La clusaz is part of the extensive aravis ski area, with skiable peaks of up to 2470m, this resort remains a well-kept secret amongst the swiss and french, despite its excellent skiing opportunities. It is a quiet, traditional resort, with space on the pistes!
The snow record in la clusaz is typically good from pre-christmas to late april and evening events such as torchlit processions, weekly night-time and seasonal full-moon skiing provide unusual and unmissable experiences.
winter activities in la clusaz
La Clusaz is not just a ski resort and there is plenty on offer for non-skiers. You can indulge yourself with a spa treatment, swim in the open-air heated pool, take a horse-drawn carriage ride around the town, enjoy a dog sled or skidoo ride, or just indulge in the simple pleasures of sledging and snowman building.
There is plenty on offer and you definitely won't be bored.
winter walking in la clusaz
If you don't ski but love the outdoors then la clusaz is perfect for some winter walking. Either with or without snow shoes, the trails are well marked and take in some stunning views.
On most trails the snow is mechanically compressed to provide a hard walking base and there is usually a restaurant nearby to provide a post walk refreshment
la clusaz town facilities
Set in a preserved natural setting, with chalets that are hundreds of years old, this village boasts all of the appeal of a large ski resort with facilities to match.
Apart from the normal sporting, medical, shopping and eating facilities there is even a cinema, museum and art gallery.
la clusaz winter events
The season starts in november for weekends, then fully the week before christmas. The holiday celebrations continue for 2 weeks, until after new year and are followed on by other events throughout the season such as puppet shows, street entertainment, circus workshops and the popular street carnival in february.
The season's sporting events kick off with the noisy but spectacular dog sleigh competition, radikal free-ride tour, grimpé du loup, asics snow run, rossignol air tour, ending in late april with the unmissably crazy defi foly.
where is La Clusaz?
La Clusaz nestles below the stunning aravis range, part of the northern alpine chain of mountains. Just an hour from geneva or chambery airport, two hours from lyon or grenoble, an hour from bourg st maurice or chambery train station (for the snow train) or just 40 minutes from annecy TGV station.
It is the perfect weekend destination, with a quick and easy transfer so you can make the most of your time on the mountain.
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