Historical planning figures ¡ Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.
Other names ¡ La Grave - La Meije
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Typically early December to early May
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operatorâs schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions â- Summer and winter destination
- Yes
- Source â ¡ Oct 25, 2026
- Beyond winter
- Cable-car sightseeing to 3200 m, ice grotto visits, guided glacier walks and mountain biking.
- Source â ¡ Oct 25, 2026
- Summer visit planning
- Guided glacier walks require booking; mountain biking is encouraged outside peak mid-July to mid-August.
- Source â ¡ Oct 25, 2026
- Official website
- https://la-grave.com/en/
- Source â ¡ Oct 27, 2026
- Summit elevation (ft)
- 10499
- Source â ¡ Oct 27, 2026
Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Skiable area (acres), Lifts, Runs, Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft), Longest run (mi).
Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.
Oisans Tourism guide to the La Grave freeride area âMain terrain is unmarked, ungroomed and unsecured. The regional guide lists a single blue glacier run and strongly recommends a high-mountain guide or instructor. ¡ Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hautes VallĂŠes access to La Grave and Villar-dâArène âLa Grave and Villar-dâArène have road and bus access, including seasonal Briançon service. The eastern approach follows the D1091 via the Col du Lautaret. ¡ Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
HĂ´tel Le Castillan âFamily hotel and restaurant in the centre of La Grave facing the cable car. The operator publishes separate winter and summer seasons. ¡ Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Panoramic Village âThe operator identifies Les Chalets de la Meije as the former name of its pedestrian chalet village. It offers apartment and full-chalet formats with south-facing rooms. ¡ Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Panoramic Village rentals âOperator lists rental chalets and apartments with kitchen equipment, including oven and dishwasher. Summer pool access is seasonal. ¡ Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
HĂ´tel Le Faranchin âRegional tourism identifies a family-run hotel and restaurant in Villar-dâArène, several kilometres from the La Grave cable car. It lists private hotel rooms and themed stays. ¡ Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Le Faranchin direct reservations âBooking service for HĂ´tel Restaurant Logis Le Faranchin in Villar dâArène. ¡ Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Auberge Edelweiss âHistoric coaching inn in central La Grave with a terrace, bar and restaurant. En-suite double, twin and larger rooms face La Meije. ¡ Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Skierslodge La Grave âhotel sits at 1,450m altitude ¡ 30 guests a week ¡ All rooms have been renovated since 2023 ¡ half board accommodation ¡ certified IFMGA mountain guide ¡ Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Bureau des Guides off-piste weekend âGuests should have some backcountry experience, ski varied snow comfortably and sustain several demanding descents. The guide briefs the group on equipment and selects routes according to ability, weather and mountain conditions. ¡ Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Bureau des Guides de La Grave office âThe office is on the Place du TĂŠlĂŠphĂŠrique, RN 1091, in La Grave. The direct number is +33 4 76 79 90 21. ¡ Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Snowlegend equipment rental in La Grave âThe destination listing, updated October 12 by the local tourism office, identifies Snowlegend across from the cable car at 7 route des Grands Cols, with freeride, touring, snowboard, splitboard and avalanche equipment rental. The shop contact is +33 6 73 78 14 73 and snowlegend.com. ¡ Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hautes VallĂŠes ¡ La Cabine de 3200 m âPanoramic restaurant with homemade meals and pastries at the upper cable-car station. The listed winter season begins December 19, 2026, subject to cable-car access. ¡ Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hautes VallĂŠes ¡ Le BelvĂŠdère de la Meije âVentelon cafĂŠ and restaurant serves home cooking featuring Hautes-Alpes produce, with a wood stove and a south-facing terrace looking toward La Meije. The destination lists a December 26 reopening. ¡ Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hautes VallĂŠes ¡ Les Glaciers âVillage-centre cafĂŠ, crĂŞperie and bar with a terrace. Serves drinks, hot food and sweet or savoury crĂŞpes. Winter dates start December 19, 2026. ¡ Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Auberge Edelweiss ¡ The Restaurant âThe La Grave inn serves evening meals from a changing blackboard menu mixing French and international cooking, with vegetarian choices, a wine cellar and a winter log fire. ¡ Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
