Great conditions midway down.

La Grave Classics

A tiny village, one cable car and completely untamed mountains... Welcome to La Grave.

Freeride Skiing Difficult, Severe

Also in Isère, France

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Great conditions midway down.
Great conditions midway down. Photo: Charlie Boscoe

Description

The mecca for wild, untamed skiing, La Grave should be on the hit-list for any serious skier. When you do get there, these lines will give you a good insight into what the area is all about; they are typically exciting, aesthetic and awe inspiring.

The potential for skiing in La Grave is limited only by your imagination and ability, but consider these 5 lines an introduction to just what is on offer in this truly unique place. If you come to La Grave for a weekend it's possible to tick all of these off in 2 (busy) days but don't worry, there will still be plenty more to go at on your next visit...

Routes included

Trifides - Grand Couloir

Trifides - Grand Couloir

Easy to access, steep couloir skiing. A La Grave classic.

Severe Freeride Skiing

Distance
1.8 km
Ascent
6 m
Descent
719 m

Rognon de la Girose

Rognon de la Girose

Breathtaking views and fantastic glacier skiing

Difficult Freeride Skiing

Distance
3 km
Ascent
2 m
Descent
796 m

Chancel Classic

Chancel Classic

A La Grave mega-classic with 1800m of steep North facing skiing back to La Grave

Difficult Freeride Skiing

Distance
4.7 km
Ascent
5 m
Descent
1.4 km

Freaux Couloir

Freaux Couloir

A wild adventure and 800m long couloir

Severe Freeride Skiing

Distance
2.1 km
Ascent
13 m
Descent
922 m
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