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LA GRAVE

📍La Grave, Hautes-Alpes, France

🏔️ Expert Paradise⬛ Steep & Deep🧗 Backcountry Access💎 Hidden GemIndependent☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Kent Goldman ¡ CC BY 2.0 ¡ Photo details

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Vertical drop
7,054 ft
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Skiable terrain
500 acres*
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Avg snowfall
137 in*
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Lifts
3*
Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️
GNB
Grenoble Alpes Isere
About 1–2 hours
drive time
✈️
TRN
Turin Caselle
About 1.5–2.5 hours
drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

La Grave and Villar-d’Arène are separate villages on the D1091 between Grenoble and Briançon. From the Briançon side the road crosses the Col du Lautaret, so check winter road status. Bus connections are possible. Compare the seasonal timetable, your overnight stop and the return service before deciding whether to bring a car.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

HĂ´tel Le Faranchin

hotel · In Villar-d’Arène, a separate road journey to the La Grave cable car

Choose this for a quieter village base with dinner at the property. Arrange the road trip to La Grave before setting a meeting time at the cable car.

Private hotel roomsVillage dining
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about gear storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: Ask about gear storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ ¡ earlier budget guide

HĂ´tel Le Castillan

hotel ¡ Opposite the La Grave cable car

A room across from the cable car keeps the morning simple. You can have dinner at the hotel after a day on the mountain.

Cable-car accessVillage dining
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about pets, Ask about gear storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, Ask about pets, Ask about gear storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate

Skiers Lodge La Grave

hotel ¡ In La Grave village at 1,450 metres

The operator is led by an IFMGA guide and offers lift-accessed freeride programs, private guiding, and packages that combine accommodation, meals, and guiding.

La Grave freeride tripsHalf-board staysGuided ski programs
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page
Moderate$$ ¡ earlier budget guide

Panoramic Village

condo ¡ In La Grave village

Chalet and apartment layouts give groups room to cook and spend evenings together. Ask which rentals are available for your winter dates.

Self-catering staysGroups
🍳Kitchen equipment varies by rental
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about gear storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Kitchen equipment varies by rental.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, Ask about gear storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ ¡ earlier budget guide

Auberge Edelweiss

hotel ¡ In the centre of La Grave village

This suits travelers who want to spend the evening over dinner at the inn. Larger rooms also accommodate friends or a family sharing.

Village diningCouplesSmall groups
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about pets, Ask about gear storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, Ask about pets, Ask about gear storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For La Grave, compare a booked room or rental around La Grave with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures ¡ Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names ¡ La Grave - La Meije

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically early December to early May

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Cable-car sightseeing to 3200 m, ice grotto visits, guided glacier walks and mountain biking.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Guided glacier walks require booking; mountain biking is encouraged outside peak mid-July to mid-August.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://la-grave.com/en/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
10499
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
7054
Source ↗ · 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 ↗Main 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 Vallées access to La Grave and Villar-d’Arène ↗La Grave and Villar-d’Arène 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.

Hôtel Le Castillan ↗Family 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 ↗The 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 ↗Operator 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.

Hôtel Le Faranchin ↗Regional tourism identifies a family-run hotel and restaurant in Villar-d’Arène, 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 ↗Booking service for Hôtel Restaurant Logis Le Faranchin in Villar d’Arène. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Auberge Edelweiss ↗Historic 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 ↗hotel 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 ↗Guests 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 ↗The office is on the Place du Téléphérique, 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 ↗The 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 Vallées · La Cabine de 3200 m ↗Panoramic 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 Vallées · Le Belvédère de la Meije ↗Ventelon café 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 Vallées · Les Glaciers ↗Village-centre café, crêperie and bar with a terrace. Serves drinks, hot food and sweet or savoury crêpes. Winter dates start December 19, 2026. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Auberge Edelweiss · The Restaurant ↗The 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.

  • La Grave — Winter Prices and Opening ↗

    The operator publishes a December 19, 2026 through May 2, 2027 cable-car and ski-lift winter window.

  • Summer: Prices and Opening | La Grave ↗

    Cable-car sightseeing to 3200 m, ice grotto visits, guided glacier walks and mountain biking.

  • La Grave–La Meije freeride ski area ↗

    The official La Grave–La Meije freeride ski area page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

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