Since 1993, Snowlegend has been offering freeski - freeride, snowboard, touring & telemark classes. A friendly pro-team are waiting you for connecting to the energy of La Meije !

Don't try to compare this resort to any other, La Grave is in a class of its own. In a remote corner of the Hautes Alps. Oisans is the largest mountain group in the Alps. At 3986 meters, La Meije may not be the highest peak, but it does have one of the longest vertical drops in the world: 2150 meters or 7100 feet and more !

Two lifts take you up to an altitude of 3550 meters. From there, the number of possible descents makes La Grave probably largest untamed, off-piste site in Europe. The combination of North and Northeast facing slopes and high altitude means that snow conditions are often deep powder and are excellent from Christmas to May.

The Snowlegend team is made up from UIAGM guides (International Union of Mountain Guide Associations) & instructors from (International ski school) who have perfect knowledge of La Grave and the area- including its most challenging routes. La Grave is the freeride mecca- we are always finding and testing new routes with more than 2300 meters of vertical drop !

You can look forward to some exciting times !
How can you miss this opportunity to ride with the pros in such a breathtaking environment ?

• rendez-vous to Snowlegend chalet the day before at 5.30 to 7 pm or the morning at 8 to 9 am. • meeting with Snowlegend crew & Loan safety equipment (helmet, Dva, showel, probe, harness). • possible to rent Snowpulse life airbag 30L with a preferantial price of 25€, normally is 35€. • possible to rent skis or snowboard for 15 or 20€ with a preferantial price, normally is 25 or 30€ • storage space reserved for clients where you can leave your skis or snowboard, boots and safety backpack. • Group departure of 1 to 7 riders at the opening time of the Meije telepherique. • Depending on weather conditions , different descents will be offered. • Snowlegend guiding ensures safety procedures, get plenty of free advice, and tips to improve your technique...! • Daily vertical drops from 4 to 12 000 meters . Pow pow, glaciers, couloirs, forest .... 2 to 7 runs of Pure Bonheur !!! • Lunch at restaurant 3200 meters or Chancel Refuge 2508m. • Each telepherique ascent with a maximum of 6 persons is a perfect time to exchange our knowledge, laugh, relax, appreciate the fantastic panorama ! • every evening, we offer an aperitif Chartreuse. You are welcome to bring along specialities from your region ! • massage by appointement with Eva, Colette, Carole specialists sports physiotherapist. • possible to wax and sharp edges at Pro-shop by Mathieu skiman. • We check weather predictions from various sources. • The guides and Didi will suggest the groups and itineraries for the next day.

Snowlegend chalet on main road, in face of telepherique.	Sunrise from Shop, Sweet day in perspective !	Telepherique ascent between 2400 - 3200 m
Follow the guide “Open the “Face”	Drop in	View from aperitif Sunset La Meije !
Choice your line with smile	Pow pow !	Maori sunset

For quality and safety, Snowlegend prefer to guide
groups of maximum 5 riders for corridors and itineraries.
We accept groups of 6 to 7 persons for classical itineraries
Who are Vallons of Chancel or La Meije or Saint Christophe.

Statistics of guiding days during season 2010
Group less of 4 riders 27%, Group of 4 riders 35%,
Group of 5 riders 28%, Group of 6 to 7 riders 10%.
Snowlegend receive 614 clients from around the world
(36 nations). All very happy - Age 15 to 78 years old.
74% men - 26% women. 82% ski - 18% snowboard

2 options Price for rider want to join a group : 90 € Per day with a group of 3 to 5 people 75 € Per day with a group of 6 to 7 people ou Price for a private guide : 360 € per day for a group of 1 to 5 people 400 € per day for a group of 6 à 7 people

Snowlegend guiding 9 am to 5 pm, pro, friendly, powder addict ! Groups of 1 to 7 people, ideal size is 3 to 5 riders with same technical, physical level & smile. + loan of Tracker 2 - DVA (kit to locate victim in avalanches + training) + loan of freeride helmet (it's better to have) size XS, S, M, L, XL + loan of security bag (25 liters, back protection, shovel, probe) + loan of harness You get a special price on renting: 15 or 20€ per day, normally is 25 or 30€ : - For renting skis, ski boots, snowboard Rossignol. - For renting snowboard, bindings, boots Flow. 2011 New possible to rent Snowpulse 30L Life airbag special price 25€ normally is 35€ Have a look about the gears on PRO SHOP section These prices do not include the ski pass, 37€ per day via Snowlegend, normal price is 40€ Or take ski pass to the desk of telepherique des Glaciers de La Meije : 3 days running or no 114 €/38 per day , 4 days 148€/37 , 5 days 180€/36, 6 days 210€/35, 7 days 238€/34. 1 month 479 €, Season 695 € Surprise North face itineraries Somewhere in Chirouze Drop In Rope down in la Voûte Turns between seracs Fréaux couloir Visit an ice cave Client in Banana couloir Maori Inspiration Telepherique  P9 Danger crevasses 3 Snowlegend groups at "La Brèche Pacave" Force exhale in curve Happy rider – better move with smile

Minimum age: 18 years old, (15 years old “young camp”) Required level : Snowboarders 5 seasons minimum Skiers & telemarkers: skiing everywhere or conmfortable on black slopes. Snowlegend team will give you plenty of free advice, and technical tips for more delights ! Day off possible : to rest or in case of bad weather or in the event the lifts are closed due to high risk of avalanche or too much wind. If La Meije is closed, we will go riding at Serre Chevalier, Chazelet, 2 Alpes, Auris, Alpe d'Huez... Or to do a nice touring in Oisans range. To find out availability : snowlegend@waw.com or 33 (0)681 970 325 Or visit our base in La Grave opposite Telephérique des Glaciers de La Meije on the main road, Snowlegend chalet Reserve directly your lodging with Snowlegend mention.

You're welcome to stay the number of days you wish and start whenever you want.
Session with Snowlegend from au
Meeting with Snowlegend the day before
or the morning of your first day
Would you join a group or private guide ?
join a group
or private guide   How many people   Name of the group
You are a skier  a snowboarder
All ready client: which couloirs or itineraries you do with which guide !
If first time with Snowlegend give one idea about your level & freeride experience.
Your wish:
First name		Age		Country
Name		Mobile		Mail
People to prevent in case of emergency:
Phone		Mail
Thanks to say where do you stay in La Grave :
Do you need:
Dva or transceiver		showel		probe
backpack		helmet		harness
Your weight in kilos		full height in cms
Would you reserve ski or snowboard:
type		size
Would you reserve life-airbag SNOWPULSE 30L : yes  no
If yes, your size : M  L
Confirmation of your reservation by mail, phone Ok if you are client or direct to the shop.

Since last 10 years, Snowlegend & François Sivardière one of the most experienced in the field in France and Europe have done snow and avalanche camp.
The idea is help you understand the nature of mountain snow pack, understand the reasons behind potential avalanche risks, and be able to use specific techniques to minimise risks. The most effective way to use your avalanche transceiver in the event of an accident is explained and demonstrated.
As an option, you can undertake a detailed study of the current snowpack, and do a simulated victim or multi-victim research.

3rd edition GIRLS WEEK-END Skipass Téléphériques des Glaciers de la Meije are free for the girls during 2 days, concert and presents.

Snowlegend receive youngs from all over the world to discover “Les Vallons de La Meije”. Accent about the safety and ride technical !

The first outings, at the beginning of winter, are day-trips. Not necessary to start early in the morning, because it stays cold all day. Between La Grave and the Briançon side of the mountains, there are numerous routes with between 600 and 1600 meters of vertical. Enough to keep everyone happy, from the thoughtful to the most demanding. It is a good time of year to take your first steps in touring, easy snow, a few sunbeams and a picnic to wake up the poet in you! Later in the year, from about mid February, when the snow pack is more stable and predictable, high altitude glacier routes and steep slopes are often possible. We can use the skilifts at La Grave or Serre Chevalier to start a big day with long descents in the Ecrins mountains. At the beginning of April, the moutain huts are manned again. One night at the refuge du Promontoire for example, or a whole week of rando at altitude, can give you a route across the Ecrins.

A very good technical level for the all the descents and experience of climbing back up are essential. One day tour around La Grave for familiarisation (your technique and the use of equipment). One night either at La Grave or at refuge de la selle. 2 days tour de La Meije with 1 night at the refuge de la promontoire (40€ per person for half-board), South face of La Meije. There are several possible descents, Enfetchores, or the Tabuchet or L'Homme glacier, depending on conditions.

© Bertrand Boone

Take an advantage of your venue, to discover corridors and itineraries ! Possible to make a reconnaissance of Derby run Maori Inspiration Groupe Snowlegend La Voûte rappel Itinéraires Orcières, La Voûte