La Grave
Commune in France
La Grave is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.
It is a small ski resort in the French Alps, dominated by La Meije. It was the birthplace of Nicolas de Nicolay; adventurer and Geographer Ordinary to Henry II of France.... Wikipedia
Elevation: 4,987′
Area1: 126.91 km2 (49.00 sq mi)
Canton: Briançon-1
INSEE/Postal code: 05063 /05320
Population (2021): 477
Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
La Grave La Meije is a unique off piste ski resort in the French Alps. The vast domain is a freeride paradise, with one of the biggest glaciers of the Alps.
It is a small ski resort in the French Alps, dominated by La Meije (3982 m). It was the birthplace of Nicolas de Nicolay; adventurer and Geographer Ordinary to ...
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Can you ski La Grave without a guide?
For anything away from the ordinary, a good map, a good guide or some time on the mountain are the essential ingredients to safely enjoying it. The 'usual' ski routes at La Grave (those marked on the 'trail map') can become quite tracked & bumped, particularly the Vallons de la Meije.
Is La Grave worth visiting?
La Grave: One of the Most beautiful villages in France
It's worth the trip! There's the concentrated settlement, which is typical of the Oisans region, the Romano-Lombard style church, a unique cemetery, all with the majestic La Meije serving as a backdrop.
How hard is La Grave?
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.
How much snow does La Grave get a year?
La Grave la Meije gets an average annual snowfall of 349cm of snow per year and on average has 19 annual snowfall days. The current 10-year snowfall record is 100cm, the average snow depth at La Grave la Meije is 158cm.
Why Skiing at la Grave Makes Other Resorts Look Tame - 57hours
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Despite its name, skiing la Grave is more than intimidating terrain and technical couloirs. You can be an intermediate freeride skier and still have a lot ...
In La Grave La Meije, the cable car makes it possible for everyone to explore the alpine universe in summer, go for a glacier walk or a first alpine climb.
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La Grave - La Meije ski resort in France has off-piste freeride terrain with a fearsome reputation where beginners & intermediates need not apply!
Bienvenue au Pays de la Meije, et vivez l'expérience La Grave, spot mondial du free-ride et de l'Alpinisme. En oisans, à la frontière Hautes-Alpes et Isère.
1. Téléphérique des Glaciers de la Meije - SATG ... Very cool and amazing views! Be sure to visit the ice cave, it's made inside a glacier!
Duration: 17:01
Posted: Nov 28, 2018
Posted: Nov 28, 2018
12 things to do in La Grave in summer · 1. Take a closer look at the glaciers · 2. Admire La Meije while walking · 3. Hike in the Ecrins National Park · 4.
A legendary off-piste area with no equivalent elsewhere in the world, La Grave is a doorway into the wilderness: true paradise for unforgettable descents!