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La Grave, France

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La Grave

Thu 23 March 2006 oli
We've been to La Grave second year in a row and it is by far the best snowboarding site in Europe, which I have visited. No family vacationeers, no showing off with newest gear, no fussing around. Mostly relaxed youngsters and grown-ups who're still hippies-at-heart.

The only trick is, that you need to take your time, be patient and wait for the fresh snow. Then it is pure joy and enough trackless powder for at least 3 days.

Check out hotel Castillan right next to ski lifts, which offers old-school double rooms for €37, and a bar in the basement 3 houses uphill along the road, where most of the gang gathers for the evening and which has free Wifi.

LA Grave as a backside of Les Deux Alpes

Mon 3 November 2003 Matt O
I rode this on day 6 of a Les Deux Alpes trip. You access backside via snow cat (free with 6 day pass). It was fantastic as I was blessed with untracked powder on the upper portion. I recommend a guide, which I didn't have, or study the map and stay close to the sectional lift. The best riding was above 2400m. The lower traverse is extremely challenging on a board with burnt legs. Moguls, trees, rocks, narrow paths, and dirt await you in the Cascades de glace. Yo, it's a frigin forest! You don't have to board all the way to La Grave to enjoy the mountain. It's a great backside day, but start early if your coming and returning to Les Deux Alpes.

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