Geneva To LES DEUX ALPES

Les Deux Alpes is located In the Oisans region which is located at the 1650m altitude and the foot of the Ecrins National Park, south-east of Grenoble & about 3 hours 30 minutes from Geneva Airport.

Like its name suggests – The ‘Two Alps’ of its name refers not to the mountains, but to the high pastures that once belonged to the neighbouring villages of Venosc and Mont de Lans.

Les Deux Alpes give the opportunity for skiers and snowboarders to explore and ski on Europe’s largest glacier up to 3,568m altitude coupled with a real local and friendly vibe throughout the village.

Rise Festival is a legendary festival which works closely with the local community by taking over Les Deux Alpes from 7th of December for a jam-packed week of world renowned artists, skiing and embracing all the local features of the village.

Les Deux Alps is accessible by road and is well-connected to major airports. Regular private and shared transfers are available from Grenoble Airport, Geneva Airport and Lyon Airport. Shuttle services and taxis are available for transfers from airports to the resort.

Les Deux Alpes has a great selection of beginner areas at the foot of the pistes close to the town. Les Deux Alpes offers two free lifts for beginners – Petit Viking lift & Petit Bosquet lift. Both these lifts are free as they are both T bar lifts so easily to help develop your skiing skills.

Les Deux Alpes has one of the highest number of green & blue runs in France so you can see more of the mountain as your skills start to process.

Les Deux Alpes has a 1800m2 open-air ice rink which is free every day of the week with your ski pass, they also have afternoons where they turn this into an ice bumper (Ice sliders) ring for both adults and kids.

Sledging is such fun for kids and also those adults wanting to enjoy a slippery and slidey fun on the two sledging tracks designed with nets and foam protections – don’t forget your helmets. If you’re feeling even more adventurous you can take the plunge at Big Air Bag Park.

For something a little closer to understanding why lies within the mountain, the ice caves at the foot of the glacier near by Jandri Express lift. It takes 5 months to create; made up of 8 grottos, 3 rooms and a 200m gallery, there’s lots to explore

Traditionally in the past it would only have been apartment style accommodation available for visitors.

However, over the past few years we also have seen a large number of chalets for both catered and self-catered being built in the area and which will bring additional 3500 beds to the resort for winter 24/25. You will never be spoiled to choice.

Of course, ski equipment is available to hire whilst you’re in Les Deux Alpes. We recommend Skiset, our partnership with affords give 50% off for all our customers on equipment including skis, snowboards, boots, and everything else.

Yes, their weekly ski passes for Les Deux Alpes give you the opportunity to also ski in Alpe D’huez and the local town also puts on daily buses so you can ski in two different resorts on one holiday. What a treat.

The rumour is that there new lift will possibly be built to connect these two resorts in near future.

Les Deux Alpes has become synonymous with the legendary Party on top of the world with the Rise Festival. This is the world’s biggest independent ski festival.

The festival runs early December every year and lasts for a full week with world renown artists playing their tunes up on the slopes. This year’s festival runs from 7th-14th December 2024. This year we will see artists such as Chase and Status

When you stay in Les Deux Alpes, you can ski in Alpe d’Huez for 2 days on a 6 days ski lift pass, and vice versa. You can travel between the resorts via bus as the La Grave link is not always available to Alpe d’Huez.

There are an estimated 44 ski lifts in the Les Deux Alpes region and between the region of Alpe d’Huez, just next door, which makes up the second biggest ski area in france.

Yes, you can ski from Les Dues Alpes to La Grave, we recommend this as a great day trip for those advanced skiers which you can use the lift system to access. If you do this, ensure it’s with a guide. 

You’ll also need to make sure your party is only advanced off piste skiers or snowboarders, kitted out with avalanche safety packs and know how to use them. 

There are plenty of options to fly into to get to Les Deux Alpes. Geneva usually has the most affordable flights. Grenoble Airport, however, is the closest airport which just has private transfer options. 

Travelling from Geneva to Les Deux Alpes is roughly 3 hours and 45 minutes, however on Saturdays the transfer journey time can be a little longer due to traffic.

When travelling from Geneva to Les Deux Alpes, the transfer journey time is roughly 3 hours and 45 minutes, however on Saturdays the travel time can be a little longer due to traffic. 

Travelling from Grenoble to Les 2 Alpes is roughly 2 hours and 30 mins.

Skiing in Les Deux Alpes is great for all skiing abilities from beginners, to intermediates and advanced skiers with a great range of blue, green and red runs to choose from.

Usually a pint would be between €7 EUR and €9 EUR. We always recommend checking out the happy hours on apres for a great choice of affordable drinks if you are on budget.

Nested by the Erincis national park, there is rumour of brown bears spotted here from time to time.

Les Deux Alpes in English is “The Two Alps” and references the neighbouring villages of Venosc and Mont de Lans that sit at the southern and northern tips respectively in the wide resort of Les Deux Alpes.

Yes without a doubt this can be a great party resort. One of the best festivals in the Alps, Rise Festival, starts the winter season, which brings the resort to life and sets the tone for the rest of the ski season.

Les Deux Alpes is located in the Islere Valley which also includes Alpe d’Huez, Chamrousse and about 20 other ski resorts in this valley.

February tends to be the best time to travel here as its got a great base of snow, coupled with sunshine and the buzz of holiday markers. It does mean however during this month with school holidays it can be busier and more expensive.

For those seeking adventure and a thrill you must embark on the most difficult ski run in Les Deux Alpes called La Fée 5″. Compiling of a steep slope which is enjoyable for advanced skiers.

Les Deux Alpes is filled with a lot of challenges and one not miss is the Jandri Piste, a very long blue piste run and descending almost 16 kms. 

Grenoble would be the closest train station to Les Deux Alpes –  it’s roughly 1 hour and 30 mins away by taxi.

In Les Deux Alpes there are a wide range of options here to choose from. A usual restaurant meal is estimated at 18 euros. 

There are great options for pizza, burgers, salads and many more choices too. Our favourite is Le Pizzeria –  the best pizzas outside Italy.

As this resort boasts beginner and intermediate high altitude skiing options, we find that usually in February & March are the busiest times of the winter season.

Shared transfer options are available from Les Deux Alpes to Geneva every Saturday throughout the winter season.