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Don’t come here unless you’re intending to ski or board some serious terrain.
There is nothing here for beginners, intermediates or those with little off piste experience. But for those with the skills, La Grave is arguably the world leader for lift-accessed off piste. The couloirs, powder fields and glaciated terrain offer up some spectacular descents, dropping over 2000m from the top of the iconic gondola to Les Ruillans.
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Pros and cons
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Legendary off piste terrain and huge vertical
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Endless touring opportunities from the gondola
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Snow conditions are usually good right through into Spring
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This is only a resort for experts, even advanced skiers and boarders maystruggle
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Gondola can close in bad weather due to its exposed setting
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Little to do away from the slopes or in town
On the Slopes
This is a true expert-only resort. Whilst advanced skiers and boarders could tackle some of the marked itineraries from the top of the gondola, to really make the most of what’s on offer you need to be confident on all slopes in all conditions. Hiring a guide will make the experience even more special.
Long descents drop either side of the gondola line, either through the Vallons de Chancel or les Vallons de la Meije. Good snow is usually guaranteed on the upper parts, just be aware that in bad weather the gondola may not run. Short ascents on touring skis or on a splitboard then opens up an even wider array of options – again make sure you have a guide.
In the Resort
The resort itself is small and quaint, with no frills and no distractions. Other than a few cosy bars and local amenities, there is not much in the way of après or off-snow activity, but after a long day of skinning, conquering couloirs and skiing powder, there’s no need for much else!
Getting to La Grave
- Geneva airport: 3 hours
- Calais: approximately 10 hours driving (534 miles)
- Lyon Airport 3 hours
- Grenoble Airport 1.5 hours
Resort holidays
La Grave 
La Grave Piste Map
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La Grave PDFTop (3534m)
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
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 Broken clouds | Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
 Clear skies | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Clear skies |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Partly cloudy |  Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
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Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
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| Max temp | -6.2°c | -6.8°c | -7°c | -3.2°c | -3.2°c | -5.8°c | -3°c | -3°c | -6.4°c | -3.2°c | -3.2°c | -7.1°c | -4.2°c | -4.2°c | -7.6°c | -6°c | -6°c | -7.4°c | -7.1°c | -7.1°c | -8.3°c | -7.2°c | -7.2°c | -8.1°c | -6.5°c | -6.5°c | -8°c | -6.1°c | -6.1°c | -7.6°c |
| Min temp | -7.4°c | -7.8°c | -7.6°c | -7.4°c | -5.8°c | -7°c | -7.6°c | -6.4°c | -7.8°c | -8.6°c | -7.1°c | -8.2°c | -9°c | -7.6°c | -8.5°c | -9.2°c | -7.4°c | -8.1°c | -9.4°c | -8.4°c | -8.5°c | -9.6°c | -8.4°c | -8.3°c | -8.6°c | -8°c | -9.4°c | -9.6°c | -7.6°c | -8.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -11.5°c | -13.2°c | -13.1°c | -11.5°c | -3.2°c | -5.8°c | -7.6°c | -3°c | -6.4°c | -8.6°c | -3.2°c | -7.1°c | -9°c | -4.2°c | -7.6°c | -9.2°c | -6°c | -7.4°c | -9.1°c | -7.2°c | -8.3°c | -9.5°c | -7.2°c | -8.2°c | -8.6°c | -6.5°c | -8°c | -9.6°c | -6.1°c | -7.6°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -6.2°c | -6.8°c | -7°c |
| Min temp | -7.4°c | -7.8°c | -7.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -11.5°c | -13.2°c | -13.1°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
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| Max temp | -3.2°c | -3.2°c | -5.8°c |
| Min temp | -7.4°c | -5.8°c | -7°c |
| Feels like temp | -11.5°c | -3.2°c | -5.8°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Max temp | -3°c | -3°c | -6.4°c |
| Min temp | -7.6°c | -6.4°c | -7.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.6°c | -3°c | -6.4°c |
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| Max temp | -3.2°c | -3.2°c | -7.1°c |
| Min temp | -8.6°c | -7.1°c | -8.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.6°c | -3.2°c | -7.1°c |
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| Max temp | -4.2°c | -4.2°c | -7.6°c |
| Min temp | -9°c | -7.6°c | -8.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -9°c | -4.2°c | -7.6°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 0.5 cm | 0.8 cm | 1 cm |
| Max temp | -6°c | -6°c | -7.4°c |
| Min temp | -9.2°c | -7.4°c | -8.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.2°c | -6°c | -7.4°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 2 cm | 1 cm | 0.7 cm |
| Max temp | -7.1°c | -7.1°c | -8.3°c |
| Min temp | -9.4°c | -8.4°c | -8.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.1°c | -7.2°c | -8.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.6 cm | 2.2 cm | 2 cm |
| Max temp | -7.2°c | -7.2°c | -8.1°c |
| Min temp | -9.6°c | -8.4°c | -8.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.5°c | -7.2°c | -8.2°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 1.3 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.7 cm |
| Max temp | -6.5°c | -6.5°c | -8°c |
| Min temp | -8.6°c | -8°c | -9.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.6°c | -6.5°c | -8°c |
Resort (1470m)
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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Partly cloudy | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Clear skies | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Clear skies | Generally clear |
Rather cloudy |
Broken clouds | Rather cloudy |
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Light drizzle | Light rain/snow |
Light drizzle |
Light rain/snow | Light rain/snow |
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| Max temp | 9.8°c | 9.9°c | 4.2°c | 10.3°c | 10.5°c | 5.5°c | 10.1°c | 10.2°c | 5.4°c | 9.5°c | 9.6°c | 4.5°c | 9.6°c | 9.6°c | 4.8°c | 7.5°c | 7.7°c | 3.8°c | 6.7°c | 6.9°c | 3.1°c | 6.4°c | 6.7°c | 3.6°c | 6.6°c | 6.8°c | 3.7°c | 6.9°c | 7.1°c | 4.1°c |
| Min temp | 0.6°c | 4.2°c | 1.6°c | 1°c | 5.5°c | 2.6°c | 1.1°c | 5.4°c | 1.6°c | -0.1°c | 4.5°c | 1.4°c | 0.2°c | 4.8°c | 2.3°c | 0.6°c | 3.8°c | 2.3°c | 0.5°c | 3.1°c | 1.1°c | 0.1°c | 3.6°c | 2.4°c | 1°c | 3.7°c | 1.1°c | 0.1°c | 4.1°c | 1.8°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.9°c | 7.9°c | 3.8°c | 0.9°c | 9.6°c | 5°c | 1°c | 9.3°c | 4.9°c | -0.1°c | 8.6°c | 4.1°c | 0.2°c | 8.8°c | 4.4°c | 0.5°c | 7°c | 3.6°c | 0.5°c | 5°c | 2.9°c | 0.1°c | 4.5°c | 3.4°c | 0.9°c | 6.1°c | 3.4°c | 0.1°c | 6.3°c | 3.8°c |
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| Max temp | 9.8°c | 9.9°c | 4.2°c |
| Min temp | 0.6°c | 4.2°c | 1.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.9°c | 7.9°c | 3.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 10.3°c | 10.5°c | 5.5°c |
| Min temp | 1°c | 5.5°c | 2.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.9°c | 9.6°c | 5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 10.1°c | 10.2°c | 5.4°c |
| Min temp | 1.1°c | 5.4°c | 1.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 1°c | 9.3°c | 4.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 9.5°c | 9.6°c | 4.5°c |
| Min temp | -0.1°c | 4.5°c | 1.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.1°c | 8.6°c | 4.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 9.6°c | 9.6°c | 4.8°c |
| Min temp | 0.2°c | 4.8°c | 2.3°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.2°c | 8.8°c | 4.4°c |
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| Max temp | 7.5°c | 7.7°c | 3.8°c |
| Min temp | 0.6°c | 3.8°c | 2.3°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.5°c | 7°c | 3.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 6.7°c | 6.9°c | 3.1°c |
| Min temp | 0.5°c | 3.1°c | 1.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.5°c | 5°c | 2.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.4°c | 6.7°c | 3.6°c |
| Min temp | 0.1°c | 3.6°c | 2.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.1°c | 4.5°c | 3.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 6.6°c | 6.8°c | 3.7°c |
| Min temp | 1°c | 3.7°c | 1.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.9°c | 6.1°c | 3.4°c |
France
Updated 17/02
Strong snowfall continues into this week after last week’s incredible numbers – with the avalanche risk remaining very high as a result, with Level 4 (High) and Level 5 (Very High) dominating across the French Alps. Around 25cm of snowfall is coming down on Tuesday with flurries continuing into Wednesday, with cloud and obscured conditions in play. This will reach most elevations as the freezing line remains close to 1,000m throughout, taking a long walk off a short pier overnight as it hits sea level.
Another large snowfall is due on Thursday, continuing to bring excellent snow but maintaining this avalanche cycle – this new snow is sitting on a persistent weak layer dating from December that has been causing issues all winter, and remains a severe risk now.
Temperatures remain cold, with the freezing line holding fast at around 1,500m. This means that around 70cm of snowfall will hit upper slopes, with decent totals of 20cm reaching lower slopes, too.
Cloud clears – as does the snow – over Friday and into Saturday, meaning those of you still skiing may well experience amazing conditions now that this new loading of snow has had a chance to sinter and bind to the layers below; although with a persistent weak layer in play this will remain dangerous for some time.
Conditions take a marked turn towards spring, with sun during the day and cold temperatures overnight, creating a distinct freeze-thaw cycle.
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