Les Deux Alpes FAQ
Answers to 35 common questions about skiing in Les Deux Alpes, from snow and lifts to transfers and prices, all from our data.
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- Piste network
- 120 km74.8 mi
- Lifts
- 45
- Top elevation
- 3,501 m11,490 ft
- Ski area
- Les 2 Alpes
Every question about Les Deux Alpes
Frequently asked questions
How far is Les Deux Alpes from Grenoble Alpes Isère airport?
Grenoble Alpes Isère is about 110 minutes by road from Les Deux Alpes (73.8 km).
How high is Les Deux Alpes?
The highest lift-served point is 3,501 m, with the village at 1,650 m, a vertical of 2,226 m.
How many km of pistes does Les Deux Alpes have?
Les Deux Alpes has 120.4 km of marked pistes across 96 runs, measured from OpenStreetMap geometry.
How many lifts does Les Deux Alpes have?
45 lifts (7 gondolas or cable cars, 13 chairlifts and 14 drag lifts).
When does Les Deux Alpes open for 2026/27?
Les Deux Alpes is scheduled to open on 28 November 2026 and close on 2 May 2027. These dates are provisional until the resort confirms them.
Which ski area is Les Deux Alpes in?
Les Deux Alpes is part of Les 2 Alpes.
Can you get to Les Deux Alpes by train?
There is no station in the resort itself; the last leg is by road from Grenoble Alpes Isère.
Is Les Deux Alpes good for beginners?
Les Deux Alpes scores 7.6/10 for beginners; 15.9% of its piste km is green and we list 3 ski schools.
Is Les Deux Alpes good for families?
Les Deux Alpes scores 6.0/10 for families, with 1 childcare provider listed and 68.4% of its pistes green or blue.
How much snow is there in Les Deux Alpes right now?
0 cm at the base and 0 cm at the top. These depths are modelled from Open-Meteo, not measured by the resort.
How snow-sure is Les Deux Alpes?
Les Deux Alpes scores 6.6/10 for snow reliability and it has glacier skiing.
Does Les Deux Alpes have glacier skiing?
Yes.
Which ski resorts are near Les Deux Alpes?
The closest resorts we cover are Alpe d'Huez, Serre Chevalier and Les Menuires.
How deep is the snow at the top of Les Deux Alpes compared with the base?
0 cm at the top and 0 cm at the base, modelled from Open-Meteo rather than measured by the resort.
Is it snowing in Les Deux Alpes now?
0 cm has fallen in the last 24 hours.
How many runs of each colour does Les Deux Alpes have?
15 green, 49 blue, 18 red and 12 black, 96 in total.
What is the longest run in Les Deux Alpes?
The longest single marked run we measure is 3.2 km.
Where can I download the Les Deux Alpes piste map?
The resort publishes the current map itself; the link on this page goes straight to it, and the lift and piste tables below are generated from OpenStreetMap.
What kinds of lift does Les Deux Alpes have?
7 gondolas or cable cars, 13 chairlifts, 14 drag lifts and 8 magic carpets.
How many lifts does Les Deux Alpes run?
45 lifts serve 96 marked runs.
When do the lifts start turning in Les Deux Alpes?
The first lifts of the 2026/27 season are scheduled for 28 November 2026.
What is the uphill capacity in Les Deux Alpes?
About 58,276 skiers an hour, summed from the lifts we hold capacity figures for.
How many gondolas does Les Deux Alpes have?
7, plus 13 chairlifts.
When does Les Deux Alpes close?
2 May 2027 for the 2026/27 season.
Which airport is closest to Les Deux Alpes?
Grenoble Alpes Isère, about 110 minutes by road (73.8 km).
How long is the transfer from Grenoble Alpes Isère to Les Deux Alpes?
About 110 minutes by road over 73.8 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from Chambéry Aix les Bains to Les Deux Alpes?
About 126 minutes by road over 72.6 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Les Deux Alpes?
About 139 minutes by road over 113.6 km, routed by openrouteservice.
Is there a railway station in Les Deux Alpes?
No — the nearest stations are down-valley; the last leg is by road.
Is there childcare in Les Deux Alpes?
1 childcare provider are listed in OpenStreetMap for Les Deux Alpes.
How many ski schools are there in Les Deux Alpes?
3.
How much of Les Deux Alpes is easy skiing?
68.4% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in Les Deux Alpes?
1,650 m, with lifts to 3,501 m.
Are there magic carpets in Les Deux Alpes?
8 magic carpets are mapped in Les Deux Alpes.
Where are the official Les Deux Alpes webcams?
The resort publishes its own camera page; the link on this page goes straight to it.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Open-Meteo