Landscape near Les 2 Alpes
Isère

Les 2 Alpes

… 🧊 Glacier area

Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Les 2 Alpes lies in the Isère region and is one of the larger Swiss ski areas: 220 kilometres of piste served by 40 lifts.

The area runs from 1280 to 3523 metres above sea level, giving around 2,243 metres of vertical. That takes the terrain above the 3,000-metre mark, which markedly improves snow reliability on the upper slopes.

Les 2 Alpes is one of the few areas in the Alps with skiing in summer: the season runs Dec – Apr, June – Aug, carried by the glacier.

An adult day pass costs EUR 66.

Of note: France’s largest summer ski area, operating on the glacier from mid-June to late August, plus a short autumn window in late October.

220
Slope km
1280–3523
Elevation (m)
40
Lifts
EUR 66
Day pass (guide)

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Frequently asked about Les 2 Alpes

How high is Les 2 Alpes?

The ski area runs from 1,280 to 3,523 metres above sea level, a vertical range of 2,243 metres. For snow reliability the lower figure matters more: that is where the snow disappears first, and where a mild December is felt before it is felt at the top.

How many kilometres of piste does Les 2 Alpes have?

220 kilometres on 40 lifts, according to the operator. There is no binding standard for measuring piste kilometres, so the figure is comparable between resorts only to a point. The lift count says at least as much about how big a place feels.

What does a day pass at Les 2 Alpes cost?

EUR 66 for an adult day pass at the standard rate, as of summer 2026. Booked early it is often less; on a peak Saturday it is not.

When does Les 2 Alpes open?

The usual season window is Dec – Apr, June – Aug. No starting date has been announced for winter 2026/27 yet. Most resorts commit only in the autumn, because a postponed opening costs more goodwill than a late announcement.

Does Les 2 Alpes have a glacier?

Yes. Glacier terrain makes the early season more reliable, because the snow layer is supported from below by ice. The summers since 2022 have shown that this is no longer a guarantee either: several Alpine glacier areas have given up summer skiing altogether.

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Where this resort stands

Nearby ski areas

Distances are straight-line, not driving time. In the Alps a ridge between two valleys can turn 12 km into a two-hour drive.

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Key figures

Region
Isère
Season
Dec – Apr, June – Aug
Kilometres of piste
220 km
Elevation
1280 to 3523 m (2,243 m of vertical)
Lifts
40
Adult day pass
around EUR 66 (guide value)
Summer skiing
yes
Glacier
yes
Snow park
no park
Coordinates
45.013, 6.124
Official website
les2alpes.com

All values are guide figures still being verified. For day-to-day information, use the resort’s official website.

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