La Grave has become a Mecca for off-piste skiing, and for good reason: its off-piste area is left in its natural state. The proximity of the north face of the Meije gives the area a unique atmosphere. The cable car takes you up to an altitude of 3,200m, where you can then embark on a multitude of off-piste descents of up to 2,150m, from the high mountains to the wooded valleys. You'll have to find your way through moraines, clearings, couloirs and half-pipes, forests...
The classic routes include the Vallons de la Meije and the Vallons de Chancel. For steeper, more technical routes, there's plenty to do, particularly on the Pointes Trifides...
In the event of bad weather and the closure of the cable car, we can fall back on quality off-piste skiing options at Les Chazelets, Les 2 Alpes or Serre-Chevalier.
You need to be comfortable skiing off-piste, able to ski in a variety of snow conditions and to manage slopes that are sometimes steep (up to around 30-40° depending on the itinerary). The supervised itineraries are suitable for skiers who already have solid off-piste experience and a very good technique in all types of snow. .
No. At La Grave, there are no marked pistes, no grooming and no avalanche protection managed by a resort. The ski area consists of high mountain terrain with glaciers, valleys and couloirs, accessible mainly by cable car. .
A high mountain guide knows the high mountain environment, the terrain, the routes, and adapts the choice of descents to the snow conditions, weather and level of the group. I also provide the collective safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, harness) and organise the day's activities. .
You must have your own suitable ski equipment (skis or snowboard, boots, poles) and safety equipment if you have it (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe). A helmet is strongly recommended and may be one of the recommendations made by the instructors. .
Live with your guide, from first contact to the summit.
Creative and flexible
A flexible framework for devising the most appropriate itinerary or activity for each day, depending on the group and the conditions.
