Les 2 Alpes at a glance
- Ideal for
- Long season: 28 Nov → 2 May, then the glacier
- Vertical drop: 2,300 m in one run down to Mont-de-Lans
- Families starting out: 3 free covered magic carpets
- Less suitable if
- Skiing above the trees: 75% of the area above 2,000 m
- Car-free: Transaltitude coach from Grenoble, 1h45
- Small budgets: €68 a day from 19 Dec to 9 Apr
Weather, snow and webcams in Les 2 Alpes
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Les 2 Alpes
Slopeside · Côte Brune
Hotels at the foot of the slopes, ski school meeting points
See accommodation →Recommended hotels for your budget
Budget
Comfort
What to do in Les 2 Alpes besides skiing
Les 2 Alpes piste map and ski area
Beginners: 3 free magic carpets at the bottom · areas at 2,100 and 2,600 m · Premières Glisses €26 for 4h
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Les 2 Alpes lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Les 2 Alpes · 1 day | €68 | €54.50 |
| Les 2 Alpes · 6 days | €333 | €266.50 |
| 1 day, 5-18 Dec and from 10 Apr | €58 | €46.50 |
| 6 days · 5-18 Dec, from 10 Apr | €283 | €226.50 |
2026-2027 prices · High season, 19 Dec → 9 Apr · free under 5 · 6 days and more: 2 days included at Alpe d’Huez · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Les 2 Alpes
Book your skis before you go
- 7 Skiset shops in Les 2 Alpes, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
16 shops (7 of them Skiset) · rent near your accommodation, from the slopeside to 1800
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Group lesson, 5 or 6 mornings | from €255 |
| Group lesson, 5 or 6 full days | from €428 |
| Piou Piou ages 3-5, 5 or 6 mornings | from €266 |
| Private lesson 2 h, 1 or 2 people | from €124 |
ESF Piou Piou ages 3 to 5; ESI Jardin des neiges from age 4 (age 3 outside the holidays).
When to ski in Les 2 Alpes
Best time: January to March
Getting to Les 2 Alpes
On site
4 place des 2 Alpes, 38860 Les Deux Alpes
Where to eat and unwind in Les 2 Alpes
Bars, pubs and two nightclubs in the resort; at the end of the day, the Panobar at 2,600 m
Restaurants in the resort
Set menu of starter, main and dessert at €65, seasonal cooking
📍 Hôtel Chalet MounierOrganic, regional crêpes and galettes, open fire
📍 Avenue de la MuzelleSet menu of the day €20 to 40, tarts and open sandwiches
📍 Vénosc villagePizzas, burgers and homemade desserts, from noon to 11pm
📍 Rue des VikingsMeat, fish, cheese specialities, homemade
📍 Avenue de la MuzelleMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Heated pool, jacuzzi and counter-current swim, €9 for 2 hours
Entry from €9Hammam, sauna, jacuzzi and treatments, at the foot of the slopes
Indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, cold plunge, sauna, hammam
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Frequently asked questions
When does Les 2 Alpes open?
The winter season runs from 28 November 2026 to 2 May 2027. The glacier then stays open in the morning for high-altitude skiing, from 3 May to 4 July 2027.
How much is a lift pass in Les 2 Alpes?
In high season (19 December - 9 April), €68 for an adult day and €333 for 6 days; €54.50 and €266.50 for a child aged 5 to 12. Outside high season, the adult day drops to €58 (€54.50 the first week). Free under 5.
Is Les 2 Alpes linked to Alpe d’Huez?
No, the ski areas are not linked. A pass of 6 days or more includes 2 days of skiing in the Espace Alpe d’Huez, and the Supernova season pass covers Les 2 Alpes, Alpe d’Huez and La Grave.
Can you ski on the glacier?
Yes, the high-altitude ski area runs from 3,200 to 3,600 m on the Mont-de-Lans glacier, 17 minutes from the resort by the Jandri cable car. It also opens in spring, in the morning, until 4 July 2027.
Is Les 2 Alpes suitable for beginners?
Yes: 3 free covered magic carpets at the slopeside, beginner areas at 2,100 and 2,600 m, and a Premières Glisses pass at €26 for 4 hours. The ski area has 18 green and 47 blue runs out of 96.
How do you get to Les 2 Alpes without a car?
Take the train to Grenoble (about 3 hours from Paris), then a Transaltitude coach for 1h45 from the coach station. In the resort, the shuttles are free.
Sources and method
Resort profile: les2alpes.com, skipass-2alpes.com, wikidata.org
Lift passes: skipass-2alpes.com
Accommodation: reservation.les2alpes.com, les2alpes.com, skiset.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, les2alpes.com
Getting there: les2alpes.com, transaltitude.fr, skipass.alpedhuez.com
Restaurants and activities: les2alpes.com, alpes-isere.com
Webcams and reports: les2alpes.com, meteofrance.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Data 2 Alpes, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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