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CHILDREN
Children : (BCG and healthcare records required)
Snow kindergarten for children aged 4-6years located in the Chazelet and the Lautaret Pass (5km from la Grave).
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Skiing in La Grave: There are 3 different domains nearby:
> 'Les Vallons de la Meije' (access via cable car) with 100km of off-piste slopes starting at an altitude of 2150m.
> Meije Glacier, skiing from 3000m.
> Link to Les 2 Alpes from February onwards for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
6-day Vallons lift pass + link to les 2 Alpes (08/09 prices):
35 euros/person, 39 euros/person when linked to 2 Alpes.
Chazelet and Lautaret resorts (5km) are linked to La Grave via a free shuttle bus and are ideal for children, families and beginners.
6 day Chazelet lift pass (08/09): 74 euros/adults, 62 euros/children under 12 years.
THE AREA
Apres-ski in La Grave:
Ice climbing, mountaineering, snowshoeing, paragliding. Alpine botanical garden in Lautaret, skating rink in Villar d'Arene.
La grave has a VERY small selection of hotels and restaurants.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Useful Information:La Grave is within easy reach by coach from Briancon railway station (38km).
The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday:
> shops.
> restaurants.
> post office.
> doctor.
This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033.4.76.79.90.05
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Train stations: Grenoble, Gap, Montdauphin/Guillestre. Airports: Grenoble, Marseille, Toulon, Nice.
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