FROM THE GLACIER TO THE VALLEY, 2,300 M OF VERTICAL DROP
Mountain bike Les 2 Alpes:
Bike Park, descents &
big routes
From accessible trails for your first runs to the most committed descents, the 2 Alpes Bike Park™ unfolds a spectacular playground between 3,200 m and 900 m of altitude.
2,300 m
of vertical drop
from 3,200 m to 900 m
29
trails
to vary levels and styles
6
Lifts
to link your runs together
Ages 7 to 77
All levels
beginners, families, experts & e-MTB
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A LEGENDARY ALPINE MOUNTAIN BIKING DESTINATION
One of the largest mountain biking areas in the Alps
From high-altitude trails to forest paths, the Les 2 Alpes Bike Park offers a diversity rarely found in the mountains. With an exceptional vertical drop, lifts suited to mountain bikers and trails for every level, everyone can build their own riding experience. Whether you come to improve, to chase adrenaline or simply to enjoy the alpine panoramas, the area offers a multitude of ways to discover the mountains on two wheels.
From high-altitude trails to forest paths, the Les 2 Alpes Bike Park offers a diversity rarely found in the mountains. With an exceptional vertical drop and many trails, everyone can build their own riding experience.
A destination designed for several experiences in a single day
A high-altitude area
More than 2,300 metres of vertical drop to discover several mountain worlds in a single day.
For every level
Beginner zones, progressive trails and expert routes let everyone find their own playground.
A benchmark Bike Park
Dozens of kilometres of well-kept trails and a long tradition of mountain biking in the mountains.
Exceptional panoramas
Open views of the Écrins, the Grandes Rousses and the alpine peaks accompany every ride.
An area between 3,200 m and 900 m
Few destinations offer such a range of terrain. In just a few descents, you go from the mineral world of the high mountains to the forests and trails of the valleys. Each sector offers different scenery, sensations and atmospheres.
Trails to help you progress
The Bike Park lets you move on at your own pace with a full range of green, blue, red and black trails. Beginners, regular riders and experienced riders will find routes suited to their goals.
A Bike Park built for riding
Bike-friendly lifts, learning areas, services for mountain bikers and specialist facilities make it easy to plan a full day in the area.
A high-altitude area
More than 2,300 metres of vertical drop to discover several mountain worlds in a single day.
For every level
Beginner zones, progressive trails and expert routes let everyone find their own playground.
A benchmark Bike Park
Dozens of kilometres of well-kept trails and a long tradition of mountain biking in the mountains.
Exceptional panoramas
Open views of the Écrins, the Grandes Rousses and the alpine peaks accompany every ride.
Here, the real luxury isn’t only the vertical drop: it’s being able to change terrain, level and atmosphere in a single day.
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TO EACH THEIR OWN RIDE
Find the terrain that matches your way of riding
In Les 2 Alpes, everyone can find trails suited to their level and goals. From first descents on accessible routes to the most technical lines of the Bike Park, the area lets you progress step by step. The key is to choose a playground that matches your experience so you can fully enjoy the sensations and mountain scenery.
In Les 2 Alpes, everyone can find trails suited to their level and goals. From first descents to the most technical lines, the area supports your progress.
A natural progression from beginner to experienced rider
You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy the area. The best approach is to choose a suitable sector, get your bearings and then gradually increase the difficulty.
Getting started and riding as a family
Getting started
Green trails, learning areas and the most accessible routes let you learn the basics of mountain biking with confidence. A perfect setting to learn to brake, take your first banked turns and gradually build confidence.
Green trails and learning areas let you learn the basics of mountain biking with confidence.
Finding the flow
Progression
Blue and red trails offer the perfect balance between accessibility and the pleasure of riding. Banked turns, rollers and flowing sequences let you pick up speed while developing your technique.
Blue and red trails offer the perfect balance between accessibility and the pleasure of riding.
Committed riding
Expert
The most technical red trails and the black trails are for experienced mountain bikers. Roots, rocks, steep sections and fast stretches call for more experience and bike control.
The most technical red trails and the black trails are for experienced mountain bikers.
Exploring by e-MTB
E-MTB
Electric assistance opens up new routes and lets you see more scenery with less physical effort. Another way to explore the mountains while keeping the pleasure of riding.
Electric assistance opens up new routes with less physical effort.
You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy the area. The best approach is to choose a suitable sector, get your bearings and then gradually increase the difficulty.
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PLAN YOUR RIDING DAY
Choose the ideal sector to explore the Les 2 Alpes Bike Park
With more than 2,300 metres of vertical drop and very different atmospheres from one sector to another, the Les 2 Alpes Bike Park offers a great variety of experiences. From accessible trails for gentle progression to more technical routes in the high mountains, each zone has its own identity. Understanding how the area is organised helps you build a day to suit your level, your wishes and the time you have.
Rather than picking a trail at random, it is often simpler to start by choosing a sector. Each zone of the Bike Park offers a different playground, with its own character, scenery and difficulty levels.
Vallée Blanche
🟢 First turns of the wheel
The most accessible sector for starting out and building confidence. The trails are generally flowing and let you discover the basics of riding while enjoying an exceptional panorama over the surrounding peaks.
Diable & Crêtes
🔵 Flow & progression
More dynamic terrain that appeals to riders looking for speed, banked turns and technical sections. An excellent sector for progressing after a few warm-up runs.
Venosc
🔴 Committed riding
The Bike Park’s emblematic descent. Its route crosses several levels of the mountain and gradually moves to a more forested atmosphere. A complete experience that sums up the diversity of Les 2 Alpes on its own.
Jandri & high altitude
⚫ Expert & big sensations
The world of the high mountains. The scenery is spectacular and the immersion total. This sector is especially prized for its wide open spaces, remarkable viewpoints and links to the other areas.
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MOUNTAIN BIKING WITHOUT THE PRESSURE TO PERFORM
Ride at your own pace in Les 2 Alpes
Les 2 Alpes is not just about the Bike Park’s most committed trails. The resort also offers beginner areas, accessible routes and itineraries suited to families as well as e-MTB riders. Whether you are discovering mountain biking for the first time or simply want to enjoy the mountain scenery at your own pace, everyone can find a playground to suit them.
Fun zones
A pump track, a beginner track and green trails let children and beginners discover the sensations of mountain biking with confidence.
E-MTB in the spotlight
6 marked routes let you explore the scenery of Les 2 Alpes with electric assistance.
Accessible panoramas
Quickly enjoy exceptional viewpoints over the Écrins massif and the surrounding valleys without major technical difficulty.
An activity to share
The Bike Park offers experiences suited to each member of the group, so you can ride together despite different levels.
Routes for every level
Whether you come for a first taste of mountain biking or for a full day in the mountains, Les 2 Alpes offers routes for every level. Learning areas, easy itineraries, e-MTB and fun zones let children and adults alike enjoy the mountains in complete peace of mind.
For a first experience
First experience
Start with the beginner zones, then head out on the Bike Park’s easy routes. Families can discover mountain biking safely and progress at their own pace, with no pressure to perform.
Start with the beginner zones, then head out on the Bike Park’s easy routes.
For families and companions
For families
You don’t need to be an experienced rider to share a day out in the mountains. Accessible routes let everyone enjoy the exceptional setting of Les 2 Alpes, whether for a few kilometres or a half-day of discovery.
Accessible routes let everyone enjoy the exceptional setting of Les 2 Alpes.
For e-MTB
E-MTB
Thanks to electric assistance, the climbs become accessible to the greatest number. E-MTB lets you explore more scenery, cover longer distances and enjoy the mountain experience without excessive effort.
Thanks to electric assistance, the climbs become accessible to the greatest number.
Fun zones
A pump track, a beginner track and green trails let children and beginners discover the sensations of mountain biking with confidence.
E-MTB in the spotlight
6 marked routes let you explore the scenery of Les 2 Alpes with electric assistance.
Accessible panoramas
Quickly enjoy exceptional viewpoints over the Écrins massif and the surrounding valleys without major technical difficulty.
An activity to share
The Bike Park offers experiences suited to each member of the group, so you can ride together despite different levels.
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BEFORE YOU TAKE THE LIFTS
Useful information to ride with peace of mind
Plan your mountain biking day in Les 2 Alpes
Everything you need to know to organise a successful mountain biking day in Les 2 Alpes and enjoy the Bike Park to the full with complete peace of mind.
Before heading out on the trails, a few essentials help you enjoy your day to the full: opening times, hire, passes and practical services.
Everything for a worry-free ride
A successful ride starts well before the first descent. Area opening, weather at altitude, equipment hire, bike passes or bike maintenance: a few checks are all it takes to enjoy the trails and the exceptional panoramas of Les 2 Alpes.
Whether you are coming for a day trip, a weekend with friends or a full mountain biking stay, the services available in the resort simplify your organisation and let you ride in the best conditions.
The Les 2 Alpes Bike Park has all the services you need to plan your outing easily and spend more time riding.
Opening times
DH, enduro, e-MTB and protective gear: easily find the equipment suited to the way you ride.
Bike hire
DH, enduro, e-MTB and protective gear: easily find the equipment suited to the way you ride.
Bike passes
Choose the option that suits your stay: a day, a weekend or a full week.
Bike washing
Washing stations and maintenance points reachable when you come back from the trails.
Food & drink
Mountain restaurants, snack bars and terraces for a break between two descents.
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Season and opening times
The Bike Park’s opening periods change through the season. Before you go out, check the official information on the lifts, trail conditions and weather so you can plan your route with confidence.
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Hiring a bike
Specialist shops hire out downhill and enduro bikes or e-MTBs, along with all the protective equipment you need. An ideal solution for discovering the area without bringing your own gear.
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Passes and lifts
The Bike Pass gives access to the lifts open to mountain bikers. Several options are available depending on the length of your stay, from a discovery day to multi-day passes to make the most of the area.
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Washing & maintenance
Washing stations and maintenance points are spread across the resort so you can clean and check your bike after a day on the trails. Well-maintained equipment improves your comfort and safety.
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CHANGE PACE WITHOUT LEAVING THE MOUNTAINS
Discover another side of Les 2 Alpes between two days of riding
Mountain biking is often the main reason to come to Les 2 Alpes, but the mountains have plenty more to discover. On a rest day, to accompany non-riders or simply to vary the pleasures, several hikes let you explore unspoilt landscapes and take the time to enjoy the alpine environment.
Between descents, the mountain shows another face. Hikes let you discover the emblematic landscapes of the Oisans at a more contemplative pace.
Two must-do routes to explore the Oisans differently
Among the many hikes reachable from Les 2 Alpes and the neighbouring valleys, some routes have become real classics. With mountain lakes, wild valleys and high-altitude panoramas, these routes offer a perfect nature break in the middle of your stay.
Lake Lauvitel
The largest natural lake in the Écrins National Park, Lauvitel is an emblematic destination in the Oisans. The access path leads to an unspoilt setting where the lake’s turquoise waters contrast with the surrounding cliffs and peaks. An accessible hike that lets you discover one of the massif’s most beautiful natural sites.
Lake Lauvitel
The largest natural lake in the Écrins National Park, Lauvitel is an emblematic destination in the Oisans. The access path leads to an unspoilt setting where the lake’s turquoise waters contrast with the surrounding cliffs and peaks. An accessible hike that lets you discover one of the massif’s most beautiful natural sites.
Distance: 8.9 km round trip
Average duration: 4 hours
Level: intermediate
Start: Venosc
Lake and refuge de la Muzelle
More athletic and more alpine, this hike leads to one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Écrins. Overlooked by summits and glaciers, Lake Muzelle rewards walkers with a remarkable high-mountain atmosphere. The refuge also lets you extend the experience into a two-day escape.
Lake and refuge de la Muzelle
More athletic and more alpine, this hike leads to one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Écrins. Overlooked by summits and glaciers, Lake Muzelle rewards walkers with a remarkable high-mountain atmosphere. The refuge also lets you extend the experience into a two-day escape.
Distance: 13 km round trip
Average duration: 7 hours
Level: experienced
Start: Venosc
Between adventures, the mountains recharge you
Downhill mountain biking, e-MTB, hiking or simply taking in the scenery: Les 2 Alpes offers many ways to enjoy the mountains. Changing activity for a day often means coming back to the trails even more motivated the next day.
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WELL PLACED IS HALF THE RIDE
Your base camp at the heart of the Les 2 Alpes mountain bike experience
When every descent counts, the location of your accommodation makes all the difference. Staying close to the lifts, shops and services means more time riding and less time getting around. An ideal solution to make the most of mountain biking in Les 2 Alpes.
Accommodation designed for mountain and bike lovers
After a day on the trails, getting back to your apartment quickly, storing your gear in peace and calmly preparing the next day’s ride is a real comfort. Whether you travel as a couple, with friends or with family, well-located accommodation plays a big part in a successful stay.
At the foot of the lifts
Reach the Bike Park’s main sectors quickly at the start of the day and make the most of the trails.
Everything within reach
Restaurants, shops, equipment hire and village services are a few minutes’ walk away.
Comfort after the effort
Enjoy a pleasant space to recover, maintain your equipment and prepare your next adventures.
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKING STAY
Everything to know before discovering the Bike Park in Les 2 Alpes
Whether you are preparing your first day of riding or a full stay in Les 2 Alpes, a few practical details can make all the difference. Required level, equipment hire, the Bike Pass, lifts or family-friendly routes: find here the answers to the questions most often asked before setting off on the adventure.
Our selection of answers to help you prepare your stay, enjoy the Bike Park to the full and ride in the best conditions.
Need advice before you arrive?
Our local team knows Les 2 Alpes inside out and will help you choose your accommodation, your activities and your organisation on site.
No. The Bike Park has beginner areas, green trails for beginners and a wide choice of routes for progressing at your own pace.
Yes. Several specialist shops offer downhill, enduro or e-MTB bikes, along with the protective gear you need.
Yes. Several lifts are equipped to carry mountain bikes and give access to the different sectors of the Bike Park.
Yes. Les 2 Alpes offers beginner zones, accessible routes, fun areas and family-friendly itineraries.
Absolutely. With many hiking trails, high-altitude lakes and remarkable viewpoints, there are plenty of ways to vary your activities during your stay.
Official information on the trails, lifts and weather conditions is updated by the Les 2 Alpes Bike Park.
BOOK YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE STAY IN LES 2 ALPES
Your next adventure starts here
Choose accommodation ideally located so you can quickly reach the lifts, discover the different sectors of the Bike Park and make the most of your stay in the mountains.
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As close as possible to the Bike Park
Easy access to the trails and lifts.
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For riders, families and groups
Accommodation suited to every way of enjoying the mountains.
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Local advice to prepare your stay
Our team helps you organise your holiday in Les 2 Alpes.
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As close as possible to the Bike Park
Easy access to the trails and lifts.
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For riders, families and groups
Accommodation suited to every way of enjoying the mountains.
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Local advice to prepare your stay
Our team helps you organise your holiday in Les 2 Alpes.
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