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- Max temp: 2.2 °c
- Min temp: -8.6 °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.
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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
- Geneva airport: 1 hour
- Calais: approximately 10 hours driving (534 miles)
- Lyon Airport 3 hours
- Grenoble Airport 1.5 hours
Resort holidays
La Grave 
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La Grave PDFTop (3534m)
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Generally clear | Clear skies |
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Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 3.7 cm | 18.2 cm | 15.8 cm | 10.2 cm | 7.5 cm | 6.4 cm | 5 cm | 0.4 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 | -12.4°c | -11.2°c | -7.8°c | -7.4°c | -9.8°c | -14°c | -15.8°c | -14.8°c | -14.6°c | -13.6°c | -12.6°c | -11.2°c | -6.4°c | -6.4°c | -8.4°c | -6.2°c | -6.2°c | -9.4°c | -6.8°c | -6.8°c | -9.8°c | -7°c | -7°c | -10.4°c | -7°c | -7°c | -10.8°c | -8.2°c | -8.2°c | -11.6°c |
| Min temp | -17.4°c | -12.4°c | -11.2°c | -9.8°c | -14°c | -16.6°c | -16.4°c | -15.8°c | -15°c | -15.6°c | -13.6°c | -12.6°c | -10.4°c | -8.4°c | -9.2°c | -9.8°c | -9.4°c | -10.2°c | -10.4°c | -9.8°c | -10°c | -10.8°c | -10.4°c | -10.8°c | -11.4°c | -11°c | -11.6°c | -12.2°c | -11.8°c | -12°c |
| Feels like temp | -21.1°c | -17.2°c | -18.8°c | -14.2°c | -18.7°c | -23.1°c | -28.4°c | -26.7°c | -25.4°c | -26.8°c | -23°c | -22°c | -18.4°c | -11°c | -14.3°c | -14.9°c | -6.2°c | -9.4°c | -14.7°c | -6.8°c | -14°c | -10.8°c | -7°c | -14.9°c | -16.4°c | -7°c | -15.6°c | -18.6°c | -8.2°c | -18.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 3.7 cm |
| Max temp | -12.4°c | -11.2°c | -7.8°c |
| Min temp | -17.4°c | -12.4°c | -11.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -21.1°c | -17.2°c | -18.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 18.2 cm | 15.8 cm | 10.2 cm |
| Max temp | -7.4°c | -9.8°c | -14°c |
| Min temp | -9.8°c | -14°c | -16.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -14.2°c | -18.7°c | -23.1°c |
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| Weather | Snow shower |
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| Snow expected | 7.5 cm | 6.4 cm | 5 cm |
| Max temp | -15.8°c | -14.8°c | -14.6°c |
| Min temp | -16.4°c | -15.8°c | -15°c |
| Feels like temp | -28.4°c | -26.7°c | -25.4°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -13.6°c | -12.6°c | -11.2°c |
| Min temp | -15.6°c | -13.6°c | -12.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -26.8°c | -23°c | -22°c |
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| Max temp | -6.4°c | -6.4°c | -8.4°c |
| Min temp | -10.4°c | -8.4°c | -9.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -18.4°c | -11°c | -14.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -6.2°c | -6.2°c | -9.4°c |
| Min temp | -9.8°c | -9.4°c | -10.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -14.9°c | -6.2°c | -9.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -6.8°c | -6.8°c | -9.8°c |
| Min temp | -10.4°c | -9.8°c | -10°c |
| Feels like temp | -14.7°c | -6.8°c | -14°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -7°c | -7°c | -10.4°c |
| Min temp | -10.8°c | -10.4°c | -10.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.8°c | -7°c | -14.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -7°c | -7°c | -10.8°c |
| Min temp | -11.4°c | -11°c | -11.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -16.4°c | -7°c | -15.6°c |
Resort (1470m)
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.9 cm | 4.2 cm | 6.5 cm | 8.5 cm | 3.7 cm | 1.4 cm | 1.5 cm | 0.2 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 | -0.6°c | 2.2°c | -3.2°c | 2.5°c | 2.4°c | -3.2°c | -4.2°c | -3.4°c | -6.6°c | -3.4°c | -2.1°c | -7.7°c | 3.7°c | 4.4°c | -3.1°c | 4.4°c | 5.1°c | -3°c | 3.5°c | 4.2°c | -3.1°c | 3.6°c | 4.3°c | -3.2°c | 4.1°c | 4.6°c | -3.8°c | 3°c | 3.6°c | -4.5°c |
| Min temp | -8.6°c | -5.9°c | -5.9°c | -0.3°c | -3.2°c | -7°c | -8.1°c | -7.4°c | -8.5°c | -8.2°c | -8°c | -9.3°c | -7.8°c | -3.3°c | -5.1°c | -5.9°c | -3.4°c | -5.6°c | -6.4°c | -3.4°c | -5.7°c | -6.2°c | -3.5°c | -5.6°c | -6.5°c | -3.9°c | -6.7°c | -7.5°c | -4.9°c | -6.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.6°c | -0.6°c | -5.9°c | -0.3°c | -1.3°c | -6.7°c | -8.1°c | -9.1°c | -11.4°c | -12.3°c | -6.7°c | -8°c | -7.8°c | 3.3°c | -3.3°c | -5.9°c | 3.9°c | -3.4°c | -6.4°c | 3.1°c | -3.4°c | -6.2°c | 3.2°c | -3.5°c | -6.5°c | 3.6°c | -3.9°c | -7.5°c | 2.6°c | -4.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.9 cm |
| Max temp | -0.6°c | 2.2°c | -3.2°c |
| Min temp | -8.6°c | -5.9°c | -5.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.6°c | -0.6°c | -5.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 4.2 cm | 6.5 cm | 8.5 cm |
| Max temp | 2.5°c | 2.4°c | -3.2°c |
| Min temp | -0.3°c | -3.2°c | -7°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.3°c | -1.3°c | -6.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 3.7 cm | 1.4 cm | 1.5 cm |
| Max temp | -4.2°c | -3.4°c | -6.6°c |
| Min temp | -8.1°c | -7.4°c | -8.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.1°c | -9.1°c | -11.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -3.4°c | -2.1°c | -7.7°c |
| Min temp | -8.2°c | -8°c | -9.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -12.3°c | -6.7°c | -8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 3.7°c | 4.4°c | -3.1°c |
| Min temp | -7.8°c | -3.3°c | -5.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.8°c | 3.3°c | -3.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 4.4°c | 5.1°c | -3°c |
| Min temp | -5.9°c | -3.4°c | -5.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.9°c | 3.9°c | -3.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 3.5°c | 4.2°c | -3.1°c |
| Min temp | -6.4°c | -3.4°c | -5.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.4°c | 3.1°c | -3.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 3.6°c | 4.3°c | -3.2°c |
| Min temp | -6.2°c | -3.5°c | -5.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.2°c | 3.2°c | -3.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 4.1°c | 4.6°c | -3.8°c |
| Min temp | -6.5°c | -3.9°c | -6.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.5°c | 3.6°c | -3.9°c |
France
Updated 20/12
The timeline for Christmas week snow is accelerated massively as a huge, dense area of low pressure gets swept in on the Jetstream to cover much of central and northern Europe as the weekend continues. Temperatures will remain cold through this weekend, with a freezing line dropping to 500m on Sunday and, as a result temperatures of -10°C being the norm.
Snow will first arrive in flurries on Saturday, but it is Sunday where things really shift through the gears. At least half-a-metre of snow is expected down, across all elevations as the freezing line falls away, continuing on into Monday when an additional 15cm can be expected. The avalanche risk is already expected to tick up in many areas across France, with a Level 4 – High danger expected from Sunday onwards, with notes for persistent weak layer and wind loading problems. Care should be taken when skiing in the backcountry and careful route planning should be undertaken.
Things are expected to settle down as the Christmas week continues, with Christmas Day itself expected to be fine, dry and bright, albeit remaining fairly cold and fresh. Some beautiful riding conditions are perhaps in store over the Christmas and New Year’s period.
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