New to Snoworks for 2026 is the incredible off piste resort of La Grave. Europe’s mecca for freeride off piste skiing, with descents of up to 2300m vertical.
Situated at the bottom of the huge La Meije glacier peak, La Grave has it all for backcountry off piste skiers: diverse couloirs, steeps, tree lined snow bowls, ridge lines, gullies.
There are no marked runs, the gondola takes you up to 3200m in 30 minutes and from there, after taking in the breathtaking views from the glacier, an endless choice of north facing routes.
For this trip we have included our own mini bus so that we can access even more varied routes and different resorts for maximum flexibility.
Check your ski level here.
Helmet, off piste safety equipment, (transceiver, shovel & probe), touring skis (if you have them but not essential)
Situated in Les Hautes Alpes in France, La Grave is a traditional French village with a small amount of shops and bars, and dominated by the impressive La Meije glacier.
Accommodation:
We have included accommodation in the traditional Auberge Edelweiss for 7 nights from Saturday 28 February. It’s a converted coaching inn and suitated just a 5 minute walk from the main telepherique. It’s the perfect base for all the adventures this mountain offers, both in summer and winter. It has a lively bar that serves home made tapas and a restaurant with a superb choice of local dishes and an extensive wine list.
Travel Suggestions:
Fly to Geneva, Lyon or Grenoble. Please DO NOT book flights until advised by the office.
Snoworks makes dreams and lifetime memories happen. I cannot speak highly enough of the Snoworks team and courses. To sum things up I travelled in a plane for 24 hours from Australia to Europe to ski with Snoworks in 2024 and had such a good time that I did it again in 2025.
Really enjoyed the course. Fantastic instruction from Euan, always felt he had the right balance of pushing us but keeping us safe. Really good people on the course, sociable and great to ski with. My off piste skiing definitely improved, can’t wait to do more! Thank you for a great week. I look forward to doing more Snoworks courses!