Visit La Grave, Provence
La Grave is high in the mountains 40 kilometres north-west of Briancon. it is listed as one of the 'most beautiful villages of France'.
Because of the mountains opposite the village it is also known as La Grave - La Meije, and it is these imposing mountains around the village that also make it so scenic.
Exploring La Grave
Because of the altitude of the village there are no wooden chalets to be found, because there are no trees (and because earlier fires in the town further discouraged the idea). The buildings are therefore made of stone, with stone rooves. The houses are constructed largely with volcanic rock, held together by a mortar made from earth.
The village itself sits on a slope nestled into the mountainside with a myriad of narrow streets winding between the sturdy houses, and a small roman style church built in the 12th century in La Grave centre.
The village is proud, and rightly so, that it has managed to avoid the visual impact of tourism on the town, and the facilities that are here are well integrated into the rest of the village.
The views from the village, and in the surrounding countryside, are magnificent, and if you visit during the summer you can enjoy walking in the region. rockclimbing is also very popular around the village.
La Grave skiing
La Grave is best known as a ski resort, and in particular attracts more adventurous skiers. It is a location for very experienced skiers with no established pistes and skiing often on glacial ice.
From the village skiers can reach (via tram and lift) what is said to be one of the best ski runs in Europe, with a vertical drop of over 2000 metres, all in a magical setting that attracts many experienced skiers looking for a new challenge and experience.
Attractions nearby
Labeaume is in the northern part of the Ecrins National Parc with numerous leisure opportunities both during the summer and winter.
Tourist classifications for La Grave: Village in bloom (ville fleurie) 2*; One of the most beautiful village in France (plus beau villages);
Suggested places to visit near La Grave, France
Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.
Ecrins National Park 14km
Deux-Alpes 15km
Alpe-d'Huez 21km
Nevache 24km
More suggestions: Serre Chevalier 27km; Briancon 31km; L'Argentiere-la-Bessee 34km; Val Thorens 35km; Les-7-Laux 37km; Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette 38km; Meribel 47km; Grenoble 48km; Place Forte de Mont-Dauphin 49km; Courchevel 49km; Valmorel 50km; Mens 50km; Vanoise National Park 52km; Embrun 55km;
See these places and more on a map at places near La Grave
La Grave tourism: sights and attractions nearby
Jardin alpin du Lautaret - remarkable garden (2km) : La Meije - site of natural beauty (4km) : Aiguilles d'Arves - site of natural beauty (9km) : Col de la Croix-de-Fer - site of natural beauty (22km) : Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - recommended detour (26km) : Vallee de la Claree - grand site of france (30km) : Parc du château de Vizille - remarkable garden (42km) : Poligny - town of art and history (44km) :
French version: see La Grave (Francais)
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