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: Clear skies

Max temp: 8.9 °c
Min temp: -2.3 °c

Last Updated: Thu 19 Mar

weather Forecast today: Clear skies

Max temp: 8.9 °c
Min temp: -2.3 °c

Last Updated: Thu 19 Mar

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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: 3 hours
Calais: approximately 10 hours driving (534 miles)
Lyon Airport 3 hours
Grenoble Airport 1.5 hours

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La Grave Piste Map

Top (3534m)

	Thu 19 Mar			Fri 20 Mar			Sat 21 Mar			Sun 22 Mar			Mon 23 Mar			Tue 24 Mar			Wed 25 Mar			Thu 26 Mar			Fri 27 Mar			Sat 28 Mar
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Clear skies	Generally clear	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Snow grains	Generally clear	Snow grains
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm	0.8 cm	2.7 cm	6.9 cm	3 cm	0.8 cm	0.2 cm	0.3 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.8 cm	2.4 cm	3.6 cm	3 cm	2 cm	1.6 cm	0.8 cm	0.6 cm	0.5 cm	0.7 cm	0.8 cm	1.4 cm
Max temp	-6.5°c	-6.5°c	-10.2°c	-7°c	-6.8°c	-10°c	-8.4°c	-8.3°c	-10.2°c	-11.8°c	-12.2°c	-12.4°c	-8.6°c	-8.4°c	-10.9°c	-6.3°c	-6.2°c	-8.8°c	-6.8°c	-6.9°c	-10.4°c	-11.8°c	-11.7°c	-13.2°c	-10.3°c	-10.2°c	-12.1°c	-9.2°c	-9°c	-11°c
Min temp	-14.1°c	-10.2°c	-12.9°c	-13.6°c	-10°c	-12.4°c	-13.2°c	-10.2°c	-11.7°c	-12.2°c	-12.4°c	-14.5°c	-14.2°c	-10.9°c	-13.2°c	-12.9°c	-8.8°c	-10.8°c	-10.1°c	-10.4°c	-11.8°c	-13°c	-13.2°c	-14°c	-13.6°c	-12.1°c	-13.1°c	-13.2°c	-11°c	-12.3°c
Feels like temp	-12.1°c	-6.5°c	-10.2°c	-13.6°c	-7°c	-10°c	-13.2°c	-8.4°c	-10.2°c	-12°c	-17°c	-12.4°c	-14.2°c	-8.6°c	-10.9°c	-12.9°c	-6.3°c	-8.8°c	-10.1°c	-6.9°c	-10.4°c	-19.2°c	-18.6°c	-19.6°c	-19.9°c	-16.4°c	-18.6°c	-18.6°c	-13.8°c	-15.9°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Clear skies	Generally clear	Clear skies
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-6.5°c	-6.5°c	-10.2°c
Min temp	-14.1°c	-10.2°c	-12.9°c
Feels like temp	-12.1°c	-6.5°c	-10.2°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-7°c	-6.8°c	-10°c
Min temp	-13.6°c	-10°c	-12.4°c
Feels like temp	-13.6°c	-7°c	-10°c

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Weather	Mainly fair	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	0.2 cm	0.8 cm	2.7 cm
Max temp	-8.4°c	-8.3°c	-10.2°c
Min temp	-13.2°c	-10.2°c	-11.7°c
Feels like temp	-13.2°c	-8.4°c	-10.2°c

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Weather	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	6.9 cm	3 cm	0.8 cm
Max temp	-11.8°c	-12.2°c	-12.4°c
Min temp	-12.2°c	-12.4°c	-14.5°c
Feels like temp	-12°c	-17°c	-12.4°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Mainly fair
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Snow expected	0.2 cm	0.3 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-8.6°c	-8.4°c	-10.9°c
Min temp	-14.2°c	-10.9°c	-13.2°c
Feels like temp	-14.2°c	-8.6°c	-10.9°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-6.3°c	-6.2°c	-8.8°c
Min temp	-12.9°c	-8.8°c	-10.8°c
Feels like temp	-12.9°c	-6.3°c	-8.8°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.8 cm	2.4 cm	3.6 cm
Max temp	-6.8°c	-6.9°c	-10.4°c
Min temp	-10.1°c	-10.4°c	-11.8°c
Feels like temp	-10.1°c	-6.9°c	-10.4°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	3 cm	2 cm	1.6 cm
Max temp	-11.8°c	-11.7°c	-13.2°c
Min temp	-13°c	-13.2°c	-14°c
Feels like temp	-19.2°c	-18.6°c	-19.6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.8 cm	0.6 cm	0.5 cm
Max temp	-10.3°c	-10.2°c	-12.1°c
Min temp	-13.6°c	-12.1°c	-13.1°c
Feels like temp	-19.9°c	-16.4°c	-18.6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Snow grains	Generally clear	Snow grains
Wind
Snow expected	0.7 cm	0.8 cm	1.4 cm
Max temp	-9.2°c	-9°c	-11°c
Min temp	-13.2°c	-11°c	-12.3°c
Feels like temp	-18.6°c	-13.8°c	-15.9°c

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Resort (1470m)

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	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Clear skies	Clear skies	Clear skies	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Broken clouds	Broken clouds	Occasional rain	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Generally clear	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Broken clouds	Broken clouds	Partly cloudy	Light drizzle	Occasional snow	Snow grains	Snow grains	Occasional snow	Snow grains	Rain and snow	Occasional snow	Some drizzle	Rain and snow	Snow grains
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.3 cm	0.8 cm	0.3 cm	0.6 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.9 cm	0.4 cm	0.1 cm	0.7 cm	0.2 cm	0 cm	0.3 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	7.8°c	8.9°c	2.9°c	8.4°c	8.9°c	3.4°c	7.5°c	8°c	3.2°c	3.6°c	3.9°c	0.6°c	6.8°c	7.4°c	2.1°c	8.6°c	9.1°c	3.7°c	8.9°c	9°c	2.3°c	3.8°c	4.4°c	-0.2°c	5.3°c	5.8°c	0.7°c	6.5°c	7.1°c	1.6°c
Min temp	-2.1°c	2.9°c	-2.3°c	-4.4°c	3.4°c	-1.4°c	-2.8°c	3.2°c	-0.5°c	-1.4°c	0.6°c	-2°c	-4°c	2.1°c	-2.2°c	-3.5°c	3.7°c	-0.1°c	-1°c	2.3°c	-0.8°c	-2.6°c	-0.2°c	-2.8°c	-3.5°c	0.7°c	-1.6°c	-3.1°c	1.6°c	-0.5°c
Feels like temp	-5.7°c	5.6°c	0.2°c	-4.4°c	6.5°c	3.1°c	-2.8°c	5.6°c	2.9°c	-1.3°c	0.7°c	-2°c	-4°c	4.7°c	1.9°c	-3.5°c	6.7°c	3.4°c	-1°c	6.6°c	-0.3°c	-5.7°c	0.4°c	-3.5°c	-3.5°c	2.4°c	-2.2°c	-3.1°c	4°c	-0.9°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	7.8°c	8.9°c	2.9°c
Min temp	-2.1°c	2.9°c	-2.3°c
Feels like temp	-5.7°c	5.6°c	0.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	8.4°c	8.9°c	3.4°c
Min temp	-4.4°c	3.4°c	-1.4°c
Feels like temp	-4.4°c	6.5°c	3.1°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	7.5°c	8°c	3.2°c
Min temp	-2.8°c	3.2°c	-0.5°c
Feels like temp	-2.8°c	5.6°c	2.9°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0.8 cm	0.3 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	3.6°c	3.9°c	0.6°c
Min temp	-1.4°c	0.6°c	-2°c
Feels like temp	-1.3°c	0.7°c	-2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	6.8°c	7.4°c	2.1°c
Min temp	-4°c	2.1°c	-2.2°c
Feels like temp	-4°c	4.7°c	1.9°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	8.6°c	9.1°c	3.7°c
Min temp	-3.5°c	3.7°c	-0.1°c
Feels like temp	-3.5°c	6.7°c	3.4°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.9 cm
Max temp	8.9°c	9°c	2.3°c
Min temp	-1°c	2.3°c	-0.8°c
Feels like temp	-1°c	6.6°c	-0.3°c

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Snow expected	0.4 cm	0.1 cm	0.7 cm
Max temp	3.8°c	4.4°c	-0.2°c
Min temp	-2.6°c	-0.2°c	-2.8°c
Feels like temp	-5.7°c	0.4°c	-3.5°c

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Snow expected	0.2 cm	0 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	5.3°c	5.8°c	0.7°c
Min temp	-3.5°c	0.7°c	-1.6°c
Feels like temp	-3.5°c	2.4°c	-2.2°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	6.5°c	7.1°c	1.6°c
Min temp	-3.1°c	1.6°c	-0.5°c
Feels like temp	-3.1°c	4°c	-0.9°c

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Snow Overview

France

Updated 17/03

Spring conditions dominate across the French Alps, with high pressure bringing fine, dry and bright conditions throughout this week. Freezing overnight temperatures give way to warmth int he midday sun, as the freezing line yo-yos from 500m to 2,000m in a typical spring freeze-thaw.

This oscillation will slowly flatten over the course of this week as cloud moves into the region, settling on a pivot around 1,000m. This will bring with it a few flurries of snow into the weekend, with a useful 5cm falling across upper slopes.

Cloud begins to give way to this spring freeze-thaw sunshine again as the new week begins.

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