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- Max temp: 15.1 °c
- Min temp: 5.2 °c
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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.
Fast lifts- Resort Activities
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- Aprés
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Fast lifts
Advanced
ValuePros 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
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
Resort holidays
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La Grave PDFTop (3534m)
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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 Occasional snow | Light snow shwr |
Light snow shwr |
 Freezing fog | Generally clear |
Broken clouds |
Occasional snow | Light snow shwr |
Light snow |
Occasional snow | Light snow |
Light snow |
Partly cloudy | Broken clouds |
Light snow shwr |
Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
Light snow |
Occasional snow | Light snow |
Light snow |
Light snow |  Snow |
Light snow |
Light snow | Light snow |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.6 cm | 1.7 cm | 0.7 cm | 4.8 cm | 1.5 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.3 cm | 2.7 cm | 2.6 cm | 2.7 cm | 9.2 cm | 4.4 cm | 1.8 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.9 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 0°c | 0°c | -1.8°c | -1.8°c | -2.8°c | -4.2°c | -2°c | -2°c | -3°c | -2.8°c | -3°c | -2.8°c | -3.2°c | -3.2°c | -2.8°c | -2°c | -2°c | -2.4°c | -0.8°c | -0.8°c | -1.6°c | -2.4°c | -2.2°c | -1.4°c | -2.8°c | -3.2°c | -2.4°c | -2.8°c | -2.4°c | -3.2°c |
| Min temp | -2.8°c | -2.4°c | -2.2°c | -2.8°c | -4.2°c | -5.2°c | -5.4°c | -3.8°c | -3.8°c | -3.8°c | -3.6°c | -3.6°c | -3.6°c | -3.6°c | -3.4°c | -4.2°c | -2.6°c | -3°c | -3.8°c | -2.2°c | -2.2°c | -3.2°c | -2.6°c | -2.6°c | -3.8°c | -3.8°c | -3.2°c | -3.8°c | -3.4°c | -3.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.9°c | -3.5°c | -7.6°c | -7.1°c | -6.8°c | -7.6°c | -5.4°c | -6.1°c | -3.8°c | -3.8°c | -7°c | -3.6°c | -3.2°c | -7°c | -3.4°c | -4.2°c | -5.3°c | -2.6°c | -3.8°c | -3.9°c | -2.2°c | -3°c | -5.9°c | -2.6°c | -2.8°c | -3.8°c | -3.2°c | -7.9°c | -2.8°c | -7.8°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | 0°c | 0°c | -1.8°c |
| Min temp | -2.8°c | -2.4°c | -2.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.9°c | -3.5°c | -7.6°c |
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| Weather | Light snow shwr |
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| Snow expected | 0.4 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.2 cm |
| Max temp | -1.8°c | -2.8°c | -4.2°c |
| Min temp | -2.8°c | -4.2°c | -5.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.1°c | -6.8°c | -7.6°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.6 cm |
| Max temp | -2°c | -2°c | -3°c |
| Min temp | -5.4°c | -3.8°c | -3.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.4°c | -6.1°c | -3.8°c |
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| Weather | Light snow shwr |
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| Snow expected | 0.6 cm | 1.7 cm | 0.7 cm |
| Max temp | -2.8°c | -3°c | -2.8°c |
| Min temp | -3.8°c | -3.6°c | -3.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.8°c | -7°c | -3.6°c |
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| Weather | Light snow |
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| Snow expected | 4.8 cm | 1.5 cm | 0.3 cm |
| Max temp | -3.2°c | -3.2°c | -2.8°c |
| Min temp | -3.6°c | -3.6°c | -3.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.2°c | -7°c | -3.4°c |
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
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| Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -2°c | -2°c | -2.4°c |
| Min temp | -4.2°c | -2.6°c | -3°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.2°c | -5.3°c | -2.6°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.3 cm |
| Max temp | -0.8°c | -0.8°c | -1.6°c |
| Min temp | -3.8°c | -2.2°c | -2.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.8°c | -3.9°c | -2.2°c |
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| Weather | Light snow |
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| Snow expected | 2.7 cm | 2.6 cm | 2.7 cm |
| Max temp | -2.4°c | -2.2°c | -1.4°c |
| Min temp | -3.2°c | -2.6°c | -2.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -3°c | -5.9°c | -2.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 9.2 cm | 4.4 cm | 1.8 cm |
| Max temp | -2.8°c | -3.2°c | -2.4°c |
| Min temp | -3.8°c | -3.8°c | -3.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.8°c | -3.8°c | -3.2°c |
Resort (1470m)
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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Generally clear | Partly cloudy |
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Broken clouds | Broken clouds |
Rather cloudy |
Occasional rain | Light rain shwr |
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Broken clouds | Occasional rain |
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Broken clouds |
Broken clouds | Rather cloudy |
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| Max temp | 14.9°c | 15.1°c | 9.6°c | 13.8°c | 13.7°c | 8.4°c | 12.2°c | 12.3°c | 8.2°c | 12.9°c | 13°c | 9.3°c | 12°c | 12.1°c | 9°c | 14°c | 14°c | 10.2°c | 13.9°c | 14.2°c | 10.2°c | 12.9°c | 13°c | 9.7°c | 11.1°c | 11.8°c | 9.2°c | 12°c | 12.3°c | 9.3°c |
| Min temp | 5.2°c | 9.6°c | 5.6°c | 5°c | 8.4°c | 5.1°c | 4°c | 8.2°c | 5°c | 4.6°c | 9.3°c | 6°c | 5.3°c | 9°c | 6.2°c | 5.2°c | 10.2°c | 6.7°c | 5.6°c | 10.2°c | 7.6°c | 6.3°c | 9.7°c | 7.4°c | 5.8°c | 9.2°c | 6.6°c | 5.2°c | 9.3°c | 6°c |
| Feels like temp | 4.7°c | 13.5°c | 8.2°c | 4.7°c | 12.9°c | 7°c | 3.8°c | 10.9°c | 6.9°c | 4.4°c | 12.1°c | 9°c | 5.1°c | 11.2°c | 8.8°c | 5°c | 13.6°c | 10.1°c | 5.4°c | 13.7°c | 10.2°c | 6.2°c | 12.9°c | 9.7°c | 5.7°c | 11°c | 9.1°c | 5°c | 11.4°c | 8.3°c |
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| Max temp | 14.9°c | 15.1°c | 9.6°c |
| Min temp | 5.2°c | 9.6°c | 5.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 4.7°c | 13.5°c | 8.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 13.8°c | 13.7°c | 8.4°c |
| Min temp | 5°c | 8.4°c | 5.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 4.7°c | 12.9°c | 7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 12.2°c | 12.3°c | 8.2°c |
| Min temp | 4°c | 8.2°c | 5°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.8°c | 10.9°c | 6.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 12.9°c | 13°c | 9.3°c |
| Min temp | 4.6°c | 9.3°c | 6°c |
| Feels like temp | 4.4°c | 12.1°c | 9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 12°c | 12.1°c | 9°c |
| Min temp | 5.3°c | 9°c | 6.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 5.1°c | 11.2°c | 8.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 14°c | 14°c | 10.2°c |
| Min temp | 5.2°c | 10.2°c | 6.7°c |
| Feels like temp | 5°c | 13.6°c | 10.1°c |
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| Max temp | 13.9°c | 14.2°c | 10.2°c |
| Min temp | 5.6°c | 10.2°c | 7.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 5.4°c | 13.7°c | 10.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 12.9°c | 13°c | 9.7°c |
| Min temp | 6.3°c | 9.7°c | 7.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 6.2°c | 12.9°c | 9.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 11.1°c | 11.8°c | 9.2°c |
| Min temp | 5.8°c | 9.2°c | 6.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 5.7°c | 11°c | 9.1°c |
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