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La Grave
A cult destination for hardcore skiers looking for extreme off-piste. One of the world's last remaining true mountain experiences. A few words of serious warning: Many of La Grave's extreme ski routes are on glaciers - this means gaping crevasses, falling seracs and extreme avalanche danger. Furthermore, the couloirs are frequently no broader than a ski, are prone to goulottes (ice bands formed during the daily springtime freeze/thaw cycles) and offer no other way out other than down.
La Grave is a tiny, rugged mountaineering village in the heart of the Massif des Ecrins on the road between Briançon and Le Bourg d'Oisans. The mighty 3982m La Meije towers above the village - the last great peak of the Alps to be conquered, its blue glaciers and vast crevasses offer a stark reminder that La Grave defies all the stereotypes of ski resorts.
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Opening times
- 17 Dec to 1 May: 0900-1650
Getting there
- Grenoble airport - 2 hours
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| Wild and raw freeriding - some of the world's best. |
Being north-facing, the mountain can be toe-curlingly cold until March. |
| Provides a unique, unspoiled piece of mountain life. |
The mountain is frequently shut down due to bad storms. |
| Will push all skiers to the very limits of their capabilities - expect to improve dramatically. |
There can be queues for the gondola, especially on weekends. |
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Les Deux Alpes
Last snowed: 31 Jan Fresh snow: 20cm
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Alpe d'Huez
Last snowed: 04 Feb Fresh snow: 2cm
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Briancon
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Serre Chevalier
Last snowed: 01 Feb Fresh snow: 8cm
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Ski Club Freshtracks holidays to La Grave
- Off Piste Weekend 1
- Weekend zone: 4 nights, 29 Dec 2011
- Accomplished skiers will revel in the dramatic off piste terrain of La Grave, with its legendary...
- Off Piste Weekend 2
- Weekend zone: 4 nights, 02 Feb 2012
- Accomplished skiers will revel in the dramatic off piste terrain of La Grave, with its legendary...
- La Grave Adventure 1
- Off piste zone: 7 nights, 18 Feb 2012
- La Grave has legendary status among off piste skiers and once you sample its un-groomed, raw terrain...
- PE La Grave Adventure 2
- Off piste zone: 7 nights, 10 Mar 2012
- La Grave has legendary status among off piste skiers and once you sample its un-groomed, raw terrain...
- Off Piste Weekend 3
- Weekend zone: 4 nights, 22 Mar 2012
- Accomplished skiers will revel in the dramatic off piste terrain of La Grave, with its legendary...
- Off Piste Weekend 4
- Weekend zone: 4 nights, 05 Apr 2012
- Accomplished skiers will revel in the dramatic off piste terrain of La Grave, with its legendary...
- Le Meije Safari
- Touring zone: 7 nights, 14 Apr 2012
- A fantastic opportunity to delve a bit deeper into this legendary area with local mountain guide...
ski accommodation in La Grave
- Interhome
- 10% discount for Ski Club members
- Interhome offer an unbeatable range of quality self-catered chalets and apartments in the finest...
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