{"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>Between top-level sports performances, mountain traditions and completely wacky festive events, Les 2 Alpes is once again proving to be one of the liveliest spots in the Alpine summer. From May to August, the resort is rolling out an action-packed calendar for all ages and tastes. Grab your diaries! 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