La Grave in France Resort Guide

You can access the 3600m summit by taking a 3 stage Gondola and a drag lift then ski to the village at 1450m. This is one of the longest lift access vertical descents (2150m) in skiing and the off piste possibilities are endless. There is a wide array of couloirs, glaciers and wide open bowls you can navigate to get down the mountain. Safety equipment is also recommended and can be hired in resort.

Guiding is highly recommended and available through the Local Bureau des Guides as well as Skierslodge and Snowlegend. More info to follow.

la Grave is very popular in Summer for Cycling. Several famous Tour de France routes are on your doorstep here including the Col du Galibier, Alp d'Huez, Col d'Izoard to name but a few. Mountain Biking is also popular with most resorts offering lift served routes including la Grave itseld, Serre Chevalier, Deux Alpes and Alp D'huez. Both The Edelweiss and Bikerslodge offer electric bikes for rent

Accomodation & Après Ski

Would highly recommend staying in Hotel Edelweiss and Hotel Castillan. If you are looking for a package that includes high quality guiding and chalet style catering stay in Skierslodge. Please get in touch with us for full details.

Apres wise the terrace outside Castillan the first port of call when you arrive at the foot of the Mountain. Bar K2 is also a must with live music 1 or 2 nights a week and stays open until the early hours. Le Bois des Fees does fantastic food and music is great and very popular with locals and saisonnieres. The bar and restaurant in the Edelweiss is also very popular, Best restaurant in town is the Vieux Guide and a must during your stay. The food in the Castillan is also fantastic

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Resort Statistics

RESORT HEIGHT	1450m	VERTICAL DESCENT	2150m	OPENS	Dec - May
TOP STATION	3600m	DRAG LIFTS	2	EXPERT RATING	10
BOTTOM STATION		CHAIR LIFTS		INTERMEDIATE RATING	7
		GONDOLA 3 STAGE	1	BEGINNER RATING	4