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
La Grave Classics
A tiny village, one cable car and completely untamed mountains... Welcome to La Grave.
Freeride Skiing Difficult, Severe
Also in Hautes-Alpes, France
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
Rognon de la Girose
Breathtaking views and fantastic glacier skiing
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 796 m
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
A wild adventure and 800m long couloir
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Ascent
- 13 m
- Descent
- 922 m
Vallons de la Meije Classic
The La Grave mega-classic
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
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