La Grave Skiing and
Snowboarding
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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 |
