Please make sure to arrive at La Grave a day before and settle in your accommodation, as Days 1-5 are reserved for full days of backcountry skiing.
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Explore the untamed beauty of La Grave, France, on this guided backcountry skiing adventure. Over five days of skiing, you’ll carve through legendary terrain, from lift-served slopes via the iconic La Grave gondola to untouched powder in the Écrins national park and Col du Lautaret. Each day’s itinerary is tailored to the conditions, with up to 1,500 m (4,921 ft) of uphill touring. With La Grave as our base, there’s no need for hut stays, and you can focus on what matters most: skiing the untouched wilderness of the French Alps.
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You’ll meet your guide at La Grave’s Skiers Lodge at a predetermined time. Each day’s itinerary will vary according to weather and conditions. We will maximize the lift-served skiing opportunities from La Grave’s iconic gondola, but we’ll also take advantage of skiing from the Col Lautaret, and in the Écrins national park. Be prepared for a full day of skiing each day and for touring uphill up to 1,000 m-1,500 m / 3,280 ft-4,921 ft. La Grave will be used as a base, so there will be no nights in refuges.
Elevation: +1,000-1,500 m / +3,280-4,921 ft
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On Day 6, we’ll say our goodbyes and depart back home filled with new, unforgettable experiences from these backcountry ski holidays in La Grave, France.
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Included:
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- An experienced backcountry skiing guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- 6-day La Grave backcountry skiing holidays (5 days of guided skiing)
- Mountaineering equipment as needed
Not included:
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- Flights to and from France
- Transfers
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Guide gratuities — optional
- Travel and medical insurance — optional, but strongly recommended!
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La Grave ski holidays are designed for strong, experienced skiers who can ski a variety of different types of snow in all types of backcountry terrain, and are able to skin uphill for at least 1,000 m / 3,280 ft relatively efficiently.
Discover more backcountry skiing adventures in France here!
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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- Ski pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
- Touring skis
- Skins
- Ski boots
- Skiing clothes
- Spare clothes for layering
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Avalanche gear
- Sunhat
- Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
- Sunglasses
- Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and pricing
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- For these La Grave ski holidays, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 4:1.
- It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 4 participants.
Backcountry skiing in France can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
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- If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
- Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the skiing tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
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The starting point of your La Grave ski holidays is La Grave. To get there, most people fly into Grenoble Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB). From there, you can take public transport or rent a car to reach La Grave.
Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at La Grave Skiers Lodge at a predetermined time. Your guide will provide more information before the trip starts.
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We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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