One of Europe's biggest ski areas, with a glacier open in summer. The blues vary wildly — some are genuinely easy, others have surprise steep sections. This guide tells you which are which.
Blue runs (5) tap a name to zoom in on map
Cretes Chairlift
The Cretes chairlift sits in the mid-mountain above the main village. This is the run to start on — it has no surprises, no hidden steep sections, and is wide enough to take at your own pace. The local advice (confirmed on r/ski) is always: start here, build your confidence, then venture further.
The most reliably easy blue in Les Deux Alpes. Short, wide, consistent pitch. Ideal first run of the day or for building confidence before going higher on the mountain.
Cretes Chairlift
Adjacent to Cretes, this is an extremely gentle connecting path. So flat it barely counts as a ski run. Good for complete beginners or as a very easy warm-up. Locals call it a cat track.
Essentially flat — use it for warm-up or to give nervous skiers time to find their feet before any real blue runs. Great confidence-builder.
Jandri 1 Express
From the upper Jandri sector, Mura runs down toward mid-mountain. Critical tip: at the Jandri 4 section, always stay LEFT. The right side is noticeably steeper and catches people out. On the left, it's manageable and even sideslip-able if needed. This is the intel that makes the difference.
A satisfying intermediate blue once you know the trick. Stay skier's left at Jandri 4 — the right side has a pitch that surprises people. Left side is fine for most intermediates and sideslip-able worst case.
Diable Gondola
On the west side above the village, accessed from the Diable gondola at the village base. Runs back down to the village. Has some steeper sections mid-run — do Cretes first to warm up before attempting this one.
Groomed daily and wide enough to be manageable, but has steeper sections mid-run. Not the first run to do — build confidence on Cretes first. A good carving run with village views once you're ready for it.
Jandri Express
Upper mountain blue in the Jandri sector at around 2,600m. Access via Jandri 2 from mid-mountain. Named after the Belledonne mountain range visible to the west — on a clear day the views are excellent.
Reliable, consistently groomed upper-mountain blue. Good morning run when the corduroy is fresh. The views of the Belledonne massif across the valley are excellent on a clear day.
The destination
A purpose-built resort at 1,650m with a lively après-ski scene and straightforward layout. Less charming than traditional Alpine villages but very practical — everything is close to the lifts.
Lively resort village · Direct slope access · Good nightlife
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