~oreveryone !::esDeuxAlpes

Thisplacereallyhasgot everythinggoing for it, saysCharlotteChrystal!

WHERE IS IT?

It's set at 1,650m in the heart of the Ecrins Massif, between Grenoble and Brian9on. With its glacier reaching up to 3,600m, it's one of Europe's highest ski areas -you can ski here throughout much of the year.

WHY IS IT SO GOOD FOR EVERYONE?

With 43 lifts serving a mega 410 hectares, Les Deux Alpes is one of those resorts that really does have something for everyone, whether you're a newbie finding their ski legs on the five free ski lifts at the bottom, or a seasoned skier with a passion for technique-testing valley runs and off-piste.

Looking for steeps and deeps? L2A is connected to La Grave, home to some of the most demanding skiing and snowboarding in the world. The park, meanwhile, is world class, with lines for families, newbies, intermediates and experts.

Non-skiers in tow? There's plenty of 3 action to get stuck into besides skiing, from § ice skating and tobogganing to on-snow s: e-mountain biking. Or, for something a little more tranquil, wrap up for a torchlight walk through the village.

WHY GO NOW?

It's in winters like these, when the snow is far from forthcoming, that we really appreciate resorts like Les Deux Alpes. With skiing up to 3,600m and a large glacier to play on, you can head off merrily on your holidays knowing that, whatever happens with the weather, there'll be at least some skiing to greet you at the other end.

The lifts in Les Deux Alpes have been managed since December 2020 by SATA Group, which also manages the ski lifts in Alpe d'Huez and La Grave.

As part of the takeover, the group is investing €128 million in Les Deux Alpes over five years (until 2025) to redesign the ski area and invest in more modern lifts. Modern lifts mean fast lifts, which means less queuing and more time skiing.

Now's the time to hit up one of the resort's many events, too. Calendar highlights for this season include the Snowboard Cross World Cup, Ski Cross World Cup, 2023 Rise Festival, avalanche blaster training, dog handler training, a Night Snow Trail and the renowned End of Year Festivities.

DON'T MISS ...

Altitude:1,650m-3,600m

Pistes:200km / Skilifts:43 les2alpes.com team in Les Deux Alpes is working endlessly to support the conservation of the national park to ensure the longevity of year-round skiing and glacier structure. The highest part of the glacier forms a dome where the sun's rays are dispersed over the larger gentler slope, slowing the rate of melting.

The snow engineers are utilising snow guns and water management, daily snow grooming, installation of snow barriers as well as intensive snow analysis to help support the conservation.

But there's still time to enjoy it! Accessible for skiers, snowboarders and pedestrians via the Funiculaire du glacier, you get mind-blowing 360-degree views from the top.

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