Exceptional sites to see around Les Deux-Alpes in summer

⛰️ Le Belvédère des Ecrins

The view from the Belvédère des Ecrins is breathtaking. A footbridge has been built into the void for a 360° view of the Ecrins massif, the Aiguilles d'Arves and even Mont-Blanc. You'll be able to get your bearings thanks to an orientation table.

🚌 Access to the Belvédère des Ecrins

You can get there with your ski pass or with a pedestrian pass. It's a 10-minute walk from the funicular exit.

💰 Prices:

Adults: €28

Children aged 5 to 12: €22

Free for children under 5 and over 72.

⛰️La Vallée du Vénéon

Look out over the Vénéon Valley at an altitude of 2,400 metres, a majestic glacial valley, with a starting point for a hike to La Balade du Cristallier (easily accessible for children with a fun trail). It's also a must-see spot popular with mountain bikers.

🚌 Access to the viewpoint

Take the Diable chairlift.

💰 Prices:

Adults: €28

Children aged 5 to 12: €22

Free for under 5s and over 72s.

The little extra: Take a meal at the high-altitude restaurant Le Diable au Coeur and sample the dishes of its renowned chef.

⛰️Le Broua de l'Alpe de Venosc

This viewpoint is very accessible - you don't even need to take the ski lifts. Just head behind the Chalet Mounier hotel for a magnificent panorama of the Muzelle mountain. An orientation table will help you locate all the emblematic peaks.

⛰️ The Plateau d'Emparis

Have you ever seen a green ocean? If you haven't, you absolutely must visit the Plateau d'Emparis, a Natura 2000 site. There are several hiking routes along the GR34 that will take you right to the heart of the area. You can reach Lac Lérié

and Lac Noir, where you can admire La Meije and its glaciers.

For lunch or a drink, there are three refuges to choose from: the refuge des Clôts, the refuge du Fay and the refuge des Mouterres.

Bonus: you may be lucky enough to come across herds of cattle with their guard dogs.

However, there are a few rules to observe:

• Do not stroke the animals.
• Don't look the animals in the eye, they might see an attack.
• If you cross a fence or gate, close it again well after you have gone through.
• Keep your dog on a lead and check that dogs are allowed on your hiking area.
• Do not wash your hands in their water supply. If the water is soiled with soap or sun cream, the animals will not drink it.

⛰️ Venosc and the Vénéon Valley

A typical village with cobbled streets and houses built of stone and wood, Venosc is a base camp for hikers and thrill-seekers. The Vénéon river and its torrents of turquoise water are a popular destination for hikers contemplating the valley at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park.

⛰️ Access to Venosc and its valley

By cable car, which leaves directly from Les 2 Alpes in 8 minutes. By road bike or car.

⭐Where to sleep nearby?

In the fabulous Maison des Alpes gîte with magnificent mountain views. This gîte has three bedrooms to sleep up to 6 people.

⛰️ The Muzelle waterfall

The Muzelle waterfall comes from the stream known as "La Pisse", which flows directly from the Muzelle glacier. It really is a lovely viewpoint.

🚌 Access to the waterfall

From Les 2 Alpes, take the Super Venosc cable car. Or come by car and park at the Tourist Office.

It's a 30-minute walk from the Venosc Tourist Office, past the donkey farm (take the opportunity to visit it), past Aventure Parc, and straight on to the sign for the refuge de la Muzelle. Then take the narrow path on the left and walk for 15 minutes. The waterfall is not signposted. Take the same route back.

⛰️ The Lauvitel and Muzelle lakes

Two must-see lakes close to Les 2 Alpes with two great views of the mountain. Once you've arrived on the footpaths, you'll be overwhelmed by the beauty of these landscapes.

⛰️ Lac du Lauvitel

A 5.9km hike accessible from age 7, which you can also do accompanied by donkeys, in the Parc des Ecrins. Start at the hamlet of La Danchère, then walk past the café to join the GR54. You will then see two paths, one for the outward journey and the other for the return. It is advisable to start on the left-hand path, which has a gentler gradient, and return along the right-hand path. When you arrive at the lake, you may see marmots and be able to look at but not touch some beautiful flora: martagon lily, orange lily and spotted orchid. It is important to stay on the path and not pick up or move anything.

👉Period recommended for this hike:

From early May to late October, depending on snow conditions.

⛰️ Lac de la Muzelle

A 5.5 km hike, more difficult because of its steep gradient (1174 metres) but accessible if you go at your own pace. You won't be disappointed with the reward at the end. And if you want to enjoy the view for longer, you can sleep in the refuge (booking recommended).