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Les Deux Alpes, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Les Deux Alpes is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,520. Elevation: 5,413 ft (1,650 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,520 Population 157/sq mi density
5,413 ft Elevation 1,650 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
51.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,332 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$24,332 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$140,200 home value, $701/mo rent

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About Les Deux Alpes

Les Deux Alpes

Les 2 Alpes is a ski resort in the French department of Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The village sits at 1,650 m (5,413 ft) and lifts run to 3,600 m (11,811 ft). It has the largest skiable glacier in Europe and is France's second oldest ski resort behind Chamonix. It has the longest, normally open full on-piste vertical available in the world. It is a 71 km (44 mi) drive southeast of Grenoble. The famous Off-Piste resort La Grave is also reachable by foot from the top of the glacier.

People

Population1,520
Density157/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,332
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$140,200
Rent$701
Housing Units608
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain51.1 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation5,413 ft (1,650 m)
Population1,520
Population Density157 / sq mi
Elevation5,413 ft (1,650 m)
Coordinates45.0116°, 6.1255°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation51.1 inches (1,299 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.9 inches (61 cm)
Median Household Income$24,332

About Les Deux Alpes

Les Deux Alpes is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,520. The city sits at an elevation of 5,413 feet (1,650 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Les Deux Alpes is $24,332, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 91 business establishments.

Income: Les Deux Alpes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,332
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)91

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Les Deux Alpes is $140,200, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $701 (40% below the national average of $1,163). There are 608 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,200
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$701
40% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units608

Property Tax

Les Deux Alpes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,413 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below France avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,413 ft (1,650 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates45.0116°N, 6.1255°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
35% above France avg
Snowfall 23.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,714 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 86 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 65 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 107 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 48 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 74 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 112 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 139 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 105 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 113 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 79 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 112 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 91 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 110 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 117 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 143 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 106 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 52 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 41 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 67 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.3 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 4.1 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 51°F (10°C) 4.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 5.1 in

Les Deux Alpes has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 26°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Les Deux Alpes

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire L'Alpe
École maternelle L'Alpe
École elementaire L'Alpe
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Radio Stations near Les Deux Alpes

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 MP3
Radio ISA MP3 128 kbps
Alpes 1 Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Radio RKS local, local radio AAC 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble MP3
Radio New's FM MP3 192 kbps
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
RDWA eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
Montagne FM MP3 96 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse MP3

Museums in Les Deux Alpes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne centrale hydroélectrique
Maison Bergès
Maison des Alpages
Maison du Parc du Valgaudemar
Maison du patrimoine de Pellafol
Maison du Patrimoine et de l'Environnement
Mémoires d'Alpinismes
Musée Chasal Lento
Musée d'Huez en Oisans
Musée de la Résistance - Rosine Perrier
Musée de la Vie d'Autrefois
Musée des Minéraux et de la Flore des Alpes
Musée EDF Hydrélec
Scierie des Ségoins

Libraries in Les Deux Alpes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ancienne École0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Ludothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Grave0.0
La Bibli de Valbonnais0.0
La bibliothèque0.0
Médiathèque de Lancey0.0

Hotels in Les Deux Alpes

35 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aalborg
Adret
Aiguille lodge
Atmosphere Hôtel
Chalet des Champions
Chalet Mounier
Club Belambra L'Orée des Pistes
Club Belambra Les Deux Alpes 1800
Hôtel Côte Brune
Hôtel de la Valentin
Hôtel des Neiges
Hôtel Ibiza
Hôtel Les Lutins
Hôtel Serre Palas
Hôtel Turan
Jam Session
l'Edelweiss
L'Ours Blanc
La Belle Étoile
La Brunerie
La Meije
Le Cairn
Le Chamois
Le Club Hôtel
Le Crêt
Le Flocon d'Or
Le Meïjotel
Le Panorama
Le provençal
Le Sherpa
Le Souleil'Or
Les Flocons
Les Mélèzes
Pied Moutet
Villages Club du Soleil

Cafes in Les Deux Alpes

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Edina
Caffe Frappe
Laurie's Sweet & Coffee
Yonder Cafe

Cinemas in Les Deux Alpes

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Slalom

Train Stations in Les Deux Alpes

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dôme Express
Dôme Express

Gas Stations in Les Deux Alpes

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carbel

Banks in Les Deux Alpes

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Banque Rhône Alpes
BNP Paribas
CIC
Crédit Agricole

Golf Courses in Les Deux Alpes

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf des Deux Alpes

Breweries in Les Deux Alpes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière de l'Oisans

Ski Resorts Near Les Deux Alpes

88 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
Val Thorens 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Aussois 0.0 $0
Le Corbier 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Les Sybelles 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0
Les Karellis 0.0 $0
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 $0
La Norma 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 $0
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 $0
Valfréjus 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Paradiski 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
La Plagne 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut 0.0 $0
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 $0
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Risoul 0.0 $0
Arvieux 0.0 $0
Orcières Merlette 0.0 $0
Chaillol 0.0 $0
Lus la Jarjatte 0.0 $0
Serre Eyraud 0.0 $0
Dévoluy 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes 0.0 $0
Laye 0.0 $0
Ceillac en Queyras 0.0 $0
Ancelle 0.0 $0
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 $0
Vars/Risoul 0.0 $0
Vars 0.0 $0
Station de ski de Reallon 0.0 $0
Crévoux 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0
Les Orres 0.0 $0
Sainte-Anne la Condamine 0.0 $0
Montclar 0.0 $0
Chabanon 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Le Chazelet 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
La Grave 0.0 $0
Le Grand Puy 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 $0
Les Signaraux 0.0 $0
Serre Chevalier 0.0 $0
Montgenèvre 0.0 $0
Claviere 0.0 $0
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 $0
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 $0

Airports Near Les Deux Alpes

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la ChiaupeSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de Montmeilleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Crots AirfieldSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Gh. del LéchaudSmall Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breulSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Eyssagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-d'Arves AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne AirfieldSmall Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Les Deux Alpes

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Les Deux Alpes

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Benoît
Chapelle Saint-Claude

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Deux Alpes

What is the population of Les Deux Alpes?

Les Deux Alpes has a population of 1,520 residents and is located in France. The population density is 157 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

Is Les Deux Alpes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,332, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,200 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $701 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Les Deux Alpes?

Les Deux Alpes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.1 inches, with 23.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Les Deux Alpes?

The job market in Les Deux Alpes is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 91 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Les Deux Alpes?

The median home value in Les Deux Alpes is $140,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $701.

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