Les Deux Alpes

About one of the longest descents in the Alps, the dangers of "getting stuck" in La Grave and how long ten minutes can be.

At a time when climate change is disrupting snow cover and social equilibrium in the mountains, ski resorts are having to rethink their business model. Between transition, diversification and citizen mobilization, what kind of future can we imagine for these emblematic areas?

Steep larch forests, couloirs and descents of up to 2,000 vertical meters make La Grave one of the top destinations for freeriders in the Alps. The future of the ski resort is uncertain - 2017 may be the last winter in which the freeride Mecca still exists in its current form. Long-time PG and mountain guide Stefan Neuhauser is offering a freeride camp in spring, where you can get to know La Grave in its original state.

PowderGuide is organizing a freeride camp in La Grave for the first time this year - together with mountain guide Stefan Neuhauser. An interview about the uniqueness of the area, an unforgettable experience and a passion for skiing that knows no bounds.

Les deux Alpes, home of the European Crankworks, a European Whistler? With a range of 21 routes and a maximum elevation gain of 2,300 meters, it definitely has potential and is also popular with (mainly Italian) summer skiers. But we are not the only bikers there and are excited to see what awaits us...