La Grave

For legendary off piste, huge vertical and some of the world’s finest freeriding, look no further than the cult resort of La Grave.

weather Forecast today: Mainly fair

Max temp: 25 °c
Min temp: 11.6 °c

Last Updated: Thu 17 Jul

weather Forecast today: Mainly fair

Max temp: 25 °c
Min temp: 11.6 °c

Last Updated: Thu 17 Jul

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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

Legendary off piste terrain and huge vertical
Endless touring opportunities from the gondola
Snow conditions are usually good right through into Spring

This is only a resort for experts, even advanced skiers and boarders may

struggle
Gondola can close in bad weather due to its exposed setting
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

The drive from Geneva is very quick and easy, making this an excellent weekend destination – it takes around an hour depending on traffic. It is also one of the easiest resorts to drive to from the UK.

Geneva airport: 1 hour
Calais: approximately 10 hours driving (534 miles)
Lyon Airport 3 hours
Grenoble Airport 1.5 hours

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Weather	Generally clear	Clear skies	Clear skies	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Rain shower	Rain shower	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Light rain shwr	Rain shower	Rain/Snow shower	Rain/Snow shower	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Rain/Snow shower	Snow grains	Generally clear	Rain/Snow shower	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Clear skies	Generally clear	Clear skies	Generally clear	Clear skies
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Max temp	6.4°c	7.4°c	5°c	7.4°c	8°c	5.6°c	3.8°c	4°c	3.2°c	5.2°c	5.6°c	3.2°c	3.2°c	3.8°c	2.2°c	4.6°c	5.4°c	3.8°c	5°c	5.6°c	3.2°c	3.8°c	4.4°c	2.4°c	5.2°c	5.6°c	3.8°c	7.4°c	7.8°c	5.6°c
Min temp	1.2°c	5°c	0.8°c	1.8°c	5.6°c	2.4°c	2.6°c	2.8°c	1.6°c	1.6°c	3.2°c	2.6°c	1.4°c	2.2°c	-0.8°c	-0.8°c	3.8°c	0.4°c	0.8°c	3.2°c	0.8°c	0°c	2.4°c	-0.4°c	0.4°c	3.8°c	0.8°c	1.8°c	5.6°c	1.8°c
Feels like temp	-3.6°c	4.1°c	2.6°c	1.6°c	5.4°c	5.2°c	2.4°c	0.6°c	0.8°c	1.5°c	2.7°c	1°c	-1.3°c	0.5°c	-1.2°c	-4.9°c	2.5°c	3.5°c	-1.9°c	2.5°c	0.5°c	-4.1°c	1.4°c	-0.8°c	-3.6°c	4.7°c	1°c	-1.9°c	6.7°c	3.7°c

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Max temp	6.4°c	7.4°c	5°c
Min temp	1.2°c	5°c	0.8°c
Feels like temp	-3.6°c	4.1°c	2.6°c

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Max temp	7.4°c	8°c	5.6°c
Min temp	1.8°c	5.6°c	2.4°c
Feels like temp	1.6°c	5.4°c	5.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	3.8°c	4°c	3.2°c
Min temp	2.6°c	2.8°c	1.6°c
Feels like temp	2.4°c	0.6°c	0.8°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	5.2°c	5.6°c	3.2°c
Min temp	1.6°c	3.2°c	2.6°c
Feels like temp	1.5°c	2.7°c	1°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	3.2°c	3.8°c	2.2°c
Min temp	1.4°c	2.2°c	-0.8°c
Feels like temp	-1.3°c	0.5°c	-1.2°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	4.6°c	5.4°c	3.8°c
Min temp	-0.8°c	3.8°c	0.4°c
Feels like temp	-4.9°c	2.5°c	3.5°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	5°c	5.6°c	3.2°c
Min temp	0.8°c	3.2°c	0.8°c
Feels like temp	-1.9°c	2.5°c	0.5°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	3.8°c	4.4°c	2.4°c
Min temp	0°c	2.4°c	-0.4°c
Feels like temp	-4.1°c	1.4°c	-0.8°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	5.2°c	5.6°c	3.8°c
Min temp	0.4°c	3.8°c	0.8°c
Feels like temp	-3.6°c	4.7°c	1°c

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Max temp	7.4°c	7.8°c	5.6°c
Min temp	1.8°c	5.6°c	1.8°c
Feels like temp	-1.9°c	6.7°c	3.7°c

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Weather	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Clear skies	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Rain shower	Light rain shwr	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Some drizzle	Occasional rain	Light rain shwr	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Light rain shwr	Mainly fair	Rain shower	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Clear skies	Clear skies	Clear skies
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Max temp	23.6°c	25°c	20.8°c	26.4°c	26.9°c	22.7°c	21.6°c	23.1°c	19.8°c	25°c	25.3°c	20.4°c	20.8°c	21.3°c	16.8°c	22.6°c	23.3°c	19°c	23.2°c	23.2°c	18.2°c	21.3°c	21.5°c	16.6°c	22.7°c	22.9°c	18.6°c	25.6°c	26°c	21.2°c
Min temp	12.8°c	20.8°c	11.6°c	13.4°c	22.7°c	14.1°c	14.4°c	19.8°c	12.4°c	13°c	20.4°c	13.8°c	11.9°c	16.8°c	10.1°c	9.6°c	19°c	10.6°c	11.2°c	18.2°c	11.6°c	10.7°c	16.6°c	10.6°c	11°c	18.6°c	11.3°c	12.8°c	21.2°c	12.6°c
Feels like temp	13.2°c	23.8°c	21°c	13.2°c	25.9°c	23°c	14.9°c	22.7°c	20.9°c	13.5°c	25.3°c	21.4°c	12.5°c	21°c	16.9°c	9.6°c	22.2°c	19.2°c	11.1°c	23.2°c	18.4°c	10.9°c	21.4°c	16.7°c	11.1°c	22.9°c	19.1°c	12.9°c	25.6°c	22°c

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Max temp	23.6°c	25°c	20.8°c
Min temp	12.8°c	20.8°c	11.6°c
Feels like temp	13.2°c	23.8°c	21°c

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Max temp	26.4°c	26.9°c	22.7°c
Min temp	13.4°c	22.7°c	14.1°c
Feels like temp	13.2°c	25.9°c	23°c

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Max temp	21.6°c	23.1°c	19.8°c
Min temp	14.4°c	19.8°c	12.4°c
Feels like temp	14.9°c	22.7°c	20.9°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	25°c	25.3°c	20.4°c
Min temp	13°c	20.4°c	13.8°c
Feels like temp	13.5°c	25.3°c	21.4°c

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Max temp	20.8°c	21.3°c	16.8°c
Min temp	11.9°c	16.8°c	10.1°c
Feels like temp	12.5°c	21°c	16.9°c

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Max temp	22.6°c	23.3°c	19°c
Min temp	9.6°c	19°c	10.6°c
Feels like temp	9.6°c	22.2°c	19.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	23.2°c	23.2°c	18.2°c
Min temp	11.2°c	18.2°c	11.6°c
Feels like temp	11.1°c	23.2°c	18.4°c

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Max temp	21.3°c	21.5°c	16.6°c
Min temp	10.7°c	16.6°c	10.6°c
Feels like temp	10.9°c	21.4°c	16.7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	22.7°c	22.9°c	18.6°c
Min temp	11°c	18.6°c	11.3°c
Feels like temp	11.1°c	22.9°c	19.1°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	25.6°c	26°c	21.2°c
Min temp	12.8°c	21.2°c	12.6°c
Feels like temp	12.9°c	25.6°c	22°c

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Snow Overview

France

Updated 02/05

Warm temperatures start the weekend, with the freezing line hitting 4,000m during the midday sun on Friday. This will fall, however, over the course of the long weekend, eventually hitting 2,000m on Monday evening and staying low throughout the new week.

Cloud will dominate this weekend, and with it will come precipitation. This will begin as rain on Saturday, but as things turn cooler this will turn to snow, with around 5cm falling across the region over Sunday evening, Monday and throughout Tuesday; this will fall on higher ground only as the freezing line remains on or just above 2,000m. High pressure returns in the middle of the week with plenty of fine, dry and bright conditions

Thus concludes this season’s snow overviews; thank you to everyone who has read them this season, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

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