How big is Les Deux Alpes?
Les Deux Alpes has 200 trails served by 47 lifts — 8th for trails of the 15 resorts we track in France.
Les Deux Alpes resort guide
Isère, France
Summer skiing on the Mont-de-Lans glacier with vibrant nightlife
Les Deux Alpes at a glance
200
Trails
47
Lifts
11,811ft
Top
4,265ft
Base
7,546ft
Vertical
CMF
Nearest airport, 45 mi
30% beginner35% intermediate35% advanced
Les Deux Alpes offers summer skiing on its glacier and is known for its lively après-ski scene and young atmosphere.
Your questions about Les Deux Alpes, answered
How high is Les Deux Alpes?
The lifts run from 4,265ft at the base to 11,811ft at the top, a vertical of 7,546ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in France, that is the 2nd highest, with the 2nd biggest vertical.
Is Les Deux Alpes good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Les Deux Alpes split 30% beginner, 35% intermediate and 35% advanced, against an average of 27% beginner and 32% advanced across the resorts we track in France.
On those numbers it suits beginners and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
For backcountry and off-piste, our guide documents 4 zones at Les Deux Alpes, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.
When is the ski season at Les Deux Alpes?
Over the last ten winters Les Deux Alpes has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 23 to May 19, about 179 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 62in, 42in of new snow and 5.1 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Les Deux Alpes?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF), 45 mi away in a straight line. Grenoble Alpes Isère (GNB) is 45 mi, Annecy Meythet (NCY) is 63 mi, Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS) is 70 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift ticket at Les Deux Alpes?
A 6-day adult Les 2 Alpes costs €333 for 2026/27, or €56 a day. For value it ranks 8th of the 15 resorts we price in France.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Les Deux Alpes
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Chambéry Aix les BainsCMF45 mi
- Grenoble Alpes IsèreGNB45 mi
- Annecy MeythetNCY63 mi
- Lyon Saint-ExupéryLYS70 mi · major airport
Travel time to Les Deux Alpes
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,861 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 30m · 60 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 20m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Grenoble Alpes Isère (GNB)
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,845 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 30m · 62 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 20m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,862 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 5m · 85 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 55m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Les Deux Alpes lift ticket 2026/27
€3336-day adult Les 2 Alpes · ≈$382
€56 per day · 3.6 km of trails per € · #8 of 15 for value in France
83value scoreGreat value
Les Deux Alpes trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Les Deux Alpes. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Les Deux Alpes has 200 trails and 47 lifts, running from 4,265ft to 11,811ft.
Why go to Les Deux Alpes
- High altitude and glacier skiing
- Excellent snow conditions
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Great for all skill levels
- Connected to Alpe d'Huez
- Year-round skiing on glacier
Things to know
- Can be very cold and windy
- Limited tree skiing
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Expensive lift passes
- Limited nightlife
- Weather can be challenging
Skiing and snowboarding Les Deux Alpes by ability level
Beginners
Les Deux Alpes has good beginner areas, particularly around the base, with gentle slopes and excellent ski schools. The high altitude ensures good snow conditions.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Les Deux Alpes offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will love Les Deux Alpes! The resort offers challenging terrain, excellent off-piste opportunities, and access to the glacier.
Our take on Les Deux Alpes
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: les2alpes.com
More on Les Deux Alpes
- Les Deux Alpes snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Les Deux Alpes snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Les Deux Alpes lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Les Deux Alpes backcountry & off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Ski resorts in FranceLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in France
Ski resorts near Les Deux Alpes
- Alpe d'Huez5 mi
- Serre Chevalier22 mi
- Bardonecchia, Italy29 mi
- Val Thorens30 mi
- Claviere, Italy32 mi
- Valmorel33 mi
Distances are straight-line, not by road.