La Grave for Skiing and Snowboarding

Awesome for backcountry and off piste skiing and only suitable for Confident Off Piste Skiers La Grave is a stunning and wild mountain area. The term Ski Resort is barely appropriate as La Grave has no pistes or marked runs. There is a single telecabine that potters up to 3200 metres, pausing for a quick pick-up at an intermediate lift station with the elaborate name of 'P1'. From the top, there is no easy way down and you are warned that you proceed at your own risk - and they mean it.

You should not ski La Grave on your own, and you should employ the services of the excellent local guides at all times - La Grave is an unpatrolled high mountain region with many lethal dangers; some apparent, some not.

There are a couple of short Blue runs high on the glacier but these are generally only open from early February and depend on substantial snow cover.

You are strongly advised to research La Grave further as it is a skiing experience with few rivals in Europe but you must acquaint yourself with the dangers. You can contact the local mountain guides through the La Grave website.

La Grave Ski Facts

Awesome for backcountry and off piste skiing. A guide is essential

Pistes

12km downhill pistes 20km cross country trails

Lifts

5 lifts

Max Vertical 2150m

Highest Lift 3550m

Resort Altitude 1400m

Lowest Piste 1400m