Les Deux Alpes piste maps
Located in the Oisans region of the French Alps, Les Deux Alpes is one of the highest and most vertically extensive ski resorts in Europe, with skiing ranging from 1,300 metres up to 3,600 metres on the glacier. The resort offers more than 220 km of pistes, with a unique top-to-bottom vertical drop of 2,300 metres, allowing uninterrupted descents from the glacier to the valley. What makes Les Deux Alpes particularly distinctive is its sector-based layout, where the ski area is divided into clearly defined zones, each offering a different type of terrain, atmosphere and skiing experience. From high-altitude glacier skiing to beginner-friendly slopes near the resort, the domain is structured to suit all levels. Alongside its high-altitude glacier skiing and long vertical descents, Les Deux Alpes offers a variety of accommodation options, including ski chalets, well suited to groups looking to stay close to the lifts and main ski areas.
Below you can download the latest Les Deux Alpes piste map in PDF format, including the Glacier 3600 piste map, and the individual maps for each of the resort’s key sectors. Further down the page, you’ll also find helpful information about the best ski pistes in Les Deux Alpes for each ability level, along with an overview of the main lift systems serving the resort.
Les Deux Alpes piste map
Click on the link below to download the latest Les Deux Alpes piste map in PDF format
Les Deux Alpes ski area maps
Les Deux Alpes is structured as a vertical ski domain divided into seven distinct sectors, each offering different terrain, altitude and skiing styles. Below, you can view and download the individual maps of each sector.
The Glacier 3600
The highest sector of the ski area, ranging from 3,600 m to 3,200 m, offers year-round snow and panoramic alpine views. This area is accessible via the Jandri lift system and provides terrain suitable for all levels.
Toura/Snowpark (2,600-2,900 m)
Located between 2,600 m and 2,900 m, this is the freestyle hub of Les Deux Alpes, featuring one of the best snowparks in Europe, suitable for all levels.
La Fée/Le Diable (2,100-2,400 m)
The La Fée and Le Diable sectors cover a large part of the mid- to high-altitude terrain on the southern side of Les Deux Alpes. Located between 2,100 m and 2,400 m, these two sectors offer contrasting skiing experiences within the same area. La Fée is known for its quieter atmosphere and freeride terrain, offering open slopes and panoramic views. In contrast, Le Diable is one of the most challenging sectors in Les Deux Alpes, featuring steeper red and black runs that descend through varied terrain. The sector is also strategically important within the ski area, as it connects efficiently to both the glacier via the Pierre Grosse gondola and the lower parts of the resort.
Vallée Blanche (2,100 m)
At 2,100 m, Vallée Blanche offers a quieter environment and is now particularly suitable for beginners thanks to new gentle slopes.
Belle Étoile/resort (2,100-1,650 m)
The Belle Étoile and resort base sectors cover the lower part of Les Deux Alpes ski area around 1,650 m to 2,100 m. The Resort base (snow front) is designed for first-time skiers, with free lifts, ski schools and dedicated learning zones, making it the ideal place to start. It’s also where most ski lessons and beginner facilities are located. Above it, the Belle Étoile sector offers a natural progression, with wide green and blue runs that allow skiers to build confidence while staying close to the resort. Access is quick and efficient via multiple lifts, including the Belle Étoile and Village 1800 connections.
Les Deux Alpes ski area overview
- Resort altitude: 1,650 m
- Highest lift: 3,600 m
- Vertical drop: 2,300 m
- Skiable terrain: 220 km
- Number of pistes: 89
- Types of pistes: 19 green, 42 blue, 18 red, 10 black
- Longest run: 16 km
- Number of ski lifts: 40
- Snowpark
- Halfpipe
- Night skiing
Les Deux Alpes's main ski sectors by ability level
- For beginners Les Deux Alpes offers excellent beginner terrain, with wide, high-altitude slopes that provide consistent snow conditions throughout the season. The Vallée Blanche sector is particularly well suited to beginners, with gentle gradients and open pistes that allow for steady progression. The addition of newer green runs in this area makes it one of the most accessible parts of the resort. Lower down, the resort base (1,650 m) provides dedicated learning zones with free lifts and ski school areas, making it an ideal starting point before moving higher up the mountain.
- Intermediate skiers will find some of the best terrain in Les Deux Alpes, with long, varied runs that connect multiple sectors of the ski area. The glacier descents, such as Glacier 1 and Glacier 6, offer reliable snow and wide slopes, ideal for building confidence at altitude. From here, pistes like Jandri 4 and Signal 1 provide long, flowing routes back towards the mid-mountain. For a more scenic experience, the Jandri corridor offers sustained cruising with panoramic views, while runs linking the glacier to the lower slopes allow for extended top-to-bottom descents.
- Advanced and expert skiers can take advantage of the steeper terrain and vertical drop that define Les Deux Alpes. The Diable sector is the most technical part of the ski area, with red and black runs descending through steeper pitches and more demanding terrain. This area is particularly popular with strong skiers looking for sustained, high-speed descents. Higher up, the glacier provides access to more exposed terrain and off-piste opportunities, while routes dropping from the upper mountain towards the resort offer long, uninterrupted vertical skiing. For those seeking additional challenge, freeride areas across the mountain provide varied terrain, particularly around La Fée and the upper sectors.
Les Deux Alpes lift system
The Les Deux Alpes is served by a high-capacity vertical network of 40 lifts that connects the glacier, mid-mountain sectors and resort base in a single continuous vertical system. Lift types include:
- 2 Funicular
- 5 Gondolas
- 3 Combines (Gondola + chair)
- 12 Chairlifts
- 11 T-bar lifts
- 7 Magic carpets
Lifts practical considerations
The backbone of the ski area is the Jandri lift system, which provides direct access from the resort to the glacier. Recently upgraded, this high-speed connection allows skiers to reach 3,200–3,600 m in under 20 minutes, making Les Deux Alpes one of the most accessible high-altitude ski domains in the Alps.