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La Grave newbie
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

I skied the reds and some blacks in AdH, no lessons. The instructor in Scotland knew LA Grave well and assured me he'd be happy to ski LA Grave with me so I'm confident the level is there.

Hadn't thought about this season tbh until these posts. Maybe I'll try La Grave. I'd also like to do a longer Randonnee in the high mountain.

Any suggestions?
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

@haffanidea, You said earlier you weren't fixated on La Grave and I would say that if you are just looking at getting into ski touring/randonnee more then that is the correct thinking. La Grave - for me anyway - is the place for serious lift served off piste. I have never done it and likely never will (I'm knocking on a bit!). I do lift served off piste in Paradiski/3V mostly but have done so elsewhere. And for me and my family/buddies that's good enough. One thing about off piste is now the terrain/routes can mean you just enjoy the skiing.

Many years ago I did an intro to ski touring week - with ISM. I loved it and wanted to do more but never happened (started a family instead!). Still fancy getting back in at some point. But anyhow on that we did some day tours (Pic Chaussy was one I recall) and then a 2/3-day hut to hut. Terrain was reasonably mellow (iirc we did traverse something glacial one day) but that is where you learn. I think for you speaking French I would just be looking to get on forums and stuff, build up some contacts, get out and do some little hills.
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

Most of the skiing from Chancel down through the trees is a sort of broad traversing track which quickly gets icy and bumpy and un-enjoyable to ski. All the enjoyable skiing is above that. But why would you go to a mostly tough off-piste resort if you prefer blue and red pistes? And one that has almost no scope for touring except in nearby areas? Surely you want a resort with lots of easier off-piste and lots of enjoyable slopes that are fun to walk up to.
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