La Grave

For legendary off piste, huge vertical and some of the world’s finest freeriding, look no further than the cult resort of La Grave.

weather Forecast today: Broken clouds

Max temp: 10.3 °c
Min temp: 2.2 °c

Last Updated: Sat 19 Apr

weather Forecast today: Broken clouds

Max temp: 10.3 °c
Min temp: 2.2 °c

Last Updated: Sat 19 Apr

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Don’t come here unless you’re intending to ski or board some serious terrain.

There is nothing here for beginners, intermediates or those with little off piste experience. But for those with the skills, La Grave is arguably the world leader for lift-accessed off piste. The couloirs, powder fields and glaciated terrain offer up some spectacular descents, dropping over 2000m from the top of the iconic gondola to Les Ruillans.

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Pros and cons

Legendary off piste terrain and huge vertical
Endless touring opportunities from the gondola
Snow conditions are usually good right through into Spring

This is only a resort for experts, even advanced skiers and boarders may

struggle
Gondola can close in bad weather due to its exposed setting
Little to do away from the slopes or in town

On the Slopes

This is a true expert-only resort. Whilst advanced skiers and boarders could tackle some of the marked itineraries from the top of the gondola, to really make the most of what’s on offer you need to be confident on all slopes in all conditions. Hiring a guide will make the experience even more special.

Long descents drop either side of the gondola line, either through the Vallons de Chancel or les Vallons de la Meije. Good snow is usually guaranteed on the upper parts, just be aware that in bad weather the gondola may not run. Short ascents on touring skis or on a splitboard then opens up an even wider array of options – again make sure you have a guide.

In the Resort

The resort itself is small and quaint, with no frills and no distractions. Other than a few cosy bars and local amenities, there is not much in the way of après or off-snow activity, but after a long day of skinning, conquering couloirs and skiing powder, there’s no need for much else!

Getting to La Grave

The drive from Geneva is very quick and easy, making this an excellent weekend destination – it takes around an hour depending on traffic. It is also one of the easiest resorts to drive to from the UK.

Geneva airport: 1 hour
Calais: approximately 10 hours driving (534 miles)
Lyon Airport 3 hours
Grenoble Airport 1.5 hours

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Top (3534m)

	Sat 19 Apr			Sun 20 Apr			Mon 21 Apr			Tue 22 Apr			Wed 23 Apr			Thu 24 Apr			Fri 25 Apr			Sat 26 Apr			Sun 27 Apr			Mon 28 Apr
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Light snow	Light snow	Snow	Snow shower	Light snow	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Light snow shwr	Partly cloudy	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Snow grains	Partly cloudy	Light snow shwr	Generally clear
Wind
Snow expected	0.4 cm	1.2 cm	5.5 cm	10.2 cm	3 cm	1.1 cm	0.3 cm	0.3 cm	0.6 cm	1.4 cm	0.9 cm	1.2 cm	1.2 cm	0.6 cm	1.5 cm	3.3 cm	1.2 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	1 cm	0.5 cm	1.1 cm	3.9 cm	2.9 cm	2.4 cm	1.4 cm	0.5 cm	0.6 cm	1.2 cm	2.7 cm
Max temp	-5°c	-5°c	-5.8°c	-5.8°c	-5.8°c	-7.4°c	-4.2°c	-4°c	-6°c	-3°c	-3°c	-5°c	-3°c	-3°c	-5°c	-3.8°c	-3.8°c	-6°c	-2.4°c	-2.4°c	-5.4°c	-3.2°c	-3.2°c	-5.6°c	-3.8°c	-3.8°c	-6.6°c	-3.6°c	-3.6°c	-5.2°c
Min temp	-6.4°c	-6.8°c	-6.8°c	-6.4°c	-7.8°c	-8°c	-8°c	-6°c	-7.2°c	-7.2°c	-5°c	-5.8°c	-5.6°c	-5°c	-5.4°c	-5.6°c	-6°c	-7.4°c	-6.6°c	-5.4°c	-7.2°c	-6.2°c	-5.8°c	-7.4°c	-7.2°c	-6.6°c	-8.4°c	-6.6°c	-5.2°c	-7.8°c
Feels like temp	-11.2°c	-10.6°c	-13.1°c	-12.3°c	-11.9°c	-12.7°c	-8°c	-4.2°c	-6°c	-11.5°c	-3°c	-5°c	-9.4°c	-6.1°c	-5°c	-10.6°c	-8°c	-11.3°c	-12.3°c	-5.4°c	-9.6°c	-10.2°c	-3.2°c	-9.5°c	-11.7°c	-3.8°c	-11°c	-10.8°c	-3.6°c	-5.2°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Light snow	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.4 cm	1.2 cm	5.5 cm
Max temp	-5°c	-5°c	-5.8°c
Min temp	-6.4°c	-6.8°c	-6.8°c
Feels like temp	-11.2°c	-10.6°c	-13.1°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Snow	Snow shower	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	10.2 cm	3 cm	1.1 cm
Max temp	-5.8°c	-5.8°c	-7.4°c
Min temp	-6.4°c	-7.8°c	-8°c
Feels like temp	-12.3°c	-11.9°c	-12.7°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Mainly fair
Wind
Snow expected	0.3 cm	0.3 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	-4.2°c	-4°c	-6°c
Min temp	-8°c	-6°c	-7.2°c
Feels like temp	-8°c	-4.2°c	-6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Mainly fair	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	1.4 cm	0.9 cm	1.2 cm
Max temp	-3°c	-3°c	-5°c
Min temp	-7.2°c	-5°c	-5.8°c
Feels like temp	-11.5°c	-3°c	-5°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	1.2 cm	0.6 cm	1.5 cm
Max temp	-3°c	-3°c	-5°c
Min temp	-5.6°c	-5°c	-5.4°c
Feels like temp	-9.4°c	-6.1°c	-5°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Partly cloudy
Wind
Snow expected	3.3 cm	1.2 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-3.8°c	-3.8°c	-6°c
Min temp	-5.6°c	-6°c	-7.4°c
Feels like temp	-10.6°c	-8°c	-11.3°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Mainly fair
Wind
Snow expected	0.1 cm	1 cm	0.5 cm
Max temp	-2.4°c	-2.4°c	-5.4°c
Min temp	-6.6°c	-5.4°c	-7.2°c
Feels like temp	-12.3°c	-5.4°c	-9.6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Generally clear	Light snow shwr	Partly cloudy
Wind
Snow expected	1.1 cm	3.9 cm	2.9 cm
Max temp	-3.2°c	-3.2°c	-5.6°c
Min temp	-6.2°c	-5.8°c	-7.4°c
Feels like temp	-10.2°c	-3.2°c	-9.5°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Snow grains
Wind
Snow expected	2.4 cm	1.4 cm	0.5 cm
Max temp	-3.8°c	-3.8°c	-6.6°c
Min temp	-7.2°c	-6.6°c	-8.4°c
Feels like temp	-11.7°c	-3.8°c	-11°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Partly cloudy	Light snow shwr	Generally clear
Wind
Snow expected	0.6 cm	1.2 cm	2.7 cm
Max temp	-3.6°c	-3.6°c	-5.2°c
Min temp	-6.6°c	-5.2°c	-7.8°c
Feels like temp	-10.8°c	-3.6°c	-5.2°c

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Resort (1470m)

	Sat 19 Apr			Sun 20 Apr			Mon 21 Apr			Tue 22 Apr			Wed 23 Apr			Thu 24 Apr			Fri 25 Apr			Sat 26 Apr			Sun 27 Apr			Mon 28 Apr
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Broken clouds	Light rain	Occasional rain	Light rain/snow	Generally clear	Partly cloudy	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Light rain shwr	Light drizzle	Light drizzle	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Light drizzle	Light rain shwr	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Occasional rain	Generally clear	Light drizzle	Occasional rain	Light rain/snow	Generally clear	Light rain shwr	Generally clear
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	10.3°c	10.3°c	6.8°c	9.4°c	9.5°c	6.2°c	10.6°c	10.9°c	7.6°c	11.7°c	11.8°c	8.1°c	11.5°c	11.8°c	8°c	10°c	10.4°c	7.5°c	11.8°c	11.9°c	8.3°c	11.6°c	11.6°c	7.8°c	10.8°c	10.8°c	7.2°c	12.1°c	12.2°c	8.4°c
Min temp	2.2°c	6.8°c	4.8°c	3.8°c	6.2°c	1.5°c	0.1°c	7.6°c	2.5°c	2.4°c	8.1°c	4.4°c	4.2°c	8°c	4.6°c	3.8°c	7.5°c	3.1°c	3°c	8.3°c	3.2°c	3.8°c	7.8°c	4°c	3.3°c	7.2°c	3°c	3.5°c	8.4°c	3.7°c
Feels like temp	2°c	8.3°c	4.6°c	3.6°c	7.1°c	5.7°c	0.1°c	9.7°c	7.1°c	2.2°c	10.8°c	7.6°c	4°c	10.3°c	7.6°c	3.6°c	8.3°c	6°c	2.8°c	10.4°c	7.8°c	3.5°c	10.4°c	7.4°c	3.1°c	9.5°c	5.7°c	3.3°c	10.5°c	7°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	10.3°c	10.3°c	6.8°c
Min temp	2.2°c	6.8°c	4.8°c
Feels like temp	2°c	8.3°c	4.6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	9.4°c	9.5°c	6.2°c
Min temp	3.8°c	6.2°c	1.5°c
Feels like temp	3.6°c	7.1°c	5.7°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	10.6°c	10.9°c	7.6°c
Min temp	0.1°c	7.6°c	2.5°c
Feels like temp	0.1°c	9.7°c	7.1°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	11.7°c	11.8°c	8.1°c
Min temp	2.4°c	8.1°c	4.4°c
Feels like temp	2.2°c	10.8°c	7.6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	11.5°c	11.8°c	8°c
Min temp	4.2°c	8°c	4.6°c
Feels like temp	4°c	10.3°c	7.6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	10°c	10.4°c	7.5°c
Min temp	3.8°c	7.5°c	3.1°c
Feels like temp	3.6°c	8.3°c	6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	11.8°c	11.9°c	8.3°c
Min temp	3°c	8.3°c	3.2°c
Feels like temp	2.8°c	10.4°c	7.8°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	11.6°c	11.6°c	7.8°c
Min temp	3.8°c	7.8°c	4°c
Feels like temp	3.5°c	10.4°c	7.4°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	10.8°c	10.8°c	7.2°c
Min temp	3.3°c	7.2°c	3°c
Feels like temp	3.1°c	9.5°c	5.7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	12.1°c	12.2°c	8.4°c
Min temp	3.5°c	8.4°c	3.7°c
Feels like temp	3.3°c	10.5°c	7°c

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Snow Overview

France

Updated 15/04

Winter seemingly returns to the French Alps this week, with temperatures dropping and snow falling across many areas. After the freezing line peaks at 3,000m on Tuesday, this drops back to 1,750m across most of the French Alps on Wednesday and THursday, as unsettled weather and precipitation return to the region. This will bring a around a foot of snow to areas above this elevation through the middle of this week.

After a brief pause – which will see the odd fleck of sun and the freezing line climbing to 2,500m – the freezing line then takes a long walk off a short pier, plummeting to 500m overnight Saturday into Sunday. A belt of snow will hit the region, too, bringing around half-a-foot to most elevations. This will be an incredibly useful top up to lower elevations that have, perhaps, struggled in recent spring conditions.

High pressure means Sunday should be fairly clear, but more unsettled weather and snow moves in through the new week.

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