La Clusaz

France

1100m

La Clusaz is perfect for short ski breaks and ski weekends as the resort is just 1 hour from Geneva Airport. Plus, it's got bags of traditional charm.

About La Clusaz Ski Resort

If you're looking for an authentic ski holiday in La Clusaz, you'll discover one of the most charming alpine villages in France. Nestled in the beautiful Aravis Mountains, La Clusaz combines traditional Savoyard character with excellent skiing, making it a fantastic choice for both week-long holidays and short ski breaks.

Just over an hour from Geneva Airport, La Clusaz is one of the most accessible ski resorts in the French Alps. Its quick transfer time means you can spend less time travelling and more time enjoying the slopes, making it an ideal destination for long weekends and short ski holidays.

Unlike many purpose-built French resorts, La Clusaz is a genuine working mountain village that has retained its authentic charm. The picturesque centre is dominated by a beautiful Savoyard church dating back over 200 years, while its pedestrian-friendly streets are lined with independent boutiques, welcoming cafés, traditional restaurants and lively bars. Visit on a Monday morning and you'll find the popular weekly market bringing the village to life with local produce and regional specialities.

Skiing in La Clusaz offers something for everyone. The varied terrain across the Aravis ski area caters for beginners finding their confidence, intermediates looking to cruise wide-open pistes and experienced skiers seeking more challenging descents. The neighbouring resort of Le Grand-Bornand is also easily accessible, adding even more variety to your ski holiday. La Clusaz is proudly French, attracting a large number of local visitors and offering an authentic alpine atmosphere that's becoming increasingly rare. Food is a particular highlight, with cosy mountain restaurants serving hearty Savoyard favourites including the famous local Reblochon cheese, which originates from nearby Le Grand-Bornand.

Whether you're planning a family getaway, a weekend with friends or a relaxing mountain escape, a ski holiday in La Clusaz offers the perfect combination of traditional village charm, excellent skiing and easy access from the UK.

Worth knowing

- Just over an hour from Geneva Airport, making it perfect for short ski breaks in La Clusaz

- La Clusaz is a traditional French mountain village with an authentic atmosphere and year-round community

- There is an excellent choice of restaurants, bars and local Savoyard cuisine

"Some of the blue runs into La Clusaz are amongst the best on the mountain, just don't wait until the end of the day to ski them."

Dan Fox

Director

Pistes

Total KMs210 KMs

Altitude

1100m

Resort height

2477m

Highest lift

La Clusaz Ratings

Beginners

Intermediates

Advanced

Snowboarders

Après Ski

Families

Transfer Time

1 hour

from Geneva Airport

Lifts

Total lifts available

Features

Charming Resort

Beginner Friendly

Short Transfer

Family Friendly

Skiing In La Clusaz

La Clusaz detailed piste map showing ski runs, lifts and mountain terrain

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The 125km local La Clusaz ski area is linked between five mountains (Balme, Aiguille, L'Etale, Manigod and Beauregard) offering a range of skiing/snowboarding to suit all levels. There is also an additional 85km accessible via shuttle bus to Le Grand Bornand, which is included on the Aravis area pass. One of the biggest pluses for the ski slopes is the fact that the slopes are grass underneath so it doesn't take much snow cover to have perfect pistes. Ideal for early season or Christmas skiing when the snow is not always in abundance. For beginners or those looking for some easy skiing, the Manigod and Beauregard mountains are your best bet, with snow gardens and family runs, even a snow park to get to grips with the easy jumps. And there's plenty of runs to progress onto. L'Etale and Aiguille are the mountains for the intermediates out there with plenty of cruisy blue runs between the trees. Though the entire ski area is well worth exploring, some of the blues back to resort are amongst the best in the area in the mornings. If you're looking for more of a challenge, the Balme area offers by far the most vertical with 1,500m of vertical drop back down to the town centre. There are loads of reds and some challenging blacks, as well as plenty off-piste to explore if you hire a guide.