Review Date
March 6, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
2-5 times

Reviewed by: Kai, DoubleDiamond, from Helsinki, Finland

Summary:
Must go back!!! During good conditions heaven for advanced skiers, during bad conditions hell for anyone.

Regarding my skiing skills:
That double diamond is in US scale, in La Grave scale I'd hardly be anything but a measly cross country skier.

Review Date
January 18, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Once

Reviewed by: Johan Weeda, Advanced, from Netherlands

Summary:
If you like it the Xtreme way, this is the place to be!!
But take care of yourself and if you're not familiar with the tracks, hire a guide.

Review Date
June 6, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
6-15 times

Reviewed by: Erik Vännman, DoubleDiamond, from Voiron, France

Summary:
If you have trouble finding good and challenging skiing in the other french resorts, then good to La Grave. You will not be disapointed. But if you want, high-life, groomed pists, and sun please go somewhere else. This place sifts the wheat from the chaff.

Review Date
March 4, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Countless times

Reviewed by: Jean-Luc Pêcheur, Advanced, from France

Summary:
For good skiers/snowboarders only, LA GRAVE is not a usual resort: Just an gigantic mountain with powder everywhere!!!
From 3550m to 1350m, you can ride just where you want to.
Try the St Christophe Trip: You'll never forget it!
Anyway, the whole spot is unforgettable, that's why I met Doug Coombs, Kent Kreitler and many others up there!!

Review Date
February 28, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Once

Reviewed by: Brian, DoubleDiamond, from Leucadia, CA USA

Summary:
Just go! If you like the steeps, varied, heavy terrain, like small out of the way places, enjoy french county culture and value solitude while on the hill, get your ass to La Grave. Just don't tell them I sent you. Make sure you are in good shape. Just because the chimney smoking French can charge top to bottom doesn't mean your granola-mowing ass will be able to do the same. It rocks hard and the physical beauty of Le Mieje is awe-inspiring. And if you need some luxury you can always join the masses at Les Duex Alpes down the road.