An off piste week with huge descents (up to 2,150m) in the mythical off piste mecca of La Grave, as well as Les Deux Alpes and Alpe d'Huez.
Local expert, IFMGA Mountain Guide, Greg Sauget, will guide this week. Greg had been guiding for Jagged Globe for over a decade and is a fluent English speaker. The week will be a mixture of lift-assisted descents and those requiring skinning to access the best snow (skins and touring bindings are therefore required).
From the trip description by Jagged Globe
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.
- 6 days on snow with staff
- Resort and backcountry guiding6 days' ski guiding with an IFMGA Mountain Guide (including all the Guide's fees and expenses). Ratio 1:6 maximum
- 1 guide : 6 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Grade: 10B
- Difficulty: Advanced
- The course is designed for intermediate to advanced off piste skiers and ski tourers who are able to ski efficiently and in control in all snow types.
- You will use skins on several days, so you must have previous experience of using them for at least a few days. A good level of fitness will allow you to enjoy the descents and improve your skiing further.
- On our intermediate-advanced off piste courses, you can expect to be working on skills whilst making big and varied off piste descents throughout the week. Course schedules are subject to change depending on weather and snow conditions.
- As soon as you head off piste, you need to be aware of avalanche risks, although some areas close to the resort may be controlled. Your coaches/guides are all well versed in avalanche avoidance and will educate you in safety matters and rescue procedures. However, by its very nature, off piste skiing is a risky business, not just because of avalanche danger, but also from the danger posed by hidden rocks, streams, small cliffs or tree branches, not to mention other skiers.
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 6 guests
From the trip description by Jagged Globe
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals · partly
- 7 nights' hotel accommodation in La Grave on a twin-sharing, half-board basis
- 6 days' ski guiding with an IFMGA Mountain Guide (including all the Guide's fees and expenses). Ratio 1:6 maximum
- Private road transport to fulfil the course programme (mix of minibus and/or Guides' cars)
- Taxi back from La de Grand Maison to L'Alpe d'Huez and from La Selle to La Grave (if necessary)
Not included
- Lift pass
- Transfers
- Travel to/from La Grave
- Lunch
- Ski passes
- Skis, boots and equipment hire
- Avalanche Safety Gear (digital transceiver, metal shovel, 240cm + avalanche probe)
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
Not confirmed by the operator: Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: Course participants meet at the course base 7pm. Briefing on the week's activities. The Course Director will organise any hire equipment or boot fittings for the following morning.
- Day 2: Skiing day, refreshing skills, using avalanche kit and ski touring gear in la Grave. Ski the "Vallon de la Meije" off piste.
- Day 3: Drive to L'Alpe d'Huez and ski the "Grand Sablat" and "Col du Cerisier" off-piste itineraries.
- Day 4: Ski the "Vallon de Chancel" off-piste itinerary in La Grave.
- Day 5: Drive to and ski in Les Deux Alpe. Ski the "Clot de Chalance" and "Lac de Mantel".
- Day 6: Return to L'Alpe d'Huez and ascend the "Col de la Pyramide" or on to the summit of Pic Bayle (3,465m). Ski down to Vaujany or even further to Lac de Grand Maison, then get a taxi back to L'Alpe d'Huez.
- Day 7: Ski in La Grave. "Brèche Pacave" or "Vallon de la Selle" (short taxi travel back to La Grave).
- Day 8: Dispersal. Breakfast will be provided on the last morning before leaving the course.
From the trip description by Jagged Globe
Where you stay
- 7 nights' hotel accommodation in La Grave on a twin-sharing, half-board basis
- Valley accommodation is in the 2-star Hotel Castillan in the village of La Grave.
Getting There
Fly to Lyon. Transfer by coach to La Grave (Check times on-line at Linkbus ).
From the trip description by Jagged Globe
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Dates and prices
- Jan 16 – Jan 23, 20272026/27 · 8 days1,625 GBP£1,625 per person, land only (without flights)AvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Published as "Sat 16 Jan – Sat 23 Jan 2027", meeting in La Grave; Available.
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Good To Know
- Group size: 3 – 6 people.
- Single room supplement: £175
- deposit £200.00 — Final payment due 42 days before departure
From the trip description by Jagged Globe
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