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Push your limits skiing vast terrain in one of Europe’s most renowned freeride destinations. La Grave’s iconic gondola lifts you from a medieval town to the rugged peaks of La Meije, where you’ll tackle the powder with top local guides.
What's Included
What’s included
- Group transfers
- Half board for 7 nights (breakfast and dinner)
- 6 days with mountain guides
- Transceiver if required
What’s not included
- Lunches
- Ski Passes
- Ski/boot hire
- Backpack, shovel and probe (mandatory)
On Snow Experience
Explore this legendary area’s best off piste routes over three days in the company of an IFMGA mountain guide. Due to La Grave’s terrain this trip is aimed at Advanced (Purple) and Expert (Gold) off piste skiers. At the end of the week, you will receive an updated grading from your guide or Ski Club Rep. When participating in a purple/Gold off piste holiday you should be prepared to do some ski touring at some point during the trip. Where possible the lift system will be used to access off piste terrain, however if you need to venture a bit further afield in order to access the best off piste conditions, then your guide may suggest ski touring. This will all be dependent upon conditions and the guides you have on your trip.
Guides and Ski Club Reps (see Essential Info for specific holidays)
Maxant Danilo
Max is an expert IFMGA mountain guide whose specialities include skiing, rock climbing, and canyoning. He can't wait to meet you on the slopes!
Philip Greenacre
I was lucky to have parents who were both keen skiers so I caught the skiing bug early and have never recovered! I love skiing both off-piste and on, whether it’s ski-touring, slalom racing, bumps or simply cruising a ‘motorway’ piste. Mountains and snow give me a special buzz, especially when combined with like-minded company and a charming Alpine village. Too bad I live in the flattest part of rural Oxfordshire! When not dreaming of skiing I’m a business writer for hire and enjoy playing tennis, backgammon, bridge, and a more recent addition - padel tennis.
Matthew Clarkson
Matt's main aim as a ski club rep is to have fun with like-minded people keen to get the most out of their ski holiday. Not averse to a challenge, he claims to be equally at home on or off-piste - as long as that includes the après-ski bar.
Leader since: December 2002
Snowsports: Skiing
Find out more about this trip ...
We are ATOL and ABTOT protected so you can book with confidence knowing your money is secure.
Our holidays are a great way to meet and ski with other members of a similar ability to you.
Have questions? Call now and talk to our friendly team of holiday experts on 020 8410 2022.
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Prices include
7 nights half board, 3* hotel, twin share, coach transfer, 6 days with mountain guides
Prior to booking, it is essential that guests have the correct ski profile for the holiday. See our profiles here.
| Start date | End date | Ski Profile | Peak Experience | Availability | Price | Deposit | ||||||||
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| Start date | 08-02-2025 | End date |  15-02-2025 |
Ski Profile |
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Peak Experience | Availability | Sold out | Price | Deposit | ||||
| Start date | 01-03-2025 | End date | 08-03-2025 |
Ski Profile |
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Peak Experience | Availability | 8 spaces | Price | From: £1595 | Deposit | £300 |
Book with confidence - the Ski Club is ABTOT and ATOL protected
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.
Fast lifts- Resort Activities
Advanced- Aprés
- Snow
Value
Pros and cons
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Legendary off piste terrain and huge vertical
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Endless touring opportunities from the gondola
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Snow conditions are usually good right through into Spring
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This is only a resort for experts, even advanced skiers and boarders maystruggle
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Gondola can close in bad weather due to its exposed setting
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Little to do away from the slopes or in town
Auberge Edelweiss
The 3* Auberge Edelweiss is located less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Telepherique and is the perfect base for winter activities. You will be staying for 7 night’s on a half board basis, with lunch bought on the mountain and paid for locally. The building is a centuries old coaching inn, and is steeped in history and charm. The interior is furnished in a rustic, chalet style, and the cosy lounge is the perfect place to relax after a long day on the slopes. 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 conquering skinny couloirs and shredding steep tree lines what more could you need?
This holiday is on a twin share basis. If you are a solo traveler, then you will be placed in a room with someone of the same gender. Single rooms may be available upon request. These are subject to our chalet room allowance. If you require a single room, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Hotel Auberge Edelweiss
Rue du Grand Chemin
05320 La Grave, France
Phone: +33 4 76 79 90 93
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Travel Information
Flights are not included, however there is a set transfer from Turin airport. The Ski Club rep will meet you in the arrivals hall of Turin Airport.
Recommend Flight Details
LGW 0810 – TRN 1105 (EZY8357) // TRN 1150 – LGW 1245 (EZY8358)
The outbound transfer will leave Turin at 1200. Please ensure your flight lands no later than 1100 in order for you to make the group transfer time.
The inbound transfer will arrive at Turin airport at 1000. Please ensure your flight departs no earlier than 1200.
The group transfer will take approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
If you require any further information, please call the office on 020 8410 2022.
Confirmation
Once the holiday has been confirmed, please send your flight details (flight numbers, arrival and departure time) to the Freshtracks Team via email to ku.oc.bulciks@sloh.
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What You Need to Know
If you wish to hire boots/skis we recommend Objectif Meije, which is located just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel. They offer Ski Club members a 10% discount.
If you own your own ski touring equipment, then it may be worth taking this with you on your trip. If you do not own your own kit, then this can normally be easily rented in resort. However, please be aware of the cost of hiring this equipment in resort.
8th – 15th Feb 2025 : Philip Greenacre
1st – 8th March 2025 : Matthew Clarkson
8th – 15th Feb 2025 : Maxant Danilo
1st – 8th March 2025 : Maxant Danilo
It is a condition of booking that you have valid and adequate snowsports insurance. It is your responsibility to ensure your policy provides cover for all the activities that you participate in during your holiday.
We offer a Ski Club Insurance policy which provides the cover we require for all bookings. This policy can be found here: Ski Club Travel Insurance – Ski Club Of Great Britain
If you decide to purchase insurance elsewhere, it is your responsibility to ensure that your policy provides cover as that of the Ski Club Insurance policy. The policy of insurance should provide cover for personal injury, death, medical and repatriation costs in the countries which you intend to visit, together with cover for loss of baggage and valuables, personal liability, delay, cancellation, curtailment, missed departure and legal expenses. The policy should also include cover against losses caused by the effects or consequences of Covid-19.
Due to the type of holidays that you will be booking with us, we also advise that your policy should include skiing off-piste without a guide. Please note, insurance premiums must be paid at the same time as booking in order for the package holiday or single service cancellation cover to be effective. It is also advised to keep your insurance details with you while you are on your holiday. If you choose to travel without adequate insurance cover, we will not be liable for any losses howsoever arising, in respect of which insurance cover would otherwise have been available.
Passport – Check your passport is in date and valid for travel by checking the entry requirements for your destination country – you can see these here: Foreign travel advice – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For most European destinations your passport should:
- have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago
- have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area
Check your passport meets these requirements before you travel.
NB: Starting in 2025 (Date TBC) travel authorisation will be required to travel withing Europe – find out more here ETIAS (europa.eu)
When venturing off piste, it is compulsory to wear an avalanche transceiver. These can be provided by the Ski Club and should be worn by every person on every all mountain, off piste and touring holiday. Anyone joining these holidays will also be required to bring their own backpack, shovel and probe.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Any Member wishing to ski/snowboard with a Ski Club Group, in any of the resorts where the Ski Club is represented, agrees to do so under the following conditions:
- You appreciate that the Ski Club Rep is a volunteer with no formal qualifications as an instructor or mountain guide.
- You also appreciate that no other member of the group undertakes any obligations to you concerning your safety for which you remain solely responsible.
- You must ensure that your equipment is in good working order before setting off for the day and that you are suitably clothed for the proposed itinerary and all possible weather conditions.
- You must decide whether or not a particular run or route is within your competence.
- You must ensure that you are properly equipped for that day. If you are skiing off piste you must have a shovel, probe and transceiver, and know how to use them. If you are using a Ski Club transceiver, it is your sole responsibility to know how to use it.
- It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you are suitably insured for the activities intended to be undertaken.
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