{"id":94116,"date":"2025-05-27T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/?p=94116"},"modified":"2025-05-27T18:03:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T16:03:10","slug":"les-2-alpes-events-not-to-be-missed-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/les-2-alpes-les-evenements-a-ne-pas-manquer-cet-ete\/","title":{"rendered":"Les 2 Alpes: races, festivals... Events not to be missed this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A mix of high-level sporting performances, mountain traditions and wildly festive events, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.les2alpes.com\/ete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">les 2 Alpes <\/a>is once again one of the liveliest spots in the Alps this summer. From May to August, the resort has a packed calendar of events to suit all ages and tastes. Get your diaries ready!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MAY: spring snowboarding and committed young people<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10 to 18 May: World Rookie Tour - Spring Rookie Camp<\/strong><br>Young riders from all over the world are meeting in the snowpark at an altitude of 3,400 m to open the 2025\/2026 season with style and acrobatic tricks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>JUNE: Rides, respect and adrenaline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>6 June: Rubbish collection day<\/strong><br>A community initiative run in partnership with Mountain Riders to clean up the mountain before holidaymakers arrive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>20 to 22 June: Red Bull X-Alps<\/strong><br>A legendary stage in this crossing of the Alps by paraglider and on foot. The world's best athletes pass through Les 2 Alpes on their 1,283 km journey!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>20 to 22 June: Mountain of Hell - 24\u1d49 edition<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/mountain-of-hell-the-descent-of-all-excesses-is-back-this-summer-in-les-2-alpes-we-explain-it-all-to-you\/\">The cult event for downhill mountain bikers<\/a>. Mass-start at 3,200 m altitude, 2,300 m of D-: a Dantesque race.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/mountain-biking-the-new-things-to-discover-this-summer-in-les-2-alpes\/\">Mountain biking: what's new this summer in Les 2 Alpes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>19 to 21 June: Mountain of Hell E-Bike<\/strong><br>A new event for fans of electrically assisted bikes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>21 June: Skateboarding Day<\/strong><br>Contest and urban atmosphere to celebrate all things board sports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>21-22 June: MOH Kids<\/strong><br>Riders aged 9 to 14 also take up the challenge on their own version of the Mountain of Hell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>JULY: girls power, speed and mechanical shows<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>12 to 13 July: Girls Shredding Days<\/strong><br>Ride with the girls, alongside Isabeau Courdurier, VTT 2 Alpes ambassador.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12 to 13 July: Vintage Motor Show<\/strong><br>Dive into retro with some sublime vintage cars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>14 July: Bastille Day<\/strong><br>Entertainment and fireworks to celebrate 14 July at altitude.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>16 to 19 July: French DHI Mountain Bike Championships<\/strong><br>France's downhill mountain biking elite meet in Les 2 Alpes for an explosive show.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/where-to-eat-in-les-2-alpes-this-summer-zoom-in-on-the-resorts-must-visit-restaurants\/\">Where to eat in Les 2 Alpes this summer? Spotlight on the resort's must-try restaurants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>21 to 25 July: Le D\u00e9fi de la Muzelle<\/strong><br>A 50-100km stage trail to test your limits in the Oisans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>26 to 27 July: Urban DH - 2nd edition<\/strong><br>Adrien Loron invites the world's best to an urban mountain bike show.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>26 to 27 July: King of Plaza<\/strong><br>Skateboarding competition in the heart of the resort, organised by the Deux Alpes Skate Krew.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>29 July: Oisans Col Series<\/strong><br>A legendary ascent of the 2 Alpes bends by bike, without cars. A magical experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AUGUST: Alpine culture, fun and traditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2 to 8 August: Moves on the Top - 2nd edition<\/strong><br>A dance festival for all levels, with classes, shows and infectious energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2 and 3 August: Hay Festival - 32nd edition<\/strong><br>Back to tradition: goat milking, open-air mass, country parades and demonstrations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3 to 8 August: Les Parcours de la Muzelle<\/strong><br>Solo or in a team, complete as many trail routes as you can in 130 hours!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9 August: Dual Slalom by Back in Bike<\/strong><br>A spectacular, technical race in a good-natured spirit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>11 August: Hiking, Keep smiling<\/strong><br>Solidarity outing in aid of two associations helping sick children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/not-to-be-missed-mountain-biking-events-in-les-2-alpes\/\">Not-to-be-missed mountain bike events in Les 2 Alpes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>12 August: F\u00eate du Lac du Plan<\/strong><br>Entertainment and festivities around one of the most beautiful stretches of water in the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>14 to 17 August: Troph\u00e9e des 2 Alpes (Golf)<\/strong><br>Friendly competition organised by the local Golf Club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>17 to 23 August: Tour des 6 Vall\u00e9es de l'Oisans<\/strong><br>A 7-day, 170km, 10,000m+ stage trail: the ultimate summer ultra.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>23 to 24 August: DH Kids Cup - 2nd edition<\/strong><br>The young downhillers compete against each other on a course that's just right for them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>25 August: Caf\u00e9 Boys Race<\/strong><br>Disguises, obstacles and filled trays: fun at its best!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Village festivals: honouring tradition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Venosc :<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>17 July: Crystal Festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24 July: Craftsmen's Festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>31 July: F\u00eate des Colporteurs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7 August: Honey Festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14 August: Wood Festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>21 August: Venosc Festival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Mont-de-Lans :<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>15 August: Patron saint's day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Every Friday: the Crazy Race<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 6 July to 29 August, join us at 7pm for a mini-bike race that's as zany as it is festive. Laughter guaranteed! The grand finale takes place on 29 August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Entre performances sportives de haut niveau, traditions montagnardes et rendez-vous festifs totalement d\u00e9jant\u00e9s, les 2 Alpes s\u2019affichent une fois encore comme l\u2019un des spots les plus anim\u00e9s de l\u2019\u00e9t\u00e9 alpin. De mai \u00e0 ao\u00fbt, la station d\u00e9roule un agenda ultra riche pour tous les \u00e2ges et tous les go\u00fbts. \u00c0 vos agendas ! 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