La Grave Classics

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

Charlie Boscoe

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Skiing perfect powder, alone, beneath La Meije. Perfection!

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Adventure awaits at the beginning of the adventure.

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La Meije reigning supreme, as seen from the La Grave lift.

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One lift, huge mountains. La Grave in a nutshell.

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Chalky snow and nobody about. La Grave at its finest.

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At the start of the main couloir.

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Piecing a way into the line in thin conditions.

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Great skiing and equally good scenery.

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La Grave at its best - huge, wild and enticing.

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Enjoying the mellow upper section.

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Great conditions midway down.

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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...

Adventures

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