La Grave, Europe's mecca for freeride off piste skiing, with descents of up to 2300m vertical.
Situated at the bottom of the huge La Meije glacier peak, La Grave has it all for backcountry off piste skiers: diverse couloirs, steeps, tree lined snow bowls, ridge lines, gullies.
From the trip description by Snoworks
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.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Coaching campa Snoworks instructor per group
- Resort and backcountry guidinga UIAGM guide and a Snoworks instructor per group
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- There are no marked runs, the gondola takes you up to 3200m in 30 minutes and from there, after taking in the breathtaking views from the glacier, an endless choice of north facing routes.
- For this trip we have included our own mini bus so that we can access even more varied routes and different resorts for maximum flexibility.
- This 6 day course includes 5 days skiing La Grave with a UIAGM guide and a Snoworks instructor per group, and 1 day (the last day) skiing in a neighbouring resort, with the Snoworks ski instructors.
- Minimum requirements for this course: Competent off piste skiers (level 5.5).
- Skiers who have a high level of fitness to ski all day off piste with a break for lunch.
- The ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential.
- Situated in Les Hautes Alpes in France, La Grave is a traditional French village with a small amount of shops and bars, and dominated by the impressive La Meije glacier.
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 6 guests
From the trip description by Snoworks
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals · partly
- Lesson
- Half board shared accommodation in Auberge Edelweiss
- Use of mini bus for local transport
- Snoworks instructor for duration of the trip
- Local guide
Not included
- Lift pass
- Transfers
- Insurance (off piste with a guide)
- Alcoholic drinks with meals
- Lunches
- Lift passes - purchase daily
- Single occupancy supplement
- Airport transfers
Where you stay
We have included accommodation in the traditional Auberge Edelweiss for 7 nights from Sunday 21 March. It's a converted coaching inn and situated just a 5 minute walk from the main telepherique. It's the perfect base for all the adventures this mountain offers, both in summer and winter. It has a lively bar that serves home made tapas and a restaurant with a superb choice of local dishes and an extensive wine list.
Getting there
- Fly to Geneva, Lyon or Grenoble. Please DO NOT book flights until advised by the office.
- Use of a mini bus for local transport is included.
From the trip description by Snoworks
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Dates and prices
- Mar 22 – Mar 26, 20272026/27 · 6 days2,295 GBPFrom £2295 — The initial price based on 1 adult with the lowest price in low season. The price covers half board shared accommodation in Auberge Edelweiss for 7 nights from Sunday 21 March, use of the mini bus, a Snoworks instructor and a local guide. Lunches, lift passes, airport transfers and theAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of September 2, 2026.
Good to know
Minimum requirements for this course: Competent off piste skiers (level 5.5); skiers who have a high level of fitness to ski all day off piste with a break for lunch; the ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential.
Required Equipment: Helmet, off piste safety equipment (transceiver, shovel & probe), touring skis (if you have them but not essential).
From the trip description by Snoworks
