Guided freeride skiing in La Grave

Organized by Snowlegend
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Spoken languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German
Minimum age: From 12 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:
  • J
  • F
  • M
  • A
  • M
  • J
  • J
  • A
  • S
  • O
  • N
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Activity description

Dare to try the extreme with an awesome freeriding session! The guide and instructors at Snowlegend would be happy to take you out for an entire day to explore their favorite freeriding slopes!

For your private or group sessions, you will evolve on the mythical off-piste domain of La Grave - La Meije. You will enjoy an incredible view of the Alps, while skiing on the world class itineraries of the resort.

This High Mountain area is unsecured and the off-piste is extremely vast. With a guide you will be able to optimize your day of freeride skiing in La Grave by skiing in total safety on the best itineraries at the best time of the day.

Snowlegend has been guiding off-piste groups since 1993. The team, made up of guides and instructors who are above all passionate about freeride skiing, ski touring, snowboarding, splitboarding or telemark, will be able to share their passion with you. They know the snow conditions (quality and snow conditions) of all the freeride itineraries in the resort because they slide all winter long.

During your off-piste day, Snowlegend's guides will define with you an itinerary adapted to your level and your expectations. They will give you technical advice and help you to improve your skills in powder, couloirs, steep slopes... The perfect opportunity to improve your off-piste skills! 

So go and conquer the snowy off-piste slopes of the famous resort of La Grave-Meije with your Snowlegend guide!

Offers

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Full day group excursion
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You leave for a whole day of group off-piste skiing in La Grave with the professional riders of Snowlegend.

You can book several days that do not necessarily follow each other, and then organize it with the guide.

In a concern of quality and safety, Snowlegend prefers to guide groups of no more than 4 to 5 riders for the couloirs and routes. They accept groups of 6 riders only for the classic itineraries which are the Vallons de La Meije and Chancel or downhill on Saint Christophe.

Course of events

- Appointment between 8:00 am and 8:30 am (variable depending on weather conditions, itinerary and snow conditions)

- Meeting with your guide in music with a coffee, check of the safety equipment and gliding together.

- Equipment on site: Nightingale helmets, Dva-Element Barryvox, shovel, light probe, harness. (Possibility to rent avalanche airbag Mammut -18€/day- to reserve).

- Departure of the groups. Depending on the snow and weather conditions: different itineraries and choice of slopes are proposed between glaciers, couloirs, forest...

- Difference in altitude during the day from 4 to 12 000 meters. 2 to 7 rotations of pure happiness!

After your sessions, you can enjoy a moment of relaxation and fun with the guides and instructors back at their place. They offer you the Chartreuse aperitif while your belongings dry in the heated room with shoe dryer.

Many services are available on site such as massage (by appointment) with a specialist, sharpening, waxing at the Pro-shop...

Activity requirements

All participants must be very good skiers (comfortable on red to black slopes) and they must know the backcountry skiing. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Special terms

Snowlegend shop offers the rental of freeride skis or snowboards adapted to the terrain of La Grave or avalanche airbags to the youngest ones or if they are already well equipped to the parents.

The La Grave Snowlegend freeride shop, located in front of the La Meije glacier cable car, is committed to offering you the best choice of equipment in perfect condition, adapted to the magical slopes of La Meije and its snow conditions.

You will find a wide choice of freeride skis, cross-country skis, snowboards, splitboards and avalanche safety pack. Many of these references make you dream (as they are rare for rental). The skiman pays particular attention to the preparation of the edges, the sole and waxing according to the temperatures and the quality of the snow. Boots and helmets are dried and sanitized after each return of rental. The avalanche air bags are checked before each outing as well as the DVAs.

- Lunch is to be foreseen at the Refuge de Chancel at 2508m, or at the restaurant D'en Haut at 3200m or in the village at 1450m depending on the itinerary! Very good value for money.

OR take your picnic. 

- For lift passes, count 50€ per day (Snowlegend rate). Reduced rate at 40€ for under 25 years old.

- Or : get your ski pass at the Glacier cable car of La Meije.

Possibility to book at preferential rates for skiing, snowboarding, ski touring, splitboarding.

They can adapt themselves to groups and speak English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

Do not forget to bring
  • All your skiing/snowboarding equipment
  • Picnic with snacks & drinks
Sensation Level:

Extreme

Fitness level:

Sporty

Duration:

full day

Minimum age:

From 12 years-old and up

Meeting point:

At the Snowlegend chalet: In front of la Meije Glacier skilift, RD1091, 05320 La Grave - La Meije

Included:
  • Security backpack (DVA - shovel - probe)
  • Helmet & harness
  • Coffee at the shop & facilities
Excluded:
  • Ski lift pass
  • Ski equipment
  • Lunch for you and your guide (picnic in the resort or restaurant up the mountains)
2
Private guiding
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You leave for a whole day of private off-piste skiing in La Grave with the professional riders of Snowlegend.

You can book several days that do not necessarily follow each other, and then organize it with the guide.

In a concern of quality and safety, Snowlegend prefers to guide groups of no more than 4 to 5 riders for the couloirs and routes. They accept groups of 6 riders only for the classic itineraries which are the Vallons de La Meije and Chancel or downhill on Saint Christophe.

Course of events

- Appointment between 8:00 am and 8:30 am (variable depending on weather conditions, itinerary and snow conditions)

- Meeting with your guide in music with a coffee, check of the safety equipment and gliding together.

- Equipment on site: Nightingale helmets, Dva-Element Barryvox, shovel, light probe, harness. (Possibility to rent avalanche airbag Mammut -18€/day- to reserve).

- Departure of the groups. Depending on the snow and weather conditions: different itineraries and choice of slopes are proposed between glaciers, couloirs, forest...

- Difference in altitude during the day from 4 to 12 000 meters. 2 to 7 rotations of pure happiness!

After your sessions, you can enjoy a moment of relaxation and fun with the guides and instructors back at their place. They offer you the Chartreuse aperitif while your belongings dry in the heated room with shoe dryer.

Many services are available on site such as massage (by appointment) with a specialist, sharpening, waxing at the Pro-shop...

Activity requirements

All participants must be very good skiers (comfortable on red to black slopes) and they must know the backcountry skiing.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Special terms

Snowlegend shop offers the rental of freeride skis or snowboards adapted to the terrain of La Grave or avalanche airbags to the youngest ones or if they are already well equipped to the parents.

The La Grave Snowlegend freeride shop, located in front of the La Meije glacier cable car, is committed to offering you the best choice of equipment in perfect condition, adapted to the magical slopes of La Meije and its snow conditions.

You will find a wide choice of freeride skis, cross-country skis, snowboards, splitboards and avalanche safety pack. Many of these references make you dream (as they are rare for rental). The skiman pays particular attention to the preparation of the edges, the sole and waxing according to the temperatures and the quality of the snow. Boots and helmets are dried and sanitized after each return of rental. The avalanche air bags are checked before each outing as well as the DVAs.

- Lunch is to be foreseen at the Refuge de Chancel at 2508m, or at the restaurant D'en Haut at 3200m or in the village at 1450m depending on the itinerary! Very good value for money.

OR take your picnic. 

- For lift passes, count 50€ per day (Snowlegend rate). Reduced rate at 40€ for under 25 years old.

- Or : get your ski pass at the Glacier cable car of La Meije.

Possibility to book at preferential rates for skiing, snowboarding, ski touring, splitboarding.

They can adapt themselves to groups and speak English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

Do not forget to bring
  • All your skiing/snowboarding equipment
  • Picnic with snacks & drinks
Sensation Level:

Extreme

Fitness level:

Sporty

Duration:

full day

Minimum age:

From 12 years-old and up

Meeting point:

At the Snowlegend chalet: In front of la Meije Glacier skilift, RD1091, 05320 La Grave - La Meije

Included:
  • Security backpack (DVA - shovel - probe)
  • Helmet & harness
  • Coffee at the shop & facilities
Excluded:
  • Ski lift pass
  • Ski equipment
  • Lunch for you and your guide (picnic in the resort or restaurant up the mountains)
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Meeting point

At the Snowlegend chalet: In front of la Meije Glacier skilift, RD1091, 05320 La Grave - La Meije Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule