The Les Deux Alpes ski area: Skiing in vertical

At Les Deux Alpes, skiing is experienced over long, sustained descents. This isn’t just a sequence of runs, it’s a domain that plays with vertical drop, offering the unique sensation of starting very high and descending for a long, uninterrupted stretch, changing the atmosphere under your skis along the way. Soon, you realize that the day is built around these epic runs, a continuous thread linking the summit to the valley floor. This is a resort that challenges your legs as much as it creates lasting memories, giving skiing a true vertical dimension.

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The Les Deux Alpes ski area: Built around vertical drop and altitude

The Les Deux Alpes ski area stretches from about 1,300 to 3,600 meters, featuring one of the highest skiable points in Europe. With roughly 200 km of runs, the domain is organized around a clear axis: linking the glacial heights to lower slopes without interrupting the flow of skiing. The layout is immediately readable—climb high, then choose your descent. The day naturally revolves around these long runs, giving a strong rhythm to the skiing.

What makes skiing at Les Deux Alpes instantly recognizable

Altitude that changes everything
Skiing above 3,000 meters is no small feat. Here, altitude ensures consistent snow and solid conditions throughout much of the season. Skiing starts high in an open, mineral landscape, gradually softening as you descend.

The thrill of long descents
Few resorts offer this clear sensation: descending continuously, feeling the landscape and slope evolve, adapting your skiing to the terrain. Very long runs allow you to fully enjoy the vertical drop, combining physical effort with exhilaration.

A straightforward, honest domain
Les Deux Alpes is direct. Runs are clear, lines are obvious, and the terrain doesn’t hide anything. It appeals to those who like to know where they are going and why.

Skiing Les Deux Alpes your way

Building confidence on readable terrain
Despite its sporty reputation, Les Deux Alpes offers accessible areas with wide, well-laid-out slopes. You can learn, progress, and repeat movements in an open, forgiving environment.

Linking runs, varying the experience
For intermediate skiers, vertical variety is the key pleasure. Long high-altitude runs alternate with gentler or steeper sections, creating fluid skiing driven by the descent rather than the lifts.

Challenging yourself on the slopes
Advanced skiers will find opportunities to fully engage, especially on long runs and steeper sections. The vertical drop demands real physical effort but within a clear and manageable framework.

When skiing climbs high and stretches long

Without leaving the slopes, Les Deux Alpes offers ways to structure your day:

Glacial sectors, giving access to high-altitude snow and spectacular panoramas
Very long runs, acting as continuous threads to fully experience the vertical drop
Playful and freestyle areas integrated into the domain, for skiers who like creative or rhythmic variations

Here, skiing isn’t segmented: it simply flows downhill.

Who is Les Deux Alpes for?

Les Deux Alpes appeals especially to those who:

love skiing long, continuous vertical drops
seek high-altitude snow and reliable conditions
appreciate a straightforward, readable domain
want to alternate fluid skiing, long descents, and more demanding sections

This isn’t a nuanced resort—it embraces its character, transforming every day into a memorable descent.

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Find activities that suit you

Snake Gliss

Slide single file on an articulated group toboggan!
Ice cave

At an altitude of 3,400 meters, the Ice Cave of Les Deux Alpes immerses visitors in a magical world of ice sculptures. Accessible via the funicular from the Jandri Express, it offers a unique experience in the heart of the glacier, amidst light and sparkling crystals.
Snowshoeing excursion offered with ESF

Free snowshoeing excursion – Breathe, walk, enjoy.
Enjoy a unique and complimentary experience: a snowshoeing excursion led by an ESF instructor to discover the mountains in a different way, in complete tranquility.
Fat bike

Come and try a fat bike, a mountain bike with wide tires perfect for riding on snow and experiencing unique sensations in the mountains.
Airbag jump

Get a running start on a toboggan (solo or tandem), take off… and land smoothly on a giant airbag.
Adrenaline, fun, and laughter guaranteed.
Sled dog

Embark on a Nordic adventure in the heart of the Alps! Discover the world of sled dogs on a guided excursion, including a presentation of the pack and an introduction to the musher's craft.
Snowshoeing excursion offered with ESF

Free snowshoeing excursion – Breathe, walk, enjoy.
Enjoy a unique experience: a snowshoeing excursion led by an ESF instructor to discover the mountains in a different way, in complete tranquility.
Ski touring

Explore the snowy landscapes on a ski tour, alone or with a guide, for an authentic experience discovering the local environment.
Luge on rails

A fun and accessible descent for everyone, perfect for families or groups of friends.
Pony sledding

Introduce toddlers to the joys of sledding with a fun pony-sled ride.
Ice climbing

Experience the vertical with ice climbing! Guided by an expert, climb into the heart of frozen waterfalls for an unforgettable adventure in the great outdoors.
Paragliding

Take flight for an unforgettable experience! Paragliding, soar above the mountain peaks and let yourself be carried by the air. A smooth flight… or a thrilling one, depending on your desires. Magical, aerial, timeless.