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La Grave ski resort
Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 La Grave

Europe

La Grave

Closed for the season

Season ended May 10, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed May 10

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Powder Days

7

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

3

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:03 AM•Weather at base: 1470m

Overview

La Grave is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Season ended May 10, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

La Grave is a renowned ski area located in the French Alps, distinguished by its vast, ungroomed terrain and challenging off-piste descents. The resort is celebrated for its wild, natural mountain environment, attracting advanced and expert skiers seeking adventure and technical runs. With a unique lift system and minimal infrastructure, La Grave offers a raw alpine experience, emphasizing exploration and mountain safety in a dramatic, unspoiled setting.

Resort Info

Summit3534m
Base1470m
Vertical2064m
Lifts3
Runs1
Skiable Area2150 acres
Average snowfall133 inches / 337 cm
CountryFrance
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Season dates

Season endedMay 10, 2026

Ski passes

No ski pass found

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Le Pub Le Bois des Fees – This cozy and welcoming bar in La Grave is renowned for its friendly atmosphere, craft beers, and live music, making it a favorite après-ski spot for both locals and visiting freeriders seeking to unwind after a day on the legendary slopes.

Snow Summary

3534mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC

Base

1470m

Temp

16.3°C

Wind

11km/h

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Mid-Mountain

2502m

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12km/h

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3534m

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2.9°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

La Grave El Niño rank & forecast

La Grave ranks #29 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +15% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#29 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +15% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), La Grave averaged +15% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book La Grave with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -11%, '15-16 -11%, '23-24 +67%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.

'97-98 −11%'15-16 −11%'23-24 +67%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

La Grave Webcams

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Resort Webcam

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Resort Webcam

3 webcams • Click to expand

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For La Grave (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 10:03 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
3 / -32.4cm14.1mm
Sat, Aug 29
5 / -8
Sun, Aug 30
7 / -3
Mon, Aug 31
5 / -20.1cm3.6mm
Tue, Sep 1
6 / -31.2cm5.7mm
Wed, Sep 2
5 / -23.2cm5.7mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)002.40000000.100001.21.501.7
Precip (mm)4.53.95.70000000.32.40.901.83.92.11.22.4
Temp (°C)231-44-306005005-1-14-1
Wind (km/h)11106263272482392363
Gusts (km/h)988661242824163121293927305439292933

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3534m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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2.9°

-3.4°

12 km/h

Sat

29

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4.6°

-7.6°

7 km/h

Sun

30

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6.6°

-3.1°

8 km/h

Mon

31

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5.4°

-2.3°

9 km/h

Tue

1

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6.4°

-2.6°

10 km/h

Wed

2

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4.5°

-2°

8 km/h

Thu

3

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7.2°

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6 km/h

Fri

4

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10.8°

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6 km/h

Sat

5

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10.8°

1.2°

8 km/h

Sun

6

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9.9°

1°

8 km/h

Summit elevation (3534m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

No official warning service is mapped for this resort’s country yet (v1 covers the United States, Canada and Switzerland). A bulletin may still be published locally.

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC

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Off-season · 455cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 444cm full-season avg

455cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~436.8 cm. That's 4% below the 5-year average (455 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (444 cm).

La Grave Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 542cm with an average of 127 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November85cm16 days42cm79cm20.7cm
December94.1cm17 days100cm137cm20.1cm
January85cm17 days143cm176cm18.1cm
February65cm15 days168cm195cm16.1cm
March71.6cm17 days181cm206cm17.2cm
April56.2cm16 days171cm200cm13.2cm
May37.2cm12 days110cm164cm10.9cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2025-26)

Opens Dec 14, 2025

Through May 10, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at La Grave, ERA5 season snowfall median was 483 cm (190 in), about 6% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

483 cm

10 El Niño winters · 6% below median

All-season median

511 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10483 cm427 cm – 594 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12500 cm478 cm – 613 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8533 cm512 cm – 586 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about La Grave

Where is La Grave?
La Grave is a ski resort in France.
How high is La Grave?
La Grave runs from a base elevation of 1,470 m (4,823 ft) to a summit of 3,534 m (11,594 ft), giving a vertical drop of 629 m (2,064 ft).
How big is La Grave?
La Grave has 2,150 acres (870 hectares) of skiable terrain, 1 marked runs and 3 lifts.
Which ski pass covers La Grave?
La Grave is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at La Grave?
La Grave typically operates from December to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does La Grave get in a typical season?
La Grave averages 133 inches / 337 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect La Grave in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #29 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +15% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), La Grave averaged +15% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book La Grave with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -11%, '15-16 -11%, '23-24 +67%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.