants can be found in the village and at altitude, offering a fine array of dining from the classy International to simple take away. The tea rooms include Salon de The La Marjolaine at 114 avenue de la Muzelle which serves a homemade chocolate fondue amongst the other mouth-watering delights. There are a plethora of bars, some with live music. Both discos are humming till the early hours and offer a free bus ride home.

Overview

Les Deux Alpes is the largest resort in the Dauphine region, and with a glacier at 3568m it is not only the largest in Europe, but allows summer skiing. The off piste runs are amazing, though beginners are well catered for. Boarders have the popular Nitro park in which to hone their skills. There are plenty of sporting activities in the town including a bowling alley, sports centre, gym and ice rink. Also to be enjoyed are the many walking trails. Shopping is well organised and plentiful and the nightlife is second to none. Overall the resort isn't the quiet tucked away place that would be ideal for families, but with the choice of pistes, hotels, drinking and dining, there could be something to please everyone.

Les Deux Alpes Attractions

Les Deux Alpes Activities

Le Bonhomme de Neige - Located at Rue des Sagnes. This is a great place to take your children aged 2 to 6 years, for some fun and games while you hit the slopes. Here they offer sports; play; and cultural activities to suit the age of the child. They'll have a great time and will want to come back for more.

Quad - 10 route de Champame. This is a place the children with love. There is a several safe circuits, adapated for children of all ages with vehicles of different capacity. There is an easy track on flat ground for the small kids, and a more difficult track for teenagers and the more experienced.

Les Deux Alpes Restaurants and Bars

Les Deux Alpes Restaurants

Crepe a Gogo - Located on the main street. This cafe is very popular with both the locals and the tourists. They serve excellent crepes and raclette, and all the melted cheese you can eat with patatoes and cold meat. It's a good idea to book ahead as it gets very busy at dinner time.

Le Pastorale - This high-altitude restaurant, found at an elevation of 2 400 m, is one of the best restaurants in La Plagne. They serve a range of excellent local dishes at reasonable prices. It is very popular with both the locals and tourists.

Smoky Joe - Located in the centre of town. This restaurant is always popular and is a great place to go for an excellent meal. They serve a wide range of international cuisine at very reasonable prices. They are famous for their spare ribs.

Les Deux Alpes Bars & Clubs

Rodeo-Bar - Located on the far side of town. This is one of the best bars in town, and has a pool table and the main attraction is a rodeo bull. It is very popular with the locals and tourists alike, a great place to meet people, have a few drinks and have fun.

L'Opera - Located in the centre of town. This is one of the best dance nightclubs in Les Deux Alpes. It is very popular with the younger locals and tourists. This is the place to go if you're looking to let your hair down and boogie on down all night long.

The Boom Boom Bar - Located in the centre of Le Deux Alpes. This bar is very popular with the locals and tourists alike. It is a great place to go if you're looking to meet some people and have some fun. They serve a range beers and wines. There's also cable t.v. so you don't have to miss out on any sports.

Les Deux Alpes children's activities

Le Bonhomme de Neige - Located at Rue des Sagnes. This is a great place to take your children aged 2 to 6 years, for some fun and games while you hit the slopes. Here they offer sports; play; and cultural activities to suit the age of the child. They'll have a great time and will want to come back for more.

Quad - 10 route de Champame. This is a place the children with love. There is a several safe circuits, adapated for children of all ages with vehicles of different capacity. There is an easy track on flat ground for the small kids, and a more difficult track for teenagers and the more experienced.

Les Deux Alpes Tours

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