Since 1993, Snowlegend has been offering snowboard, ski and telemark classes in La Meije-La Grave. 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 Alpes; 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; 7100 feet). Two lifts take you up to an altitude of 3650 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. How can you miss this opportunity to ride with the pros in such a breathtaking environment?

Routes at La Grave

High mountain routes start at either 3200m or 3650. Some are on south-facing slopes (Rama couloir, Toura, l’Olympic.....) and descend towards the pretty village of St Christophe, the other side of the mountain from La Grave village. Others are on North facing slopes (Chirouze, La Voute, Maisonneuve.....) and bring you back down towards La Grave and the main road up the valley.

These runs are not necessarily extreme, but on some of them, you do NOT fall! You have to adapt youi skiing style. We limit our groups to 3 to 5 people and above all, pay great attention to weather and snow conditions. For this reason it is never possible to programme these routes in advance- each day may change.

Try out the area. Come with us, tire out your legs and hone your technique on the slopes of the Vallons & Couloirs (Triffids, l’Ours, Banane, Raphaëlle, Fréaux.....) : if it all works - we’re off!

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La Grave-La Meije is located at 75 Km from Grenoble N91, and 35 Km from Briançon via Lautaret pass
(traffic information: +33 (0)892 680 205).

The train station in Grenoble has a good TGV link from Paris, approx 3 hours.
There is a bus from the station, VFD (info: www.vfd.fr 33 (0)476 477 777) Grenoble-La Grave-Briançon or
Grenoble-2 Alpes (get off at the Chambon dam stop, just before the climb to 2 Alpes we can come to collect you, but we need to know the day before you arrive!).

International and national airport connections are available at Lyon St Exupéry, Geneva, Turin, Milan or Grenoble. Several of these host low-cost flights from Easyjet, Ryanair and others. Most are connected by bus to Grenoble or Briancon, or of course you can hire a car too.


Lodging Snowlegend Selection

EDELWEISS INN **
05320 La Grave - La Meije      
Recommended by Lonely Planet, Guide du Routard and Petit Futé
Tél : 33 (0)476 799 093 / Fax : 33 (0)476 799 264
www.hotel-edelweiss.com          info@hotel-edelweiss.com

The Auberge Edelweiss, which is a favourite with bon-vivant skiers, is off the main road, in the historic village of La Grave and is less than a 5 minutes walk away from the téléphérique. The Auberge, a 18th century old coaching inn, is comfortable and cozy, with wood panelling, log fire and popular bar, where you'll find a large selection of malt whisky, aperitives, spirits and beers. The most demanding will prepare their gear in the well equipped workshop, others will enjoy the jacuzzi or sauna or admire the breathtaking view from the terrace. The restaurant offers a big four course dinner, with local specialities and innovative cuisine from our team of dedicated chefs. Our freshly baked home made bread is served every evening in the restaurant and you can choose from more than 300 different wines from France and around the world, all chosen with great care by the owners Robin and Marlon. And if you are lucky, we might have a jam session or one of our famous blues concerts while you are here.

LES CHALETS DE LA MEIJE
Le Village 05320 LA GRAVE :  
Label Europe Qualité, 1001 Meilleurs Hôtels de France au Petit Futé 06.
Guide des Hôtels de Charme 2006, Recommandé Petit Futé Alpes & Best of France 2006,
Muriel, Philippe & leur équipe
Tél : 33 (0)4.76.799.797 – cellular : (0)6 86.707.082    Fax : 33 (0)4.76.799.798
www.chalet-meije.com          contact@chalet-meije.com

100 m far from cable & 50m from SnowLegend guiding cie : Hôtel & Renting in a resort made of Chalets.
Single, double & triple rooms in B &B or 1/2 board with “Au Vieux Guide” Restaurant. Price from 39 €/pers.
Comfortable beds 160 x 200 or 90 x 200, South, Panoramic view on glaciers & very Calm.Chalets renting or apartments in chalet : 2 to10 pers. 3 days mini in short renting formula :”apparthôtel”.Indoor Garage, Sauna, 2 hot tubs – Resort Recommanded in major guides, Charmfull & 3***comfort.

HÔTEL CASTILLAN
05 320 LA GRAVE
Tél : 00.33.476.79.90.04    Fax :00.33.476.79.93.10
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/castillan/           castillan.hotel@wanadoo.fr

"A pleasant hotel with a home like atmosphere situated front of the lift, confortable rooms with bath/shower WC, telephone, television and wifi. Half of the rooms with loggias facing south towards the Meije glacier.
After a nice day, make the most of panoramic terace of bar facing the Meije, or a sauna or a little massage....
At the restaurant, a friendly table using local products."

GÎTE AU VIEUX GUIDE
Le village 05320 LA GRAVE
Tel :  04 76 79 90 75   Fax : 04 76 79 90 75
au-vieux-guide@wanadoo.fr

Le Gîte Au Vieux Guide se situe  au centre du village, en contrebas de la route nationale, et à 300 M du téléphérique.
Le gîte se trouve dans une maison, individuelle, avec le restaurant au rez-de-chaussée.
Nous proposons la demi-pension, ou seulement la nuit, mais la gestion libre n’est pas possible.
En ce qui concerne le logement : 1 dortoir de 9 places, (chaleureux, style montagne) salle de bain commune,
2 chambres de 2 places annexe au dortoir, 1 chambre de 4 à 5 places avec salle de bains.

HÔTEL LA CHAUMINE
Ventelon  05320 La Grave
Tel, France    0033-476-799028
Tel, Belgique  0032-475-561397
www.hotel-lachaumine.com          info@hotel-lachaumine.com

La Chaumine is a rustic alpine timber chalet. It is located 3kms above La Grave, situated at the edge of the smaller village of Ventelon at an altitude of 1 782m. (5847 ft.) The Lodge faces due south directly onto the north face of the majestic glaciated peak of `La Meije´ (3983 m/13065 ft.), providing a truly exhilarating and ever-changing view. The prestigious Michelin Guide of France ranked the view as 3 stars, the highest possible rating and considered `Worth a Journey´.
La Chaumine offers 19 bedrooms of which 4 luxury rooms in our newly built wing and 15 cozy standard rooms. This intimate accomodation with a truly exhilarating view includes a large terrace, a spacious dining room, lounge area with open fireplace, comfortable soft furnishing’s, a sauna and bar. La Chaumine wouldn’t be la Chaumine without the pleasant atmosphere and breathtaking views of the restaurant, providing traditional French home cooked meals and delicous wines.

HÔTEL LES AGNEAUX
05480 Villar d 'Arène
tel: 04.76.79.90.62      fax: 04.76.79.95.40
www.hotel-lesagneaux.com           info@hotel-lesagneaux.com

Welcome home with Jean-Philippe and Lila at hotel les Agneaux.
After a day of skiing with the SnowLegend team we welcome you to cozy family oriented atmosphere.
Come and relax in our hotel which includes six suites and several affordable bedrooms.A sauna ,a jacuzzi , a fitness room and experience a relaxing, rejuvenating massage with colette.
you will acess to a ski room complete with a boot dryer and lockers
so your equipement will be perfect condition to go skiing the next day.
In our lounge, enjoy a drink by the fireplace while sharing stories about your skiing day.Come to our restaurant to have a hearty meal taste the local cuisine and appreciate our fresh produce.

Chambres d'hôtes La ROCHE MEANE
05 480 Villar d'Arène
CRET Sylviane  
www.rochemeane.com

La Roche Méane guest house is the ideal place for your free ride holiday.
We welcome you in an old farm renovated into a guest house registered with "3 Épis Gîtes de France".
Everything is made fort he rider well-being: a hearty breakfast before going skiing, an outside jacuzzi to help you relax at the end of the day, a technical room with boots dryers, a living-room with a library and comfortable bedrooms.
We only offer bed and breakfast but a little kitchen is available as well as several restaurants in the village (one is only a minute away walking distance) and some others in La Grave ( 3 kilometers drive down the road).

HÔTEL LE FARANCHIN
05480 Villar d 'Arène
www.lefaranchin.com          hotel.faranchin@wanadoo.fr

Welcome to the "Faranchin", far away from cities stress ! 33 rooms with shower or bath, toilets, phone, TV, 7 "gîte" rooms (shower/toilets in the corridor). 2 dining rooms, salon, bar, wifi, spa, sauna and sport equipment. Staying at the "Faranchin" is the insurance to find a quality service, a regional and generous cooking. B&B, halfboard, fullboard. Self cooking possible in gîte....Hope to see you soon !