La Clusaz
A traditional ski town in the Aravis mountains. It offers winter skiing, summer gondola hiking, and a village atmosphere of wooden chalets, about 40 minutes by car from Annecy.
La Clusaz is a long-established ski town in the Aravis range. Its slopes spread across five mountains, with about 125 km of pistes suitable for families and skiers of every level. It is also a production area for Reblochon cheese. The town's wooden chalets, church and small squares have a strong Savoyard character. In summer the gondolas run, and you can hike or mountain bike in the hills, or take a stroll and have a picnic at nearby Lac de Confrérie, a high mountain lake. The town is about 32 km from Annecy, roughly 40 minutes by car, and ski buses run in winter. Lifts operate seasonally and many facilities close in spring and autumn, so check the official website before you go. The coordinates refer to the town centre.
Opening hours
Open all day; cable car operates seasonally
Nearby sights
- Le Grand-Bornand
- Col des Aravis
- La Tournette
- Le Parmelan
- Col de la Forclaz
- Cascade d'Angon
- Talloires
- Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard