Forecast today: Occasional snow
Check out the Ski Club’s holidays available in this resort
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.
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.
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!
Sat 18 Jan | Sun 19 Jan | Mon 20 Jan | Tue 21 Jan | Wed 22 Jan | Thu 23 Jan | Fri 24 Jan | Sat 25 Jan | Sun 26 Jan | Mon 27 Jan | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Partly cloudy | Light snow |
Light snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Broken clouds |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Light snow | Occasional snow |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Partly cloudy |
Partly cloudy |
Partly cloudy | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 6.6 cm | 1.5 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.8 cm | 1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.4 cm | 1.8 cm | 1.6 cm | 1.2 cm | 5.5 cm | 1.4 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.5 cm |
Max temp | -8°c | -6.6°c | -7.8°c | -9.2°c | -9.6°c | -9.8°c | -10.6°c | -10°c | -10.6°c | -10.6°c | -9.8°c | -12°c | -10.2°c | -9.6°c | -9.2°c | -8.4°c | -7.2°c | -6.8°c | -9°c | -8.2°c | -8.6°c | -6.2°c | -5.6°c | -6.2°c | -7.4°c | -7.2°c | -8.2°c | -7.4°c | -6.8°c | -8°c |
Min temp | -11.8°c | -10.2°c | -10.2°c | -10°c | -10.4°c | -10.6°c | -11.8°c | -10.8°c | -11°c | -12.6°c | -12°c | -12.8°c | -12.6°c | -10.2°c | -10°c | -9°c | -8.6°c | -7.2°c | -10°c | -9°c | -8.8°c | -7.8°c | -6.8°c | -6.8°c | -8.8°c | -8.8°c | -9°c | -9.2°c | -8.2°c | -8.6°c |
Feels like temp | -20°c | -14.1°c | -15.1°c | -14.5°c | -16°c | -16°c | -17°c | -16.5°c | -10.6°c | -12.4°c | -10.6°c | -12°c | -12.6°c | -15.6°c | -10°c | -8.8°c | -13.6°c | -7.2°c | -16°c | -15.8°c | -13.7°c | -7.6°c | -10°c | -6.8°c | -8.2°c | -7.6°c | -12.9°c | -9.2°c | -11.5°c | -8.2°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Partly cloudy |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm |
Max temp | -8°c | -6.6°c | -7.8°c |
Min temp | -11.8°c | -10.2°c | -10.2°c |
Feels like temp | -20°c | -14.1°c | -15.1°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Light snow |
Light snow |
Occasional snow |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 6.6 cm | 1.5 cm | 0.4 cm |
Max temp | -9.2°c | -9.6°c | -9.8°c |
Min temp | -10°c | -10.4°c | -10.6°c |
Feels like temp | -14.5°c | -16°c | -16°c |
Sat 18 Jan | Sun 19 Jan | Mon 20 Jan | Tue 21 Jan | Wed 22 Jan | Thu 23 Jan | Fri 24 Jan | Sat 25 Jan | Sun 26 Jan | Mon 27 Jan | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Occasional snow |
Snow grains |
Rather cloudy | Snow grains |
Snow grains |
Partly cloudy | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Occasional snow |
Rain and snow |
Snow | Rain and snow |
Rain and snow |
Snow shower | Occasional snow |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Partly cloudy | Mainly fair |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.2 cm | 2.8 cm | 0.6 cm | 0 cm | 0.9 cm | 1.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.5 cm |
Max temp | 3.4°c | 4.5°c | -0.1°c | 1.3°c | 2°c | -1.6°c | 1.5°c | 2.3°c | -1.3°c | 1.7°c | 2.6°c | -2.5°c | 2.3°c | 3.4°c | 1.6°c | 3.5°c | 5°c | 2.6°c | 1.1°c | 2.4°c | -2°c | 5.1°c | 6.2°c | 1.7°c | 3.2°c | 4.1°c | -0.3°c | 3.5°c | 4.4°c | -0.2°c |
Min temp | -6.5°c | -0.4°c | -1.4°c | -3.3°c | -1.6°c | -2.6°c | -3.2°c | -1.3°c | -3.6°c | -4.9°c | -2.5°c | -4.7°c | -3.5°c | 1.5°c | 1°c | 1.1°c | 2.6°c | 0.5°c | -1.6°c | -2.1°c | -2.6°c | -1.4°c | 1.7°c | 0.2°c | -1.2°c | -0.3°c | -1.9°c | -2.5°c | -0.2°c | -1.8°c |
Feels like temp | -11.4°c | 1.2°c | -4.1°c | -6.6°c | 1.2°c | -4.4°c | -3.2°c | 1.3°c | -1.3°c | -4.9°c | 1.5°c | -2.5°c | -3.5°c | 2.1°c | -0.8°c | 1°c | 3.2°c | 2.4°c | -1.6°c | 1°c | -2.1°c | -1.4°c | 4.7°c | 1.5°c | -1.2°c | 2.9°c | -0.3°c | -2.5°c | 3.2°c | -0.2°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm |
Max temp | 3.4°c | 4.5°c | -0.1°c |
Min temp | -6.5°c | -0.4°c | -1.4°c |
Feels like temp | -11.4°c | 1.2°c | -4.1°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm |
Max temp | 1.3°c | 2°c | -1.6°c |
Min temp | -3.3°c | -1.6°c | -2.6°c |
Feels like temp | -6.6°c | 1.2°c | -4.4°c |
Updated 14/01
High pressure dominates over most of Europe this week, thanks to the Jetstream forming a strong barrier along the west cost of Ireland, the UK and Norway. As a result, plenty of sun and fine, dry and bright conditions will be story of the week from now until the end of the weekend.
Things will remain cold, however, with a freezing line camping out at around 1,000m, occasionally peaking to 2,000m in the midday sun. Daytime highs of -5°C can be expected at 2,000m, occasionally slipping into positive temperatures throughout the week.
This barrier is broken as the weekend comes to a conclusion, with more unsettled weather moving in over the course of the new week – it is still to far out to see what affect this may have.