Best Things To Do In Les Deux Alpes, France

1. Bundle up and go on some winter excursions

Obviously the first thing on this list is skiing, and Les Deux Alpes is known for their resort, Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort. If you don’t know how to ski, there is a ski school. Other interesting winter sports include glacier walking (which is exactly what it sounds like) and ski-joering, which involves a person on skis being pulled by a horse. There’s also a public outdoor ice-skating rink that’s open all winter.

If you’re looking for a unique excursion, try visiting the ice caves at the top of Jandry Express; for only about 5 USD, you can explore different rooms and grottos dug with an ice pick and see ice sculptures carved everywhere you go. Wander through tunnels, and take pictures of an ice dinosaur and other prehistoric creatures; it’s like a museum made of ice…and under a glacier.

A visit to the Ice Caves

Address: Les Deux Alpes 38860, France

Website: The Ice Caves

If you’re looking for information on ski passes, go here: Ski Passes in Les Deux Alpes

2. Get out on the water for some water sports

Believe it or not, summer does happen in the Alps – and with it, summer activities. You can go white water rafting, as well as canoeing and hydrospeeding. Hydrospeeding is for those who want to do some extreme sports and are looking for a challenge; also known as riverboarding, it involves lying on your stomach on a raft and holding on while you ride down the river. Going rafting is a great way to not only see the mountains, but experience them.

Rafting, canyoning, and more!

Address: 732 rue du Grand Massif, 74340 Samoëns, France

Website: Nunayak Rafting

3. Don’t forget about all the other outdoor activities

Right near Les Deux Alpes is Ecrins National Park. This is a great place to do some hiking, as well as those water sports mentioned above. And, there are plenty of outdoor activity companies you can hire to guide you through; you can go mountain biking, mountain climbing, horseback riding, paragliding, and even canyoning, which entails hiking and climbing, and using rappelling, waterfall jumping, and even rafting to explore canyons—keep in mind this is often done in groups.

Ecrins National Park

Website: Ecrins National Park List of Mountain Guide Companies & Info All activities

4. Enjoy the pubs and cafes

Enjoy mountain views while chowing down or having a drink; there are several popular places to enjoy a good meal or a cup of coffee in town. La Moliere is a mountain restaurant at the foot of Les Deux Alpes with panoramic views, The Soul Kitchen has great vegetarian options, Le Petit Creperie has a stellar variety of crepes, a classic French staple, and Pub Winsor is a British-themed pub with lots of beer and whiskey. It doesn’t matter what you’re in the mood for; there’s everything from traditional French cuisine, to Italian, to seafood, and Tex-Mex in this town.

Les Sagnes

Address: 90 avenue de la Muzelle, Les Deux Alpes, 38860, France

Website: Les Sagnes List of restaurants in Les Deux Alpes

5. Enjoy some shopping and wandering the town

When visiting a town like this, just getting out and about can be a good time. Like wandering the town and taking in the mountain view, shopping (or window-shopping), picking a place to eat at random. Maybe stop by the golf course, or the bowling alley. Or why not take a ride on the Dome Funicular Express? Chances are you’d end up riding it anyway, since it transports people all around Les Deux Alpes, but you could take a ride for the heck of it and enjoy the bird’s eye view. And if you’re up for a late night you could visit the L’Avalanche Club Nightclub, a nightclub in the resort that boasts of its international atmosphere, DJs, parties, and dancing; they open at 11:00pm and close at 6:00am. O'Brians Bar and Le Cafe Bresilien are other popular night hot spots.

L’Avalanche Club Nightclub

Address: 5 Rue du Cairou, Les Deux Alpes, 38860, France

Website: L’Avalanche Club Nightclub

6. Have a tree top adventure

If you like climbing trees, this is definitely for you. There’s an “adventure park” in Les Deux Alpes called Adventure Park of Venosc, and they offer a very unique experience for both children and adults. Suspended in the ground, among the trees, you can climb ladders, leap from platforms, zipline, swing on a trapeze - you name it. It’s completely safe, as you’re hooked up to a harness. If you think you’d get bored, think again; there’s over 90 different stations for you to explore (there’s a special course for kids), and if you’re up for it, a bungee jumping tower.

Adventure Park of Venosc

Address: Les Deux Alpes, France

Website: Adventure Park of Venosc (in French)

The Mountains that keep on giving

What’d I tell you - one stop shop, right? Les Deux Alpes might seem like a sleepy skiing town, but the mountains are full of surprises. No matter what season, and no matter your style of adventure or vacation, you can explore, relax, party, sightsee, and enjoy all Les Deux Alpes has to offer to your heart’s content.