La Grave Resort, France

From series “Top 13 Furious Ski Resorts and Pistes”

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8 out of 12 - Eiger Run Ski Slope, Switzerland

9 out of 12 - Corbet Couloir Ski Slope, United States

10 out of 12 - Delirium Dive Ski Slope, Canada

12 out of 12 - Tortin Ski Slope, Switzerland

The spa town of La Grave is one of the most beautiful and quiet spa resorts in France, where you can ski on your own. For many years it has been the attraction center of the numerous extreme sports fans. The health resort offers a wide selection of ski slopes, which have no mark at all. Officially, the risk of avalanches in the health resort is not controlled, although the probability of avalanches in winter is always very high.

Usually the followers of the extreme descent climb up to the glacier La Meije and choose one of the downhill routes. Without exception, all the slopes are characterized by the numerous sharp rocks, stones and cracks. La Grave will please the experienced athletes not only thanks to the variety of difficult slopes, but also because of the absence of ski beginners. The inexperienced athletes are extremely rare guests of the health resort. La Grave is still rarely visited by tourists with the children. Here you can sharpen your own championship on the first-class ski slopes, watch the other experienced skiers or take some lessons from the highly qualified trainers.

The entertainment infrastructure of the resort is not so well developed. In La Grave, there are no nightclubs or restaurants open until the late night. The local conditions for the sports entertainment are simply excellent. La Grave will please the mountaineers and even the divers who can enjoy the ice diving on Lake Besson. The health resort is also interesting from a historical point of view. Some of its alleyways have retained the unchanging appearance for several years.

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ATM bankomat: 'Banque Rhône-Alpes' located in 0.24 km (

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Fuel station: 'Pic Caroline' in 0.24 km

Supermarket: 'Juge Christophe Georges' in 4.07 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Hôtel restaurant CASTILLAN' in 0.14 km

Nearest airports:
» Meribel Airport MFX - in 45 km

» Courchevel Airport CVF - in 47 km

» Tallard Airport GAT - in 68 km

» Chambery-Savoie Airport CMF - in 73 km

» Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons Airport BAE - in 77 km

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Best hotels near La Grave Resort

Gîte Le Rocher

Located in 0 km from La Grave Resort
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Rooms: 14

The family-style guest rooms at Gîte Le Rocher open onto a balcony and include a private bathroom with a shower. There is also a communal kitchen … More: photo, rates and booking

La Roche Meane

Located in 2 km from La Grave Resort
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Rooms: 5

With stone walls, all of the rooms have a balcony opening onto the mountains or the village. They are equipped with a DVD and CD player. A hairdryer, … More: photo, rates and booking

Hôtel Des Glaciers

Located in 8 km from La Grave Resort
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Rooms: 23

Guest rooms at Hotel des Glaciers are equipped with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. All rooms are serviced by a lift. At the hotel's restaurant, Pere … More: photo, rates and booking

Refuge du Lautaret

Located in 9 km from La Grave Resort
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Rooms: 6

Refuge du Lautaret offers single beds in 4-bed and 8-bed dormitories with parquet floor and access to a shared bathroom. Guests can relax with a book … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

19 km - L'Alpe d'Huez

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L'Alpe d'Huez is one of the most popular ski resorts in France. On its territory are the legendary ski slope Sarenne and several other breathtaking slopes for the most experienced skiers. The Sarenne ski slope starts at the summit of the glacier of the same …

48 km - Grenoble Bastille

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Truly unique object is Grenoble Bastille cable car. That’s the first facility of its kind that was built in the city. Opening of the ropeway took place on 29 September 1934. It has greatly facilitated access of local residents and visitors to one of the major …

58 km - Gouffre Berger

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The Gouffre Berger cave, located in France, was discovered in 1953 and was named in honor of the first researcher, Josef Berger. The general length of the high passages is about 32 km. This is the first cave in the world, whose mines were examined at depth of more than …

69 km - Face Ski Slope

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In the popular health resort Val d'Isere in France is the famous ski slope 'Face', which has been used for many years by experienced athletes from all over the world. The ski slope is 3000 meters, and the height difference between the start and end point is …

95 km - Lac d'Allos

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96 km - Live House in Turin

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Turin also has an amazing live house, which curious travelers definitely have to see. It was built in 2012. The author of the project of the unusual residential complex is the well-known architect Luciano Pio. The residence consisting of 63 apartments is 7 500 square …

Top destination around La Grave Resort - Alpe d Huez

If you want to visit a good grocery shop, do not forget about Des choses & des vins that is open in the center of the town. This is one of the best places to buy wine and chocolate in Alpe d'Huez. You can buy attractive boxes with handmade candies here. Sweet tooths will be impressed when they see display windows with jams and marmalade. Besides dozens of wine types, the shop offers the most popular French liqueurs and various spirits. Many drinks and candies can be sampled before the purchase.
Budget tourists wishing to buy edible souvenirs often visit Carrefour Montagne Alpe d'Huez for this purpose. This supermarket sells many quality products and often has promotions with nice discounts on local delicatessen. In addition to vegetables and fruits, Carrefour Montagne Alpe d'Huez has a large department with meat and dairy products.

If you need new clothes for all family members, Quiksilver Les Bergers might have exactly what you need. This shop mostly offers practical sportswear and casual apparel. There is a section with clothes for children. Fans of practical souvenirs will like this shop too. Quiksilver Les Bergers always has a stock of quality mittens, socks, wool hats, and other knitted winter accessories.
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