Les 2 Alpes is not only a popular winter destination – also in the summer this is one of the most visited mountain vacation spots in France. It is the only destination that offers summer skiing on Europe's largest glacier Mantel (3200 m above sea level).
But that is not all - Les 2 Alpes also offers unforgettable mountain biking conditions, panoramic hiking routes, famous Apres-ski parties and a variety of shops, restaurants, bars and clubs.
- Summer skiing on Europe's largest glacier Mantel at 3400 m above sea level!
- Ski slopes open from 16. 6. to 1. 9. 2012
- Summer hours: 7.00 - 12.30
- Europe's best snow park (open also in the summer)
- Organized summer snowboard and freestyle camps
- 100 km of cycling routes ranging from 700 up to 3200 m above sea level
- 31 marked routes – 26 descents, 5 cross country trails
- 4 cycling areas: Vallée Blanche, Jandry, Villages de Mont de Lans and Venosc
- Summer bike park (all services, listed above, are available only with a special bike transport ticket)
- Over 200 km of marked hiking routes
- National park Les Écrins
- Guided hiking tours (from 17 €)
- Thematic routes: cheese tasting in La ferme de la Moliere, following the footsteps of the Romans in La Porte de Bons, panoramic route from the village Deux Alpes do Mont de Lans
- Climbing routes Venosc and Saint Christophe (for experienced climbers)
- Climbing wall and natural climbing routes (from 50 €, climbing gear available on spot)
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The base resort sits at 1650 metres and its highest point is the Dome De La Lauze which at 3568 metres is certainly not for the faint hearted. Les 2 Alpes has 55 state of the art ski lifts which are able to transport 66,000 people to their destinations every hour and 191 snow cannons are on standby just in case the unthinkable happens.
Snowboarders are well looked after here with some of the best facilities in France. There are also three separate snowboard schools if you are a novice.
Accommodation in Les 2 Alpes is varied and plentiful ranging from self-catering apartments, lodges and chalets. If you need a hotel, Les 2 Alpes has a wide selection to suit taste and budget
Apres Ski & Nightlife
Restaurants along the central road running through the resort contains a wide range of restaurants, 17 at last count and over 30 bars.
The apres ski scene here is lively to say the least and there is always something going on. One bar has a selection of over 200 beers to choose from. There are also 4 nightspots that stay open until dawn during peak season. Some of the best music can be found at the Café Bresilien.
As you would expect, the shopping here is good, offering a wide range of shops selling everything from high fashion, to beauty, crafts and gifts. There are also a number of food halls where you can buy anything from cheese to wine.
WHAT'S ON
21. – 24. 06. 2012 - 9. World Mountain Cycling Championship – Free Raid Classic VTT Mag
30. 06. 2012 – Devil's Vertical
01. 07. 2012 - Les 2 Alpes Raidlight Trail
06. 07. – 08. 07. 2012 - Kumi Yama (Japanese themed snowboard event)
14. 07. 2012 – Public Holiday in France, Fireworks
09. – 15. 07. 2012 - Crankworx Les 2 Alpes (combination of two events; K-Mikaz Games in Mountain of Hell) – Presentation of all the disciplines of Mountain Cycling
05. 08. 2012 - La Fete des Foins (19ème édition), 19. Reminiscence of Country Traditions
06. – 10. 08. 2012 - 1,2,3 Tribu (2ème édition) – 2. Family Event
25. – 26. 08. 2012 - Gran Fondo Les 2 Alpes – Cycling race through the most beautiful routes in Oisans and Valbonnais
Other events during the summer:
The tourist office organizes various free activities and fun events, available to all guests.
Relaxed family animation for parents and children.
Games, workshops, clown animation, shows, magic, karaoke, educational hiking routes, tournaments, dances, barbecue…