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Les Deux Alpes
Spend 2–3 days for ski or summer mountain activities; add a half‑day if you also want to visit Alpe d'Huez.
Les Deux Alpes is a year‑round mountain resort in Isère, offering glacier skiing in winter and hiking, mountain‑bike trails and a free ski‑bus network in summer. A short stay covers the main slopes; a longer stay lets you explore nearby Alpe d'Huez or Grenoble.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and biking
- avoid check
- Airports
- GNB · LYS
- Nights
- 2–3
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Les Deux Alpes17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Les Deux Alpes, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyLes Deux Alpes is safe for tourists; main risks are mountain weather changes and occasional crowded lifts – stay aware of forecasts.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckGNB Alpes–Isère Airport (Grenoble) (≈1 h 30 min by car (check)).
- Getting aroundRail to Grenoble or Lyon, then transfer by car or shuttle (≈1 h 30 min) to Les Deux Alpes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealPizza slice€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- BeerBeer (pub)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Budget bedSelf‑catering apartment (4‑person), a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- Mid-range bedChalet room (2‑person), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedChalet room (2‑person), a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €80 (≈ US$95) · Mid €130 (≈ US$160) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GNB Alpes–Isère Airport (Grenoble) (≈1 h 30 min by car (check)) · LYS Lyon–Saint‑Exupéry Airport (≈2 h by car; regular shuttle buses)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Best
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Oct (7 rain days), driest Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Les Deux Alpes: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Rail to Grenoble or Lyon, then transfer by car or shuttle (≈1 h 30 min) to Les Deux Alpes. Free ski‑bus network covers the resort; a connecting bus runs to Alpe d'Huez.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Alpe d'Huez
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total (check)
Ski‑bus from Les Deux Alpes to Alpe d'Huez (check schedule)
Larger ski area; good for a half‑day.
Grenoble
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Car or shuttle, about 1 h 30 min
City tour possible, but longer travel time.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Resort chalets and apartments
Various self‑catering options within Les Deux Alpes (check)
Local hotels and lodges
Range of rooms near the lifts (check)
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €70–100 (≈ US$85–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- €100–150 (≈ US$120–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chalet room (2‑person)1 × 2 nights × €120 | €240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €130 | €520 |
| Glacier ski lift pass (1 day)2 × €55 · check | €110 |
| Ski‑bus day ticket2 × €5 · free on most routes; check for special services | €10 |
| eSIM (1 week data)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €91 |
| Trip total≈ €250 per person per day, bed included | €1,001≈ US$1,200 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pizza slice | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Beer (pub) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Ski lift pass (full day)check | €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) |
| Taxi (5 km) | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Lift tickets must be bought in advance for peak weeks (check online).
- Glacier skiing can be windy; bring layered clothing.
- Winter road conditions may require snow chains.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Medical
- 15
- General EU emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Medical15
- General EU emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Lyon (check address); other nations use the embassy in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Alpes–Isère Airport → Les Deux Alpes (shuttle): ≈ €12, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Les Deux Alpes → Alpe d'Huez (ski‑bus): Free, 30 min
Say or show
- Excusez‑moi — Excuse me / Sorry (exkuse mwa)
- Merci — Thank you (mehr-see)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (seh kom-byen)
- Parlez‑vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (parlay voo ahn-glay)
- Où est le téléski ? — Where is the ski lift? (oo eh luh tay-lay-skee)
- J’ai besoin d’une carte — I need a map (zhay buh-zwahn dun kar-tuh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Les Deux Alpes. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and biking · avoid check · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a ski‑bus day‑pass for unlimited rides (check price).
- Book glacier ski lessons early in season.
- Consider a combined lift‑pass for Les Deux Alpes + Alpe d'Huez.
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