La Grave is located in the southern Alps on the peaks of the Grande Galaxie. Be put off by the name if you are not an experienced skier as this is extreme skiing at it's best. La Meije is the high mountain in the range and even if you are an expert skier, you should still use a guide at first as there are hidden dangers waiting to catch you out. This is for the serious skier.
The village is small and quiet, but it boasts 16 restaurants on and off the mountain, a few shops and bars complete the picture.
There is an ice rink and sauna/hot tubs to get your blood back into circulation. |
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RESORT INFORMATION |
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| Nearest
town: Briancon |
| Resort Altitude (metres): 1400m |
| Ski Season: December to April |
| Mountain Range: The Alps in the Grande Galaxie region. |
| Number of Lifts: 5 |
| Highest Lift (metres): 3550m |
| Lowest Lift (metres): 1400m |
| Number of Slopes: 3 |
| Beginner
Slopes: 0.32 |
| Intermediate Slopes: 0.47 |
| Expert Slopes: 0.2 |
| Snowboarding: Yes |
| Cross Country (km): 20km |
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS |
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Nearby Attractions: La Meije is the spectacular mountain that overshadows the village. The two local villages of La Grave and Villar d'Arene are charming to visit when you want a rest from skiing
The Aerial Tramway provides brilliant views and travels to the Ruillans pass at 3200m in a half hour. There are some basic shops for traditional foods and some smaller hamlets lower on the mountain Les Freaux, Le Chazelet, Les Terrasses, Ventelon and Les Hieres to see.
This is serious skiing country and most people come for that one thing. |
Aprés-Ski: The well named Glacier Bar is a friendly meeting place and well populated after a day on the slopes with people swapping horror stories. Edelweiss has some really tasty dishes and you will enjoy eating at Chaumine
You will probably be too exhausted from the hard ski to go wild at night. |
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