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La Clusaz, Aravis

Village Height  1100m - 2600
 
Activities
Mountaineering, Climbing
Paragliding, Mountain biking
Horse riding. Canyoning, Swimming. Hikes & guided walking. Golf
 
Driving distance from Calais to La Clusaz 536 miles or 7hr30

Resort Info

La Clusaz is a traditional alpine resort set in the Aravis mountain range. It is ideal for families with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to keep everyone happy. La Clusaz was awarded its coat of arms on October 7th 1601. The ram, a symbol of gentleness and belief, represents farming which was for many years the main economic activity for this area, which to this day still remains loyal to its cultural heritage. Nestled at the foot of the Aravis mountains,

La Clusaz boasts a wealth of leisure activities.

 

La Clusaz is very close to Geneva so makes it ideal for those not wanting a long transfer from the airport and one of the easiest resorts to access from the motorway at Annecy and also amongst the shortest drive from the UK.

 

La Clusaz has ample restaurants and bars to suit all tastes and budgets.

 


  • Opening Dates
  • Child Care
  • Activities
  • Apres Ski/Eating
  • Access
  • Other Amenities
Opening Dates
La Clusaz is open from beginning of July to end of August. Exact dates to be confirmed in 2012.
Child Care

La Clusaz has acquired the Famille Plus label for its childcare facilities. Please click here to view more information on the Famille Plus label.

 

Club des Mouflets (Garderie/crèche) (children aged 3months – 4yrs)

Tél.: 00 33 4 50 32 65 43 (petits)

000 33 4 50 32 65 42 (grands)

Web: www.laclusaz.org

 

Summer (03/07/2010 to 21/08/2010)

For children aged from 3 months to 4 years; 12 places.

Open from 9 am to 5.15 pm (no arrivals between 12 noon and 2 pm).

Places must be pre-booked.

 

Approx costs 2010:

•1 / 2 day 16.10 €

•1 / 2 day (morning + lunch: € 25.30

•Day (without lunch): € 23.50

•Day (+ lunch): € 29.90

•1 / 2 day x6: 82.60 €

•1 / 2 day x6, (morning + lunch): € 128.50

•Day x6 (without lunch): € 121.40

•Day x6 (+ meals): 153 €

 

Children’s village

Pack-Man (children aged 3-4yrs)

This club, located in the town hall, welcome your children aged 3 and 4. Information at the Sports Club.

Summer 2010 (from 05/07/2010 to 01/09/2010)
Every day except Sunday from 9am to 12pm and 14pm to 18pm.

 

Approx costs 2010: 

Day 19.50 €

1 / 2 day € 13.50

Week 1st child 99 €

Week 2nd Child 85 €

Fortnight 1st child 172 €

Fortnight 2nd child € 152

Month 1st child € 299

Month 2nd child € 260

 

Club des Champions (children aged 5-6yrs)

This club, located in the town hall, welcome your children aged 5 and 6. Information at the Sports Club.

 

1, Place de l'Eglise
74220 La Clusaz
info@club-laclusaz.com
http://www.club-laclusaz.com
04 50 32 69 50
04 50 32 69 51

Summer 2010 (from 05/07/2010 to 01/09/2010)
Every day except Sunday from 9am to 12pm and 14pm to 18pm.

 

Approx costs 2010: 

Day 19.50 €

1 / 2 day € 13.50

Week 1st child 99 €

Week 2nd Child 85 €

Fortnight 1st child 172 €

Fortnight 2nd child € 152

Month 1st child € 299

Month 2nd child € 260

 

Le Gang (children aged 7-8yrs) & Le Club (children aged 9-11yrs)

Situated above the tourist office, this structure accommodates your children ages 7 and 8. Information at the Sports Club.

 

Place of Mouflets
74220 La Clusaz
Tel. : +33 (0) 4 50 32 69 50
Mail: info@club-laclusaz.com
URL: http://www.club-laclusaz.com

Supervision is provided by qualified. Charges may apply for certain activities. The 3rd child is free for the following services: week, fortnight and month (less than or equal to provide).

 

Summer 2010 (from 05/07/2010 to 01/09/2010)
Every day except Sunday, 9.30am to 12am and from 14h to 17h30.

 

Approx costs 2010:

1 / 2 day (13,50 €)

Day (without lunch: € 19.50)

Week (1st child: 99 €)

Week (2nd child: 85 €)

Fortnight (1st child: 172 €)

Fortnight (2nd child: 152 €)

Month (1st child: 299 €)

Month (2nd child: 260 €)

Lunch (+ monitoring: 9,70 €): Lunch over custody between 12h and 14h. Booking meal 48 hours in advance.

 

Le Club des 12/15

Place of Mouflets
74220 La Clusaz
Tel. : +33 (0) 4 50 32 69 50
Mail: info@club-laclusaz.com
URL: http://club-laclusaz.com

The club, located above the Tourist Office welcomes teens 12 to 15 years for 4 consecutive days (mini courses, sporting or cultural, recreation ...).

 

Summer (13/07/2010 to 20/08/2010)

Day (x 4: 135 €)

 

Recreation Area

Bélier Club

Chalet du Bélier

This recreation area is situated close to champ Giguet (village centre, near the Club des Sports) and offers families various activities in a safe area.

Opening dates: from end of June to end of August from 9.30 am-12.30 pm and from 3 pm to 7 pm.

 

Espace Loisirs des Confins

Tél. : 06 07 397 253

Mail : dorier.kathyrol@wanadoo.fr

Hours from 11h to 19h non stop.

Situated just 3 kilometres from La Clusaz, on the Confins plateau, the park welcomes the whole family. Right at the heart of an exceptional natural setting it offers open air activities: bouncy castle, mini-quads, trampolining and 300 metre rope bridge over the Confins lake.

Quad .............................7 € pour 10 mn

Trampoline .....................2 € pour 10 mn

Château gonflable/

Bouncy castle...................2 € pour 10 mn

Tyrolienne/

Rope bridge..... 4 € par passage / per go)

Activities

Skating rink

Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 48 45

10h-12h30 & 14h30-19h. Nights, except Sunday - 20h30 to 23h.

1000 square metre outdoor skating rink.

Covered in the event of rain.

 

Bureau des Guides

Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 63 35 99

Mob. : +33 (0)6 14 11 58 68

Web : www.compagnie-guides-aravis.com

Mail : laclusaz@compagnie-guides-aravis.com

 

Glacial hikes (hikes to discover the mountains on easy routes on the glacier)

1 day...............................89 €

1½ day.....................135 €

 

Canyoning

From 55 to 67 €

 

Climbing

Climbing school. For beginner and advanced climbers.

½ day.............. from 26 to 39 €

 

Traditional hikes

Experience these enjoyable guided hikes at one with nature!

Adult Enfant

1/2 day.............. 14,50 € ........ 12 €

Day ...................24,50 € ........ 19 €

 

Mountain biking

Adult Enfant

1/2 day.............. 21 € ..............16 €

Day....................31 € ..............26 €

 

Hiking

90km of signposted trails. See Tourist Office for map.

Nordic walking – see Bureau des Guides.

 

Mountain biking in La Clusaz

The village of La Clusaz is continuing to develop mountain biking and making improvements to the area for all riders, from beginners right through to experts. The ski patrol and rescue service are following the advice of champion Antonin Lieutaghi and are working daily to maintain the quality of the circuits. The opening of the Crêt du Merle and Crêt du Loup chair lifts means that beginners can access a new downhill track, as well as a four cross track, covering an astounding vertical drop! With all these improvements and facilities, mountain bikers of all ages and all levels will be in their element.

Day Package - Aravis
Adult: 14 €
Children: 10 €
6 day pass - Aravis
Adult: 70 €
Children: 45 €
Day Package - La Clusaz
Adult: 13 €
Child: 9 €
Open:

From 12/06 to 12/09/10: Open daily.

 

Aravis freeride area – mountain biking

The 4 Aravis resorts (La Clusaz, Le Grand- Bornand, Manigod, Saint-Jean de Sixt) offer you a huge mountain biking area which combines 22 freeride and cross-country trails, 14 family circuits, 1 route map...

Mountain bike trail map on sale from the Tourist Office.

 

MTB bike rental:

Try ‘Ski Boss’ which is one of the closest to our featured residences
Ski Boss

18 place Ferriere

74220 La Clusaz

bikestrip@gmail.com

mountainbikeschool.blogspot.com

www.skiboss.com

Tel: +33 (0) 4 50 02 48 71

 

Ski Boss also offers MTB school - The new school mountain bike created by Antonin Lieutaghi. From 01/05 to 30/09/10: Open daily. All levels, freeride orientated.

 

Piste de descente VTT de La Ferriaz

Located at 1690 m altitude, the track is just 10 minutes thanks to the gondola Beauregard.

It provides experienced bikers an exceptional track, rich in sensations. At a distance of 3.3 km and an altitude of 600 m, the track meet on the same route every difficulty turns, stepping stones artificial suspended bridge, bridge ... Of course this is also the north shore, designed by Antonin Lieutaghi, all in an exceptional setting between the forest and pasture.

From 12/06 to 12/09/10: Open daily.

 

Piste de descente VTT de La Grenêche

The track speed GRENECHE, 2700 m long with an altitude difference of

400 m, provided more thrills to the public. 19 curves drawn through the woods and meadows, where the departure is the top of the chairlift Cret du Merle. From 12/06 to 12/09/10: Open daily.

 

Piste de descente VTT du Crêt du Loup

This track allows you to follow the longest route from La Clusaz, with an elevation from 1864 to 1090 m. The raid specially designed for all levels of riders, passes right next to the new four cross. From 12/06 to 12/09/10: Open daily.

 

MTB school

The Ecole de MCF La Clusaz offer a range of mountain bike activities.

Families to experts.

Routes for understanding downhill. A mix of permanent tracks 4XD / DH / Zone gateways, downlinks between different spots.

Type Public: All public
Discipline: Mountain Bike FR / DH / Enduro
Duration: ½ day, day, stage
Period: From June to late August
Most: Scott MTB-DH + protections sixsixone / Lifts / Full of adrenaline. / Passage Test Rocket MCF

Course for kids from 12 years
Outings for young drivers a good way to understand the basics of downhill mountain bike, jump, track, handling, riding techniques
Discipline: Mountain Bike / Downhill
Duration: ½ day, day training course.
Period: from June to late August
Most: MTB DH-24 'and 26' + sixsixone protection, lifts, full of adrenaline. Passing the test-Rocket Trigger MCF.

 

From 01/06 to 31/08/10: Open daily.

School MTB - MCF La Clusaz

176 route des Grandes Alpes

74220 La Clusaz

contact@ecolevttlaclusaz.com

www.lamaisonduvelo.com

Tel: 06 31 70 58 68

 

Summer Lifts for mountain biking/hikers 2010

 

Beauregard gondola lift

For hikers and mountain bikers. A panoramic view over the Aravis mountain range; access to the vast Beauregard plateau (1 650 metres) and the La Ferriaz downhill tracks.

Open everyday from 25th June 2010 to 5th September 2010 from 0930 – 1730. And weekends of 12-13th June, 19-20th June and 11-12th September 2010.

Adults 6,70

Children 4,30

 

Crêt du Merle chair lift

For hikers, mountain bikers and paragliders.

Access to the mountain biking downhill course (Greneche).

Rates:

Adult: 4,80 €
Child: 3,30 €
Cumulative Ascent Cret du Merle and Cret du Loup.
Adult: 6,70 €
Child: 4,30 €
Special paragliding
Cumulative Ascent Cret du Merle and Cret du Loup.
Map 50 passages: 180 €

Open:

From 26/06 to 01/09/10: open daily (From 9.30 to 17.15).

 

Télésiège du Crêt du loup

For hikers, mountain bikers and paragliders.

Open everyday from end of June to end of August from 0940-1700

Adults 4,80

Children 3,30

Access to both the Crêt du Merle and Crêt du Loup chair lifts.

Adults 6,70

Children 4,30

Paragliders pass

50 rides 180

Open: From 26/06 to 01/09/10: open daily (from 9h40 to 17h00).

 

La Patinoire gondola lift

Access to the summer toboggan (prices for tobogganing separate)

1 ride1,70 €

10 rides 17 €

Open:

From 12/06 to 13/06/10: (14h-18h).
From 20/06 to 21/06/10: (14h-18h).
From 25/06 to 02/07/10: open daily (14h-18h).
From 03/07 to 05/09/10: open daily (10h-12h30 and 14h-18h30).
From 11/09 to 12/09/10: (14h-18h).
From 15/07 to 19/08/2009 (entertainment nightly from 20:30 to 22:30 on Thursdays)

 

Horse and cart ride in La Clusaz

Discover La Clusaz at a horses pace! Lots of different routes available, just ask the coachman!

From 10 am to 12 noon and from 2.30 pm to 6 pm.

30 mn: 24 € per horse and cart

60 mn: 48 € per horse and cart

 

Market

Every Monday from 8 am to 12 noon by the Church

 

Cinéma

Daily showings at 5.30 pm and 9 pm – extra showing at 2.30 pm in the event of bad weather.

Adults............................. 8,50 €

Children.......................... 7,50 €

 

Ski Museum

La Clusaz tells the story of 100 years of tourism and winter sports. Open from Sunday to Friday from 4.30 pm to 7 pm (closed on Saturdays).

Guided tour on Wednesdays at 5.30 pm.

 

Horseriding

Aravis Passion

Tél. : +33 (0)6 15 65 11 11

Mail : info@aravis-passion.com

Web : www.aravis-passion.com

Horseriding: lessons for all levels from beginners through to advanced, 1/2 day pony or horserides, multi-activity days

Opening times: from 9am to 12 noon and from 1pm to 8pm.

1h ride: 18 € / 2h: 30 € / 3h: 45 €

Course of lessons: from 23 €

 

GOLF & Minigolf

Golf des Confins

Near the Confins Chapel, 4 km from the village.

Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 47 43

+33 (0)6 29 90 54 37

Web : www.golflaclusaz.com

Situated just 4 kms from the village on the Confins plateau, the golf course welcomes golfers of all levels in a friendly atmosphere.

Open from May to October. 6-hole course, driving range (carpet and grass bays), putting-green, approach course, rental of clubs and equipment sales, covered sheltered areas, restaurant on site…

 

Paragliding

Flyeo

Adresse : 232 Route des Grandes Alpes

Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 52 50 13

+33 (0)6 87 03 92 73

Mail : info@flyeo.com

Web : www.flyeo.com

Take to the skies! A team of professionals is here to welcome you, whatever your age (from 3 to 103!). It just takes a few steps to take off and enjoy the magnificent views! Opening times: 10 am – 7 pm / mid June to mid September.

Adults..... 85 €

Children.... 70 €

 

Horse riding – beginners to advanced

Aravis Passion (www.aravis-passion.com)

1hr - €19

2hr - €34

3hr - €49

 

Quad

Team Quad Cret Brafa Aravis Services

1hr - €70

1 ½ hrs - €85

2 hrs - €115

 

Archery

Session from €6.60.

Open 28/06/10 – 01/09/10

Except Sunday, 09.30-12.30- and 3.00 – 6.30pm

Free introduction to Archery on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-3.30pm

 

All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website

 

La Clusaz Tourist Office

Address: 161, place de l’Église BP 7

Tél.: +33 (0)4 50 32 65 00

Mail: infos@laclusaz.com

Web: www.laclusaz.com

Open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 7 pm. Open Sunday from 9 am to 12.30 pm 2 pm to 6.30 pm.

Apres Ski/Eating

Plenty of restaurants and bars within La Clusaz.

Access

By Road: Driving distance from Calais to La Clusaz: 536 miles (approx 7hr30).

The Massif des Aravis is easily reachable:
- Motorway A 40 (Autoroute Blanche) ; exit N° 16 Bonneville, direction Stations des Aravis at 20 km
- Motorway A 41 exit Annecy Nord direction Thônes / Stations des Aravis at 30 km

 

By Rail: SNCF station of Annecy at 32km.
Réservation : 08 92 35 35 35
Daily link by bus – Voyages Crolard : +33 (0)4 50 02 20 58
http://www.voyages-crolard.com/

 

Airports:

Annecy-Meythet airport at 32 km (30 mins)

www.annecy.aeroport.fr

Shuttle bus between airport, TGV railway station and La Clusaz.
Geneva airport at 50km from Grand Bornand (1 hour)

www.gva.ch

Shuttle bus between Geneva and La Clusaz (www.gare-routiere.com)

Chambery Airport is 75km from Grand Bornand (1 ¼ hours)

www.chambery-airport.com

Lyon - Saint Exupéry airport at 150km (1 ¾ hours)

www.lyon.aeroport.fr/

www.altibus.com. TGV high speed train connection between Lyon and Annecy.

Grenoble Airport is 165km from Grand Bornand (1 ¾ hours)

www.grenoble-airport.com

 

Regular service between Annecy - Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport - La Clusaz

(see altibus.com)

• Approximate fares:

Annecy station / La Clusaz 8,20 € / pers

Geneva airport / La Clusaz 17 € / pers

Lyon Saint-Exupéry / La Clusaz 39 € / pers

 

Shuttle buses

Every day. Regular service to les Confins and the col des Aravis.

Departures from the Salon des Dames car park.

Timetables available from the Tourist Office.

Ticket sales on board the bus.

Schedules are divided into 3 periods - normally June, July plus August and September.

Dogs on a leash are allowed in vehicles. The biggest are mandatory muzzled.

Bicycles are accepted in limited places available except on LINE – Les Confins.

 

Parking

Parking Le Salon des Dames - 430 covered parking spaces at the entrance to the village. Height limit:

2.35 metres. Free. Coach and shuttle bus passenger boarding area.

 

Parking de la Croix - 333 covered parking spaces in the village. Free.

 

Parking Les Chenons - 500 free parking spaces, Massif de Balme.

 

Need an Airport Transfer? Prices from £76 per person based on 4 sharing a private return taxi from Geneva Airport to La Clusaz. Call our reservations team for details on 0844 576 0170 or email reservations@peakretreats.co.uk

Other Amenities

Currency exchange - In banks during the week and in the Tourist Office at the weekends and on public holidays.

Left luggage - Left-luggage lockers available at the bus station.

ATM.


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