La Clusaz is a ski resort in France with 125 km of pistes and 47 lifts. Skiing reaches up to 2 616 m above sea level and the village sits at 1 040 m. Accommodation with lift pass included can be booked directly, you arrange your own travel there.
La Clusaz is a traditional Savoyard ski village in the Aravis massif, just 30 km from Annecy and a good hour from Geneva. The village has a genuine character with its church tower, square and stone buildings, and is regarded as one of the most authentic ski destinations in the French Alps. La Clusaz is well suited to families and to anyone looking for charm and short distances.
The ski area offers 125 km of pistes across five interconnected sectors: Beauregard, Manigod, Balme, Aiguille and Crêt du Merle. The terrain ranges from wide beginner slopes at Beauregard to technically demanding descents in the Balme sector. The highest point, at 2,616 metres, provides access to wide open runs above the treeline.
La Clusaz is known for reblochon cheese, a local speciality used in the traditional dish tartiflette. Several farms in the area produce the cheese by hand, and cheese tasting and farm visits are popular activities. The restaurants in the village serve authentic Savoyard food of high quality.
The proximity to Annecy and Geneva makes La Clusaz a popular weekend destination for city dwellers, and the resort has a lively yet relaxed atmosphere. In summer, skiing gives way to mountain biking and hiking, and the beautiful Lac d'Annecy is just 30 minutes away.
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La Clusaz offers 125 km of pistes and 47 lifts spread across five sectors. The Beauregard side has wide, sunny beginner slopes. The Balme sector (2,616 m) provides access to more challenging terrain above the treeline with good off-piste opportunities. Aiguille offers varied red runs through the forest. The piste distribution is family-friendly, with a majority of green and blue descents.
Piste map for La Clusaz
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Best time to travel to La Clusaz
January to March offers the best conditions. The relatively low altitude (1,040 m) can mean uncertain snow in December and April. February has the most reliable snow depth. The Balme sector, being higher up, holds its snow the longest. Weekends can get busy due to the proximity to Annecy and Geneva.
How to get to La Clusaz
You arrange your own travel, and many drive their own car. Taking the Eurotunnel from Folkestone and arriving at Calais, it's roughly 865 km to La Clusaz, around 8,8 hours of pure driving time through France. Remember that studded tyres are banned in France and Germany.
La Clusaz is suitable for
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Good snow reliability
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La Clusaz is located in the Aravis massif in the French Alps, just 30 km from Annecy and a good hour from Geneva. The short distance to these cities makes the resort well suited to short ski trips and long weekends, and it's easy to reach by car.
Reblochon is a local cheese from the Aravis area used in the traditional dish tartiflette (a bake with potato, onion and bacon). Several farms in La Clusaz offer cheese tasting and tours. The restaurants in the village serve tartiflette as a signature dish.
Yes, La Clusaz is excellent for beginners. The Beauregard sector has wide, gentle slopes with good ski schools. The Crêt du Merle area is dedicated to beginners and children. The resort has been awarded the Famille Plus quality label for its family-friendly offering.
