Large crowds and difficult return conditions.
The return to the resort is highly recommended by the lifts :
✔ Belle Étoile
✔ Jandri
✔ Diable
✔ Village
Enjoy the good conditions at high-altitude, return safely, and enjoy your holidays!
Nestled in the heart of the Écrins massif, the international resort of Les 2 Alpes offers ideal adventure terrain for mountain enthusiasts. Ski touring in Les 2 Alpes offers marked itineraries, enhanced safety and breathtaking panoramic views of one of Europe's most beautiful high-altitude areas. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced skier, the resort opens the door to unique experiences, combining freedom, sport and alpine authenticity.
At Les 2 Alpes, we have developed progressive itineraries to ensure that each rider finds an experience to suit his or her needs.
Specific routes have been mapped out for safe discovery. Numerous facilities are available for a risk-free introduction to ski touring in Les 2 Alpes:
Low gradient
Gentle ascent
Downhill on groomed runs
These routes are ideal for families, with the possibility of being supervised by local instructors or guides.
Once they've acquired the basics, hikers can try their hand at star routes in the Vallée Blanche. This is the ideal way to make technical progress and experience your first taste of freedom off the ski slopes.
Ski touring in Les 2 Alpes caters for a wide audience. Whether you're a beginner, a family, a group of friends or a seasoned athlete, you'll find the right outings for you.
Les 2 Alpes' mountain guides are experienced professionals. They'll introduce you to climbing techniques, accompany you on descents and teach you about mountain safety. Whether you choose a half-day introduction, a full day or a multi-day raid, you'll benefit from expert supervision.
The success of an outing depends largely on the equipment. Touring skis with adapted bindings, sealskins and specific boots are essential to get the most out of the itineraries. Telescopic poles, which are easier to adjust according to the difference in altitude, also provide comfort and efficiency on ascents.
Safety remains an absolute priority in the mountains. The avalanche transceiver (ATD), shovel and probe are the essential trio for snow-covered terrain. Even on marked ski touring routes, their use is a prerequisite: this equipment saves lives in the event of an avalanche. Helmets are also highly recommended, to protect you both on the way up and on the way down.
The mountains demand humility and preparation. Here are a few essential recommendations for ski touring in Les 2 Alpes:
Check the weather and avalanche risk: consult local bulletins before each outing. And ask the professionals for advice.
Respect the marked trails: they ensure your safety and limit the impact on the environment.
Prepare your physical condition: stamina, sheathing and technique are key to getting the most out of the experience.
Use the right equipment: touring skis adjusted to your level, sealskins in good condition and a complete safety pack (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, helmet).
Ski touring in Les 2 Alpes is much more than a sport, it's a true immersion in the heart of the mountains.
Some local agencies even organize evening outings with dinner at altitude, an experience where the silence of the mountains blends with the conviviality of a shared meal. These original moments combine sporting effort, intense emotions and discovery of the area.
The station also opens the door to other practices to vary the pleasures:
Snowshoeing on snow-covered trails
Supervised off-piste skiing for thrill-seekers
Wellness activities in spas and relaxation areas to recuperate after exercise
Marked routes for beginners, with low gradients and supervision available, are the perfect way to discover the discipline in complete safety. They allow you to familiarize yourself with climbing techniques, test your equipment and learn the basics of safety before venturing onto more challenging routes. You'll find them at Vallée Blanche
December to April, depending on snow conditions. Ideally, aim for periods of stable good weather, when snow is abundant and days are bright.
For everyone! Beginners, families, sports enthusiasts, groups of friends... The itineraries and supervised packages are adapted to every profile. There's something for everyone: discovery for the curious, physical training for the athletic, or wilderness adventure for mountain enthusiasts.
Several of the resort's specialist stores offer ski touring equipment rental, with a wide choice and personalized advice. You'll find skis, boots, skins, avalanche transceivers and complete packs. Our local staff will guide you to the equipment best suited to your level and the itinerary you're planning.
Ready to experience the adventure of ski touring in Les 2 Alpes? Book your pass now and take advantage of a unique ski area, with its glaciers, forests and exceptional panoramas.
Let us guide you, and discover the mountains in a different way, in complete safety.
