Where to stay in Les 2 Alpes

When it comes to booking accommodation in Les 2 Alpes, there is certainly no shortage of choice.

Whether you're looking for luxury hotels, chalets for large groups or apartments that are as close to the lifts as possible, you’ll find it all here.

If you’re holidaying with kids

Trudging around in ski boots is no fun for anyone. If your kids are booked in for ski lessons, you might want to consider booking accommodation near one of the nursery slopes.

If you want ski-in ski-out

There is a selection of ski-in ski-out accommodation in both Les 2 Alpes and Village 1800. 

If you want to party

You’ll want to stay as close to the main centre as possible, most of the après-ski action is in Les 2 Alpes itself.

If you’re on a budget

Les 2 Alpes is a good choice for studios and small apartments. Although on the smaller side, most of these places will have pull-out sofas and bunks.

If you want luxury

Not really a resort to come to for luxury, but look to the higher end hotels for all the amenities you're looking for. 

Staying right in the centre of Les 2 Alpes has its obvious perks, the main one being that you'll be able to walk to and from the resort’s main facilities and attractions.

Who should stay in the centre of Les 2 Alpes?

If you want to be first on the lifts in the morning and last out of the bars in the evening, then booking accommodation in Les 2 Alpes itself is a must. 

Most of the resort’s accommodation is strung out along the main road that runs from Petit Plan at one end to the Place de Venosc at the other. Les 2 Alpes offers a huge range of self-catered apartments, from cosy studios to large penthouses sleeping 10 people or more. 

Chalets are a bit scarcer in the centre of Deux Alpes but there are still a handful to choose from. 

There are free shuttle buses to help transport skiers around the resort, so make sure you check where the nearest bus stop is in relation to your accommodation.

This purpose-built area stands at the top of Les 2 Alpes and offers really easy access to the ski area thanks to the Village chairlift which takes you to the heart of the pistes.

Who should stay in the Village 1800?

Those searching for simple accommodation in a quiet area with super easy access to the ski runs.

Accommodation in Le Village is mainly in the form of apartments of all sizes, from small studios to spacious chalet-apartments sleeping a dozen people or more. 

The advantage of staying up here is easy access to and from the main ski area via the Village chair, and free covered parking available under the apartment blocks. 

The only drawback is that there’s not much commerce in Le Village 1800, with only a small supermarket and a couple of bars and restaurants. Therefore, if you’re going out in the evening, you’ll probably want to head into the main town.

Located down in the Veneon valley, below the town of Les 2 Alpes, Venosc is a traditional Alpine village linked to the main resort thanks to a gondola that takes only seven minutes to whizz you up the mountain.

Who should stay in Venosc?

The medieval village of Venosc is increasingly popular with skiers looking for peace and quiet and an authentic alpine feel. 

There's a good range of self-catering chalets and apartments in and around the village but make sure you know how far it is from your chosen accommodation to the lift.

If you’re driving, there are also some options in the pretty neighbouring villages of Bourd d’Arud, Les Gauchoirs and La Danchere, all a stone’s throw from Venosc but not within walking distance.

Groups have very specific needs, namely a big enough space and easy access to the slopes and the resort's amenities.

Large apartments and chalets for groups?

Groups come to Les Deux Alpes not only to enjoy its world-renowned skiing but also to sample its famous après-ski scene.

In the heart of resort, you'll find a great selection of large apartments with sizeable communal areas and beds for up to 10 people.

When travelling with young children, you ideally want to stay somewhere that has lots of facilities and services nearby so that you don't have to travel long distances to get to the slopes or the restaurants.

Once more, Les 2 Alpes itself may be the best option as most of the ski schools, beginner slopes and activity companies are located here. Search for accommodation by the Alpette lift area, where you'll be close to a kid's learn-to-ski zone and the indoor swimming pool, or near the nursery slopes by the Bosquet and Vikings lift.

If you're holidaying with young children and fancy a quieter holiday, Les 2 Alpes Village 1800 is a great option, as is Venosc, especially if you're after a chalet for you and your family.

Les 2 Alpes is well-known for being a relatively affordable resort compared to similar ski areas in the Alps. This makes it very popular for those looking for more 'bang for their buck'.

There are budget-friendly apartments all around Deux Alpes.

Right at the entrance to resort and down the hill from Village 1800, Petit Plan offers a range of apartment accommodation, most of it relatively new build. The downside of staying here is that there is very little in the way of facilities and the quickest access to the slopes is likely to be by shuttle to the main lifts in the centre of town.

If it's a chalet holiday you prefer, the town of Venosc, Vaujany features a decent selection of traditional and modern abodes at lower prices than some of the accommodation in the centre. 

There's also a hostel, run by UCPA, offering all-inclusive activity holidays.

Ski-to-door accommodation is very popular in Les 2 Alpes, which means that it gets booked out quite quickly. 

Prices are also usually more expensive than the accommodation a bit further away from the slopes. However, there's no greater feeling than arriving at your doorstep with your skis on, so get on booking as soon as you can if you want to experience it yourself.

Many of the chalets, apartments and hotels in Deux Alpes offer ski-to-door accommodation. Search for accommodation at the foot of the Diable, Vallée Blanche and Jandri Express lifts. 

Village 1800 is also a great place to stay for ski-to-door convenience, while in Venosc you need to be close to the main lift.

Where to park a motorhome or campervan in Les 2 Alpes

There are no campsites in Les 2 Alpes itself. However, you'll find a couple of them in Venosc, just down the valley. Many of them have extensive facilities including snack bars and activities.

France is famous for its well-equipped motorhome areas or 'aires de camping-car' and Les Deux Alpes is no exception. You can find one in the Passarelle car park, at the entrance of resort and open when the lifts are running. There are toilets, waste disposal areas, as well as electricity and water.