winter experience
P1 welcome . P2/3 la clusaz INSTANT GETAWAY . p4 winter experience . p5 TENDER IS THE Night. p6 SNOW SPORTS INC p7 LA CLUSAZ SKI AREA . p8 FIVE massifs . p9 SKIING WITH A DIFFERENCE. p 10 seb michaud . p11 Ski SCHOOLS . p12/13 news p14/15 hands free skipass . p16/17 ski areas . p18/19/20/21cross-country . p22/23 a sense of family . p24 each to their own . p25 focus on . p26 list of activities . p27 children . p28/29 a laid-back attitude . p30/31 water in all its forms . p32/33 radikal mountain . p34 a variety of events . p35 ski by the light of the moon . p36/37 gastronomic p38 from right on our doorstep . p39 culture and héritage . p40/41 the alpine setting . p42 always ready for a party . p43 dine at the heights . p44/45 made in la clusaz . p46 la clusaz on line . p47 corporate tourism p48 central booking office . p49/59 accomodation . p60/61 acces & transport . p62 useful adresses . p64 maps
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Central Lift Pass Office
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Cross country skiing
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First aid post
Snow Park
Natural protection area
4-seater chair lift
Pedestrian circuits
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French Ski school
Ludge area
Picnic room
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Imagine the picture postcard setting of an alpine village snug in its valley in the mountains covered in a blanket of snow. Look no further, you’re in La Clusaz, the magical international ski resort that manages to perfectly balance both “resort” and “community”. Once you come here, you’ll never want to go anywhere else. The resort will surprise you with the warmth of its welcome, the diversity of its slopes and the variety of activities on offer. The diversity of La Clusaz sets it apart from other other resorts. It combines; relaxation, adrenalin, gourmandise and action and with the advantage of a location less than 3 hours from the big European capitals and close to Annecy and Geneva. Spectacular and scenic La Clusaz really is one of a kind with activities for everyone from hardened skiers, to nature lovers, to health and fitness enthusiasts. Take to the Great Outdoors this winter and don’t let anything stop you taking a breath of fresh alpine air and enjoying the Winter Experience in La Clusaz.
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LA CLUSAZ
INSTANT GETAWAY
it is the most easily accessed resort in the Alps. An instant getaway, only 30 mins from Annecy, 50 mins from Geneva airport and 150km from Lyon. La Clusaz Tour can help you choose the perfect accommodation and services for a perfect holiday: all inclusive packages are sold exclusively by our bookings centre with special offers etc. Choose a tailor-made holiday in La Clusaz this winter.
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WINTER
EXPE RIENCE
La Clusaz laid back and sporty La Clusaz is a laid back, yet lively resort at the foot of the Aravis mountain range, with the friendly welcome we all expect from a family resort. It maintains its character as a charming mountain village while having the bustle of an International alpine resort. It perfectly combines relaxation and liveliness at the heart of a preserved alpine environment.
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TENDER IS THE
Night No-one can resist the après- ski in La Clusaz! Night owls will love the variety of ambience and atmospheres on offer and with plenty of bars, pubs, restaurants and discotheques to choose from you can’t go wrong! The local revelers have even imported the Full Moon Parties from Thailand to La Clusaz. To see is to believe, as the unconventional night skiing becomes a great excuse for a party.
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SNOW SPORTS
INC La Clusaz is also all about trying new sports
The resort is home to numerous champions, and with 130km of skiable area over the 5 mountains, there is something for everyone, from beginner to expert level.
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Skiing and sport in general have become the trademark of La Clusaz, but the resort also welcomes new disciplines such as Ski-Joering, Speed-Riding or Snowscoots. The annual La Clusaz Radikal Mountain event brings the world’s best skiers and snowboarders to the resort to take on the challenging off-piste slopes. The frequency of the events taking place in the resort has led to a veritable savoir-faire and experience in the organization of International events, including the Cross-country Skiing World Cup which they are hosting for the 6th time in January 2013.
Skiing experience
LA CLUSAZ SKI AREA The 5 massifs of the ski area in La Clusaz are a giant fun park for ski lovers. There really is something for everyone at every level, and all this until the end of April!
Ski area stats the perfect measurements • 1100m - 2600m Altitude • 5 massifs • Total vertical descent: 14,288m • 220km of pisted runs (Aravis ski area) • 53 ski lifts • 7 blacks, 24 reds, 30 blues, 23 green • Daily ski pass price : 33€ • 190 snow makers • 63 hectares covered by snow makers • 4 water reservoirs • Uplift capacity 57 990 per hour
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FIVE massifs
WITH A MULTITUDE OF POSSIBILITIES La Clusaz is an ideal destination for all, with a large variety of slopes enough to please beginners and experts alike. With a top altitude of 2600m over the 5 interlinked massifs of Beauregard, Manigod, l’Etale, l’Aiguille and Balme, the resort has earned its place at the top for all disciplines of snowsports. The 84 slopes with a total of 132km of runs are linked by highly efficient ski lifts. For more enjoyment, a shuttle bus service also links La Clusaz to Le Grand Bornand resort, with a Massif des Aravis ski pass, you can access 220kms of slopes.
Let it snow… White gold is not a rarity in La Clusaz, with possible snow falls from the end of November to the beginning of May there is on average a culmination of 4m of snow per year. The snow is of a guaranteed high quality thanks to the proximity to the great lakes of Annecy, Lake Geneva and Lake du Bourget and the resort’s location in the north of the Alps, all helped along by the 190 snow makers. Make the first trails down the slopes at 9am over the beautifully prepared slopes with endless gullies, bowls, jumps and hits to explore.
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A tradition of champions The resort has produced some great champions since the 1960s, Indeed, it is the resort that can boast the most awards, with 9 world champions. This doesn’t include the freestylers who have great success in the X-Games, the freeriders and the young talents who are monopolizing the national podiums. They are unanimous in their support for the quality of the ski area which allowed them to train to become and stay the best in their discipline
SKIING WITH A DIFFERENCE The position of La Clusaz lends itself to plenty of off-piste possibilities and it is well known for its magnificent coombs. It’s a promised land for ski mountaineers and backcountry skiers as they congregate here with their « fat skis », airbag rucksacks and their Arva®, where they can access virgin snow on a long descent after only 20mins on foot..
Adrenalin packed experiences As soon as the sun rises over the Alps, the back country skiers are up and already on their way up to the snowy summits of the Aravis range… Over the years, La Clusaz has become an epicenter for off-piste skiing with its untamed and remarkable mountains. Not surprising then that it is the hotbed for Freeriding champions such as Sébastien Michaud, and the host of a qualification round in the Freeride World Tour! Nothing can compare to the ultimate adrenalin rush and feeling of freedom you will get from an action packed day in the Aravis.
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PRO EXTREME SKIER
Seb MICHAUD
Clusaz-Mag’ : What do you think of the Freeriding area in La Clusaz? Seb Michaud : La Clusaz is well known for being a charming village and also for its fantastic snow filled coombs. With the changing snow conditions, I’m constantly discovering new possibilities. Of course everyone is aware of the classics, such as the Etale from Borderan, the Fernuy or even Bellachat, but there is so much more to discover…there’s always some place to go to have fun, and if the conditions are not good at altitude, there’s always fun to be had in the forest. CM : What security advice would you give to freeriders S.M. : First of all, you need to be in good physical shape and to have the right equipment, I would advise wide skis. It’s important to respect the mountain, the weather and other skiers. Being aware of and using security equipment is essential (Arva, shovel, probe, bag equipped with an airbag, first aid kit…). One last piece of advice, don’t hesitate to consult the snow patrol particularly about weather conditions. CM : What do you love about Freeriding ? S.M. : I love freeriding, my life is all about freeriding, the best is when you do it with friends, there’s nothing like the freedom of flying down the slopes, not necessarily for a competition, it’s just pure pleasure! CM : To finish up, do you have anything to say about La Clusaz Radikal Mountain?
“ I’m constantly discovering new possibilities ”
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S.M. : La Clusaz Radikal Mountain has taken place here for the last 2 years, and the 1st stage in the Freeride World Qualifier attracts the best freeriders all fighting for their place on the Freeride World Tour for the next year. The Aravis has tons of extreme faces which gives a great show for the public. After the 2012 edition the riders all left very satisfied by the organization, the welcome they received and the quality of the ride. Not all resorts can boast that…so see you in 2013!
SKI
SCHOOLS École du Ski Français ESF 9, chemin de La Croix - BP 21 Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 40 83 Mail : info@esflaclusaz.com www.esf-laclusaz.com 150 ski instructors and 6 high mountain guides. The French ski school has put into place a charter to guarantee a high level of instruction and security.
Bureau des Guides 9, chemin de la Croix - BP 13 Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 63 35 99 / +33 (0)6 14 11 58 68 Mail : laclusaz@guides-des-aravis.com www.compagnie-guides-aravis.com Open 9am to 6pm every day. Qualified high and middle mountain guides and instructors.
Ecole de Ski Internationale - ESI 17, passage des novalles Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 66 05 Mail : info@esi-laclusaz.com www.esi-laclusaz.com 15 qualified instructors with English, Spanish, Italian or German speakers, lessons in all snow sports in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Aravis Challenge 232, route des grandes alpes Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 81 29 +33 (0)6 44 19 02 62 Mail : aravischallenge@gmail.com www.aravis-challenge.com Adventure ski school - team of professionals English speaking, certified freeride, freestyle, telemark skiing, paragliding and speed riding. Aravis Challenge alaways find an answer to your requests.
Glisse & aventure 364, route des Grandes Alpes Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 31 73 Mail : info@oxygene-glisse.com www.oxygene-glisse.com A variety of teaching groups for everyone including «Teenage Session» for the young, «Desperate Skiwives» for the ladies and «Papa is a rider».
Alter Ego
381, route de la Graillère Tél. : +33 (0)6 07 39 72 53 Mail : contact@alter-ego-consulting.com www.alter-ego-consulting.com Yvan Dorier, independant, English speaking certified ski instructor, certified high level ski trainer and certified coach.
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News Winter 2012 - 2013
The ski lifts : new for 2012-13 La Clusaz is constantly renovating and renewing its ski lifts and has just completed phase 1 of the restructuring project of the Bossonet area. Two new lifts have opened for this winter 2012-2013; a 6 seater chair lift to the Crêt du Loup and a 4 seater fixed grip lift on the Mini Loup which is now called the « P’tit Loup », in order to reduce waiting time for skiers and for an improved comfort. The next improvements will be to the Louveteau which will have a brand new combined chairlift and cable car lift in 2014.
Application iPhone & Androïd
Discover the free and practical La Clusaz application on your smartphone, full of information to make your stay an enjoyable one:
• Ski pass recharge, • An interactive map of the slopes, • Weather and snow conditions, • Resort information, • Winter events calendar,• Calcul de votre vitesse • Calculate your speed… More information on www.laclusaz.com
La Clusaz and its neighbouring resorts of Le Grand-Bornand, Manigod and Saint-Jean de Sixt have gone into partnership creating a new territorial brand name of “Lake Annecy Ski Resorts”, combining their forces in diversity to move the Aravis to the forefront on a worldwide scale.
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La Clusaz is proud to be a member of the exclusive “Top of the French Alps” list A list of the finest French ski resorts renowned for providing the best quality services; accommodation, gastronomy and events for their international clientele.
Radio Meuh !!!
Radiomeuh is an independant 100% musical webradio created in La Clusaz in 2007. Born and bred in the mountains, the radio comes to you with love; 24hour non-stop music served up with a few home-made jingles cooked up with a humor all of their own. They play an eclectic range of music which varies between soul, hip-hop, electro and pop-rock, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure. To be enjoyed without moderation! And as they say themselves « Let’s enjoy music from reblochonland! »
www.radiomeuh.com
Agenda
Winter dates to remember NovemBER The massive ski sale Take advantage of the massive ski sale to kit yourself out for the winter at knock down prices. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity where the ski shops in La Clusaz all offer unbeatable prices on skis, boots and clothes.
DécemBER Les Pestacles du Père Noël This year sees the 15th edition of our Christmas festival dedicated to children and absolutely free of charge, with magical street theatre, storytelling and live music…
January La Clusaz Radikal Mountain La Clusaz is organizing its 3rd international freeride competition, included as an official qualifying stage in the World Championship «Freeride World Tour ».
Cross country skiing World Cup The beautiful area around the Confins is for the 6th time hosting a stage of the cross country skiing World Cup 2013.
Full Moon Party on your skis! The Full Moon event is a thrilling mixture of a moonlit night on the slopes, lively bars and busy mountain restaurants. A great combination for an unforgettable night.
February Carnaval in La Clusaz Over the years, the Carnaval in La Clusaz has become a veritable institution in the village. Echos of the Rio carnival fill the air as the inhabitants and guests take to the streets.
March World Military Winter Games The International Military Sports Council organizes various sporting events for the armed forces of its 133 member countries and this year La Clusaz has been chosen to host the Giant slalom and the Slalom events. Soldiers from the 4 corners of the world will come together in friendship to fight it out on the slopes.
April Défi Foly The Défi Foly is a crazy event which brings together 150 sportsmen and woman in an attempt to cross the Confins Lake…on skis!!
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The Hands-Free ski pass is a microchip card which makes using the ski lifts quicker and easier. It can be recharged online as many times as you like, so that you don’t need to go to the ski pass office in resort. The Hands- Free microchip card costs just 1,50 ₏, can be used for future visits, be recharged limitlessly and is valid for all types of ski pass
THE avantages Simple
Buy and recharge your microchip card from the comfort of your own home by logging onto
FAST
Ski passes are checked automatically, meaning any queues are a lot shorter..
www.skipasslaclusaz.com
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CLEAN
thanks to the HandsFree ski pass, you are helping to lower the amount of waste left on our mountains and to preserve our natural environment
FREEDOM
Put your ski pass inside your jacket, It will be remotely detected by the terminals, which automatically open the turnstiles.
HOW DO YOU GO ABOUT
BUYING A HANDS-FREE MICROCHIP CARD? • At the ski pass offices in La Clusaz or, • Order your Hands-Free microchip card and ski pass (3 days minimum) from the comfort of your own home by logging onto www. skipasslaclusaz.com (if this is the first time you have bought one, you need to do so 10 days prior to your arrival).
HOW DO YOU RECHARGE
A HANDS-FREE MICROCHIP CARD?
• In resort, at the ski pass offices in La Clusaz • Recharge your Hands-Free ski pass in just a few minutes from the comfort of your own home by logging onto
www.skipasslaclusaz.com. Secure online payment
SKI PASSES / INSURANCE New ! La Clusaz Infinity Pass
Subscription - Winter 2012/2013: 15,00€
With the Infinity Pass, skip the lift pass desk and ski directly! Every week your bank account is debited automatically according to the number of passes used. On top of this, you get a 5% discount on the public day-pass rate. Infinity Pass: photo needed. Sold only on www.skipasslaclusaz.com. Documentary evidence compulsory Photo compulsory
“Snowpark” ski pass
A preferential rate ski pass costing just 19,50 €, giving you access to the snowpark via the Merle chair lift (2 journeys maximum) and unlimited use of the Louveteau, Stade and Loup drag lifts. Special group prices Further information available from the Central Lift Pass Office Free use of ski lifts Children under the age of 5 and adults over the age of 75 enjoy free use of the ski lifts A passport photo is compulsory Family proof of ID must be presented “FAMILY” PASS When you buy 5 La Clusaz ski passes for 6 days or more, valid for the same dates, families of 2 adults and 5 children will enjoy a 50% reduction for the 3rd child aged under 15. * Cannot be used in conjunction with any other reduction. Proof of ID and passport photo required. Family members must all reside at the same address. insurance cover Yearly insurance cover Adult
55 €
Young (under 18 yrs)
50 €
Family (4 cards or more)
165 €
Aravis Security (daily insurance cover)
2,90 €
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SKI AREAS Opening of the alpine ski area
The ski area opens on December 22th and some weekends before, depending on snow conditions and closed at the end of April.
LA CLUSAZ – MANIGOD SKI AREAS La Clusaz and Manigod are located on the north-west flank of the Aravis massif. This favourable position gives them a combined average snowfall of more than 6 metres at an altitude of 1,860 metres. • The La Clusaz ski area extends over 4 massifs: Beauregard - Etale - Aiguille - Balme. • The Manigod ski area includes the La Croix-Fry and Merdassier sectors These two connected areas comprise a total of 83 runs and 53 ski lifts, the tops of which reach up to an altitude of 2,600 metres,and provide 1,500 metres of descents, as well as breath-taking views of Mont Blanc. The La Clusaz and Manigod ski areas are connected to the Grand-Bornand ski area in the Aravis massif via special ski passes.
ARAVIS SKI AREA The Aravis ski area includes the La Clusaz-Manigod ski area, linked by shuttle bus to the GrandBornand and Saint-Jean de Sixt ski areas. Shuttle buses are free to holders of a “Shuttle Bus” card or “Carte d’hôte” discount card.
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Central Lift Pass Office 26 route de l’Etale - BP 35 Tel : +33(0)4.50.02.45.64 - Fax : +33(0)4.50.02.62.40 Mail : grm@satelc.fr Web : www.skipasslaclusaz.com
tarifs LA CLUSAZ – MANIGOD SKI AREAS Duration
ADULT
JUNIOR
child
SENIOR
Whole day 4 consecutive hours 2 consecutive days 3 consecutive days 4 consecutive days 5 consecutive days 6 consecutive days 7 consecutive days 8 consecutive days
33,00 € 29,50 € 63,00 € 94,00 € 121,50 € 148,50 € 175,00 € 193,00 € 209,00 €
25,80 € 24,00 € 50,00 € 74,00 € 94,50 € 113,00 € 127,00 € 141,00 € 153,00 €
25,80 € 24,00 € 50,00 € 74,00 € 94,50 € 104,50 € 114,50 € 124,50 € 134,50 €
30,00 € 27,50 € 58,00 € 85,00 € 110,50 € 132,50 € 153,00 € 168,00 € 183,50 €
From 9 days = 8 days + rate
+ 17,30€ per day
+ 11,50€ per day
+ 11,50€ per day
+ 14,10€ per day
La Clusaz Season Pass(1)
Purchased before the 3rd December 2012
1° and 2° Adult Card
680,00 €
515,00 €
3° and 4° Adult Card**
585,00 €
425,00 €
5° and subsequent **
365,00 €
330,00 €
Child
250,00 €
220,00 €
Junior Student and - 25 yrs Senior
425,00 €
375,00 €
455,00 €
435,00 €
540,00 €
480,00 €
A passport photo is compulsory for 5 days or more Adult : from 15 to 64 yrs old . junior : from 8 to 14 yrs old . Child : from 5 to 7 yrs old . Senior : from 65 to 74 yrs old . Student : under 25
ARAVIS SKI AREAS Duration
ADULT
JUNIOR
child
SENIOR
2 consecutive days 3 consecutive days 4 consecutive days 5 consecutive days 6 consecutive days 7 consecutive days 8 consecutive days
64,00 € 96,50 € 127,00 € 159,00 € 185,50 € 204,50 € 222,00 €
50,50 € 76,50 € 101,50 € 126,00 € 140,00 € 152,50 € 165,00 €
50,50 € 76,50 € 101,50 € 113,00 € 124,50 € 136,00 € 147,50 €
58,50 € 88,00 € 117,50 € 145,50 € 169,00 € 185,00 € 199,50 €
From 9 days = 8 days + rate
+ 17,80€ per day
+ 12,40€ per day
+ 12,40€ per day
+ 14,60€ per day
Aravis Season Pass(1)
Purchased before the 3rd December 2012
1° and 2° Adult Card
750,00 €
580,00 €
3° and 4° Adult Card**
650,00 €
475,00 €
5° and subsequent **
490,00 €
390,00 €
Junior
500,00 €
435,00 €
A passport photo is compulsory for 5 days or more
SKI SHUTTLE Shuttle buses are free to holders of a “Shuttle Bus” card or “Carte d’hôte” discount card. (1) Issued by the central lift pass office only / Family proof of ID must be presented. Reductions available from the 3rd adult pass purchased (same family, living in the same household). Prices in Euros .
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CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Nordic ski area information • • 2 nordic areas (les Confins 1450m, Beauregard 1600m) • 86 km Nordic slopes : in the Confins and 36km on Beauregard • 24 circuits : 13 in the Confins and 11 on Beauregard • 1 children’s snow garden • Linked to : Le Grand Bornand by a 7km black run • 1 cross-country ski school
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The Nordic ski area in the Confins
The plateau of the Confins is one of the most popular Nordic ski locations in the Haute Savoie, and has been the official host to heats during the 1987, 2004, 2006, 2008 et 2010 World Cups. The reasons for its popularity are numerous; 50km of slopes at the foot of the Aravis combes, a 7km link with neighbouring Grand Bornand, highly efficient snow making and all this capped off by a warm welcome. The area has been awarded the « 4 Nordiques » by Nordique France for the last 10 years which recognizes the quality of the area according to various criteria; the size and diversity, maintenance of the slopes, equipment and services etc. The Confins is also proud of its « Nordic Cross » stadium with bumps, dips, ski jumps and other obstacles to clearto have fun while you ski and ...
Cross country Skiing World Cup
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a variety of terrains. Green attitude La Clusaz is closely involved with AGSN, the association in charge of the management of the Confins area, in a common objective to provide quality skiing whilst respecting the environment. Their approach, including; maintaining high quality daily conditioned slopes, concealed snow makers, a consistency between the forest tracks and the slopes and an immediate planting of grass at the end of the winter, aims to please both nature lovers and die hard skiers. The Confins plateau is also the only place in France to use an electric snow bike, which is 100% silent and non-polluting. Over the last 25 years, La Clusaz has hosted no less than 3 World Championships and 22 World Cups*. Now recognized for its excellence in organizing sporting events, this winter the resort is hosting a stage of the Cross-country skiing World Cup for the 6th time which takes place on the 19th and 20th January 2013 in the Confins. Festivities will begin on Wednesday 16th January with crosscountry skiing demonstrations in the centre of the village followed by official training sessions from Thursday onwards. Races 4 races will take place over the weekend: mens and womens Mass Start classic style race (10km womens and 15km mens) as well as the 4x5km relay for women and 4x10km relay for men, with the first two racers classic skiing and the last two skate skiing. An important International event 20 000 spectators are expected to attend to watch the 200 athletes from 30 nations compete against each other. Over the years, this international event has become one of the most important sporting events in France and Northern Europe ( Russia, Norway, Germany etc…). (*) La Clusaz has organized 6 Cross-country skiing World Cups in 1987, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 and this year 2013, 9 Freestyle World Cups, 2 Paragliding World Cups and 6 Speed Record trials.
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THE Confins Nordic area
(1450 - 1650m)
AGSN 4777, route des Confins Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 47 43 Mail : agsn@laclusaz-nordic.com www.laclusaz-nordic.com • Official host of the Nordic World Cup, awarded the 4 Nordiques (Nordique France) • Guaranteed snow from the beginning of the season to the end, thanks to efficient snow makers • 50km of slopes including a 7km link with the Grand Bornand Nordic area • Children’s snow garden/ Nordic ski Kindergarden • Nordic Cross : fun snow park, open to all • Laser biathlon • Free shuttle buses on presentation of residents card, “carte d’hôte” discount card or of an Aravis Nordic Seasonal Pass. On the spot : Information kiosk, first aid post, picnic room, ski schools, sports shops, hotels, restaurants and car parks. Open from 9am to 5pm. 5.30pm from 16th February 2013
the Beauregard Nordic area
Chalet accueil des pistes La Croix Fry / 74230 Manigod Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 44 93 42 Fax : +33 (0)4 50 44 93 42 www.haute-savoie-nordic.com The Nordic area on the Beauregard plateau offers alternative style and skate skiing slopes as well as footpaths and snowshoe walking paths. • 20 km of slopes, 8 slopes. • Directly accessible from the village by the Beauregard cable car or by car or shuttle bus by the Col de La Croix Fry. On the spot : first aid post, picnic room, ski lessons, sports shops, hotels, restaurants, car parking
Full Day Adult (from 16 years)
7,50 €
Child (from 6 years)
4€
Senior Citizen (+ 75 years)
4€
With “carte d’hôte” discount card Adult
6,50 €
Child
3,50 €
Half Day Adult
6,50 €
Child
3,50 €
Nordic Pass Aravis Weekly pass Adult
32 €
Child
18 €
Senior Citizen
18 €
Aravis Season pass Adult
68 €
Child
24 €
Haute Savoie Season pass Adult
84 €
Child
26 €
NORDIC SKI SCHOOLS French Ski School Nordic section Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 47 43 Mail : esfnordic-laclusaz@orange.fr www.esf-laclusaz.com 10 instructors speaking French, English or Spanish. Sports possible : nordic skiing (classic and skate skiing) – telemarking – snowshoeing and laser biathlon. La Randonnée 4387, route de Confins Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 65 91 Mail : larandonnee74@orange.fr Sports : cross-country skiing, ski mountaineering and downhill skiing. Snow shoe walking tours : for groups or individuals.
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family A sense of
A holiday to La Clusaz is sure to be a memorable one, action packed for all the family. There is a wide range of activities on offer, for example, child care facilities, children’s snow garden, sledging and so many sporting activities to try out
A guarantee of quality For over 8 years, La Clusaz has been declared a Famille plus resort, this confirms the resorts commitment to providing a high quality of service to visitors in all aspects. The resort adheres to a list of over 100 criterion including the welcome and availability of information, the activities and entertainment organized by the resort, respect of the environment, the restaurants, accommodation, facilities, transport and security. This nomination has enabled the resort to provide additional improvements to the services to parents, the creation of baby changing facilities throughout the village, a meeting point in the centre of the village and the rental of 4x4 prams adapted to the mountain, among others. A complete list of the facilities and services available can be found in the La Clusaz guide “La Clusaz en Famille”.
Don’t take our word for it Carine (38 yrs old), Sébastien (39 yrs old) and their children, Arthur (7 yrs old) and Léonie (9 yrs old)
For the last 5 years the family can’t wait to come back every year to La Clusaz for their family holiday. Carine and Sébastien have been coming for years and were eager to pass on their love of the mountains to their children. The resort offers everything they could wish for in a holiday; ski, sun, snow, snow shoe walking, not forgetting the ubiquitous cosy log fire, they’re never disappointed. “The children have their ski lessons in the
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morning, and then in the afternoon, we all ski together and they practice what they have learnt in the morning. They are aiming for their 2nd and 3rd stars this year” says Carine. “There’s always something to do here, be it diving into the pool, going sledging, a trip to the snow garden or a visit to the farm…” adds Sébastien. Last year Arthur and Léonie made the happy discovery of the goat farm on the Confins plateau just beside the sledge run, they loved seeing the goats up close and tasting the fresh farm produce. But best of all is the delicious tartiflette at the end of the day, made to a traditional recipe passed on to them at the farm where they bought the Reblochon….once again they head home eager for their next trip back
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Each to their
own
  Like the mountains in general, La Clusaz is multi-faceted. You can of course discover the area on skis, but there are so many more activities, such as snow shoe walking, or a day as a trapper being pull along by husky dogs, a romantic ride in a horse drawn carriage, laser rifle shooting on a biathlon, speedriding, ice skating or even yoga‌No excuse not to take to the Great Outdoors.
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Focus on….
Ski JoEring
Imported from Scandinavia, the ancestral sport ski-joering has recently seen a comeback. It involves being pulled along in the snow by a horse. It is open to all from the most unsure beginner to expert level and from the age of 7 years. Indeed it has been seen that inexperienced skiers may gain in confidence after trying ski joering. As the horse pulls you along you hold on to a short bar which holds your body safely away and you wear specifically short skis. Aravis Passion Centre équestre du Lanchy Tél. : +33 (0)6 15 65 11 11 Mail : info@aravis-passion.com www.aravis-passion.com Come and discover ski joering during 3 half day courses, a introductory course, short sessions, or an expedition for experienced skiers. • Group (1h30) : 53 € • Introductory course : (30min) : 28 € • Private lesson (1h) : 110 € • Sled (30mn) : 15 €
ICE RINK In the centre of the village, the ice rink offers 1000m2 of fun with plenty of different formulas available. Why not take an introductory course in ice hockey, or some ice skating lessons. There are also fun sessions organized with evening entertainment. The ice rink is outdoor, but has a cover in case of bad weather and is ideal for children who will love learning to skate with their parents during the kids sessions complete with bridges, obstacles and slaloms..
ice rink 94 place du Pré de Foire - BP 6 Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 48 45 Mail : jamotcathy@hotmail.fr Introductory sessions and ice skating lessons by a certified teacher, fun sessions, professional team building activities, children’s ice garden and introduction to ice hockey. Disco night every Thursday from 8pm to 10pm. • Adults : 4 € including ice skate hire: 7,50 € • Children + ice skate hire: (-5 years): 2,50 € • junior + ice skate hire (5-15 years): 6,50 €
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List OF
ACTIVITIES PARRAGLIDING S en Ciel
BP 38 Tél. +33 (0)6 88 07 04 72 (Sam) parapente.senciel.chez.com The « S-en-ciel » team are waiting to take you on a tandem paraglide over La Clusaz. Organisation of first solo
From Beauregard
55 €
From Aiguille
85 €
hot baloon La Compagnie des ballons Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 63 38 10 www.compagniedesballons.com
As from last winter, you can take a family trip over the Aravis massif on board a hot air balloon. Experienced pilots will take you on an unforgettable ride in specially designed gondolas for 2 or 8 people. Departures from La Clusaz. Flights from 8 years. QUAD Team Quad Crêt Brafa
3646, route des Confins Tél. : +33 (0)6 09 47 10 74 +33 (0)4 50 02 54 77 Mail : seminaires@aravis-services.com www.aravis-services.com Quad biking or snow mobile according to snow conditions. Driving instruction and accompanied excursions. Also training for professional use.
Driving school : 1h = 75€ then 15€ per supplementary 15mins and half day SNOW SHOE WALKING EXCURSIONS Aravis Rando
89, chemin des chevriers les confins Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 49 65 / +33 (0)6 62 89 21 76 Mail : dt.rando@nwc.fr www.aravisrando-patrimoine.com Nature and heritage snow shoe excursions with a mountain guide and a Savoyard heritage guide.
Tarif Demi-journée . . . . Adulte à partir de 22 € . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enfant à partir de 18 €
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SPEED RIDING / paragliding Flyeo
Tél. : +33 (0)6 25 98 31 26 Mail : info@flyeo.com www.flyeo.com Want to try out a new sport ? You love off-piste skiing and you’ve always wanted to fly? Then you are going to love speedriding!
Dog sledding Embarquement Immédiat
Tél. : +33 (0)6 08 93 94 05 An introduction to dog sledding, with a possibililty of combining both driving the dogs and a fun snow shoe walking excursion.
Husky’s Spirit Tél. : +33 (0)6 61 93 11 48 husky74.wordpress.com Set off to discover the Aravis with a certified dog sledding handler. On reservation only.. Half-day
85 €
full day (not including meal)
140 €
SLEIGH RIDES IN THE SNOW
3495, route des Confins Tél. : +33 (0)6 59 57 67 56 +33 (0)4 50 02 58 29 From the Confins nordic area (above the sledging slope).
Adult 30 minutes :
8€
child 30 minutes :
4€
Après-ski activities Oxygène Mont Blanc
364 Route des Grandes Alpes Tél: +33 (0)4 50 32 35 37 Mail: oxygenemontblanc@gmail.com www.oxygenemontblanc.com One day, one activity ! Yooner contest, twister, snow mobile...
service providers for children Club des Mouflets / public child-care centre 1, place des Mouflets Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 65 42 Mail : creche@laclusaz.fr www.laclusaz.org For non-skiing children from 8 months to 4 years, with 24 available spaces. Prior booking and medical card required. Reservation by internet
Half-day
from 17 €
Half-day x6
from 87 €
Full day
from 31,60 €
Full day x6
from 161 €
Champion Club 1, place de l’Église Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 69 50 Mail : info@club-laclusaz.com www.club-laclusaz.com For children in the year of their 3rd to 6th birthday. 40 spaces. Prior booking is required. Indoor and outdoor activities and skiing in the Ski school snow garden.
Meal and child 17,75 € care(12h00 à 14h00) Full day (not including meal)
from 26,30 €
Full day x 6 (not including meal)
from 134,50 €
Half-day
from 17,50 €
Half-day x 6
from 89,90 €
Discount of 10% for the 2nd child of the same family on the same booking.
ACTIVITIES FOR children Ice garden 94, place du Pré de Foire
Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 48 45 Mail : jamotcathy@hotmail.fr For children from 2 to 10 years accompanied by a parent. Children can discover the joys of ice skating on a specially prepared circuit
Child
5,00 €
Piou-Piou Club 9, chemin de La Croix - BP 21 Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 40 83 Mail : info@esflaclusaz.com www.esf-laclusaz.com For children learning to ski from 3 to 5 years. No prior booking required you can pay on arrival. A gentle way to introduce your child to the world of ski. A specially designed area with travolator. A maximum time of 1 hour.
1/2 h
8€
1h
12 €
6x1h
60 €
Cross-country Piou-Piou Club Ecole du Ski français - Section nordique / BP 3 Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 47 43 Mail : esfnordic-laclusaz@orange.fr www.esf-laclusaz.com A specially prepared area for the first steps on snow with skis. A maximum of 5 children per instructor. For children from 2 and a half to 5 years open all winter.
1/2 h
8€
1h
12 €
6h (seasonal pass)
65 € (includes medal)
Marmottons Club 9, chemin de La Croix - BP 21 Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 40 83 Mail : info@esflaclusaz.com www.esf-laclusaz.com A maximum of 6 children per instructor. Departure from the bottom of the Beauregard Cable car for children of 4 to 5 years. Ski passes are obligatory and free for the under 5 yrs (must show proof of age and provide a photo from the central lift pass office).
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Experience well being
A laid-back attitude After all this exertion on the slopes, take some precious time out in one of the spas in the village. Indulge yourself in a relaxing, rejuvenating, luxurious treatment.
After the physical effort… What better after an active day on the slopes, than to follow on with a relaxing visit to the Spa. The benefits of a massage after physical exertion is even recommended to prevent accidents due to muscle fatigue and to avoid muscular cramps. Now that is more than a good excuse! Need more convincing? It has been recognized that passing from intense heat, in a sauna or steam room for example, to then plunge into cold water has many health benefits. The contrasts in temperature are known to improve blood circulation, destroy germs and aid your body to recuperate. The cold also soothes muscular and joint pain and significantly decreases tension, fatigue and mood swings.
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Tender treatments The winter can be particularly demanding on your skin, and in the mountains with the dry air, wind, sun and snow, it needs extra care. After a facial or full body treatment with the experts in one of the wellness centres, take the time to relax for a longer lasting effect on your mind and body. .
A large choice for your pleasure ! With plenty of wellness centres to choose from in La Clusaz, you will be spoilt for choice. The spas are dedicated to your wellbeing and will tailor-make your treatments from a selection of; hot tubs heated to 29°, jacuzzis, steam rooms, saunas, fitness rooms, hot stone treatments, soft clay treatments, steam treatments and aromatherapy. Take time out for mind and body in La Clusaz….
LIST OF
OF FITNESS AND
BEAUTY CENTRES FITNESS / BODY TREATMENTS CARLINA HOTEL : CARLINA 138, chemin des Éboulis Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 43 48 Mail : info@hotel-carlina.com www.hotel-carlina.com Located in the hotel Carlina, a large area. For relaxation with a 17 m long swimming pool opened on a small flowered garden, a sauna, a steam bath, a jacuzzi, a fitness room, an herbal-tea corner and lending of towels. Oriental cares, body cares, hydrotherapy, cosmetics and cares La Sultane de Saba and Phyt’s for a natural beauty... are available in our SPA.
483, route du Col des Aravis Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 64 86 15 Mail : jourdespa.laclusaz@orange.fr www.spa-institut-laclusaz.com Massages, osteopathy, steam room treat ments, beauty treatments, wellness packages, trial offers and massage instruction. CRISTAL SPA HOTEL : AU COEUR DU VILLAGE 26 Montée du Château /BP 02 Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 05 61 61 Mail : info@hotel-aucoeurduvillage.fr
www.hotel-aucoeurduvillage.fr/fr/spa-bien-etre
«Cinq Mondes» facial and body treatments and massages. Steam room, leisure pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and 5 treatment rooms including a body wrap treatment room.
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Water in all its forms From snow to running water… La Clusaz is not only about skiing. Perched on the mountainside, overlooking the village, there is a veritable mini paradise waiting for you. With its indoor and outdoor pool, both heated to 27°, cascade and Jacuzzi, all with a magnificent panoramic view over the snowy mountains, the aqua park cannot fail to impress. From the warmth of the water you can watch your friends and family ski down the slopes opposite the pool! There’s something for everyone here; a fitness centre, relaxing sauna and steam room and the kids will enjoy playing in the cascade or in the specially designed paddling pool. You can also enjoy a relaxing essential oils massage. The aqua park is open both during the day and into the evening.
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Aravis Aqua park 434, Route de la Piscine Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 43 01 Mail : espace-aquatique@laclusaz.fr www.laclusaz.org SWIMMING POOL Covered swimming pool with paddling pool, fountain, indoor pool, Jacuzzi and outdoor pool. Heated pools. Special conditions apply for access to fitness centre with sauna and steam room. Disabled access. FITNESS CENTRE Access to pools, sauna, steam rooms and fitness rooms (reserved for the over 16s). Swimming lessons and aqua gym available. Certified masseuse.
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Radikal Mountain
Hot off the heels of the successes of the previous 2 years, the 3rd edition of the International event « La Clusaz Radikal Mountain » is returning to La Clusaz in January 2013. The event opens the season for the Freeride World Tour (FWT), an importance race as the first stage in the Freeride World Qualifier **** (of which there are less than twenty), as it gives participants an opportunity to gain entry into the main competition. It is the occasion for La Clusaz to open up the different faces of its snow covered massifs to the world’s best riders.
Key stats • 1st worldwide stage in the Freeride World Qualifier • 2 days of competition • 3rd La Clusaz Radikal Mountain in 2013 • 17 nations represented over 110 participants • 1 new competition, the « Open », open to all! • 1 freestyle show with Jib session • 100% entertainment, adrenaline and fun over one weekend
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Open Session New this year, the open session is exactly that, a race open to all to enable the best amateurs riders to qualify for the La Clusaz Radikal Mountain race. An amazing opportunity for anyone and everyone to enter into the very closed circuit of the FWQ. The 3 best male skiers, the best female skier, the first 2 male snowboarders and the first female snowboarder will obtain their entry into the qualifying round in La Clusaz
An unforgettable weekend This very special gathering is not just important to the free riders, sports lovers and spectators also flock to La Clusaz Radikal Mountain. Throughout the day, famous name brands exclusively reveal their new products in The Partner Village close to the race locations, which are kept secret until the day before the event. “La Clusaz Radikal Mountain by night” means time for the famous Jib Session, a combination of jumps and jamming where right
in the centre of the village, you can witness some amazing free-styling action on the purpose-built jumps accompanied by some of the best DJs.
FREERIDE WORLD TOUR In brief Freeride World Tour was the first ever to set up an off-piste (or freeriding) ski competition. It is a private company, now known throughout the world where it stands as the reference in the field. The Freeride World Tour (FWT) is divided into 2 categories: Freeride World Qualifier comprises 18 stages around the world, each categorised by their level of difficulty (rated between one and four stars), allowing participants to earn points so they can take part in the following year’s Freeride World Tour. Freeride World Tour Tour is an extremely tough championship where the world’s best freeriders compete in 6 international stages.
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A variety of EvEnts Défi Foly
slightly crazy competitors compete each year in front of 1000s of spectators who come to watch this spectacular and exhilarating show.
Just for fun A crazy atmosphere For the last 25 years the crazy “Défi Foly” has been the final event of the winter, closing the season in its own inimitable style. Taking place this year on 27th-28th April 2013 it sees sportsmen and women competing on skis, mono skis, snow boards, or anything that slides(!). Nothing different about that, you may think, but the event does not take place on snow. The aim is to slide the longest distance over the Confins Lake! Since 1986, 150
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The star attraction of this weekend of fun and frolics has to be the OGNI event, otherwise known as Unidentified Floating Objects (UFOs!), floating inventions right out of the imagination of those crazy enough to participate. These elaborate inventions provide a hilarious end to the event, as the spectators witness their sometimes catastrophic descent into the icy waters of the Confins Lake in the exceptional surroundings of the Confins, overlooked by the magnificents combs of the Aravis.
Ski BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON The famous FULL MOON PARTY is returning to La Clusaz again this year for a memorable evenings skiing ... to the light of the silvery moon!
Various slopes are open for the occasion where you can enjoy an exceptional and festive skiing experience under the stars and party in the numerous mountain restaurants and bars of the resort as they come together to lay on a great night.
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the
gastro nomic experience The famous restaurant in the 5 star Hotel and Spa « Au Cœur du Village» opened to great acclaim in December 2010.
Christophe Pacheco
Best Chef of the Year award 2011
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The chef of the 5 star hotel and restaurant,
Christophe...
pacheco
He has also developed an original “snacking” menu, full of new and traditional flavours to be discovered and rediscovered..
Its chef, Christophe Pacheco won the National Best Chef of the Year award 2011 in the gastronomic category and has continued to astound and delight the most demanding of gourmets. His approach in his kitchen embodies what La Clusaz stands for, a competitive combination of excellence and creativity. Working with organic local produce he has developed an intriguing gastronomic menu full of local traditional dishes all reworked in an innovative and delicious way. The « Le 5 » restaurant, is open to outside gourmets wishing to indulge in the ultimate in gastronomy in La Clusaz and is open all year round. Au Coeur du village Hôtel&Spa***** Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 01 50 01 www.hotel-aucoeurduvillage.fr
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From right on our
doorstep
Reblochon is an unpasteurised cow’s milk cheese with a Protected Designation of origin (PDO) label. Each cheese is between 13-14 cm in diameter, 3-3.5 cm high and weighs from 450 – 550g and has a supple and creamy paste. The natural rind varies from yellow to orange with a light covering of white mould. The paste is smooth and ivory coloured, with a supple texture. There are two distinct types of Reblochon. • Reblochon Fermier which is made twice a day using the milk from one particular herd. It can be distinguished by the green casein label applied during fabrication. • Reblochon Laitier which is made only once a day in a dairy with the milk from a variety of farms. It can be distinguished by its red casein label. more information on:
www.reblochon.fr Farmer reblochon Association Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 74 82 www.reblochonfermier.com
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a bit of
history…
In the region of Thônes in the Haute Savoie right on the heart of the Aravis massif during the 13th century, the landowners would tax the mountain farmers according to the amount of milk their herds produced. The farmers would therefore not fully milk the cows until after the landowner had measured the yield. As soon as the landowners had left, the farmers would ‘reblocher’ that is to say, finish milking the cows. The milk that remains is much richer, producing the creaminess of the cheese, Reblochon. The farmers in La Clusaz are dedicated to the quality of their production and continue in the tradition of farm produced cheeses, with a twice daily milk yield, with no let-up 365 days a year! You can also enjoy the cheeses straight from the farm with the added extra of the alpine view!!
Culture
and
heritage Le Peintre du Coin
89, chemin des Chevriers - Les Confins Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 49 65 / +33 (0)6 20 12 18 10 Mail : pascale@lepeintreducoin.fr www.lepeintreducoin.fr Interior decoration, acrylic, oil, pastel, encaustic, casein painting on wood or canvas frame. Painting courses with different techniques. Painting lessons all year round.
Lessons
22 € (+ support)
1 day course : 135 € L’Atelier des Belettes
111, place de l’Église Tél. : +33 (0)6 60 06 43 20 Mail : atelierdesbelettes@hotmail.fr www.atelier-des-belettes.fr Painting on porcelain and creative workshops. From 6 years. Possibilty of membership with preferential tariffs. Concept store.
1h
20 € (+ support)
Subscription for 6h
95 €
Library
23 route de l’Etale- Immeuble Ste Thérèse Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 41 01 Mail : cbpt.laclusaz@wanadoo.fr Library open to all. Cosultation, book and encyclopedia loan and use of internet.
Aravis Bridge Club
126, route de l’Etale - Salle La Rencontre Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 60 59 Mail : bridgeclubaravis@free.fr www.bridgeclubaravis.com Open to all. Tournaments are approved by the French Bridge Federation.
Cinéma
71, route de l’Étale Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 47 25 www.cinealpes.fr Wide screen with dolby stereo. Screenings every day at 5.30pm, 9pm and 2.30pm in case of bad weather.
Museum - Maison du ski
9, chemin de la Croix Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 49 65 / +33 (0)6 62 89 21 76 Mail : patrimoine@laclusazpatrimoine.com www.laclusazpatrimoine.com Take a trip around La Clusaz in a horse and carriage. The driver will take you where you want to go
Adult
Child
Visit
2,50
1,50 €
Guided tour
4€
3€
Group 3€
La Clusaz horse and carriage
Tél. : +33 (0)6 77 77 51 15 +33 (0)6 63 99 77 45 Mail : marie-rose.plaa@orange.fr Take a trip around La Clusaz in a horse and carriage. The driver will take you where you want to go!er !
per carriage 15 min
13 €
30 min
25 €
1h
50 €
Market
In the church square Every Monday from 8am to 12pm
. TOUR OF THE VILLAGE
Aravis Rando Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 65 00 Booking must be made at least one day in advance at the tourist office. Tour leaves from the tourist office at 9.45am on Thursdays. Take a tour of the village to discover the history of the ski resort, its traditions and its legends with an experienced guide.
Adult
5€
Child (under 12 years)
3€
Child (under 3 years)
free
VISIT THE FARM Aravis Rando
Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 65 00 book at least one day in advance. Tour leaves from the tourist office at 2pm on Fridays. Meet with local farmers in their alpine farms and discover the secrets of Reblochon making.
TARIF Adult : 8 € / Child : 5 €
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THE ALPINE SETTING
Catch your first glimpse of authentic architecture, balanced between the warmth of quality materials and the boldness of modern design
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AUTHENTIC AND
AUDACIOUS Here, the trick of making our visitors feel right at home comes naturally. Welcome to our chalets, fall under the spell of our prestigious hotels.
La Clusaz is proud of its history and the beautiful ancestral chalet architecture that contributes to its beauty, the more recent chalets are audacious in their architecture, yet blend into the overall atmosphere of authenticity that reigns over the resort. There is a large range of accommodation on offer here, from the centre of the village up to the heights and from the prestigious 5 star hotel and guest houses, to luxury chalets, tourist residences and self-catering accomodation to the youth hostel. There is sure to be something here for everyone to feel at home.
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Always ready
for a party… Night life
La Clusaz offers a fantastic nightlife, with a difference. Nighttime brings with it all sorts of surprises so be prepared for the unexpected! You’ll be spoilt for choice with plenty of bars and pubs to choose from. Dance to the sounds of a DJ on the terrace of a high mountain restaurant, take a midnight dip in an outdoor hot tub or just dance the night away in a night club, whatever you choose, you’re sure to have a great night.
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Enjoy a lively après-ski in La Clusaz As night falls and the slopes close for the day, the après-ski is only just beginning! The party kicks off from 3pm onwards in the many high mountain restaurants and bars in the village.
DINE AT THE HEIGHTS
You can’t have a holiday in La Clusaz without experiencing a lunch or a dinner in one of the fabulous high-mountain restaurants.
Take time for a lunch or dinner in one of the superb restaurants at altitude in La Clusaz all with mouth-watering menus. Should you fancy a traditional Savoyard speciality or a taste of something different, the choice is yours, what is obligatory, however is the view ! A few suggestions : • Télémark Café (Etale) • Chez Arthur (Crêt du Merle) • Le Chalet des Praz (Crêt du Merle) • Le Relais de l’Aiguille (Crêt du Loup) • Le Vieux Chalet (Crêt du Merle) • Le Bercail (Crêt du Merle)
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Shopping
Made in La Clusaz
The La Clusaz ram logo has found its way on to so many things
Choose from one of the many products on offer to take away as a souvenir of your favourite winter sports resorts! Windcheater / Polo shirt / T-shirt / Baseball cap / Winter hat / Head band / Buff / UmbrellaKey ring / badges / stickers.
www.laclusaz.com Order online at
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SPORTs shops
aravis.mail@orange.fr www.twinner-laclusaz-grandes-alpes.fr contact@au-sportif.com www.twinner-laclusaz-residence-centre.fr/ proshop@bossonnet-proshop.com www.bossonnet-proshop.com lerelais@bossonnet-proshop.com www.bossonnet-proshop.com chaletnordic@gmail.com chaletnordic.info chalet-sports@orange.fr www.chalet-sports.fr equipe74@wanadoo.fr www.equipe74.sport2000.fr equipe74@wanadoo.fr www.equipe74.sport2000.fr espaski@wanadoo.fr www.espas-ski.com contact@intersport-laclusaz.com www.intersport-laclusaz.com contact@location-ski-la-clusaz.com www.location-ski-la-clusaz.com
Aravis Gliss - Twinner
212 route des Grandes Alpes
+33 (0)4 50 02 59 59
Au Sportif - Twinner
24 place du petit casino
+33 (0)4 50 02 41 94 +33 (0)9 67 05 41 94
Bossonnet Pro Shop
1 route des Confins
+33 (0)4 50 02 41 18
Bossonnet Pro Shop Le Relais
61 route du Col des Aravis
+33 (0)4 50 02 72 83
Chalet Nordic
317 route de la Chapelle Les Confins
+33 (0)4 50 02 51 94
Chalet Sports Skimium
461 route du Col des Aravis
+33 (0)4 50 02 42 28
37 chemin du Pré de Foire
+33 (0)4 50 02 47 13
8 route des Grandes Alpes
+33 (0)4 50 02 61 00
Espas’Ski
34 Place des Mouflets
+33 (0)4 50 02 86 58
Intersport
1 place de la Poste
+33 (0)4 50 02 52 80
La Piste Blanche
37 impasse du mini-golf
+33 (0)4 50 02 54 11
La Randonnée
4387, route des Confins
+33 (0)4 50 02 65 91
larandonnee74@orange.fr
Le Schuss
59 Pré de foire / Champ Giguet +33 (0)4 50 02 42 68
Oxygène Mont-Blanc
364 route des Grandes Alpes
+33 (0)4 50 32 35 37
Passion Glisse
6 place Yves Pollet Villard
+33 (0)4 50 02 57 98
Ski 3000
71 place du pre de foire
+33 (0)4 50 02 52 64
Ski Boss
30 place Perrière
+33 (0)4 50 02 48 71
Ski Fun
222 route des Grandes Alpes
+33 (0)4 50 02 49 58
Ski Jument Service
3205 route du Col des Aravis
+33 (0)4 50 23 55 93
Ski Service - Sport 2000
201 place de l’Eglise BP 9
+33 (0)4 50 02 45 76
Ski Set Point Service
150 route du Col des Aravis
+33 (0)4 50 02 37 50
Ski Shop
100 route des grandes alpes
+33 (0)4 50 02 45 36
Sport Boutique
176 route des Grandes Alpes
+33 (0)4 50 02 42 05
Vertical Mountain Sports
533 route du Col des Aravis
+33 (0)4 50 77 61 75
Woodcore Freeski Store
25 place du Pré de Foire
+33 (0)4 50 02 40 87
Yvette Périllat
Place de l’Église
+33 (0)4 50 02 51 14
North Face
18 place de la poste
+33 (0)4 50 32 82 41
schuss.le@wanadoo.fr www.le-schuss.fr info@oxygenemontblanc.com la-clusaz.skimium.fr/ski/choix_date/ magasin/21 remonnay.sport@wanadoo.fr www.passion-glisse.fr gilles.hudry-prodon@wanadoo.fr www.notresphere.com/fr/boutique/103/ Ski-3000 skibosslaclusaz@gmail.com www.skiboss.fr info@skifun74.fr www.skifun74.fr contact@ski-juments-service.com www.notresphere.com/fr/boutique/65/ Ski-Jument-Service ski-service@wanadoo.fr www.ski-service.sport2000.fr skisetlaclusaz@orange.fr www.sportboutique.fr skishoplaclusaz@orange.fr www.location-ski-laclusaz.fr skisetlaclusaz@orange.fr www.sportboutique.fr contact@verticalmountainsports.com www.verticalmountainsports.com info@woodcore.fr www.woodcore.fr yvetteperillat@wanadoo.fr www.yvetteperillat.com aravis.mail@orange.fr www.twinner-laclusaz-grandes-alpes.fr
Equipe 74 - Sport 2000 (La Colombière) Equipe 74 - Sport 2000 (Ramona)
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Android and iPhone Application A free and comprehensive application to easily and quickly purchase your ski pass and access all the useful information on the resort (interactive village map, weather forecast, resort info, events calendar..)
WWW.Laclusaz.com You want to find out about all things in la Clusaz ? Check out the official La Clusaz web site full of information on the events calendar or shops, videos and resort updates. Why not sign up to the monthly newsletter for regular updates
Facebook & Tweeter La Clusaz site officiel
For those who like social networking, La Clusaz is on facebook and twitter, so stay in contact !
WWW.Skipasslaclusaz.com
Purchase or recharge your automatic ski pass on the website, www.skipasslaclusaz.com. Payment is through a secure server.
La Clusaz Ski Challenge
Install the plug in from www.skipasslaclusaz.com and take part in a mad race in 3D on the slopes of La Clusaz. You may just be the lucky winner of a half-day ski pass or other goodies to be won every week.
La Clusaz-tour.com
You can tailor-make your trip to La Clusaz on the La Clusaz Tour web site. Includes accommodation, transport and activities, also includes several special offers. Possibility of payment on line on a secure server.
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CORPORATE
TOURISM ACCOMODATION
Come and organize your conferences, seminars and team-building events here in an exceptional setting in the heart of the Alps near to the beaches of Lake Annecy. Let your ideas take shape in the unique surroundings of La Clusaz, aided by the resorts dedicated and experienced teams.
HÔTELS BEAUREGARD, ALPEN ROC & AU COEUR DU VILLAGE SEMINIARS
LA CLUSAZ SEMINARS
Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 65 05 05 Mail : commercial@groupe-pvg.fr www.hotel-la-clusaz.com beauregard : 95 bedrooms. / 12 meeting rooms from 24 to 160m² Au Coeur du Village : 57 bedrooms. / 12 meeting Alpen Roc : 108 bedrooms. / 8 meeting rooms rooms from 20 to 200m² from 22 to 180m²
ACTIVITÉS
ALP’HÔTEL & HÔTEL LA MONTAGNE SEMINARS 192, route du Col des Aravis Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 40 06 Mail : alphotel@clusaz.com www.clusaz.com Alp’hôtel : 15 bedrooms / La Montagne : 27 bedrooms + 1 meeting room for 20 people.
AUTHENTIC LODGE SPA SEMINARS
639, route de la Croix-Fry - BP 27 Tél. : +33 (0)6 68 76 85 92 Mail : contact@authentic-lodge.fr www.chalet-luxe.net Luxury chalet for a maximum of 16 people (8 bedrooms). High quality facilities and a personalized service.
HÔTELS CARLINA & BEAULIEU SEMINARS
138 chemin des Eboulis - BP 22 Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 43 48 Mail : info@hotel-carlina.com www.hotels-carlina-beaulieu-seminaires.com Hotel complex comprising 39 and 56 bedrooms at the heart of the village (with unrestricted views over the alps!) and 9 modular meeting rooms (25 to 140 m²).
CHALETS DE LA SERRAZ SEMINARS
3862, route du col des Aravis Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 48 29 Mail : contact@laserraz.com www.laserraz.com 10 bedrooms / capacity for 35 people. Well-lit meeting room with a large picture window overlooking l’Etale for 15 people. Restaurant capacity – 65 people.
LE GOTTY SEMINARS
20, route du col de la Croix Fry Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 43 28 Mail : contact@hotel-le-gotty.fr www.hotel-le-gotty.fr 28 bedrooms / 75 people.
Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 65 05 05 Mail : contact@laclusaz-seminaires.com www.laclusaz-seminaires.com La Clusaz Séminaires have a wide reaching network to aid in the management and organisation of your event or seminar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ALTER EGO
381, route de la Graillère Tél. : +33 (0)6 07 39 72 53 Mail : contact@alter-ego-consulting.com www.alter-ego-consulting.com Overcome your fears, knock down the barriers, manage your stress and explore your limits whilst increasing your self-esteem.
OXYGÈNE ORGANISATION
364, route des Grandes Alpes Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 27 66 57 Mail : info@oxygene-organisation.com www.oxygene-organisation.com Oxygène Organisation was created in 1992 will ensure the success of your seminar in la Clusaz.
RED SKI ORGANISATION 9, chemin de La Croix - BP 21 Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 40 83 Mail : contact@esflaclusaz.com www.rso-laclusaz.com Organisation of ski weekends, competitions, snow shoe walking excursions , night skiing with a Savoyard meal, games and made-to-measure races.
TAKAMAKA
17, passage des Novalles Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 45 00 07 Mail : bruno@takamaka.fr laclusaz.takamaka.fr A variety of activities from team-building events to adventure raids, tailor-made activities, luxury breaks or original soirées
TEAM QUADS LOISIRS
3646, route des Confins Tél. : +33 (0)6 09 47 10 74 Mail : seminaires@aravis-services.com www.aravis-services.com All things mecanical team building activities : 4x4, side x side vehicles, snowmobiles. Driving instruction provided. For adults and children
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useful informations
La Clusaz
Tour the central booking office
La Clusaz Tour is your contact in La Clusaz to help you put together the best offer for your holiday, including accommodation, transfers, ski passes, equipment hire, activities, aqua park and the ice rink.
Choose a tailor-made holiday in La Clusaz this winter.
www.laclusaz-tour.com
Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 38 33 laclusaz-tour@laclusaz-tour.com
Special Offers A White Christmas and New Year From 305€ per person Valid from 22nd December 2012 to 5th January 2013
Price includes • 7 nights 3 star accommodation with a capacity of 4 to 6 people • 6 day alpine ski pass
WHITE WEEKS From 240€ per person Valid from 15th to 22nd December 2012, 5th to 19th January 2013 and 23rd March to 27th April 2013
Price includes • 7 nights 3 star accommodation with a capacity of 4 to 6 people • 6 day alpine ski pass
SHORT BREAKS From 367€ per person Valid outside French school holiday dates
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Price includes • 3 nights accommodation in a 3 star hotel in a double room (breakfast included) • 2 day alpine ski pass
Accomodation
Holiday rentals
by owners La Clusaz Particuliers 161, place de l’Église - BP 07 Tél. +33 (0)4 50 32 65 00 Mail infos@laclusaz.com
www.laclusaz.com
140 apartments / 19 chalets appartement-laclusaz.fr
www.appartement-laclusaz.fr 12 apartments aravis-vacances.com 451, route des Riondes Tél. +33 (0)4 50 32 36 22 Mail info@aravis-vacances.com
www.aravis-vacances.com/laclusaz/laclusaz.php 124 apartments / 20 chalets Association des meublés 341, route des Grandes Alpes - BP 24 Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 43 29 / Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 66 38 Mail association.meubles@wanadoo.fr
www.ass-meubles-laclusaz.com 168 apartments / 11 chalets
Groupement des propriétaires indépendants
www.gpilaclusaz.info 33 apartments / 2 chalets
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Accomodation
Estate Agencies Carte d’Hôtes This discount card will be given to you on arrival and you can use it throughout your stay for money off offers in the different Aravis resorts (La Clusaz - Le Grand-Bornand - Saint-Jean de Sixt - Manigod). Further information from the tourist office.
Tourist tax Tax to be paid on arrival and calculated according to the number of nights stayed and per person, includes all types of accommodation. Free for children under 14 years. The tax is payable to the host who will transfer the payment to the municipality. Tariff : from 0.20€ to 0.75€ according to the category of accommodation.
lEgendS Internet access
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Wi-Fi access
TV hire
Animals accepted
Sunday to Sunday rental
Cancellation insurance
Paiement par Chèque Vacances
Credit cards accepted
Online payment
Short breaks
Réservation
Linen rental
Reservation of sports equipment
Hire of nursery equipment
Housekeeping
N/8 Arvis-immo
M/8 La Clusaz Immobilier
9, Route des Confins- BP 41 Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 63 32 Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 66 50 Mail agence@arvis-immo.fr 100 apartments / 10 chalets
A large choice of rental accomodation from studios to chalets. Benefit from numerous special offers and tailor-made services, for example special rates for ski passes depending on the season, discounts on ski hire, hire of bed linen or even groceries on arrival. Short breaks and weekends are available depending on the season.
www.arvis-immo.fr I/9 Gobert Immobilier
219, place de l’Eglise - BP 48 Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 44 09 Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 60 36 Mail contact@gobert-immobilier.fr 120 apartements
124, route des Grandes Alpes - BP 40 Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 63 23 Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 58 88 Mail contact@la-clusaz-immobilier.com 100 apartements / 10 chalets
Specialists in seasonal rentals and settlements since 1981. RENTALS : Large choice from studios to luxury chalets. Special rates on equipment and ski passes EXTRA SERVICE : Reservation of ski passes, SPA /wellness centre offers, in house caterer, babysitter, transport… SALE of: Apartments, Chalets, Land
www.la-clusaz-immobilier.com N/8 Alpes Immobilier
At your service for the sale or rent of real estate since 1970. Open from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm. Possibility of arrival outside opening hours. RENTALS:apartments from 2 -10 people SALE of :Apartments, Chalets, Land
www.gobert-immobilier.fr M/8 Clusalp
92 route des Grandes Alpes Tél. +33 (0)4 50 32 30 21 Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 82 64 Mail agence@alpesimmobilier.com 50 apartements / 10 chalets
Holiday rentals from 2 to 13 people on the slopes. All inclusive offers (lessons, ski passes, equipment hire…) at reasonable cost. Check out our offers for sale on alpesimmobilier.com.
www.alpesimmobilier.com M/8 Locathérac
310 Route du Col des Aravis - BP 46 Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 42 07 Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 67 30 Mail contact@clusalp.com 100 apartements / 25 chalets
Hand-picked quality chalets and apartments. Take advantage of the many special offers online, for example book your ski pass online and benefit from a reduction during the white weeks, -20% to 40% discount on ski hire and book you lessons before arrival for a hassle free holiday. Short breaks are possible outside school holidays.
www.clusalp.com
159, route des Grandes Alpes - BP 19 Tél. +33 (0)4 50 63 34 34 Fax +33 (0)4 50 63 34 44 Mail locatherac@atherac-laclusaz.com 190 apartements / 20 chalets
For a successful holiday guaranteed -Open 7 days -Wide range of holiday rentals, standard, comfort and luxury -Capacities from 2 to 12 people -FNAIM agency -BED LINEN INCLUDED EXTRAS : TOWEL hire all inclusive offers (ski passes +special offer on ski hire)
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HôteLs
legends accomodation
Breakfast prices are per person, per day
00/A Each accommodation has an allocated number which corresponds to its location on the map of the village at the end of the brochure.
Accomodation have been classified according to the new classification standards on going to print. The new updated classification standards are valid for a duration of 5 years.
Prices
Tourist hotel Camping sites and residential leisure parks Holiday residences Residential holiday villages Holiday villages Self-catering residences
Full board and Half-board
Per person and per day
Bedroom prices are based on 2 people sharing, per night
I/9
Accès handicapé
Garage or private parking
Reservation of sports equipment
Internet access
Groups
Seminar room
Wi-Fi access
Beauty institute beauty treatments /fitness
Games room
Activities and entertainment
Linen rental
Sauna, steam room or Jacuzzi
Animals accepted
Hire of nursery equipment
Concierge service
Lift
TV hire
Housekeeping
Cancellation insurance
Sunday to Sunday rental
Bar
Private shuttle bus
Mini-bar
Payment by holiday vouchers
Cable/satellite TV
Online payment
Skiroom
Credit cards accepted
Swimming pool
Private telephone
Fireplace
Restaurant, table d’hôte
Terrace or sun terrace
Short breaks
Réservation
TV in the bedroom
Au Coeur du Village HHHHH
N/8
Cross-country slopes accessible direct from accommodation
Beauregard HHHH
26, Montée du Château - BP 02 Tél. +33 (0)4 50 01 50 01 Fax +33 (0)4 50 23 90 62 Mail info@hotel-aucoeurduvillage.fr
Half-board prices Junior . . . . . . . . . . . from 200 € to 380 € Privilège . . . . . . . . . from 220 € to 430 € Family . . . . . . . . . . . from 230 € to 440 €
90, sentier du Bossonnet Tél. +33 (0)4 50 32 68 00 Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 59 00 Mail info@hotel-beauregard.fr
57 bedrooms of which 6 have disabled access / 175 people
Suite prices Junior . . . . . . . . . . . from 260 € to 620 € Privilege . . . . . . . . . from 300 € to 720 € Family . . . . . . . . . . from 480 € to 1110 € Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 €
95 bedrooms of which one has disabled access / 250 people
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Slopes accessible direct from accommodation
Half-board . . . . . . . . . . de 109 to 214 € Full board . . . . . . . . . . . +18 €/pers/day Double room . . . . . from 170 to 400 € Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 €
www.hotel-beauregard.fr
B/3 Le Vieux Chalet HHHH
C/6
309, route du crêt du merle Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 41 53 Mail contact@levieuxchalet.fr
3190, route du Col des Aravis Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 43 26 Fax +33 (0)4 50 32 64 09 Mail hotel.borderan@wanadoo.fr
Half-board : from 140 to 286 € per person, based on 2 people sharing
8 bedrooms of which one has disabled access / 19 people
Borderan HHH
15 bedrooms / 40 people
www.levieuxchalet.fr
www.hotel-borderan.com
c/6 Le Chalet Alpage HHH
K/8 Alpen Roc HHH
Les Prises 1872, route du col de la Croix Fry Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 63 28 Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 47 82 Mail info@chalet-alpage.com
388, route des Grandes Alpes Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 58 96 Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 57 49 Mail info@hotel-alpenroc.fr
Half-board . . . . . . . . . from 90 to 150 € Double room . . . . . from 120 to 185 € Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 €
www.chalet-alpage.com
www.hotel-alpenroc.fr C/6 Les Chalets de la Serraz HHH
Alp’hôtel HHH
192, route du Col des Aravis Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 40 06 Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 60 16 Mail alphotel@clusaz.com
Half-board . . . . . . . . . from 97 to 165 € Full-board . . . . . . . . from 113 to 181 € Double room from 165 to310 €/ night Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 €
108 bedrooms of which 2 have disabled access / 340 people
11 bedrooms of which 1 has disabled access / 32 people
I/8
Half-board . . . . . . . . from 80 € to125 € Double room . . . . from 85 € to 135 € Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 €
Half-board . . . . . . . from 82 € to 162 € Double room . . . from 105 € to 265 €
115 bedrooms / 43 people
www.clusaz.com
3862, route du col des Aravis Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 48 29 Mail contact@laserraz.com 10 bedrooms / 35 people
Half-board . . . . . . . . from 110 to 145 € Double room . . . . . from 135 to 195 € Room with breakfast included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 151,50 to 211,50 € Suite : half-board . from 155 to 185 € Independent chalet half-board for 4 people . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 375 to 475 € Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,50 €
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C/6 Le Gotty HH
K/9
20, route du col de la Croix Fry Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 43 28 Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 68 45 Mail contact@hotel-le-gotty.fr
Half-board . . from 77,50 € to 98,50 € Full-board . from 94,50 € to 125,50 € Double room . . . . from 95 € to 125 € Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 €
30 bedrooms / 80 people
Les Airelles HH
33, place de l’Eglise Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 40 51 Fax +33 (0)4 50 32 35 33 Mail airelles@clusaz.com
Half-board . . . . . . . . . from 67 to 116 € Full-board . . . . . . . . . from 79 to 177 € Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,50 €
14 bedrooms / 40 people
www.hotel-le-gotty.fr C/6 U’fredy HH
www.clusaz.com M/8 L’Étale H
2878, route de l’étale Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 45 39 Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 73 65 Mail info@ufredy.com
Half-board . . . . . . . . . . from 69 to 95 € Full-board . . . . . . . . . from 80 to 110 €
359, route des Aravis Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 41 83 9 bedrooms / 18 people
Double room . . . . . . . . from 60 to 70 € Triple room . . . . . . . . . . from 70 to 80 € Quadruple room . . . . from 80 to 90 € Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 €
12 bedrooms / 34 people
www.ufredy.com A/3 Altitude 1647
Plateau de Beauregard Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 44 00 Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 54 75 Mail altitude1647@wanadoo.fr
H/0 Lac des Confins
Half-board . . . . . . . . . . from 64 to 74 €
11 bedrooms / 37 people
4416, route des Confins Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 41 71 Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 50 97 Mail hhvincent@orange.fr
Full-board . . . . . . . . . . from 70 to 75 €
18 bedrooms / 45 people
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Luxury Chalets B/6 Authentic Lodge Spa
639, route du Col de La Croix-Fry BP 27 Tél. +33 (0)6 68 76 85 92 Mail web@chalet-luxe.net
E/2 La Ferme du Var
Per week for private use : from 8000€ in the winter
8 bedrooms / 1 chalet / 19 people
50, chemin du Var Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 26 56 +33 (0)6 87 30 79 68 Mail fermeduvar@lafermeduvar.com
double room : . . . . . from 85 to 126€ Breakfast : 10,50 €
8 bedrooms / 19 people
www.chalet-luxe.net
www.lafermeduvar.com
Holiday residences M/8 Le Panorama HHH
60 chemin des éboulis / BP 50 Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 42 12 Fax +33 (0)4 50 32 62 03 Mail info@residences-pvg.fr 19 apartments / 79 people
I/8 Résidence Les Grandes Alpes HHHH
Studio 2 pers . . . . . . from 390 to 860 € Apart. 4 pers . . . . . from 690to 1550 € Apart. 6 pers . . . . . from 850 to 1830 € Apart. 8 pers . . . from 1000 to 2050 € Apart. 11 pers . . from 1260 to 2350 €
www.residences-pvg.fr
516, route de Grandes Alpes / BP 50 Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 59 10 Fax +33 (0)4 50 32 62 03 Mail info@residences-pvg.fr 44 apartments / 255 people
Studio 2/4 pers . . . from 825 to 1495 € Apart. 4 pers . . . . . from 990 to 2070 € Apart. 6 pers . . . . from 1210 to 2450 € Apart. 8 pers . . . . from 1650to 2930 € Apart. 8/10 pers . from 2010to 3680 €
www.residences-pvg.fr
Résidences M/7 Maeva “La Perrière”
N/8 Altitude HHH
768, route de la piscine Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . from 350 to 1040 € Tél. +33 (0)4 50 32 61 61 / +33 (0)891 701 365 Fax +33 (0)4 50 32 60 10 Mail lzy@maeva.com
477, route du Col des Aravis Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 63 32 Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 66 50 Mail agence@arvis-immo.fr
97 apartements / 388 people
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6 apartements / 48 people
www.arvis-immo.fr
I/10 Chalet Panoramic
1049, Route des Aravis - Les Tollets Tél. +33 (0)1534 863630 +33 (0)4 50 63 34 29 Mail info@snowlife.co.uk 10 bedrooms / 30 people
Per week : . . . . from 865€ per person
www.snowlife.co.uk
I/8 La Résidence HHH
129, chemin des houches / BP 50 Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 52 29 Fax +33 (0)4 50 32 62 03 Mail info@residences-pvg.fr
Studio 2/4 pers . . from 280 to 1080 € Apart. 4/6 pers . . . from 330 to 1380 € Apart. 6/8 pers . . . from 380 to 1750 € Apart. 8/10 pers . . from 450 to 1880 €
45 apartements / 278 people
www.residences-pvg.fr
Holiday Village B/5
Azurèva Les Aravis HH
1990, route de l’Etale Tél. +33 (0)4 50 32 62 66 Mail laclusaz@azureva-vacances.com
weeks rental . . from 258,86 to 1424 €
28 apartements
G/0
Azurèva Les Confins HH
3739 route des Confins Tél. +33 (0)4 50 32 32 32 Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 64 01 Mail laclusaz@azureva-vacances.com
weeks rental from 255,50 to 612,50 €
69 bedrooms / 160 people
www.azureva-vacances.com
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self catering gites C/6 Aux 4 vents
A/3 La Piste Bleue
5073, route du Col des Aravis Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 41 14 Mail gite4vents.dan@orange.fr
Half-board . . . . . . . . . from 50 € to 55 €
8 bedrooms / 25 people
Plateau de Beauregard Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 45 45 Mail info@hotel-piste-bleue.com 4 bedroom / 14 people
www.gite4vents-clusaz.com
www.hotel-piste-bleue.com
Bed and Breakfast C/2 Le Barnä
B/4 La Sence
71, impasse du P’tit Nant Tél. +33 (0)6 75 73 33 61 Mail daniel.ruphy@sfr.fr
Half-board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 20 € Double room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 € Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 €
5 bedrooms / 12 people
510, route de la Sence Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 42 81 Mail dominique.suize@orange.fr 2 bedrooms / 5 people
www.location-chalet-clusaz.fr
Bedroom including breakfast . . 50 € Availablilty of a common kitchen with the 2 bedrooms
www.lasence.fr
Other accomodation E/1
Camp site Domaine du Fernuy HHHH
1800, route des Confins Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 44 75 Fax +33 (0)4 50 32 67 02 Mail fernuy@franceloc.fr
4 apartments / 17 mobile home / 12 chalets Apart. 4 pers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 259 € per week Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 22 € per night Mobil-home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 252 €/per week Independant chalet . . . . . . from 357 €/per week
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D/2 Chalet Sainte-Geneviève Family home rentals
Chalet Sainte-Geneviève 16 route du Ranch Tél. +33 (0)2 31 73 26 69 +33 (0)4 50 02 41 60
Full board from 34 to 50 € for adults from 15 to 28 € for children under 12
16 bedrooms / 57 people
www.neige-et-soleil.org
A/3 Les Matins Clairs
Plateau de Beauregard Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 66 60 Mail mail@matinsclairs.com
H/0 Le Vieux Madrier
Half-board . . . . . . . . from 50 € to 55 €
6 bedrooms / 28 people
268, chemin des Alpages - Les Confins Half-board . . . . . . . . from 34 € to 50 € Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 66 45 Mail levieuxmadrier@free.fr 4 bedrooms / 15 people
www.matinsclairs.com
confins.free.fr
C/3 La Trace
779, route du Crêt du Merle Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 46 76 +33 (0)6 07 48 94 65 Mail latracecp@wanadoo.fr
Bedroom including breakfast . . 58 €
2 bedrooms / 5 people
latrace.site.voila.fr/index.htm
C/6 Le Marcoret Youth Hostel
1007, route Du Col de Croix Fry Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 41 73 Mail la-clusaz@fuaj.org
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useful informations
AccEs & transport By Plane ANNECY AIRPORT (32 km)
Annecy train station (32 km)
Tél. : + 33 (0)4 50 27 30 06 www.annecy.aeroport.fr Regular shuttle bus links between Annecy Airport, the TGV railway station and La Clusaz
Tél. : +33 (0)8 92 35 35 35 www.sncf.com TGV high-speed train connections from most major towns and cities.
GENEVA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (50 km)
By Coach
LYON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (150 km)
Gare Routière de Genève Tél. : +41 22 732 02 30 www.gare-routiere.com The Aéroski-Bus runs between Geneva airport and bus station to La Clusaz. Only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
By Car
Gare routière Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 40 11 Mail : voyages.crolard@wanadoo.fr www.voyages-crolard.com Luxury 30 to 83-seater coaches. Regular service between Annecy bus station and La Clusaz
Tél. : +41 900 57 15 00 www.gva.ch Regular shuttle bus links between Geneva and La Clusaz
Tél. : + 33 (0)820 320 368 Mail : altibus@centrecontacts.com www.altibus.com Regular shuttle bus links between Saint Exupéry and La Clusaz
• A40 (‘Autoroute Blanche’): take exit N° 16
Bonneville”, then follow ‘Stations des Aravis’ for 20 kilometres. • A41: take the “Annecy Nord” exit, then follow Thônes / Stations des Aravis” for 30 kilometres
• Smart tips:
Coming from the North of France, follow the A39 motorway from Dijon, heading towards Geneva.In the event of very poor weather conditions, make your journey via Annecy. During the winter, access roads are often covered in snow. Remember to bring appropriate equipment (snow tyres or snow chains)
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Aéroski-bus
VOYAGES CROLARD
ARAVIS VOYAGE
3646 route des Confins. Tél. : + 33 (0)6 09 47 10 74 Fax : + 33 (0)4 50 02 68 26 Mail : contact@aravis-services.com www.aravis-services.com Online bookings. Group rates available on request, specialist in mountain, business and individual transportation.
Shuttle Buses Salon des dames car park / bus station Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 69 53 Leaves the Salon des Dames car park every _ hour, from 9am (8.30am in February, Christmas and New Year) to 12.30pm and from 1.30pm to 6pm. Regular ski-bus service to different parts of the resort every 20 minutes. Inter-resort links between La Clusaz, Grand-Bornand and Saint-Jean-de-Sixt. Free for ‘carte d’hôte’ and ‘résident’ cardholders.
Genève
Vers Paris
Annecy
Lyon A43
Vers Marseille
Car Parks Salon des dames car park
124, Salon des dames Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 60 49 62 420 indoor parking spaces at the entrance to the village; 2.35 metre height limit. Open 24 hours a day. Parking charges apply. Winter season tickets available. Coach and resort shuttle bus area (40 spaces).
Centre Village Car park
29, route de l’Etale Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 61 56 333 covered parking spaces at the centre of the village; 1.8 metre height limit. Open 24 hours a day. Parking charges apply. Winter season tickets available.
TAXIs Allo Taxi
73 chemin de La Croix Tél. : +33 (0)6 08 83 08 45 Mail : booking@allotaxi74.com www.allotaxi74.com Online bookings. Up to 8-seater vehicles.
Aravis Voyages
“Le Crêt Brafa” 3646 route des Confins Tél. : +33 (0)6 09 47 10 74 Fax : +33 (0)4 50 02 68 26 Mail : contact@aravis-services.com www.aravis-services.com Online bookings. Group rates available on request (coach, minibus). Specialist in mountain, business and individual transportation. 4x4 vehicles. Prestige and 4x4 vehicle rental not including driver
Taxi Beauregard
13, rue des Champs de Chant 7 4800 Saint-Sixt Tél. : +33 (0)6 63 51 32 58 Fax : +33 (0)4 50 03 15 03 Mail : taxi.beauregard@orange.fr www.taxibeauregard.fr One 7-seater vehicle and one 9-seater vehicle available. Any distance to any destination. Online bookings. Remember to book in advance for evenings out.
Taxi Lacroix
211 place de l’église Tél. : +33 (0)6 87 63 28 33 Mail : taxilacroix@club-internet.fr www.taxilacroix.com Air conditioned people carrier – 24/7. Any destination: airports, stations, excursions, wheelchair users, express deliveries and air conditioned minibus. Transport for people with reduced mobility. 61
informations
Useful adresses Tourist Office 161 Place de l’église - BP 07 Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 65 00 Mail : infos@laclusaz.com www.laclusaz.com
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Open : Christmas & February holidays : Every day , 9am – 7pm Outside school holidays (except April) : Open Monday to Friday, 9am-12.30pm and 2pm -6.30pm and Saturday and Sunday, open 9am -7pm
Sports club 223, Place de l’Église BP 10 Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 69 50 Mail : info@club-laclusaz.com www.club-laclusaz.com Open every day 8.45am – 12pm and 1.45pm – 6.30pm. Closes at 6pm on Sundays.
Information Sale of souvenirs and tourist maps, id photo booth, currency exchange on the weekends only, sale of La Clusaz to Geneva bus tickets, Wi-Fi access and 2 computers for general public use.
Town Hall 1, place de l’Église - BP 6 Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 65 20 Mail : accueil-dgs@laclusaz.fr www.laclusaz.org Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am-12pm and 2.30pm -5.30pm. Closes at 5pm on Fridays.
Document printed with vegetable-based inks on paper from sustainably managed forests.
The document, texts and photos including prices given are not legally binding. La Clusaz is not responsible for any possible changes in the information given. Photos by : G. Dieu / P. Lebeau / F. Cavazzana / D. Machet / JM Favre . Text : SEML. LaClusaz . Design : Les Alchimistes
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L’ENDRYR 0,5 Km LE PLATEAU 1 Km LES F’NIRES 2,5 Km
A LE DANAY B La lanchette C chemin du lac
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Please note
It is not permitted to take or cross the slopes that are closed for security.
LES PRAZ 2 Km LE LAC 5 Km
Reception ski pass office, chapel, bus depot
LES ASCETS 4 Km
French ski school meeting point
Artificial snow
LE GOLLET D’EN BAS 4 Km
pededestrian and snowshoes path
Children’s snow garden
LA CLUSERAZ 1 Km
snowshoes path path
Sledge run
BELLAVARDE 10 Km
Crossing ski tracks allowed
View point
First aid post
10 BELLAVARDE par la joux 10 Km
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Connexion with Grand Bornand 7 Km
12 only nordic skating 0,5 Km 13 le gollet
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PLEASE RESPECT THE SIGNPOSTING, the direction of the slopes and ski on your right. PLEASE REPSECT THE ENVIRONMENT and take your waste home with you. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT, identify your exact location and contact staff or call +33 (0)4 50 32 65 15 It’s not allowed to ski on the tracks after 5 pm.
Confins nordic ski area
Beauregard nordic ski area
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Cable car
ski lift
View point
Information
Central Lift Pass Office
Artificial snow
Gondola lift
Cross country skiing
Restaurant
First aid post
Snow Park
Natural protection area
4-seater chair lift
Pedestrian circuits
Toilets
French Ski school
Ludge area
Picnic room
3-seater chair lift
Ice rink
Car park
Ticket office
Difficult ski lift
winter experience
P1 welcome . P2/3 la clusaz INSTANT GETAWAY . p4 winter experience . p5 TENDER IS THE Night. p6 SNOW SPORTS INC p7 LA CLUSAZ SKI AREA . p8 FIVE massifs . p9 SKIING WITH A DIFFERENCE. p 10 seb michaud . p11 Ski SCHOOLS . p12/13 news p14/15 hands free skipass . p16/17 ski areas . p18/19/20/21cross-country . p22/23 a sense of family . p24 each to their own . p25 focus on . p26 list of activities . p27 children . p28/29 a laid-back attitude . p30/31 water in all its forms . p32/33 radikal mountain . p34 a variety of events . p35 ski by the light of the moon . p36/37 gastronomic p38 from right on our doorstep . p39 culture and héritage . p40/41 the alpine setting . p42 always ready for a party . p43 dine at the heights . p44/45 made in la clusaz . p46 la clusaz on line . p47 corporate tourism p48 central booking office . p49/59 accomodation . p60/61 acces & transport . p62 useful adresses . p64 maps
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