Freeride Week in La Grave: the mecca of off-piste skiing
A week of freeride in the French Alps with five guided days, three days in La Grave and two flexible days searching for the best snow. Off-piste skiing with lifts and no need for ski touring, enjoy the best descents.
From the trip description by B4Experience
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 5 days on snow with staff
- Resort guidingXavi Bonatti, UIAGM high mountain guide, during all 5 days. Nacho Garrido, UIAGM guide and local expert, during 3 days in La Grave. Approximate ratio of 1:4 during the three days in La Grave.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- You need a solid alpine skiing level, with confidence on all types of slopes, control of turns on steep terrain, and the ability to handle ungroomed snow. A minimum prior off-piste experience is required, along with a medium to medium-high fitness level to complete five full days of freeride.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Max group size
- 8 guests
From the trip description by B4Experience
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals
- 6 nights' accommodation at Hotel Castillan, La Grave
- Half board during the stay
- Breakfasts and dinners as per programme
- Triple, double or single room according to rate and availability
- 5 days of guided freeride activity
- Xavi Bonatti, UIAGM high mountain guide, during all 5 days
- Nacho Garrido, UIAGM guide and local expert, during 3 days in La Grave
- Approximate ratio of 1:4 during the three days in La Grave
- 3 days of La Grave / La Meije lift pass
- 2 days of lift pass for the flexible days at other resorts
- Free prior online avalanche rescue training
- Initial briefing and equipment check
- Practical review of avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe protocols on the mountain
- Logistical and communication coordination by Elton (NWPD)
- Prior technical and equipment advice.
Not included
- Transfers
- Return travel to La Grave
- Internal transfers and shuttles
- Lunches during the days out
- Drinks
- Personal ski or snowboard equipment
- Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
- Mandatory mountain rescue insurance (we can arrange it)
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Equipment rental
- Any service not expressly described in the "Included" section.
Not confirmed by the company: Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: ARRIVAL AT LA GRAVE AND PROGRAM PRESENTATIONArrival by your own means to La Grave during the afternoon and check-in at the Hotel Castillan. Once settled in, we will hold the program presentation, meet the team and review individual equipment. The briefing will explain how the week will work, the expected conditions, the safety criteria and the organisation of the first freeride days.Accommodation: Hotel CastillanMeals: Dinner.
- Day 2: FIRST FREERIDE DAY AT LA GRAVEFirst freeride day at La Grave / La Meije with Xavi Bonatti and Nacho Garrido. We will start with a safety equipment check and a practical review of avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe protocols. The day will allow us to assess the group's level, adapt to ungroomed snow and begin to discover the terrain of La Grave, choosing descents according to conditions, safety and level.Accommodation: Hotel CastillanMeals: Breakfast + dinner.
- Day 3: FREERIDE AND PROGRESSION ON UNGROOMED SNOWSecond day at La Grave to continue progressing on off-piste terrain and different types of snow. Xavi and Nacho will adapt the lines to the group's level and the mountain conditions, working on fluidity, slope management and terrain reading. The goal will be to accumulate more vertical descent and experience, always maintaining safety and the ability to adapt the plan to real conditions.Accommodation: Hotel CastillanMeals: Breakfast + dinner.
- Day 4: THIRD FREERIDE DAY AT LA GRAVEThird freeride day at La Grave and the last day with Xavi Bonatti and Nacho Garrido as the guide team. With the knowledge accumulated over the previous days, we will look to make the most of the best options available in the resort. The day can be approached with greater continuity and variety of terrain, always depending on snow, weather, visibility and the group's progress.Accommodation: Hotel CastillanMeals: Breakfast + dinner.
- Day 5: IN SEARCH OF THE BEST FREERIDE CONDITIONSThe week opens up to a flexible format to seek out the best conditions outside La Grave. Depending on snow, wind, visibility and lift openings, the team will be able to choose a destination such as Le Chazelet, Alpe d'Huez or another suitable resort in the French Alps. It will be a day entirely focused on lift-accessed freeride, with no need for skins or ski touring equipment.Accommodation: Hotel CastillanMeals: Breakfast + dinner.
- Day 6: LAST FREERIDE DAY IN THE ALPSLast day of activity and a second opportunity to move wherever conditions are most favourable. Xavi Bonatti will lead the day with the logistical support of Elton, selecting the resort and terrain best suited to the group. The goal will be to close the week with a great day of freeride, consolidate the feel for ungroomed snow and make the most of the best skiing available.Accommodation: Hotel CastillanMeals: Breakfast + dinner.
- Day 7: BREAKFAST, CHECK-OUT AND DEPARTUREAfter breakfast at Hotel Castillan we will wrap up the week and bring the programme to a close. No guided activity is planned for this day. Each participant will arrange their own return journey or may consult B4Experience about the possibility of arranging an additional transfer to the main access airports. End of the trip after six nights and five days of freeride.Accommodation: Not includedMeals: Breakfast.
From the trip description by B4Experience
Where you stay
Hotel Castillan
Hotel Castillan offers a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere in La Grave, in a privileged setting next to the Écrins National Park, ideal for enjoying a ski programme. Its facilities include a swimming pool and sauna, while its restaurant offers a carefully crafted regional cuisine made with local produce.
Getting there
Getting to La Grave is your own responsibility and ground transfers are not included. As a reference, you can plan your journey via Grenoble, Lyon, or Geneva. If you prefer to arrange a transfer from one of these airports, B4Experience can help you coordinate it as an additional service.
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Dates and prices
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Good to know
The program is designed for a maximum of eight participants. During the three days at La Grave, both Xavi Bonatti and Nacho Garrido will be present, allowing the group to be split and managed with greater flexibility. Throughout the entire week, a small group format will be maintained, with Elton supporting coordination and logistics.
From the trip description by B4Experience
