On the mountain

Ski area

La Grave's vast snowfields, huge glaciers, giant seracs and moraine fields, and menacing couloirs can bring true exhilaration - and its less welcome companion, danger. more...

Lift system

La Grave's lift system is limited to a two-stage gondola and a couple of T-bars.
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Ski schools & guiding

Ski instruction mainly takes place at Le Chazelet and Lautaret. A number of guides live and work in La Grave.
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Advanced

La Grave is famous for its wide variety of couloirs, including the three Trifide couloirs, the scene of the La Grave Derby. more...

Intermediate

Intermediates, with an instructor or guide, are limited to the two main runs in La Grave. more...

Beginner

La Grave is no place for beginners, but there are nursery slopes and ski schools in nearby La Chazelet and Col du Lautaret. more...

Boarding & freestyle

La Grave doesn't have special facilities for boarders or freestylers - this is not a real resort, after all.
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Mountain restaurants

Although La Grave doesn't really have pistes, it does have three piste-side restaurants.
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Off the mountain

Village

Pretty but rugged La Grave is really a small climbing town, with a sprinkling of hotels and just 600 local inhabitants. more...

 

Accommodation

La Grave offers a good mix of hotels, lodges and furnished rentals, but capacity is limited. more...

 

Après-ski

There isn't much après-ski après the skiing in La Grave, if you don't count tumbling into bed exhausted from the day's adventures.
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Restaurants & bars

This place is for skiing, not eating out: there aren't many restaurant options in La Grave. more...

 

Other information

La Grave is the place for adrenalin junkies, with ice climbing, paragliding and snow-kiting.
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Getting there

La Grave can be accessed by bus and car, and on skis from neighbouring Les Deux Alps.
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