Isère :: Les 2 Alpes

Description

Les 2 Alpes, with its southern location and sunny slopes reaching up to 3,566 m, offers one of the highest glacier ski areas in the world. Whether summer or winter, great snow is guaranteed in this off-piste paradise. Most of the pistes are located higher than 2,500 m. In addition to stunning mountain scenery, Les 2 Alpes offers many boutiques, restaurants, pubs and discos. Les 2 Alpes - the ideal combination of perfect snow and southern flair! The large centre of Les 2 Alpes is quite different than the compact centres of most French ski resorts. The lifts and pistes covering both sides of the valley end direct in the centre. Many shops and boutiques are available for afternoon shopping trips, and countless bars, cafes and international-themed restaurants are waiting to welcome you as a guest. The leisure time offer in Les Deux Alpes is truly first class - whether paragliding, ice skating, bowling, helicopter tours or ice climbing, the options seem endless!

France :: about

Culture

France reached its position in Europe and in the whole world mainly through its individual culture which is reflected especially in the language. French actually organise the protection of their language in media politics by instructing quotas for music and movies. In the European Union, the UNESCO and the WTO France is fighting for its definition of cultural diversity („diversité culturelle“): ”Culture is not a good that can be traded without barriers”. The care and preservation of the material cultural heritage is a national matter. This understanding is being supported in the public with governmental measures, which help form a nation wide cultural awareness. In a cultural calendar certain days have been marked to celebrate things like the national heritage, music or cinema, which are very popular in the population. Noble cultural events reflect the self-conception of France as a cultural nation with Paris as its cultural capital. After spending a gorgeous day in one of France’s skiing regions, which have already hosted three winter Olympics (Chamonix 1924, Grenoble 1968 and Albertville 1992), you can let the day unwind enjoying the traditional French cuisine and a glass of red wine.

France :: about

Ski areas

The French skiing regions rank amongst the largest, highest and most spacious worldwide. The first to mention is the skiing area Trois Vallées with over 600 kilometres of piste and 200 ski-lifts. It consists of the complete connection of the three valleys von Courchevel, Méribel and Val Thorens/Les Menuires. With its 2.300 metres Val Thorens is the ski resort with the highest location in Europe. Further combined skiing regions are La Plagne and Les Arcs (420 km of slope, 169 Lifts) as well as Tignes and Val dIsère (350 km of slope, 97 Lifts). The largest glacier ski-regions are to be found in Tignes (2.100-3.350 m) and Les 2 Alpes (1.300-3.560m). Additionally France is home of the highest mountain in the Alps. The Mont Blanc (4.792 m). At the foot of the mountain lies one of the winter sport hot spots Chamonix, the first scene of Winter Olympics in 1924. From here the second highest cable car of Europe goes up to the Aiguille du Midi (3842 m), This is the starting point for one of the longest and most spectacular deep snow ski runs in the world, the glacier run (20 km) through the Vallée Blanche down to Chamonix. Other winter Olympics took place 1968 in Grenoble (Alpine contests in Cahmrousse) and 1992 in Albertville (Contests amongst others in Tignes).

Alpe d'Huez :: Tips

For children

Alpe d’Huez offers several variations of child care: e.g. day care, hourly care, lunch, accompanying to skiing lessons. you can book in the resort, child health record necessary. • Les Intrépides (for children between the age of 6 months and 3 years), Véronique Lagondais, Tel.: 0033-476 11 21 61 • Les Crapouilloux (Kinder ab 2 Jahre), Sonia Orcel, Tel.: 0033-476 11 39 23

Les 2 Alpes :: Tips

For children

There is not offer special ski lessons for children. these can be booked on location. please address yourself to our representative. Ski lessons for children from 4 years Snowboard lessons for children from 6 years

Alpe d'Huez :: Tips

Free time

• 50 km cross-country run (7 - 13,- € p.Tag) • "Palais des Sports" with several in-door sports possibilities and in-door swimming pool, Tel.: +33 (0) 476 112 141 • Heli flights: Delta Evasion Organisation et SAF Levage, Tel.: +33 (0) 476 806 549 • Open air ice rink • Paragliding • Quad tours: Quadmania, Tel.: 0033-632 73 41 76 • Night tobogganing • Night skiing 2 cinemas: • Le Mégarama, Tel.: +33 (0) 476 113 519 • Cinéma Le Palais, Tel.: +33 (0) 476 113 950 Wellness: • AA la Centaurée (whirlpool, sauna, massage, fitness), Tel.:+33 (0) 476 804 242 • Séverine Lefebvre (wellness & massages), Tel.: +33 (0) 476 803 584

Les 2 Alpes :: Tips

Night life

Approx. 15 bars and pubs. Yorin Bar in Le Village is the SnowTrex bar! We also recommend Yeti Bar, O’Brians, Crowded House, Smithys and many others. 6 discotheques: 1 in Le Village and 5 in the center. Approx. 40 restaurants and snacks spread over Les 2 Alpes.

Canillo :: Aparthotel Els Meners

Description

The 3-Star-accommodation Els Meners, built in 2003, is located approx. 400 m from the skiing area and the centre. The large Thermal-Center "Caldea" is approx. 20 minutes away. The house offers a reception, a bar, a TV room, a lift and an à-la-carte restaurant. Parking is available. Furnishing: The spacious studios have a well equipped kitchenette shower/wc and TV.

Isère :: Les 2 Alpes

Accomodation

All of our accommodations are located near to the pistes, and many are located direct in the centre.

Isère :: Les 2 Alpes

Webcameras

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