The Les Deux Alpes ski area covers 410 hectares of marked pistes. One descent leads from the glacier at 3,600 m down to the village of Mont de Lans at 1,300 m without using the mountain lifts even once.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Les Deux Alpes can plan their stay at this destination.
Winter Sports
The first hotels and chalets for winter sports were built in Les Deux Alpes in the 1930s. The 2 Alpes Snowpark is located at 2,600 m in the Les Deux Alpes ski area.
Culture and History
Les Deux Alpes originally developed as a jointly used alpine pasture between Mont-de-Lans and Venosc. The Chasal Lento Museum covers Roman history, travelling salesmen, the construction of the Chambon Dam and the pioneering years of Les Deux Alpes. It is located in the heart of Mont de Lans and uses history to convey the way of life of the local people.
The Porte romaine de Bons is a visible ancient relic located about a 30-minute walk from the village of Mont de Lans.
The museum has a café area where sweets can be sampled, as well as a terrace, a library, games and activities for children. The village of Mont de Lans can be reached from Les Deux Alpes by the Mont de Lans chairlift or by a free shuttle.
Nature and Mountains
Les Deux Alpes has a natural heritage featuring several dozen protected plant and animal species. Croix du Sert offers 360-degree panoramic views over the Romanche Valley, Lac du Chambon and the surrounding mountains. The passerelle du Belvédère des Écrins offers views of the Écrins Massif, the Aiguilles d'Arves and Mont Blanc.
Oxygen Experience – Balcons des Cimes is a circular route at an altitude of 3,100 to 3,200 m, connected to Destination 3400 by the funicular. It offers views over the mountain ranges of Oisans, including Grandes Rousses, Belledonne, Taillefer and Écrins.
Trails and Experiences
La Balade des Explorateurs is an easy, 1.8 km family walk themed around mountain animals. The marked trail features panels with questions about mountain animals.
Rando'Nature et Patrimoine is a guided hike on the Mont-de-Lans slope, exploring the local fauna, flora and the history of the village.
Oxygen Experience – Défi des Fayots is a family-friendly adventure trail with wooden games. The adventure trail is located at an altitude of 2,100 m in the Vallée Blanche area.
The Randonnée Balade du Cristallier uses information panels about the local fauna and flora as well as the ski area. As a themed family hike, it leads around Lac du Plan, located at approximately 2,300 m, with quartz crystals at its centre.
The Grotte de Glace in Les Deux Alpes is a 200 m-long tunnel at an altitude of 3,400 m. It displays sculptures beneath 30 m of old ice.
