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Deux Alps, main base in the summer Off the slopes and at the base of the runs, Les Deux Alpes sits conveniently for most local services, but being a large town, not everything is within walking distance. The resort is a mix of old school and purpose-building, which means things arent particularly subtle.

There are loads of off-slope services, including a cinema, bowling alley, sports complex and an outdoor climbing wall. It is a busy package tour destination so expect a lot of tourist junk shops, however there are a couple of decent boarders shops, too.

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Eating

Food-wise, this place caters well for people on a budget, as well as those who want to splash out. There are some reasonably-priced pizza and burger bars that are very good indeed. The Thai takeaway is much better than the disappointing Chinese.

For Tex-Mex, visit Smokey Joes or Saxo - also home to some of France's loveliest bar staff (Top French Tottie).

Nightlife

Nightlife goes off seven nights a week, things start early and finish late. Smokey Joes, near the main gondola station, is good for a beer after a long day, and has a big screen for the football games. Theres the obligatory Yeti bar, Smithys gets messy late on, the Red Frog is a friendly Brit haunt, and Pub Le Windsor is a great little bar with a massive Whiskey menu. LAvalanche and LOpéra are the places to head later - if you can still stand.

Accomodation

Accommodation: Theres something like 30,000 beds available, from standard-grade apartment blocks to modern hotels, with only a couple of traditional-style chalets. Prices are pretty reasonable and theres a hostel in town if your budget's real tight.

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Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Dec to April
Summer: 19th june/28th Aug

Lifts

Total Lifts: 54
Cable cars: 2
Gondolas: 4
Chair lifts: 20
Drag lifts: 26
Other lifts: 1 Funicular, 1 Sloping Lift
Max people per hour: 61,000
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 75
Total ride area: 125miles (200km)
Longest run: 12 km

Top lift: 3568m
Vertical drop: 2298m
First lift: 1270m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 24%
Red runs: 60%
Black runs: 16%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:
Super Ski 51 lifts
1 Day pass 35.5 euros
6 Day pass 168.50 euros + free la Grave access
Season 750 euros
Ski Sympa (21 lifts)
1 day only 17.50 euros
2 Alps + La Grave day 45 euros
Lift times:8.30am to 4.30pm

Snowfall

Artificial snowmaking coverage: 20%

Facilities

Snowboard Schools: 120 euro 5x3hrs
The Maison des 2 Alpes offer off-piste guiding days for 60 euros per person, including bleepers. Contact guides2alpes@yahoo.fr tel: +33(0)4 761 13629
Snowboard Hire: Atelier du Snowboard charge:
Board & Boots 28 euros per day, standard kit 108 euros for 6 days. Add another 10 euros for 6 days riding the better stuff.
Night Riding: : Yes

Other activities

Heliboarding: : Yes
Snowmobiles: Yes

Further information

www.les2alpes.com/
Email:les2alp@les2alpes.com

Decent all-year, all-style resort, with some great carving terrain and good off-piste, but the place can be hellishly busy at weekends and over holidays.

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ON THE SLOPES: Good
OFF THE SLOPES: Good
MONEY WISE: This is not a cheap resort, but with prudence you can manage.

HALFPIPE: Yes - 1 (Maintai
TERRAIN PARK: Yes - 1 (Maintained year-round)
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:No

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