La Grave – information in Wikipedia
Information about the Telepheriques des Glaciers la Grave/la Meije
Hotel Edelweiss – There is other accommodation in the village, but this is where I stayed – very comfortable and friendly.
The Col du Galibier is on the route of the Tour de France cycle race, but still great for wildlife and scenery.
The Botanical Garden – in French or in English
The Parc National des Ecrins is immediately south of the road, and is a my favourite French National Park – scenery, wildlife, walking etc.
Related articles: La Meije, Botanical Garden du Lautaret
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