La Grave, Ski resort and commune in Hautes-Alpes, France
La Grave is a ski resort and commune in the Hautes-Alpes in the French Alps. The terrain ranges between 1,470 feet and 11,600 feet (450 m and 3,534 m) in elevation and consists primarily of natural, ungroomed ski runs and ski routes, with only one marked slope on the Girose glacier.
The settlement grew over time into a destination for winter sports and mountaineering. It maintained its origins as an alpine village while becoming known for advanced skiing pursuits.
The village draws experienced mountaineers and skiers devoted to off-piste exploration and natural terrain. This community spirit centers on shared passion for challenging alpine adventures away from prepared slopes.
Visitors should expect challenging terrain and changing weather conditions, as the resort caters to freeride experience. Proper preparation and suitable equipment are needed for a safe experience.
The resort forgoes groomed runs almost entirely, instead offering hundreds of options across natural terrain. This focus on freeride skiing makes it an unusual experience for athletes seeking unpredictability.
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Meije
4.6 km
Glacier de la Girose
6.8 km
Téléphériques des glaciers de la Meije
306 m
Pic Gaspard
5.7 km
Glacier de Mont-de-Lans
8.7 km
Le Pavé
5.5 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de La Grave
67 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul of the Hières
1.5 km
Combe de Malaval
4.7 km
Église Saint-Matthieu
913 mPic du Mas de la Grave
9.5 kmL'Âne
3.5 km
Col du Bec
3.3 km
Église Saint-Martin de Villar-d'Arêne
2.4 kmBec de l'Homme
3.8 kmLa Meije Pic Central
4.7 kmBrèche de la Seille Vieille
3.9 kmGlacier du Tabuchet
3.4 km
Pont sur le Maurian, La Grave
733 m
Ensemble religieux de La Grave
92 mGlacier des Étançons
5.2 km
Chapelle des Pénitents de La Grave
85 mLe Pave
5.4 kmLa Meije Pic Oriental
4.8 kmGlacier de l'Homme
3.4 kmPointe de Muretouse
7.7 kmPointe Salvador
8.2 kmLes Trois Évêchés (tumoy sa bukid sa Pransiya, Rhône-Alpes)
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