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Les Deux Alpes is among Europe’s largest ski resorts. The summer terrain spreads out on two glaciers - the Mont de Lans and the Girose - and is reputed to be the largest in Europe. There are 17 lifts operating on busy days, including a speedy underground funicular. The vertical drop, a staggering 6,000 feet in winter, shrinks to a still-respectable 2,400 feet in summer. With 500 acres to roam, summer riders find Deux Alpes far roomier than most glacial areas.

Les Deux Alpes features one of the best and biggest freestyle snowboard fun parks in Europe! With beginner, intermediate and advanced areas, you’ll find kickers and spines of different sizes, all kinds of rails: s-rails, kink-rails, rainbow-rails,  mailboxes; and of course two large half-pipes! Further more, there is a kicker with a huge air-bag on the landing area in order to learn new tricks risk free.

There are 4 blue runs, 2 green, 2 red, all within a short gondola ride for the centre of town. The ski area is open from 7.15am - 1.00pm. With Maverix heading up around 8.15am to avoid the rush and bag the best conditions. As expected the weather is 90% crystal blue skys, with snow often topping up the piste due to the high altitude. With the extensive use of t-bars our sessions are not recommended for complete beginners.

Les Deux Alpes is also a paradise for bikers. It offers more than 120 km of trails with amazing downhill features and a well equipped bike park. In fact Les Deux Alpes is home of several DH-MTB competitions and events during the summer.

Meeting your Coach

We ask that all attendees meet their coach at the bar of the Hotel Sherpa at 20:00 on the Saturday evening. Your primary coach will be James Streater.

Contact number for James Streater - +44 (0) 7757 043416

All attendees must fully read and be aware of the specific pre-course information, as your coach cannot be held responsible for you being unable to complete your course due to incorrect course selection, inadequate insurance etc

The Accommodation

Self Catering - The Riders Apartments

The Riders Apartments are a unique rider run, rider oriented, low cost summer apartment residence where snowboarders, freeskiers, skaters and bikers live in perfect harmony in an amazing atmosphere. In addition to a great location they provide wifi, 2 mini ramps, trampolines, chill out area, climbing wall, barbeque and hook ups for afternoon activities.

All apartments are fully equipped: television, kitchennette (electric hotplate with four burners, mini-oven and microwave) dishwasher, bathroom, separate toilet and balcony. A free set of bed linen is provided for 1 week stays from saturday to saturday. 

Apartments are for 4, 5 or 7 people, with the residence being 5 minutes walk from the main lift. There is a supermarket right in front of the main entrance and Les Deux Alpes main street is just 2 minutes away. Also, right in front of the residence is Les Bleuets, The Riders Apartments official pub, where you will get special discounts with our exclusive Entertainment bracelet.

Self Catering Address - The Riders Apartments Rue de L’Lrarde, 8860 Mont-de-Lans, France

Half Board - Hotel le Sherpa

Hotel Le Sherpa is one of the oldest hotels in Les Deux Alpes. Recently refurbished, it has a vast array of rooms available, and the option for your own room. It contains it own resturant and bar area with free wifi for all guests, and english speaking managers. We've secured half board with Hotel Sherpa to allow for a relaxed and easy stay.

You have a variety of room options including:

Single - 20m2
2 Person - 20m2
3 Person - 28m2

Après Fun

We take the apres activities almost as seriously as the riding, aiming to have as much fun as possible in the afternoons to make sure you feel the special summer vibe in the hot sun of Les Deux Alpes.  You’ll have the option to relax at your accommodation, chill by the pool, or join the team as we organise a series of activties for everyday. These include Top Gun style volleyball, white water rafting, adventure park climbing, luge and devil karts.

Our aim is to make your holiday jam packed with activties and adventures. In addition you can hire your own mountain bike and use your lift pass to explore the mountains. Free activities include access to the pool, a limited number of luge runs, golf driving range and volleyball. Mountain bike and hiking access is free with your lift pass. Whitewater rafting and the adventure park costs between €20-€25 per person. Mountain bike hire is €30+. All afternoon activities are optional. 

Travel Guide

Les Deux Alpes is situated 70km from Grenoble town centre (approx 1.15 hour drive), 177km from Lyon airport (approx 2 hour drive).

By Plane
We recommend a morning flight from the UK to allow for the easiest transfer to the resort, and an evening return flight back to the UK to allow ample time to get to the airport from the resort. We recommend flying to Lyon Airport.The last bus to the resort is 17.50pm from Grenoble train/bus station, so allow ample time to make your connections unless you would like a transfer with us.

www.britishairways.com
www.easyjet.com
www.flybmi.com 
www.easycar.com
www.avis.co.uk
www.europcar.co.uk

By Car
We recommend DFDS Seaways Ferries or Euro Tunnel. Tolls are approx €60. When driving to the resort using sat nav, please make sure you take the D1091 all the way to the Lac Du Chambon, and turn right after a small tunnel onto D213. Sat nav can take you up a nasty mountain road so watch out for this. The D213 will take you all the way to the resort. Cars and or vans can be hired from Lyon airport. The drive is approx 9 hours from Dunkirk.

www.poferries.com
www.norfolkline.com/ferry
www.eurotunnel.com

By Train
By rail from London. Catch the Eurostar to Paris (Gare du Nord) and transfer to the high-speed TGV (Gare du Lyon) direct to Grenoble station. Please allow apply time to change between trains in Paris, as the journey can take approx 45mins-1hour. We recommend buying your Metro ticket in St Pancras to avoid delays in paris. If you buy your ticket in Paris look for some additonal ticket booths as the main ticket booth gets very busy.

Paris Rail Map - www.maverix.me.uk/paris_rail.pdf
European train ticket bookings - www.raileurope.co.uk

By Coach
Coach travel can be very resonable when booked through Eurolines. They provide travel direct to Grenoble bus/train terminal so you only have one more short bus ride to the resort.

Travel Transfers 

From Lyon to Grenoble
Faure Vercors runs a service directly from outside the airport (Lyon St Exupery). This service runs on the hour from Lyon. It takes approx 1.5 hours to transfer to Grenoble train station. The cost is approx 33 euros return for adults and 16.50 euros for kids.

http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp

From Grenoble Train/Bus station to Les Deux Alpes
The bus and the train station are at the same location. The last bus to the resort leaves approx 17:50pm. Unless a specific transfer has been arranged, please allow ample time to get to the bus station from the airport. It takes approx 1.5 hours to get from the train station to the resort. Transisere bus number 3030 is the only bus direct to the resort. Bus number 3000 goes to Bourg D'Oisans, then 3030 to Les Deux Alpes. A ticket can be purchased at the bus ticket office adjacent to the train station for approx 5 Euros. Once you arrive in resort we highly recommend you buy a return ticket from Agency VFD as there are very few buses leaving the resort on Saturdays and they may be fully booked.

www.transisere.fr
www.maverix.me.uk/coach_l2a_grenoble.pdf

Additonal Expenses to Consider

Insurance with suitable summer sports cover - Maverix Insurance
Travel - train, flights, petrol, tolls and or transfers
Money for lunches
Extra optional events - Devil Karts, rafting, biking
Night time drinks in the pubs and clubs

Additonal Booking Information

Price does not include travel, insurance or transfers
Once a deposit is paid, balance is required 4 weeks before arrival
Deposit is non-refundable
Accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Balance payments can be made online
Additional booking terms and conditions