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LA CLUSAZ, FRANCE
La Clusaz
Chalet Fauspe
Residence Les Grandes Alpes****
Hotel Beauregard
Les Balcons de L'Etale (FR7426.550.3)
Apartment Combes Blanche 1 & 2
Alpen Roc
Maeva Residence La Perrière
Location de Vacances Saint-Jean-de-Sixt 27
Location de Vacances Saint-Jean-de-Sixt 29
Hotel Beaulieu
Hotel Carlina
Hotel Le Christiania
Prestige Residence Mendi Alde
Apartment Combes Blanche 1 & 2
Le Charvin
Mont Blanc Soleil ( AB,C,D,E)
La Residence
Chalet Helios View Lodge
Chalet Lodge Alta Clusa
Les Maisons Des Bois
Résidence Les Cimes
Location de Vacances Saint-Jean-de-Sixt 35
Apartment Les Balcons de L'Etale
Ski holidays in La Clusaz
La Clusaz is one of the Haute Savoie’s best kept secrets for anyone who wants to be far from crowds of skiers. Popular with the French and Swiss but generally overlooked by British skiers, the pretty village of La Clusaz retains its traditional character with its streets of wooden chalets, centred around the main square with a 200-year old church and weekly outdoor market.
The nightlife is far from raucous but there is still a good selection of bars to choose from as well a decent choice of restaurants where you can sample the region’s famous Reblochon cheese.
Resort Statistics
| Level | Rating | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 42 | |
| Intermediates | 22 | |
| Advanced | 7 | |
| Snowboarders | ||
| Total Runs | 71 |
Good for
- Families
Resort features
Heated Outdoor Pool
Ice Rink
Indoor Pool
Walking Trails
Gym
Parapenting
Snowshoeing
High altitude skiing
Traditional village resort
Resort Statistics
| Resort Altitude | 1100m |
| Highest Lift | 2600m |
| Total Piste | 220km |
| Longest Run | 4km |
| Directions of Slopes | N/W, N, E |
| Uphill Capacity | 51000 |
| Total Lifts | 45 |
| Gondolas/Cable cars | 6 |
| Chairlifts | 12 |
| Drag Lifts | 27 |
| Snow Parks | 1 |
La Clusaz ski resort
La Clusaz will make you want to return time and time again because of the charm and French authenticity of the traditional village which still manages to be a major ski resort in France.
Everyone who visits La Clusaz is surprised at how much it has to offer and how easy it is to fall in love with. In total there are 84 pistes accessible by a superbly efficient network of ski lifts. The resort also boasts one of the greatest vertical drops with an altitude of 1500m. A shuttle bus also runs from La Clusaz to Le Grand Bornand resort giving you access to a total of 220km of slopes.
Snow conditions in La Clusaz
La Clusaz often opens in from November to April for five full months of skiing and has some of the best snow conditions in France due to its excellent location.
Skiing in La Clusaz
La Clusaz’s idyllic and unspoilt ski area spans five mountains, all linked by lifts and offering a multitude of options for experienced skiers and snowboarders.
Beginners will find the nursery slopes on the edge of the village and there are a number of gentle green runs to progress to which run through the trees.
At first glance the area does not appear to have much for experts other than a handful of black runs, but head for the off piste and discover why the area is so popular with freeskiers. There is also a snow park with options for all levels, and cross-country skiers have 86km of tracks to explore.
Après ski and restaurants in La Clusaz
After your day of skiing is over, La Clusaz is a lovely chilled place to relax in the evening. Although not renowned for its après ski, there are plenty of rustic mountain bars and restaurants in and around the quaint village.
When it comes to food, there are plenty of sumptuous restaurants to visit offering everything from regional home cooking to delightful pizzas and great wine. Visit Chalet des Praz, built in 1792 and its traditional French authenticity or visit La Scierie for excellent food and wine.
Other activities in La Clusaz
There's plenty more than just skiing in La Clusaz. If you're looking to stay active then you can go to the aqua park for a nice swim. La Clusaz also has an ice rink where you can go skating on or play bumper cars in for a thrilling rush. You can zoom down the mountains in sledges which is great fun.
If you're really craving an adrenaline rush then try paragliding, taking in the stunning views in the most spectacular of fashions.
If you want a more relaxing activity then there are plenty of walking trails to hike or go snowshoeing in. There are also various spas and wellness centres dotted around La Clusaz that you can seriously unwind in.
In town there is a bowling alley that you compete at against friends and family, as well as a cinema which shows films in both English and French. Impressively, La Clusaz even has an Escape Game revolving around a cable car and a storm, a must try experience to test your brains after a lovely day of skiing.
If you're really craving an adrenaline rush then try paragliding, taking in the stunning views in the most spectacular of fashions.
If you want a more relaxing activity then there are plenty of walking trails to hike or go snowshoeing in. There are also various spas and wellness centres dotted around La Clusaz that you can seriously unwind in.
In town there is a bowling alley that you compete at against friends and family, as well as a cinema which shows films in both English and French. Impressively, La Clusaz even has an Escape Game revolving around a cable car and a storm, a must try experience to test your brains after a lovely day of skiing.
Transfer time to La Clusaz
Geneva airport is the most popular airport route to La Clusaz which is 50km away and takes about 1.5 hours on a coach transfer. Alternatively Lyon is approximately 2.5 hours’ drive away.
La Clusaz Reviews
(1 Review)
La Clusaz -
23/02/2019
Very well run resort, 49 lifts and lots of long runs for all abilities. The village has plenty of restaurants, although booking is a good idea as it gets very busy at peak times. Beautiful location.
Apres Ski: 4/5
Catriona Hart
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