Les Deux Alpes Activities - Indoor / Bad Weather

Arcades & 10 Pin Bowling

Les Deux Alpe has 2 bowling alleys to choose from: Bowling le Strike and Bowling les Deux Alpes 1800. Bowling le Strike has arcade games, table football, pool tables and - of course - ten pin bowling! There is also Le Strike, a licensed bar where you can grab a drink and a few snacks; look out for their regular competitons and theme nights. The bowling alley opens from 5pm-2 am, except for during the Christmas and February holidays when it opens early at 3pm; they may also open early on bad weather days. Discounts are available to anyone with a 6 day ski pass, please see here for details. Bowling les Deux Alpes 1800 can be found at Club Forme 1800. It has 6 lanes, video games and billiard tables and also stays open until 2am. Normal opening is 5pm, but may be earlier during school holidays or when bad weather chases us all of the mountains. Discounts are available on group bookings and the centre can also be hired out for private parties, please enquire here to find out more. You'll also find 2 'Salle de Jeux', or games arcades, in resort. Dragon's Lair has all the latest games; it is in the Galerie Lou Véno on Avenue de la Muzelle and is open from 10am to midnight. Le Palace is in the Immeuble la Croisette on Rue des Sagnes and has a pub, billiard tables and an array of games for children and adults.

last updated 11-Jun-2008

Beauty, Spa & Massage

If you're not here for the outdoors ‘extreme’ lifestyle and would prefer a more relaxing break then how about a weekend hotel and Spa break? many of the hotels in town have a team of physiotherapists and beauticians offering massages, facials, manicures and body treatments designed to meet all your needs whether it be a hen weekend, or day of girlie pampering for you and your friends. Even if you're not a guest you may able to use the facilities as a day visitor. Check out our Spas & Salons section for further information. (Gentlemen, this is not a ladies restricted activity though, it's just as applicable for all you 'real men' out there who are not afraid to indulge in a spot of off-piste pampering!) With all the sporting activities in Les Deux Alpes there are many qualified masseurs and beauticians in town to help take your daily stresses, aches and pains away. You will find a number of masseurs, physiotherapists and holistic practicioners on our Health & Fitness page.

last updated 10-Jun-2008

Cinema

Les Deux Alpes' Cinéma le Slalom shows a variety of films in both French and English. VO stands for 'Version Originale', which means it will be shown in its original language - perhaps with subtitles (sous titres). Watching a film with subtitles can be a great way to learn a few new French phrases - their usefulness will depend entirely on the kind of film you are watching though!

last updated 11-Jun-2008

Fitness & Sports Centre

The main sports centre in Les Deux Alpes is the Club Forme. It offers great facilties including an indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool, spa, steam room (hammam), sauna, gym with cardio equipment and weights, squash courts and a bowling alley. There is another swimming centre at La Croisette that has 2 pools (one indoor, one outdoor), a children's pool and a jacuzzi. Swimming lessons and Aquagym are available, enquire at the ticket desk for details. The pools are generally open from 10am to 7pm, but may vary slightly throughout the season. The only climbing wall in Les Deux Alpes is the big outdoor one on Avenue de la Muzelle. It is 30m high and features 45 different routes to suit all abilities. It is open every afternoon from Monday to Friday, sessions are supervised and 45 minutes will cost 10€ for an adult and 8€ for a child. There is also the option of having private or group lessons with an instructor.

last updated 13-Aug-2008

Grotte de Glace (Ice Caves)

The Les Deux Alpes ice caves are a magical grotto of glistening sculptures and fairytale figures. Dug out many years ago by two local guides they have become an annual feature; each winter expert ice sculptors arrive to create a new exhibition based on a different theme every year. At 3400m the caves are accessible via a ski lift and a funicular.

last updated 3-Jul-2008

Museums & Galleries

Le Chasal Lento Whether your interest lies in the history of mountaineering, Alpine flora & fauna, or the cultures and traditions of Les Deux Alpes you are sure to find plenty to keep you absorbed in the local museums and exhibitions. The permanent collection at the Maison de la Montagne is dedicated to the animals, birds, plants and flowers of the region. Many Alpine creatures are shy by nature and here you can learn where to spot them and how to recognize them, as well as how to identify some of the beautiful flowers that you may see whilst out walking. The Maison de la Montagne also hosts temporary exhibitions, often reflecting aspects of local life. The current theme is the bicycle through the ages, from the early velocipede to the sophisticated racing and mountain bikes of today. The Musée Alpinisme in nearby St Christophe en Oisan charts the history of mountaineering and Alpinism over the years. It recalls the memories of some of the earliest mountain guides and there are films and photographs to help recreate the images of the past. If you are visiting the village of Mont de Lans call into Le Chasal Lento, a homage to a traditional way of life. Here you can learn about the arts, culture and history of the village as told by the locals themselves. Entry is free and there are often extra exhibitions relating to local culture. The village of Mont de Lans is well worth a wander round; there is a weekly market, the ruins of a Roman gateway and a beautiful old stone church. You can take guided walking tours with the Mont de Lans Tourist Office. If you fancy a day out of the resort Grenoble has many fine museums and galleries; including the Museum of the French Revolution, Le Magazin - National Centre for Contemporary Art, the Musée de Grenoble and a number of chateaux, churches and historic buildings. For further details please see here.

last updated 11-Jun-2008

Swimming

Les Deux Alpes has 4 pools to choose from; indoor and outdoor depending on the weather! The indoor pool at the Aqua Centre des 2 Alpes on Avenue de la Muzelle is open daily from 3pm to 8pm and features a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. It is part of the Tanking Centre in Galerie Lou Véno, where you can also have massages and other treatments. Club Forme in Les Deux Alpes 1800 has a heated indoor pool that during the winter is open from 3pm to 7pm, but is closed on Saturdays. In summer the outdoor pool opens from 11am to 7pm every day except Saturday, when the opening hours are 2pm to 7pm. The Club Forme offers a variety of other fitness and leisure activities. The Croisette on Rue de Sagnes houses the main open air swimming pool. It is heated year-round and even in winter is warm enough for a dip - just make sure you have a big fluffy towel ready for when you get out of the water! In the summer the children's pool opens next to it and the two pools are surrounded by large terraces with sun loungers. You can book aquagym and swimming lessons. Discounts are available on the entry fee to skipass holders and admission is free to children under 5 years old. In winter it is open from 2.30pm to 7pm, in summer it is open all day from 10am to 7pm. Venosc Village has an outdoor pool with water flume that is only open during the summer months. Please see our Water Sports page for addresses and contact details. Many of the spas and hotels in Les Deux Alpes have private swimming pools that may be accessible to visitors on request - you may have to book a beauty treatment or a table for lunch. See our Spas & Salons section for details.

last updated 10-Jul-2008

Tennis & Squash

Les Deux Alpes has over 20 courts, 2 of them floodlit until midnight (reservation is advised for the floodlit courts). Courts can be reserved at the club house on Cours des Rivets, where you can also organise lessons and enter tournaments. The club is affiliated with the French Tennis Federation. The 2 Alpes Tennis Academy also offers lessons for children, teens and adults. Courses run from Monday to Friday, they also offer a package where you can combine 2 hours of tennis with 2 hours of golf. For those of you who like to build up a sweat the Club Forme 1800 has 2 squash courts; a 40 minute session will cost 14€ for 2 people, shoes and balls can be hired at extra cost. There is also a weekly table tennis tournament at the Tourist Office!

last updated 24-Apr-2008