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Whether you want to enjoy a lazy holiday on the water
or spend the days in an adrenaline-filled haze, Les
Deux Alpes really does have it all. Climbing,
horse riding, canyoning, motocross, mountain biking,
hiking, windsurfing, summer snowboarding…. the
list is literally endless.
There are however a couple of must-dos in Les Deux
Alpes if you find time for. Take the Croisière
Blanche caterpillar snow-bus to Dôme de la
Lauze at 3568m to admire the panoramic view out over
Europe’s largest skiable glacier. Then
explore the curious Ice Grotto with its sculptures 30
metres under ice that has stood there for a thousand
years or more.
Skiers won’t want to miss the opportunity to
ski on one of the highest ski areas in the world, and
from 2800 to 3600 metres (11,800 ft) between 16 June
and 28 August 2010, the largest skiable glacier in
Europe is open in Les Deux Alpes for summer
skiing and snowboarding – from the
resort, you can be on the glacier in less than 30
minutes. Snowboarders will love the snowpark where
they may well find yourself practising alongside
professional riders in training. A summer
activity pass allows access to skiing areas as well
as free or reduced entrance to more than 25
attractions and activities. The pass is
available from the tourist office. A Peak
Retreats holiday to Les Deux Alpes was featured on
BBC1 Departure Lounge on 2 September 2005. Click here for
a summary
For Summer 2010, the
snowpark has greatly improved – view
resort news for more details.
If you’re a biker, why not take your mountain
bike up in the cable car of Les Deux Alpes to 2600m
and then take an exhilarating descent by the Col des
Gours for the ride of your life. See details on
mountain biking in Les Deux Alpes - http://www.2alpes-vtt.com/.
For a less bumpy downhill journey, go carting instead
– you can always whiz back up the slopes on a
trottiherbe, a sort of mini scooter that goes on
grass. Or how about a spot of ice gliding at the
open-air ice rink, it’s similar to bumper cars
but three times the fun! Play a round of golf
facing snow-covered mountain peaks or have a go at
one of the 45 different ascents that Les Deux
Alpes’ climbing wall offers. You can even
bungee jump from one of the highest cable cars in
Europe. Canoeing, rafting and hydrospeed (where
you swim downriver in a wetsuit, steering yourself
with a streamlined float) are just some of the other
activities that are available at the resort.
The area’s highest summits can be reached from
Bérard, a mecca for walkers and climbers in
summer. And be sure to pay a visit to the
museum of mountaineering memories in the commune of
Saint-Christophe to find out more about the history
of mountaineering on the Ecrins massif. Use the
pedestrian pass on the tourist lifts to reach the
scenic villages of Mont de Lans and Venosc. The
Mont de Lans tourist office organises hikes with
qualified guides and storytellers while in Venosc, a
gateway to the rugged Oisans countryside, you can
watch artisans weaving, wood carving and carrying out
other traditional crafts. Don’t forget to
sample the local honey when you’re there.
Of course, you could always just sit back on the
terrace of a mountainside restaurant and listen to
the gentle sound of cowbells tinkling in the
distance.
The pretty little village of Venosc is accessed from
a main road turn-off and is linked to Les Deux Alpes
by an 8-minute gondola. Its cobbled streets,
old chalets, fountains, 14th century
church and old-style architecture gives the village
and its hamlets a traditional feel. Stroll
along the village cobbled streets and discover
vaulted ceilings, sundials and a lot of craft shops
including silk paintings, jewellery, wood carving,
wood painting, weaving…
Enjoy long treks, easy walks, mountaineering and rock
climbing in the heart of the Ecrins National Park. A
swimming pool, artificial skating rink, tennis
courts, a 9-hole golf course, mini golf, 2 summer
luge runs, a trampoline area, a climbing wall, 2
archery fields, a sports centre, and a riding centre.
In our view Les 2 Alpes is one of the most active
centre of the Alps with over 80 different activities
to try.
A very child-friendly resort with clubs to entertain
children from 6 months to 16 years old.
Summer 2010 Lift Opening Dates
For summer 2010 the Les Deux Alpes lifts will be
open from:
Wed 16/06/10 – Sat 28/08/10 inclusive.
The lift system gives access to hiking and mountain
biking routes, as well as summer skiing on the
glacier
.
Places of interest in Les Deux Alpes
·
Adventure Park: For adults and children, with monkey
bridges, rope ladders, barrels and bungy jumping. In
the Vallée du Vénéon –
take the cable car from Venosc.
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Grotte de Glace: Several caves dug through
1000’s year old thick ice, are decorated with
ice sculptures. High up at 3425m, they can be reached
by the lift system and a funicular.
·
Discover eternal snow and some of the most stunning
views of the Alps from one of Europe’s highest
Glacier. From the mountain restaurant at 3200m to the
top of the funicular at 3425m you will be amazed by
the surrounding summits –La Meije, La Barre des
Ecrins and as far as far as Mont-Blanc. From there
try the tracked mini bus excursion to the Dome de
Lauze at 3568m. Known as Croisiere Blanche is offers
a memorable experience in a high mountain
environment.
·
Those in search of pure Alpine tradition should head
for Venosc and its cobbled streets, craft shops &
local speciality shops. It is reached from Les 2
Alpes by 8mins gondola.
Childcare in Les 2 Alpes
Les 2 Alpes has acquired the Famille Plus label for
its childcare facilities. Please click here to
view more information on the Famille Plus label.
Childcare facilities all under one roof.
In centre of resort there are 3 childcare facilities:
1. a crèche (from 6 months)
2. a day care centre (2-6yrs)
3. a leisure centre (older children)
Leisure centre -
Outdoor sporting activities! Summer skiing, tennis,
horse riding, climbing, sailing, canoeing,
trampolining, accrobranch (tree-top activity course),
swimming, mountain biking, golf... All of these
activities are supervised by trained professionals
and are specially adapted to suit a variety of age
groups.
Creche Les Deux Alpes 1800
08h30-17h30 daily. 1 day including a meal - €30
Tel: 0033 4 76 79 02 62 or 0033 4 76 79 20 25
Description Situation: H2 on the resort map.
Nursery nurses and qualified staff welcome your
children from 6 months to
2 years in a comfortable and well-equipped
environment (beds, cots.)
Medical and vaccination records necessary.
At the beginning of the holiday, an adaptation period
of 2 half days is necessary to evaluate whether the
child may continue under this kind of supervision.
Approx costs:
Full day, including lunch from 8.30am to 5.30 pm = 30
€
½ day without lunch from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm =
16 €
½ day with lunch from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm = 19
€
½ day with lunch and afternoon nap from 8.30
am to 2 pm = 21 €
½ day with afternoon snack from 1.30 pm to
5.30 pm= 17 €
Garderie Le Bonhomme de Neige
Creche from 6 months to 2 years
0033 476 79 02 62
Booking day before. Health and vaccination book
compulsory.
Open from 8:30 to 17:30
In the morning, 8h30-12h30: 20 € with lunch - 17
€ without meals.
In the afternoon, 13h30-17h30: 18 € including
taste
The day, 8h30-17h30: € 31.50 including lunch.
Day care for children from 2-6yrs
0033 476 79 06 77.
Sign up latest day before. You will need childs
health book. Full or half days with or without lunch.
Open in July / August, daily from 8:30 to
17:30.
Weekly entertainment program from Sunday to Saturday
(trampoline, walking, swimming, games, art, ponies,
donkeys)
- From 8:30 to 11:30 or 12:30 including lunch
- From 14 to 17.30, lunch included
- Daytime from 8:30 to 17h
- In short day from 8:30 to 14h (including meals and
naps)
Indicative prices:
31.50 € / day
16 € / half day without lunch
20 € / half day with lunch
Leisure centre for children from 6-12yrs
0033 476 79 85 40
Outdoor activities: swimming pool, kayak, pony
riding, climbing, walks
Indoor activities: crafts, cooking, themed games,
shows.
July / August: from 8.30
to 18.00
Information and
registration at the Recreation
Center
Listings available every
Sunday from 17h to 19h at the
Center
Rates and program
available at the Tourist Office.
Caution: Medical records or certificate must be
shown.
BCG and diphteria and polio vaccinations must be up
to date.
Fun Stages, Multi activity, for juniors from 4
to 18 years, supervised uniquely by qualified
instructors and /or mountain guides.
Contact: 04 76 79 58 65 or 06 07 17 19 58 or visit:
http://www.fun-stages-ete.com
Courses for the little ones - from 4 to 7 years of
age: tennis, trampoline, ice skating, climbing, kite
flying…
Courses for juniors - 2 groups : from 8 to 10 years
of age and from 11 to 14 years of age : Rafting,
trampoline, baseball, adventure park, climbing,
tennis, water polo, ice hockey, squash, mountain
biking…
Adrenalin courses- from 15 to 18 years of age:
hydrospeed, rafting, paragliding, mountain biking,
canyoning…
Amenities in Les Deux Alpes
Open air heated swimming-pool (with 3 baths, incl a
paddling pool), Olympic sized ice-rink, two sports
centres with indoor pool, squash court, gym…),
2 bowling alleys, library, 120 shops from newsagents
to interior decoration.
Cash points, doctors, pharmacies, physiotherapists,
several shops, bakeries… All the facilities
and services that you would find in a large
resort.
Eating Out and Entertainment in Les Deux Alpes
10 bars and piano bars, more than 60 restaurants from
fast food to tea rooms including a range of
world-wide cuisine (Chinese, Indian, Corsican
Italian) as well as gourmet restaurants both in the
resort and on the mountain, nightclubs, amusement
arcades, cinema… Les Deux Alpes is a very
lively resort.
Les Deux Alpes activities highlights
Summer
Ski
Open from: 16th June to 28th August 2010.
From 7.15am to 13.30pm every day, depending on the
period.
In less than 30 minutes you can be on one of Europe's
largest glaciers (3200m-3600m). 200 skiable hectares
on the glacier.
Big air bag for ski and snowboard jump practise. From
€2 per jump.
View here for
more details on Summer Ski
Mountain
Biking
For several years the resort has put mountain biking
into consideration when managing tracks and paths,
organising competitions, and in the use of the winter
ski lifts. It has developed to such an extent
that today there are action-packed mountain bike
events throughout the summer months. 127 Km of French
Cycling Federation (FFC) marked runs between an
altitude of 3200 metres and 700 metres.
-10 lifts adapted for MTB
-31 marked routes inc. 26 downhill and 5 cross
country
-Bike park
Mountain bike session from Mountain Guides Office.
Prices from €48 for beginner morning session
including equipment and pass up to €70 for
advanced riders. Contact 0033 476 11 36 29 or
www.guides2alpes.com
View here for
more details on Mountain biking
The Bike Park is a zone that is specifically
dedicated to Freestyle: Four Cross, dirt, Northshore,
walls, tables...
The entire resort lives and breathes mountain biking:
specialist shops, bike wash points, bike parks,
mountain bike schools ...the majority of hotels offer
dedicated facilities (bike lockers, cleaning points
...).
View here for a
map detailing various MTB areas/routes in Les Deux
Alpes + bike park (PDF
format)
Les 2 Alpes
mountain guides office
(Compagnie des Guides Oisans/Ecrins)
Mountaineering, hiking, via ferrata, glacier treks,
mountain biking
and climbing
Maison des 2 ALPES - ESF
Tel/Fax: +33 (0) 4 76 11 36 29
guides2alpes@yahoo.fr
Information and bookings from 5pm to 7pm at the
Maison des 2 Alpes (ESF).
MOUNTAINEERING:
• Individual price: from 95 €
HIKING:
Tel.: +33 (0)6 86 35 43 93
Various hikes are available daily.
• Individual price: 15 € for a 1⁄2
day, 22 € for a full day
VENOSC AND ST. CHRISTOPHE VIA FERRATA:
A combination of walking and climbing.
Ladders and cables allow you to tackle vertical
heights, making for a more challenging escapade.
• Individual price: from 50 €
• Group price (4 people max): 175 €
GLACIER TREKS:
• Individual price: 65 €
CLIMBING:
Tel.: +33 (0)6 82 84 85 97
Climbing is an all-round sporting activity. Equipment
provided.
Natural site:
• Individual price: 30 € for a 1⁄2
day.
Les 2 Alpes climbing wall: Afternoon opening from
Monday to Friday.
• Private lesson: 35 € / hour
45 minute supervised session: 10 € adult, 8
€ child.
The Snow
Cruise
Explore the glacier up to ‘la dome de la
Lauze’ (3600m) aboard a caterpillar tracked
snow bus. Book at the central lift pass office.
€7 per person.
The Ice
Cave
At 3400m in altitude, the Les Deux Alpes Ice Cave is
the longest and highest in the world. It was
dug in the autumn of 1993 by 2 mountain guides, 30
metres under the surface of the glacier. It is
home to a number of different sculptures such as a
giant dinosaur cartoon characters and trades from
times gone by. For more information and booking
contact "snow cruise office" +334 76 79 75 03. Entry
€4 per person.
Walking
Situated where the northern and southern Alps meet,
in the heart of the Oisans and on the doorstep of the
National Ecrins Park, Les Deux Alpes is an ideal
starting point for some incredible hikes.
From footpaths through mountain pastures to steep
ridges, a secluded stream to a large lake, an urban
resort to a forgotten hamlet, the region nurtures its
differences. The tourist office has edited a
guide of daylong hikes. Ask at the tourist
office for a copy. If you wish to be
accompanied, the Mountain guides office is always
ready to help you. Open everyday from 5pm to
6.30pm.
Contact the Maison des 2 Alpes. Tel: +33 (0) 4 76 11
036 29
Guide publisher Cicerone is worth a look at for
books on the Oisans region and Ecrins National Park
visit:
Oisans Tour
Ecrins National Park
Paragliding
If you are an experienced paraglider, would like to
perfect your skills, fly with an instructor or take
you first flight, you will find the air conditions in
Ecole de Parapente des 2 Alpes – 0033 607 80 37
62
Open everyday, for children and adults. Prices from
€50.
Skate
park
Skateboarding, rollerblading and BMX. At 1650 metres,
at the foot of the slopes and behind the Maison des 2
Alpes, the skate park is open to everyone. Helmets
and protective clothing obligatory. Free entry.
Unsupervised. Closing time 8 pm.
Water
Sports
INTÉGRAL RAFTING
Emmanuel Ferré - 38520 VENOSC
Tel.: + 33 (0) 4 76 80 25 05
http://integralraftingcorp.free.fr
Located in Venosc. From 1 hour introductory trips to
intense days. Prices from €17-€119.
Choose from Mountain Rafting / Raft, Canyoning, white
water swimming (Hydrospeed), Hot dog, Hair-boat,
Via-Ferrata, Hiking.
Bungee jumping /
Voltige bungy
Tel.: + 33 (0) 6 12 90 25 80 www.voltigebungy.com
The Voltige team offers a bungee jump experience from
the cable car in Les 2 Alpes. It is one of the
highest in Europe (140 metres), located at an
altitude of 2 200 metres.
From 2 pm to 6 pm with a 2-hour departure slot: 2 pm
and 4 pm
Per jump: 80 €
‘Aventure
Parc’
Situated in the forest near Venosc village, with
several circuits of differing levels. With
adventure, discovery, learning how to move between
the trees it is an area that everyone from 8 years
old can try out.
This is an adrenaline charged adventure located in
the heart of a forest on the banks of the
Vénéon: Giant’s footsteps,
tunnels, monkey bridge, suspended ladder, double
zip-line, bungee, scrambling net, hanging logs, roped
wall, balancing beam ...
A games area is available for children under 8 years.
There is a drinks/sandwich kiosk on site.
Booking: On site: in Venosc Village – Tel.: +33
(0)4 76 11 09 79 and in Les 2 Alpes: 2 Alpes Loisirs
- Tel.: +33 (0)4 76 79 75 01
Robocoaster
avalanche – techno twister
Tel.: +33 (0)6 08 22 26 72
Robocoaster Avalanche: whilst skiing you make the
mistake of taking an off-piste route and an avalanche
is triggered. Guaranteed thrills!
Techno Twister: 5 head-spinning programmes to the
rhythm of music!
Change over every Wednesday.
Every day from 10 am to 12 noon and from 3 pm to 7.30
pm, 10 pm on some days. Price: 5 €
Relaxation
The resort offers a wide range of well-being and
relaxation activities for to give you a chance to
unwind. Activities include Jacuzzi, steam bath,
sauna, health courses, slimming cures, massages,
relaxation, gym, body building, fitness, cardio
training, solarium, aquagym…
Quad
A safe circuit, adapated for children of all ages
with vehicles of different capacity, several race
tracks. Information and bookings at the childrens
course, next to the football pitch and the Côte
Brune hotel and near the Jandri Express. tel: +336 81
31 64 01, Email quad2alpes@wanadoo.fr
Golf
Tel.: + 33 (0) 4 76 80 52 89
July/August
A 9-hole, par 64, 2200 metre golf course: 40-bay
driving range.
• Green fee: Green fee: 22 € - Seniors 19
€
• Courses:
- Mini course: 65 € (3 people min.), 1 hr per
day for 3 days.
- Beginner course: 159 € - Juniors up to 15
years: 129 €
2 1⁄2 hrs per day for 3 days. From Monday to
Wednesday. Explanation, introduction to irons, woods
and putter.
- Beginner “plus” course: 255 € -
Junior up to 15 years: 179 €
2 1⁄2 hrs per day for 5 days. From Monday to
Friday. An explanation of golfing rules, etiquette
and strategy planning on the Les 2 Alpes course (9
holes). A competition is held at the end.
You can also play on the following golf courses:
- Grenoble Bresson – Robert Trent Jones 18-hole
course.
- Grenoble Uriage – 9 holes.
- Grenoble St Quentin 18 holes.
- Corrençon en Vercors, 18 holes.
Swimming
pools
Les 2 Alpes Acqua Center is open every day, from 3 pm
to 8 pm and from 2.15 pm to 8 pm in the event of bad
weather
Tel: 00 33 4 76 79 00 88
Swimming pool + steam room + sauna + Jacuzzi
From 3 pm to 4.15 pm: 12 €
From 4.30 pm to 8 pm: 15 €
1 hour massage : 52 €, 30 min massage: 30 €
Club Forme
Phone 00 33 4 76 79 25 64
Swimming pool with heated indoor and outdoor
sections.
Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room.
Relaxing massage: from 25 € per ½ hour to
45 € per hour, on prior booking.
" Ibiz' Alpes evening "
Private evening on prior booking - 1½ hrs -
jacuzzi + steam room + sauna
200 € for 1 to 20 people, then 10 euros per
additional person (45 people max.)
Open from 11 am to 8 pm and on Saturdays from 2 pm to
8 pm
Swimming pool open from 11 am to 7 pm and on
Saturdays from 2 pm to 7 pm
Well-being package: jacuzzi + sauna + steam room +
swimming pool (4 activities) from 10 to 16 € per
session, to be used at any time.
Piscine La Croisette
Phone 0033 4 76 79 22 73
Swimming pool: 2 (25m x 12m) pools, open air and
heated. 1 children's pool.
Open from 10am to 7pm (hours may change depending on
the period).
Swimming lessons and aqua gym sessions: information
and booking at the pool. Entrance: 4€30 adult
3€30 children.
Free entry for ski pass holders (2 day plus), and for
children under 5.
Jacuzzi
Entrance: 8€60 standard price. 5€40 for 6
day ski pass holders.
Bowling
One in F2 open from 3pm-2am (6 AMF lanes). Before 8pm
€6 after 8pm €7
Nightclubs
– a couple open until 4am (L’Opera in E2)
Dévalkart
– Champamé mini-golf
Tel. / Fax: +33 (0)6 62 15 05 80
Open from 10 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 7 pm
Mini golf: Tuesday – Wednesday evenings and
Thursday subject to weather conditions.
Dévalkarts: A descent over a grass slope on a
non-powered kart (from 8 years).
2.50 € (single price) - 16 € (10 descents)
Mini golf: An activity which is open to all with 18
obstacles (approx 1hr).
Child: 4 € - Adult: 5 € (single game
price).
Summer
tobogganing
Tel.: +33 (0)4 76 79 75 01
Alpette chair lift. From 10.30 am to 12.15 pm and
from 1.30 pm to 7.30 pm (high season times). Night
time sessions until 10 pm, 2 to 3 times a week.
2 Rolba-run toboggan runs; one slow and one fast.
Paintball
CLUB COMMANDO PAINT-BALL
Tel. (in summer): + 39 33 94 11 88 10
In Les 2 Alpes 1800 (behind Club Med).
From June 13th to August 29th. From 3 pm.
Other
Activities
Beach volley, volleyball, football, tennis, squash
courts, grass hockey, paint balling, quad-biking,
9-hole golf course, crazy golf, summer toboggan run,
trampoline, horse riding, ice-skating, swimming,
water chute, archery, treasure hunts, street hockey,
skate-boarding, rollerblading, BMX, basketball, water
sports, badminton, karaoke, a bouncy castle area,
boat/pedalo rides, fishing…
Contacts for activities in Les Deux Alpes
European Ski School (Summer skiing)
Confident ‘Ciel 00 33 6 07 90 24 54
(Paragliding)
Bureau des Guides des 2 Alpes
00 33 4 76 79 21 21 (Climbing, Glacier hiking,
Mountaineering)
Adventure Park 00 33 4 76 11 09 79
Or contact the Tourist Office
All the above information is for information only.
For up-to-date info please visit the resort tourist
office website
Les Deux Alpes Tourist Office
Tel +33 476 79 22 00
www.les2alpes.com
Access to Les Deux
Alpes
By Road: Driving distance from Calais to Les
Deux Alpes 587 miles (approx 8hrs25)
From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and
Troyes, then Dijon, Lyon, A480 Motorway to Grenoble,
exit no8 (Stations de l’Oisans), then N91 road
to Briancon via Bourg d’Oisans. At the Chambon
dam, take D213. It takes approximately 1 hour from
the motorway exit to Les Deux Alpes
By Rail:
Grenoble station 85km – Shuttle bus +33 476 80
51 22
Airports:
Grenoble Airport is 118km from Les Deux Alpes (1 ¼
hours)
www.grenoble.aeroport.fr - Shuttle bus Monnet +33
476 93 40 00
Chambery Airport is 140km from Les Deux Alpes (1
¾ hours)
www.chambery-airport.com
Lyon Saint-Exupery is 160km from Les Deux Alpes (2
hours)
www.lyon.aeroport.fr - Shuttle bus Satobus
Turin Airport is 182km from Les 2 Alpes (2 ½
hours)
www.aeroportoditorino.it
Geneva Airport is 219km from Les 2 Alpes (2 ½
hours)
www.gva.ch/en
Bus transfers through http://www.vfd.fr from
€35/person (one way) from airport or train
stations.
Need an Airport Transfer? Prices from
£108.50 per person based on
4 sharing a private return taxi to Les Deux Alpes
from Grenoble Airport. Other airports served: Lyon,
Chambery and Geneva. Call our reservations team for
details on 0844 576 0170 or send an email
through to reservations on
reservations@peakretreats.co.uk
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