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Les Deux Alpes for Skiing & Snowboarding
| Skiing & Boarding in Les Deux Alpes |
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We give you the inside information on where in Les Deux Alpes to find the best off-piste, the best areas for beginners, the steepest and deepest runs, and importantly, the best lunch and sun spots! Also in this section is some information on cross-country skiing in the valley, and features on how to improve your ski technique. And if you feel a bit 'all the gear but no idea', our articles on skis and snowboards will help you get a better understanding of the types of skis and snowboards available. |
| Snowparks in Les Deux Alpes |
One of the highlights of Les Deux Alpes is its fantastic snowpark. 11 years in the making and improving year on year, Les Deux Alpes constantly strives to meet expectations and give visitors something new to try.
The park is split into a multitude of different areas, catering for everyone from hesitant beginners to high flying wannabe-pros! The Slopestyle and Half-Pipe will challenge those with a bit of skill and experience, while the Axe Pipe and Snowskate Zone will give everyone the chance to see what they can do. L'Envers is a giant playground featuring handrails, rainbow, curb, kicks, 2 big air tamps and a great atmosphere with a BBQ, music, open DJ turntable and even a few deckchairs for when you've had enough and want to sit back and watch the action...
The combined areas of the snowpark and boardercross play host to a number of competitions and demos throughout the season, check out out What's On calendar to find out more. |
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last updated 28-Feb-2008 |
| Cross Country Skiing (Ski de Fond) |
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Get back to nature and explore tranquil cross-country trails at your own pace. There are two different techniques – classic and skating. Classic is the easiest for beginners; you simply place your skis in two parallel groves, push off and glide around the trails. Skating is more energetic and a slightly harder skill to grasp; you push your feet out to either side as though you are ice skating and use your poles simultaneously to gain momentum.
You can hire the comfortable boots and lightweight skis and poles fairly inexpensively from most sports shops and book a group or private lesson to learn the basics from most ski schools or private instructors. For those used to downhill skis, at first you feel precariously balanced and downhill sections are definitely more exciting on narrow skis with no edges! The skis are lighter and slimmer than downhill skis and the boots are much softer and more comfortable.
The tranquility of cross country (also known as Nordic) skiing is perfect for anyone who enjoys peace and quiet, or finds the downhill pistes too crowded or too steep. It is a great form of aerobic exercise and one can be as energetic or slow as one likes, while the relaxed pace makes it a more tranquil way to enjoy the surroundings!.
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Once you have grasped the essentials, head off for the tranquil cross country trails that criss cross the Oisans region. Les Deux Alpes has a number of circuits including La Molière and Les Perrons, which will take you through high pastures and alpine woods with some stunning views of the glaciers along the way. Nearby Vénosc also offers a multiude of cross country ski trails. |
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last updated 2-Jul-2008 |
| Handiski (Skiing for the Disabled) in Les Deux Alpes |
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ESF Les Deux Alpes has a number of instructors qualified in teaching skiing to people with disabilities; we recommend you book in advance to ensure availability. Unfortunately they are not able to provide adaptive ski equipment and so they request that you organise the hire of this yourself. |
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last updated 1-Apr-2008 |
| Skiing Tips & Techniques |
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We have teamed up with one of our top ski school instuctors to produce guides on ski technique. The articles featured here include learning how to carve and how to conquer moguls. To ensure you get the most out of your time on the piste, check out our Ski & Snowboard School Listings and perfect your skills! ... see "Tips and Techniques - Skiing" for more |
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last updated 22-Feb-2008 |
| Snowboarding Tips & Techniques |
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Improve your snowboarding style with our helpful techniques tips section, brought to you courtesy of Keith McIntosh at Alpinelines. It's often the smallest thing that makes all the difference to your riding! ... see "Tips & Techniques - Snowboarding" for more |
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last updated 28-Apr-2008 |
| Equipment & Clothing Guide |
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Have you literally got 'all the gear' but have no idea what to do with it?? Unless you want to look like Posh Spice on the slopes, knowing a bit about your skis/snowboards/transceivers etc will help you avoid being any old Wannabe... Having the right equipment for your chosen sport/activity will help ensure that you get the best possible introduction to your sport (if you are a beginner), or speed you along in your learning curve if you are looking to improve. The easier and quicker you learn, the more pleasurable your experience will be! In this section, you will find guides to help you select the most appropriate gear for your sport and your ability. ... see "All the Gear But No Idea...?" for more |
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last updated 22-Feb-2008 |
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