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Les Deux Alpes Resort Guide
Projected to open November 28, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 28
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
22cm
7-Day Forecast
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Resort Guide
Les Deux Alpes is a prominent ski resort located in the French Alps, renowned for its high-altitude glacier skiing and extensive skiable terrain spanning 200 kilometers of pistes. The resort features a lively alpine village atmosphere, modern lift infrastructure, and year-round skiing on one of Europe’s largest glaciers. Signature experiences include panoramic mountain views, a snowpark for freestyle enthusiasts, and a variety of après-ski amenities, making it a versatile destination for both families and advanced skiers.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Les Deux Alpes
Lifts
42
Longest run
16 km / 9.9 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola5
- Chondola3
- Surface lift11
- Funicular2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Pano Bar – Perched at 2,600 meters, Pano Bar is renowned for its energetic après-ski parties featuring live DJs, dancing on the terrace, and panoramic mountain views, making it a must-visit hotspot for skiers looking to celebrate after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:05 PM UTC
23cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-12%
vs 5-Year Avg
26cm avg by now
+34%
vs 30-Year Avg
17cm avg by now
26cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 22.8 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~22.9 cm. That's 12% below the 5-year average (26 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 35% above the 30-year average (17 cm).
Les Deux Alpes Season Snowfall
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Les Deux Alpes Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 497cm with an average of 69 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 41% above this average (701cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 69cm | 9 days | 34cm | 68cm | 20cm |
| December | 95cm | 11 days | 88cm | 123cm | 20cm |
| January | 89cm | 12 days | 130cm | 162cm | 20cm |
| February | 68cm | 10 days | 157cm | 183cm | 17cm |
| March | 72cm | 10 days | 168cm | 191cm | 18cm |
| April | 49cm | 8 days | 154cm | 184cm | 13cm |
| May | 27cm | 4 days | 86cm | 139cm | 9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
70 days scored, from 22 Feb
55
Best Day
15 Mar
6
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4823 Feb
- 4422 Feb
- 3925 Feb
March 2026
- 5515 Mar16cm
- 5431 Mar6cm
- 5312 Mar11cm
April 2026
- 471 Apr
- 392 Apr
- 363 Apr
May 2026
- 281 May3cm
- 223 May
- 202 May
March scored highest for Les Deux Alpes in 2025-26. Based on 70 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 28, 2026
Through May 3, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Les Deux Alpes
- Where is Les Deux Alpes?
- Les Deux Alpes is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Les Deux Alpes?
- Les Deux Alpes runs from a base elevation of 1,300 m (4,265 ft) to a summit of 3,408 m (11,181 ft), giving a vertical drop of 643 m (2,110 ft).
- How big is Les Deux Alpes?
- Les Deux Alpes has 97 marked runs and 42 lifts.
- When is ski season at Les Deux Alpes?
- Les Deux Alpes typically operates from November to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Les Deux Alpes get in a typical season?
- Les Deux Alpes averages 114 inches / 289 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
