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INTRODUCTION 💥
The Les 2 Alpes ski resort is located in the French Alps (Oisans), in the Écrins massif ⛰️. It’s one of the very first ski resorts created in France, with major development in the 1950s. It’s a must-visit destination for winter sports lovers and for anyone who wants to discover new landscapes and get away from it all 😇.
The ski area stretches from 1,300 meters up to 3,600 meters of altitude 😉. Les 2 Alpes has one of the largest skiable glaciers in Europe, well known for summer skiing, even though with global warming it’s getting harder and harder to ski in summer 😕.
The Les 2 Alpes ski resort offers a must-do vacation experience with plenty of activities everyone will enjoy 💪! The ski area lets you explore the natural beauty of the Alps. With family, as a couple, with friends or alone, Les 2 Alpes has everything for a successful winter vacation ⛷️.
Discover on this map all the places, activities, restaurants, accommodations… that we discovered during our stays in Les 2 Alpes.
SKIING IN LES 2 ALPES ⛷️
THE LES 2 ALPES SKI AREA
When you head to a ski resort, it’s mainly to go skiing or snowboarding 🏂! Good thing, since the Les 2 Alpes ski area has more than 220 kilometers of slopes, which makes it a very big ski resort. On top of that, there’s a vast off-piste area for the most daring 😅! Varied runs suited to all levels, from beginner to advanced 😊.
The Les 2 Alpes glacier is easily accessible for beginners to progress quickly (Adeline made pretty good progress on these slopes). The glacier is known for offering a unique ski experience in France and in Europe. As a keen skier, I can tell you some runs are even very difficult, like the Valentin, for example. The only drawback we can see with this area is the long wait at the ski lifts, even more so during school vacations ☹️.
THE LES 2 ALPES SNOWPARK
If you’re crazy about jumps and tricks, the Les 2 Alpes Snowpark is made for freestyle lovers! There are several levels, so everyone can enjoy the different jumps 🤪:
- The Easy Park is designed for kids and beginners to learn the basics of freestyle 💚.
- The Slopestyle and the Big Air are for more experienced skiers and snowboarders, with several jumps and obstacles ❤️.
- The Park de l’Envers is also for advanced riders, with even more technical areas and bigger obstacles 🖤.
- The Boarder Cross is really great to do with your friends. It’s a timed course combining jumps and turns for all riders 💙.
- The Cool Zone is a chill-out area where you can grab a bite, with music 🎶.
The Les 2 Alpes Snowpark is a must-do experience for people who love thrills and want to discover another way of skiing. I find the Snowpark well designed and well maintained 🤙!
THE BELVÉDÈRE DES ÉCRINS 👀
The Belvédère des Écrins is easy to reach whether you’re a skier, a snowboarder or on foot 😏! It’s a place not to be missed when visiting Les 2 Alpes in winter and in summer. To get there, just take the Jandri Express, then the funicular that takes you up to 3,400 meters, and head to your right. Walk about a hundred meters and you’ll finally get a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains ⛰️.
And if you’re a skier, it’s just a stop of a few minutes that won’t cost you any more than the lift pass you’ve already paid for. If you love beautiful scenery, it’s an absolute must 😍!
INFO: Depending on the weather, make sure to bundle up and protect yourself from the cold 😓, because the wind can blow very hard 💨. Since you’re on the glacier, you’ll see that the weather can be very unpredictable.
THE ICE CAVE 🧊
We’ve been to Les 2 Alpes several times, and it was only this year that we finally took the plunge and visited the ice caves. You can easily do the ice caves and the Belvédère des Écrins at the same time. The ice caves are at 3,400 meters: when you get off the funicular, just turn left.
Entry costs €6 (buy your ticket at the ticket office down below or directly on site), which is still fairly expensive for the time you spend inside 💰. There are many amazing, beautiful ice sculptures, the result of meticulous, artistic work. We saw a mammoth, a dinosaur and a celestial tree. We spent about 20 minutes discovering the Les 2 Alpes ice caves. You can stay as long as you like, so make the most of it 😉!
PARAGLIDING & HANG GLIDING 🪂
During our stay in 2019, my brothers and I gave my mother a paragliding flight in Les 2 Alpes for her birthday. Paragliding and hang gliding are two sensational aerial activities with breathtaking views over the Les 2 Alpes valley. For a first flight, it’s always best to start with paragliding, which is often gentler 😄. The experience is fairly short, about 20 minutes, for a price of €80 (it’s expensive). On top of that, the weather conditions need to be good to fly in complete safety and see Les 2 Alpes from above 🦅! Take-off is just below the “Le Diable” chairlift. So you can easily get there on skis or on foot.
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SNOWSHOE WALKS 🥾
DAYTIME SNOWSHOE WALK
Snowshoe walks are a real pleasure when you’re in Les 2 Alpes (and in any other resort, for that matter). Snowshoe hikes let you discover exceptional landscapes 📸 and get some exercise to burn off those hearty mountain meals 😂. We’ve done several snowshoe hikes with guides, which took us to places with lots of powder 😍. That said, you can easily go snowshoeing in Les 2 Alpes without a guide and follow the marked, safe trails, which will still show you incredible views 👍! It’s up to you to choose the route that suits your fitness level.
If you go with a guide named Maxime, you’ll make the most of your hike, he’s great 👏! You may even spot some wild animals. You can contact the tourist office to book time slots and go with your family, with friends or even alone, since these are hiking groups!
NIGHT SNOWSHOE WALK
This may be one of our best experiences in Les 2 Alpes: snowshoeing at night. It’s a unique and original experience where you walk along snowy paths by the light of the moon 🌙 and your headlamp 🔦. Halfway through the hike, everyone eats together at “La Molière” for a huge all-you-can-eat raclette, with génépi as a digestif 🙃! Then it’s back on the snowshoes to finish the hike and sleep well that night 💤. It’s a must, and if, like us, you have a super open, fun group with a great sense of humor, you’ll have the best evening in the mountains 😍. Just look at the photos: we’re happy!
DOG SLEDDING 🐕
In 2018, we were lucky enough to go dog sledding in Les 2 Alpes. If you love animals like I do, it’s a magical, unforgettable experience to have during your stay. You settle comfortably into the sled and let the northern dogs (Huskies) do the work. It’s really an activity worth doing to enjoy the peace and beauty of nature while discovering the mushers’ passion for their job. The mushers in Les 2 Alpes were very passionate and did their best to give us a unique, unforgettable moment 🥰. Expect to pay €70 for about 20 minutes of sledding.
WHERE TO STAY IN LES 2 ALPES – HÔTEL LES FLOCONS 🏨
It’s one of our favorite places to stay ❤️ in Les 2 Alpes! I’m of course talking about the “Les Flocons” hotel. There are plenty of hotels in Les 2 Alpes, but for us this one offers the best value for money. The room is of great quality, with a mix of modern and traditional styles. The services are excellent and the breakfast is great 🍱! In short, it’s really a hotel we loved coming back to.
It’s a little far from the ski slopes, about a 3 to 4-minute walk, but apart from that, everything is perfect in this hotel 👌. Feel free to read my article on Hôtel Les Flocons.
WHERE TO EAT IN LES 2 ALPES 🍽️
There are plenty of restaurants and fast-food places in Les 2 Alpes. It’s a big resort where you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. We tried several restaurants like La Cantine de Tom, BC7 and many others. Just look at our photos 📸 to see that we really treated ourselves 😅.
MY ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES FOR A SKI VACATION 🧳
Heading off on a ski vacation this winter 🧐? For me, there are some essential accessories you shouldn’t forget. Of course, you don’t have to buy everything, but if you feel the cold, for example, thermal socks are really amazing 🔥! If you like to keep your memories on video, a GoPro is a great buy 🎥.
OUR YOUTUBE VIDEO 🎥
Feel free to check out our YouTube video summing up our 4 days in Les 2 Alpes! You’ll see what we thought of this resort and how much we enjoyed these few days of vacation.
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