The La Grave mega-classic
La Grave Classics
A tiny village, one cable car and completely untamed mountains... Welcome to La Grave.
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Skiing perfect powder, alone, beneath La Meije. Perfection!
Licence Free
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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.
Licence Free
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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.
Licence Free
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
A La Grave mega-classic with 1800m of steep North facing skiing back to La Grave
Easy to access, steep couloir skiing. A La Grave classic.
A wild adventure and 800m long couloir
Breathtaking views and fantastic glacier skiing