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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 newSP14/15 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 gaStronomicP38 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 TOuRIsmP48 central booking oFFice . P49/59 accOmODaTION . P60/61 acceS & tranSPort . P62 usEFul aDREssEs . P64 maPS

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Plan des pistes + légendeLe Pointn° 2045 du 24 Novembre 2011

« C’est une terre de champions et de bons vivants. (…)

L’Express,

dossier spécial du 16 novembre 2011

Galan°967 du 21 décembre 2011

« Des habitants chaleureux et sportifs, une station

épicurienne et dépaysante. (…) Ce qui fait avant tout le

charme de cette station c’est cet esprit chic et choc, ce

Le Figaro Magazine 14 janvier 2012

« Le site est enchanteur, avec ses alpages bucoliques,

Snow Magazine (UK)

16 janvier 2012

« La Clusaz sait faire la fête, grâce à la multitude de bars

festifs et chaleureux, comme les Caves du Paccaly et Le

Ski+Board UKdécembre 2011 « Vous pouvez tout faire ici ! Freeride,

Daily Mail UK13 mars 2012

« C’est une station où vous voudrez revenir, encore et

encore… La plupart des visiteurs en tombe amoureux,

et c’est ce qui explique la fidélité que prouve chaque

Le Pointn° 2045 du 24 Novembre 2011


L’Express,



« Des habitants chaleureux et sportifs, une station épicu-

rienne et dépaysante. (…) Ce qui fait avant tout le charme

de cette station c’est cet esprit chic et choc, ce zeste de


« Le site est enchanteur, avec ses alpages bucoliques, ses

Snow Magazine (UK)

16 janvier 2012






encore… La plupart des visiteurs en tombe amoureux, et

c’est ce qui explique la fidélité que prouve chaque année

le Point (FR)#2045, 24 November 2011

« It’s a land of champions where they like the good things in life. (…) I’ve heard that the nights are long and surprising in la clusaz…»

l’express (FR)Special Edition 16 November 2011

« Reknowned for the beauty of its scenery and its panoramic views. »

gala (FR)#967, 21 December 2011

«The appeal of the resort comes from the attractive mixture of laid back chic and thirst for action, with friendly and sporty inhabitants. Quite simply an excellent resort to take you away

from it all. »»

le Figaro magazine (FR)14 January 2012

«an enchanting location with its majestic high mountain pastures, dramatic summits and chalet architecture. »

Snow magazine (UK)16 January 2012

« snow mag-lc knows how to party in an unpretentious ambience, with plenty of lively bars, such as les caves du

Paccaly and le Grenier. »

Ski+board (UK)December 2011

« You can do everything here ! Freeriding, snowboarding and cross country skiing in the winter, to hiking and mountain

biking in the summer! »

daily mail (UK)13 March 2012

«Here is a resort you will want to return to time and again…It is a resort with which most visitors fall in love – which explains the massive loyalty shown to it by generations of british skiers

and boarders. »

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

THE La CLusaz-MaNIGoD skiable area

Imagine the picture postcard setting of an alpine village snug in its valley in the moun-tains 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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AnnecyLyon A43

Vers Marseille

Vers Paris

Vers Paris Genève

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INSTANT GETAWAYIT 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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lA cluSAz lAId bAck ANd SporTYLa 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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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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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 organiza-tion of International events, including the Cross-country Skiing World Cup which they are hosting for the 6th time in January 2013.

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sports

The resort is home to numerous cham-pions, 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 ExpErIENcE

LA CLUSAZ SKI AREAThe 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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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.

A TrAdITIoN of chAmpIoNSThe resort has produced some great cham-pions since the 1960s, Indeed, it is the resort that can boast the most awards, with 9 world champions. This doesn’t include the freesty-lers 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

FIVE mASSIFSWITh A mulTITudE of poSSIbIlITIESLa 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 Bor-nand resort, with a Massif des Aravis ski pass, you can access 220kms of slopes.

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AdrENAlIN pAckEd ExpErIENcESAs 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 adre-nalin rush and feeling of freedom you will get from an action packed day in the Aravis.

The position of La Clusaz lends itself to plenty of off-piste possi-bilities 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..

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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?

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!

PRO EXtREmE SKIER

“ I’m constantly

dIscoverIng new possIbIlItIes ”

SEb mIChAUD

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ÉcolE du SkIfrANçAIS ESf9, chemin de La Croix - BP 21 Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 40 83Mail : [email protected] 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 GuIdES9, chemin de la Croix - BP 13Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 63 35 99 / +33 (0)6 14 11 58 68Mail : laclusaz@guides-des-aravis.comwww.compagnie-guides-aravis.comOpen 9am to 6pm every day. Qualified high and middle mountain guides and instructors.

EcolE dE SkIINTErNATIoNAlE - ESI17, passage des novallesTél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 66 05Mail : [email protected] qualified instructors with English, Spanish, Italian or German speakers, lessons in all snow sports in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

ArAvIS chAllENGE232, route des grandes alpesTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 81 29 +33 (0)6 44 19 02 62Mail : [email protected] 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 & AvENTurE364, route des Grandes AlpesTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 31 73Mail : [email protected] variety of teaching groups for everyone including «Teenage Session» for the young, «Desperate Skiwives» for the ladies and «Papa is a rider».

AlTEr EGo381, route de la GraillèreTél. : +33 (0)6 07 39 72 53Mail : [email protected] Dorier, independant, English speaking certified ski instructor, certified high level ski trainer and certified coach.

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The ski lifTs : NEW for 2012-13

NEWSWInTer 2012 - 2013

LA CLusAzfrAnCe

La Clusaz and its neighbouring resorts of Le Grand-Bornand, Manigod and Saint-Jean de Sixt have gone into partnership creating a new ter-ritorial brand name of “Lake Annecy Ski Resorts”, combining their forces in diversity to move the Aravis to the forefront on a worldwide scale.

ApplicATionIphoNE & 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 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.

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; accommoda-tion, gastronomy and events for their international clientele.

Top of ThE

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AgENDAWINTEr dATES To rEmEmbEr

NovEmbEr Themassiveskisale

Take advantage of the massive ski sale to kit your-self 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 lesPesTaclesduPèreNoël

This year sees the 15th edition of our Christmas festival dedicated to children and absolutely free of charge, with magical street theatre, storytel-ling and live music…

JANuArY laclusazradikalmouNTaiN

La Clusaz is organizing its 3rd international freeride competition, included as an official qualifying stage in the World Championship «Freeride World Tour ».

crosscouNTryskiiNgWorldcuP

The beautiful area around the Confins is for the 6th time hosting a stage of the cross country skiing World Cup 2013.

FullmooN

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.

fEbruArYcarNavaliNlaclusaz

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 inhabi-tants and guests take to the streets.

mArch WorldmiliTaryWiNTergames

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.

AprIldéFiFoly

The Défi Foly is a crazy event which brings toge-ther 150 sportsmen and woman in an attempt to cross the Confins Lake…on skis!!

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

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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

Buy and recharge your microchip card from the comfort of your own home by logging onto

Ski passes are chec-ked automatically, meaning any queues are a lot shorter..

thanks to the Hands-Free ski pass, you are helping to lower the amount of waste left on our mountains and to preserve our natural environment

Put your ski pass inside your jacket, It will be remotely detected by the terminals, which automatically open the turnstiles.

simple fast clean freeDOm

thE AVANtAgES

WWW.skiPasslaclusaz.com

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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 / INSurANcENeW!laclusaziNFiNiTyPasssubscriPTioN-WiNTer2012/2013:15,00€

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 compulsoryPhoto compulsory

“sNoWPark”skiPassA preferential rate ski pass costingjust19,50€,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.

sPecialgrouPPricesFurther information available from the Central Lift Pass Office

FreeuseoFskiliFTsChildren under the age of 5 and adults over the age of 75 enjoy free use of the ski liftsA passport photo is compulsoryFamily proof of ID must be presented

“Family”PassWhen 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% reduc-tion 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.

iNsuraNcecoverYearly 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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ArAvIS SkI ArEA The Aravis ski area includes the La Clusaz-Manigod ski area, linked by shuttle bus to the Grand-Bornand and Saint-Jean de Sixt ski areas. Shuttle buses are free to holders of a “Shuttle Bus” card or “Carte d’hôte” discount card.

SKI AREASoPeNiNgoFThealPiNeskiarea

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lA cluSAz – mANIGod SkI ArEASLa 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.

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A passport photo is compulsory for 5 days or more

A passport photo is compulsory for 5 days or more

Duration aDuLt Junior chiLD SEnior

Whole day 33,00 € 25,80 € 25,80 € 30,00 €

4 consecutive hours 29,50 € 24,00 € 24,00 € 27,50 €

2 consecutive days 63,00 € 50,00 € 50,00 € 58,00 €







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 425,00 € 375,00 €Student and - 25 yrs 455,00 € 435,00 €

Senior 540,00 € 480,00 €

DURATION ADULT JUNIOR CHILD SENIOR








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 €

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 .

lA cluSAz – mANIGod SkI ArEAS

ArAvIS SkI ArEAS

TArIfSceNTralliFTPassoFFice

26 route de l’Etale - BP 35Tel : +33(0)4.50.02.45.64 - Fax : +33(0)4.50.02.62.40

Mail : [email protected] : www.skipasslaclusaz.com

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

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CROSSCOUNtRYSKIINg

NordIc SkI ArEA INformATIoN ••2Nordicareas (les Confins 1450m, Beauregard 1600m)•86kmNordicsloPes: in the Confins and 36km on Beauregard•24circuiTs: 13 in the Confins and 11 on Beauregard•1childreN’ssNoWgardeN•liNkedTo: Le Grand Bornand by a 7km black run•1cross-couNTryskischool

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CROSSCOUNtRY

SKIINg WORLD

CUP

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 cross-country skiing demonstrations in the centre of the village followed by official training sessions from Thursday onwards.

races4 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.

aNimPorTaNTiNTerNaTioNaleveNT20 000 spectators are expected to attend to watch the 200 athletes from 30 nations com-pete 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.

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, mainte-nance 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 ...

... try out a variety of terrains. GrEEN ATTITudELa 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-pol-luting.

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ThE coNfINS NordIc ArEA (1450 - 1650m)agsN4777, route des ConfinsTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 47 43Mail : [email protected]

•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.

onthespot: Information kiosk, first aid post, picnic room, ski schools, sports shops, hotels, restaurants and car parks.openfrom9amto5pm.5.30pmfrom16thFebruary2013

Fullday

Adult (from 16 years) 7,50 €

Child (from 6 years) 4 €

Senior Citizen (+ 75 years) 4 €

WiTh“carTed’hôTe” discount card

Adult 6,50 €

Child 3,50 €

halFday

Adult 6,50 €

Child 3,50 €

NordicPass

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 €ThE bEAurEGArd NordIc ArEA chaleTaccueildesPisTesLa Croix Fry / 74230 ManigodTél. : +33 (0)4 50 44 93 42Fax : +33 (0)4 50 44 93 42www.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.

onthespot: first aid post, picnic room, ski lessons, sports shops, hotels, restaurants, car parking

NordIc SkI SchoolSFreNchskischoolNordicsecTioNTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 47 43 Mail : [email protected] www.esf-laclusaz.com10 instructors speaking French, English or Spanish. Sports possible : nordic skiing (classic and skate skiing) – telemarking – snows-hoeing and laser biathlon.

laraNdoNNée4387, route de ConfinsTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 65 91Mail : [email protected]: cross-country skiing, ski mountainee-ring and downhill skiing.Snow shoe walking tours : for groups or individuals.

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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 pro-vide 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 ITCarine (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 child-ren. 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

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

A SENSE of FAmILYA 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

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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 yoga…No excuse not to take to the Great Outdoors.

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Imported from Scandinavia, the ancestral sport ski-joering has recently seen a come-back. 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 specifi-cally short skis.

aravisPassioNCentre équestre du LanchyTél. : +33 (0)6 15 65 11 11Mail : [email protected] and discover ski joering during 3 half day courses, a introductory course, short ses-sions, or an expedition for experienced skiers.

•group (1h30) : 53 € • introductorycourse : (30min) : 28 €•Privatelesson (1h) : 110 €•sled (30mn) : 15 €

focuS oN….

SKI JOERINg

In the centre of the village, the ice rink offers 1000m2 of fun with plenty of different formulas available. Why not take an introduc-tory 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..

iceriNk94 place du Pré de Foire - BP 6Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 48 45Mail : [email protected]

Introductory sessions and ice skating lessons by a certified teacher, fun sessions, profes-sional 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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PARRAGLIDING seNcielBP 38Tél. +33 (0)6 88 07 04 72 (Sam)parapente.senciel.chez.comThe « 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 BALOONlacomPagNiedesballoNsTél. : +33 (0)4 50 63 38 10www.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.

QUADTeamQuadcrêTbraFa3646, route des ConfinsTél. : +33 (0)6 09 47 10 74 +33 (0)4 50 02 54 77Mail : [email protected] 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 EXCURSIONSaravisraNdo89, chemin des chevriers les confins Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 49 65 / +33 (0)6 62 89 21 76 Mail : [email protected] www.aravisrando-patrimoine.comNature 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 €

SPEED RIDING / PARAGLIDINGFlyeoTél. : +33 (0)6 25 98 31 26Mail : [email protected] 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 SLEDDINGembarQuemeNTimmédiaTTél. : +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’ssPiriTTél. : +33 (0)6 61 93 11 48husky74.wordpress.comSet off to discover the Aravis with a certified dog sledding handler. On reservation only..

Half-day 85 €

full day (not including meal) 140 € sleighridesiNThesNoW3495, route des ConfinsTél. : +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 ACTIvITIESoxygèNemoNTblaNc364 Route des Grandes AlpesTél: +33 (0)4 50 32 35 37Mail: [email protected]

One day, one activity ! Yooner contest, twister, snow mobile...

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clubdesmouFleTs/Publicchild-careceNTre1, place des Mouflets Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 65 42

Mail : [email protected] non-skiing children from 8 months to 4 years, with 24 available spaces. Prior booking and medi-cal card required. Reservation by internet

Half-day from 17 €

Half-day x6 from 87 €

Full day from 31,60 €

Full day x6 from 161 €

chamPioNclub1, place de l’ÉgliseTél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 69 50Mail : [email protected] 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 care(12h00 à 14h00) 17,75 €

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.

SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR ChILDREN

icegardeN94, place du Pré de Foire Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 48 45Mail : [email protected]

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-Piouclub9, chemin de La Croix - BP 21Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 40 83Mail : [email protected] 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-couNTryPiou-PiouclubEcole du Ski français - Section nordique / BP 3Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 47 43Mail : [email protected] 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)

marmoTToNsclub9, chemin de La Croix - BP 21Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 40 83Mail : [email protected] 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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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 reco-gnized 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.

TENdEr TrEATmENTSThe 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 treat-ments and aromatherapy. Take time out for mind and body in La Clusaz….

ExpErIENcE WEll bEING

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LIST OFOF FITNESS AND

BEAUTY CENTRES

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483, route du Col des AravisTél. : +33 (0)4 50 64 86 15Mail : jourdespa.laclusaz@orange.frwww.spa-institut-laclusaz.comMassages, osteopathy, steam room treatments, beauty treatments, wellness packages, trial offers and massage instruction.

26 Montée du Château /BP 02Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 05 61 61Mail : [email protected]/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.

CRISTAL SPAHOTEL : AU COEUR DU VILLAGE

138, chemin des ÉboulisTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 43 48Mail : [email protected] 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-teacorner and lending of towels. Oriental cares, body cares, hydrotherapy, cosmetics and cares La Sultanede Saba and Phyt’s for a natural beauty... are available in our SPA.

FITNESS / BODY TREATMENTS CARLINAHOTEL : CARLINA

WAtER IN ALL ItS FORmSfrom 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.

aravisaQuaPark434, Route de la PiscineTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 43 01Mail : [email protected]

sWimmiNgPoolCovered 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.

FiTNessceNTreAccess 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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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

Hot off the heels of the successes of the previous 2 years, the 3rd edition of the Inter-national 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.

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opEN SESSIoNNew 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 snowboar-der will obtain their entry into the qualifying round in La Clusaz

AN uNforGETTAblE WEEkENdThis very special gathering is not just impor-tant to the free riders, sports lovers and spec-tators 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 com-bination 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 competi-tion. It is a private company, now known throughout the world where it stands as the reference in the field. TheFreerideWorldTour(FWT)isdividedinto2categories:

FreerideWorldQualiFiercomprises 18 stages around the world, each categorised by their level of difficulty (rated between one and four stars), allowing partici-pants to earn points so they can take part in the following year’s Freeride World Tour.

FreerideWorldTourTour is an extremely tough championship where the world’s best freeriders compete in 6 international stages.

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A crAzY ATmoSphErEFor 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 dis-tance over the Confins Lake! Since 1986, 150

slightly crazy competitors compete each year in front of 1000s of spectators who come to watch this spectacular and exhilarating show.

JuST for fuNThe 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 parti-cipate. 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.

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The fAmousFULL MOON PARTYIs 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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thEgAStRONOmIC

christophePachecoBest Chef of the Year award 2011

The famous restaurant in the 5 star Hotel and Spa « Au Cœur du village» opened to great acclaim in December 2010.

EXPERIENCE

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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 Natio-nal 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 embo-dies 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«le5»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 01www.hotel-aucoeurduvillage.fr

PAChECOThe Chef of The 5 sTAr

hoTeL And resTAurAnT,

ChRIStOPhE...

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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.

• reblochonFermier 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.frFarmerreblochoNassociaTioNTél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 74 82 www.reblochonfermier.com

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!!

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lePeiNTreducoiN89, chemin des Chevriers - Les ConfinsTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 49 65 / +33 (0)6 20 12 18 10Mail : [email protected] 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’aTelierdesbeleTTes111, place de l’ÉgliseTél. : +33 (0)6 60 06 43 20Mail : [email protected] on porcelain and creative workshops. From 6 years. Possibilty of membership with preferential tariffs. Concept store.

1h 20 € (+ support)

Subscription for 6h

95 €

library23 route de l’Etale- Immeuble Ste Thérèse Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 41 01Mail : [email protected] open to all. Cosultation, book and ency-clopedia loan and use of internet.

aravisbridgeclub126, route de l’Etale - Salle La Rencontre Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 60 59 Mail : [email protected] www.bridgeclubaravis.comOpen to all. Tournaments are approved by the French Bridge Federation.

ciNéma71, route de l’ÉtaleTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 47 25www.cinealpes.frWide screen with dolby stereo. Screenings every day at 5.30pm, 9pm and 2.30pm in case of bad weather.

museum-maisoNduski9, chemin de la CroixTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 49 65 / +33 (0)6 62 89 21 76Mail : [email protected] a trip around La Clusaz in a horse and carriage. The driver will take you where you want to go

Adult Child Group

visit 2,50 1,50 €

Guided tour 4 € 3 € 3 €

laclusazhorseaNdcarriageTél. : +33 (0)6 77 77 51 15+33 (0)6 63 99 77 45Mail : [email protected] 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 € markeTIn the church squareEvery Monday from 8am to 12pm.TouroFThevillageAravis RandoTél. : +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

visiTTheFarmAravis RandoTél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 65 00 book at least one day in advance.Tour leaves from the tourist office at 2pm on Fri-days. 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 SEttINgcatch your first glimpse of authentic architecture, balanced between thewarmthofqualitymaterialsandtheboldnessofmoderndesign

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La Clusaz is proud of its history and the beau-tiful ancestral chalet architecture that contri-butes 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 accomo-dation to the youth hostel. There is sure to be something here for everyone to feel at home.

AUthENtIC ANDAUDACIOUS 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.

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NIGhT lIfELa Clusaz offers a fantastic nightlife, with a difference. Nighttime brings with it all sorts of surprises so be prepared for the unexpec-ted! 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.

ALWAYS READY FOR A PARtY…

ENJoY A lIvElY AprèS-SkI IN lA cluSAzAs 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.

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DINE At thE

hEIghtSYou 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 !

afewsuggestions:

•Télémarkcafé (Etale)•chezarthur (Crêt du Merle)•lechaletdesPraz(Crêt du Merle)•lerelaisdel’aiguille (Crêt du Loup)•levieuxchalet (Crêt du Merle)•lebercail(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 ThINGSChoose 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.

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SPORtS ShOPSAravis Gliss - Twinner 212 route des Grandes Alpes +33 (0)4 50 02 59 59 [email protected]

www.twinner-laclusaz-grandes-alpes.fr

Au Sportif - Twinner 24 place du petit casino +33 (0)4 50 02 41 94+33 (0)9 67 05 41 94

[email protected]/

Bossonnet Pro Shop 1 route des Confins +33 (0)4 50 02 41 18 [email protected]

Bossonnet Pro ShopLe Relais 61 route du Col des Aravis +33 (0)4 50 02 72 83 [email protected]

www.bossonnet-proshop.com

Chalet Nordic 317 route de la ChapelleLes Confins +33 (0)4 50 02 51 94 [email protected]

chaletnordic.info

Chalet Sports Skimium 461 route du Col des Aravis +33 (0)4 50 02 42 28 [email protected]

Equipe 74 - Sport 2000(La Colombière) 37 chemin du Pré de Foire +33 (0)4 50 02 47 13 [email protected]

www.equipe74.sport2000.frEquipe 74 - Sport 2000(Ramona) 8 route des Grandes Alpes +33 (0)4 50 02 61 00 [email protected]

www.equipe74.sport2000.fr

Espas’Ski 34 Place des Mouflets +33 (0)4 50 02 86 58 [email protected]

Intersport 1 place de la Poste +33 (0)4 50 02 52 80 [email protected] www.intersport-laclusaz.com

La Piste Blanche 37 impasse du mini-golf +33 (0)4 50 02 54 11 [email protected]

La Randonnée 4387, route des Confins +33 (0)4 50 02 65 91 [email protected]

Le Schuss 59 Pré de foire / Champ Giguet +33 (0)4 50 02 42 68 [email protected] www.le-schuss.fr

Oxygène Mont-Blanc 364 route des Grandes Alpes +33 (0)4 50 32 35 [email protected]

la-clusaz.skimium.fr/ski/choix_date/magasin/21

Passion Glisse 6 place Yves Pollet Villard +33 (0)4 50 02 57 98 [email protected]

Ski 3000 71 place du pre de foire +33 (0)4 50 02 52 [email protected]

www.notresphere.com/fr/boutique/103/Ski-3000

Ski Boss 30 place Perrière +33 (0)4 50 02 48 71 [email protected]

Ski Fun 222 route des Grandes Alpes +33 (0)4 50 02 49 58 [email protected]

Ski Jument Service 3205 route du Col des Aravis +33 (0)4 50 23 55 [email protected]

www.notresphere.com/fr/boutique/65/Ski-Jument-Service

Ski Service - Sport 2000 201 place de l’Eglise BP 9 +33 (0)4 50 02 45 76 [email protected]

Ski Set Point Service 150 route du Col des Aravis +33 (0)4 50 02 37 50 [email protected]

Ski Shop 100 route des grandes alpes +33 (0)4 50 02 45 36 [email protected]

Sport Boutique 176 route des Grandes Alpes +33 (0)4 50 02 42 05 [email protected]

Vertical Mountain Sports 533 route du Col des Aravis +33 (0)4 50 77 61 75 [email protected]

Woodcore Freeski Store 25 place du Pré de Foire +33 (0)4 50 02 40 87 [email protected]

Yvette Périllat Place de l’Église +33 (0)4 50 02 51 14 [email protected]

North Face 18 place de la poste +33 (0)4 50 32 82 41 [email protected]

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ANdroId ANd IphoNE ApplIcATIoNA 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.comYou 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 & TWEETErlA cluSAz SITE offIcIElFor those who like social networking, La Clusaz is on facebook and twitter, so stay in contact !

WWW.SkIpASSlAcluSAz.comPurchase or recharge your automatic ski pass on the website, www.skipass-laclusaz.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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ACTIVITÉS

381, route de la GraillèreTél. : +33 (0)6 07 39 72 53Mail : contact@alter-ego-consulting.comwww.alter-ego-consulting.comOvercome your fears, knock down the barriers, manage your stress and explore your limits whilst increasing your self-esteem.

364, route des Grandes AlpesTél. : +33 (0)4 50 27 66 57Mail : [email protected]ène Organisation was created in 1992 will ensure the success of your seminar in la Clusaz.

9, chemin de La Croix - BP 21Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 40 83Mail : [email protected] of ski weekends, competitions, snow shoe walking excursions , night skiing with a Savoyard meal, games and made-to-measure races.

TAKAMAKA17, passage des NovallesTél. : +33 (0)4 50 45 00 07Mail : [email protected] variety of activities from team-building events to adventure raids, tailor-made activities, luxury breaks or original soirées

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.

Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 65 05 05Mail : [email protected] Clusaz Séminaires have a wide reaching network to aid in the management and organisation of your event or seminar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CORPORATE TOURISM

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ACCOMODATION

Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 65 05 05Mail : [email protected] : 95 bedrooms. / 12 meeting rooms from 24 to 160m²Au Coeur duVillage : 57 bedrooms. / 12 meeting

rooms from 20 to 200m²Alpen Roc : 108 bedrooms. / 8 meeting rooms

from 22 to 180m²

HÔTELS BEAUREGARD, ALPEN ROC& AU COEUR DU VILLAGE SEMINIARS

192, route du Col des AravisTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 40 06Mail : [email protected]’hôtel : 15 bedrooms / La Montagne : 27 bedrooms + 1 meeting room for 20 people.

ALP’HÔTEL& HÔTEL LA MONTAGNE SEMINARS

639, route de la Croix-Fry - BP 27Tél. : +33 (0)6 68 76 85 92Mail : [email protected] chalet for a maximum of 16 people (8 bedrooms). High quality facilities and a persona-lized service.

AUTHENTIC LODGE SPA SEMINARS

3862, route du col des AravisTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 48 29Mail : [email protected] bedrooms / capacity for 35 people. Well-lit meeting room with a large picture window overlooking l’Etale for 15 people. Restaurant capacity – 65 people.

CHALETS DE LA SERRAZ SEMINARS

HÔTELS CARLINA & BEAULIEU SEMINARS138 chemin des Eboulis - BP 22Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 43 48 Mail : info@hotel-carlina.comwww.hotels-carlina-beaulieu-seminaires.comHotel complex comprising 39 and 56 bedrooms at the heart of the village (with unrestricted viewsover the alps!) and 9 modular meeting rooms (25 to 140 m²).

20, route du col de la Croix FryTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 43 28Mail : [email protected] bedrooms / 75 people.

LE GOTTY SEMINARS

OXYGÈNE ORGANISATION

ALTER EGO

RED SKI ORGANISATION

3646, route des Confins Tél. : +33 (0)6 09 47 10 74Mail : [email protected] things mecanical team building activities : 4x4, side x side vehicles, snowmobiles. Driving instruction provided. For adults and children

TEAM QUADS LOISIRS

LA CLUSAZ SEMINARS

uSEful INformATIoNS

LA CLUSAZ

tOURsPecialoFFers

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.

chooseatailor-madeholidayinlaclusazthiswinter.

From305€perpersonvalid 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

A WhITE chrISTmAS ANd NEW YEAr

WhITE WEEkSFrom240€perpersonvalid 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

From367€perpersonvalid outside French school holiday dates

Price includes•3 nights accommodation in a 3 star hotel in

a double room (breakfast included)•2 day alpine ski pass

ShorT brEAkS

thE CENtRAL bOOKINg OFFICE

www.laclusaz-tour.comTél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 38 33 [email protected]

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LA CLUsAz PARTiCULieRs

161, place de l’Église - BP 07Tél. +33 (0)4 50 32 65 00 Mail [email protected]

140 apartments / 19 chalets

APPARTeMeNT-LACLUsAz.FR

www.appartement-laclusaz.fr12 apartments

ARAvis-vACANCes.COM

451, route des RiondesTél. +33 (0)4 50 32 36 22Mail [email protected]/laclusaz/laclusaz.php124 apartments / 20 chalets

AssOCiATiON des MeUbLés

341, route des Grandes Alpes - BP 24Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 43 29 / Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 66 38Mail [email protected]


gROUPeMeNT des PROPRiéTAiRes iNdéPeNdANTs

www.gpilaclusaz.info33 apartments / 2 chalets

AccomodATIoN

hOLIDAY RENtALS bY OWNERS

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AccomodATIoN

EStAtE AgENCIES

lEGENdS

Internet access

Wi-Fi access

Animals accepted

Cancellation insurance

Credit cards accepted

Short breaks

Linen rental

Hire of nursery equipment

Tv hire

Sunday to Sunday rental

Paiement par Chèque vacances

Online payment

Réservation

Reservation of sports equipment

Housekeeping

cArTE d’hôTESThis 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). Fur-ther information from the tourist office.

TourIST TAxTax 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.

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n/8 ARvis-iMMO

9, Route des Confins- BP 41Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 63 32Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 66 50Mail [email protected]


A large choice of rental accomo-dation 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

m/8 LA CLUsAz iMMObiLieR

124, route des Grandes Alpes - BP 40Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 63 23Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 58 88Mail [email protected]

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 passesEXTRA SERvICE : Reservation of ski passes, SPA /wellness centre offers, in house caterer, babysitter, transport…SALE of: Apartments, Chalets, Land

www.la-clusaz-immobilier.com

I/9 gObeRT iMMObiLieR

219, place de l’Eglise - BP 48Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 44 09Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 60 36Mail [email protected]

120 apartements

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 peopleSALE of :Apartments, Chalets, Land

www.gobert-immobilier.fr

m/8 CLUsALP

310 Route du Col des Aravis - BP 46Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 42 07Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 67 30Mail [email protected]


Hand-picked quality chalets and apart-ments. 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

m/8 LOCAThéRAC

159, route des Grandes Alpes - BP 19Tél. +33 (0)4 50 63 34 34Fax +33 (0)4 50 63 34 44Mail [email protected]


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 INCLUDEDEXTRAS : TOWEL hire all inclusive offers (ski passes +special offer on ski hire)

www.atherac-laclusaz.com

n/8 ALPes iMMObiLieR

92 route des Grandes AlpesTél. +33 (0)4 50 32 30 21Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 82 64Mail [email protected]


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 alpesim-mobilier.com.

www.alpesimmobilier.com

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I/9 AU COeUR dU viLLAge HHHHH

26, Montée du Château - BP 02Tél. +33 (0)4 50 01 50 01Fax +33 (0)4 50 23 90 62Mail [email protected]

57 bedrooms of which 6 have disabled access / 175 people

hALf-boArd prICesJunior. . . . . . . . . . . .from 200 € to 380 €Privilège . . . . . . . . . from 220 € to 430 €Family . . . . . . . . . . .from 230 € to 440 €

suITe prICesJunior. . . . . . . . . . . .from 260 € to 620 €Privilege . . . . . . . . .from 300 € to 720 €Family . . . . . . . . . . from 480 € to 1110 €Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 €

www.hotel-aucoeurduvillage.fr

00/AEach accommodation has an allocated number which corresponds to its location on the map of the village at the end of the brochure.

prIcES

Full board and Half-boardPer person and per day

bEdroom prices are based on 2 people sharing, per night

brEAkfAST prices are per person, per day

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.

Tourist hotel Camping sites and residential leisure parks Holiday residences Residential holiday villages Holiday villages Self-catering residences

lEGENdS AccomodATIoN

Accès handicapé

Internet access

Wi-Fi access

Activities and entertainment

Animals accepted

Lift

Cancellation insurance

Bar

Mini-bar

Cable/satellite Tv

Credit cards accepted

Fireplace

Short breaks

Garage or private parking

Groups

Beauty institute beauty treatments /fitness

Linen rental

Hire of nursery equipment

Tv hire

Sunday to Sunday rental

Private shuttle bus

Payment by holiday vouchers

Online payment

Swimming pool

Restaurant, table d’hôte

Réservation

Reservation of sports equipment

Seminar room

Games room

Sauna, steam room or Jacuzzi

Concierge service

Housekeeping

Slopes accessible direct from accommodation

Cross-country slopes accessible direct from accommodation

Skiroom

Private telephone

Terrace or sun terrace

Tv in the bedroom

n/8 beAURegARd HHHH

90, sentier du BossonnetTél. +33 (0)4 50 32 68 00Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 59 00Mail [email protected]

95 bedrooms of which one has disabled access / 250 people

Half-board . . . . . . . . . . . de 109 to 214 €Full board . . . . . . . . . . . +18 €/pers/day Double room . . . . . from 170 to 400 €Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 €

www.hotel-beauregard.fr

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c/6 Le ChALeT ALPAge HHH

Les Prises1872, route du col de la Croix Fry Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 63 28Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 47 82Mail [email protected]

11 bedrooms of which 1 has disabled access / 32 people

Half-board . . . . . . . . .from 90 to 150 €Double room . . . . . .from 120 to 185 €Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 €

www.chalet-alpage.com

C/6 bORdeRAN HHH

3190, route du Col des AravisTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 43 26Fax +33 (0)4 50 32 64 09Mail [email protected]

15 bedrooms / 40 people

Half-board . . . . . . . .from 80 € to125 €Double room . . . . . from 85 € to 135 €Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 €

www.hotel-borderan.com

b/3 Le vieUx ChALeT HHHH

309, route du crêt du merleTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 41 53Mail [email protected]

8 bedrooms of which one has disabled access / 19 people

Half-board : from 140 to 286 € per person, based on 2 people sharing

www.levieuxchalet.fr

K/8 ALPeN ROC HHH

388, route des Grandes AlpesTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 58 96Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 57 49Mail [email protected]

108 bedrooms of which 2 have disabled access / 340 people

Half-board . . . . . . . . . from 97 to 165 €Full-board . . . . . . . . from 113 to 181 €Double room from 165 to310 €/ nightBreakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 €

www.hotel-alpenroc.fr

I/8 ALP’hôTeL HHH



Half-board . . . . . . . from 82 € to 162 €Double room . . . .from 105 € to 265 €

www.clusaz.com

C/6 Les ChALeTs de LA seRRAz HHH

3862, route du col des AravisTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 48 29Mail [email protected]


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 €

www.laserraz.com

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C/6 Le gOTTY HH

20, route du col de la Croix FryTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 43 28Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 68 45Mail [email protected]


Half-board . . from 77,50 € to 98,50 €Full-board . from 94,50 € to 125,50 €Double room . . . . . from 95 € to 125 €Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 €

www.hotel-le-gotty.fr

K/9 Les AiReLLes HH

33, place de l’EgliseTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 40 51Fax +33 (0)4 50 32 35 33Mail [email protected]


Half-board . . . . . . . . . from 67 to 116 €Full-board . . . . . . . . . from 79 to 177 €Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,50 €

www.clusaz.com

C/6 U’FRedY HH

2878, route de l’étale Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 45 39Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 73 65Mail [email protected]


Half-board . . . . . . . . . . from 69 to 95 €Full-board . . . . . . . . . from 80 to 110 €

www.ufredy.com

m/8 L’éTALe H

359, route des AravisTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 41 83


Double room . . . . . . . . from 60 to 70 € Triple room . . . . . . . . . . from 70 to 80 € Quadruple room. . . . .from 80 to 90 € Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 €

A/3 ALTiTUde 1647

Plateau de BeauregardTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 44 00Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 54 75Mail [email protected]


Half-board . . . . . . . . . . from 64 to 74 €

www.altitude1647.eu

h/0 LAC des CONFiNs

4416, route des ConfinsTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 41 71Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 50 97Mail [email protected]


Full-board . . . . . . . . . . . from 70 to 75 €

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b/6 AUTheNTiC LOdge sPA

639, route du Col de La Croix-FryBP 27Tél. +33 (0)6 68 76 85 92Mail [email protected]

8 bedrooms / 1 chalet / 19 people

Per week for private use : from 8000€ in the winter

www.chalet-luxe.net

e/2 LA FeRMe dU vAR

50, chemin du varTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 26 56

+33 (0)6 87 30 79 68Mail [email protected]


double room : . . . . . . from 85 to 126€Breakfast : 10,50 €

www.lafermeduvar.com

m/7 MAevA “LA PeRRièRe”

768, route de la piscineTél. +33 (0)4 50 32 61 61 / +33 (0)891 701 365Fax +33 (0)4 50 32 60 10Mail [email protected]

97 apartements / 388 people

Studio . . . . . . . . . . . from 350 to 1040 €

www.maeva.com

m/8 Le PANORAMA HHH

60 chemin des éboulis / BP 50Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 42 12Fax +33 (0)4 50 32 62 03Mail [email protected]

19 apartments / 79 people

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

n/8 ALTiTUde HHH



www.arvis-immo.fr

I/8 RésideNCe Les gRANdes ALPes HHHH

516, route de Grandes Alpes / BP 50Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 59 10Fax +33 (0)4 50 32 62 03Mail [email protected]

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 €


hOLIDAY RESIDENCES

RéSIDENCES

LUXURY ChALEtS

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I/10 ChALeT PANORAMiC

1049, Route des Aravis - Les TolletsTél. +33 (0)1534 863630

+33 (0)4 50 63 34 29Mail [email protected] bedrooms / 30 people

Per week : . . . . from 865€ per person

www.snowlife.co.uk

I/8 LA RésideNCe HHH

129, chemin des houches / BP 50Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 52 29Fax +33 (0)4 50 32 62 03Mail [email protected]


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 €


hOLIDAY VILLAgEb/5 AzURèvA Les ARAvisHH

1990, route de l’EtaleTél. +33 (0)4 50 32 62 66Mail [email protected]

28 apartements

weeks rental . from 258,86 to 1424 €

www.azureva-vacances.com

g/0 AzURèvA Les CONFiNs HH

3739 route des ConfinsTél. +33 (0)4 50 32 32 32Fax +33 (0)4 50 02 64 01Mail [email protected]


weeks rental from 255,50 to 612,50 €

www.azureva-vacances.com

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C/6 AUx 4 veNTs

5073, route du Col des AravisTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 41 14Mail [email protected]


Half-board . . . . . . . . . from 50 € to 55 €

www.gite4vents-clusaz.com

A/3 LA PisTe bLeUe

Plateau de BeauregardTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 45 45Mail [email protected]

4 bedroom / 14 people

www.hotel-piste-bleue.com

C/2 Le bARNä

71, impasse du P’tit NantTél. +33 (0)6 75 73 33 61Mail [email protected]


Half-board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 20 €Double room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 € Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 €

www.location-chalet-clusaz.fr

b/4 LA seNCe

510, route de la SenceTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 42 81Mail [email protected]


Bedroom including breakfast . . 50 €

Availablilty of a common kitchen with the 2 bedrooms

www.lasence.fr

SELF CAtERINg gItES

bED AND bREAKFASt

OthER ACCOmODAtIONe/1 CAMP siTe dOMAiNe dU FeRNUY HHHH

1800, route des ConfinsTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 44 75Fax +33 (0)4 50 32 67 02Mail [email protected]

4 apartments / 17 mobile home / 12 chaletsApart. 4 pers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 259 € per weekPlace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 22 € per nightMobil-home . . . . . . . . . . . . . .from 252 €/per weekIndependant chalet. . . . . . .from 357 €/per week

campings-franceloc.fr

d/2 ChALeT sAiNTe-geNeviève family home rentals

Chalet Sainte-Geneviève 16 route du RanchTél. +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

www.neige-et-soleil.org

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h/0 Le vieUx MAdRieR

268, chemin des Alpages - Les ConfinsTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 66 45Mail [email protected]


Half-board . . . . . . . . from 34 € to 50 €

confins.free.fr

A/3 Les MATiNs CLAiRs

Plateau de BeauregardTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 66 60Mail [email protected]


Half-board . . . . . . . . . from 50 € to 55 €

www.matinsclairs.com

C/3 LA TRACe

779, route du Crêt du MerleTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 46 76

+33 (0)6 07 48 94 65Mail [email protected]


Bedroom including breakfast . . . 58 €

latrace.site.voila.fr/index.htm

C/6 Le MARCOReT youth hostel

1007, route Du Col de Croix FryTél. +33 (0)4 50 02 41 73Mail [email protected]

www.auberge-la-clusaz.com

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bY plANEaNNecyairPorT(32km)Tél. : + 33 (0)4 50 27 30 06www.annecy.aeroport.frRegular shuttle bus links between Annecy Airport, the TGv railway station and La Clusaz

geNevaiNTerNaTioNalairPorT(50km)Tél. : +41 900 57 15 00www.gva.chRegular shuttle bus links between Geneva and La Clusaz

lyoNiNTerNaTioNalairPorT(150km)Tél. : + 33 (0)820 320 368Mail : [email protected] shuttle bus links between Saint Exupéry and La Clusaz

bY cAr•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

•smarTTiPs: 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 cove-red in snow. Remember to bring appropriate equipment (snow tyres or snow chains)

bY TrAINaNNecyTraiNsTaTioN(32km)Tél. : +33 (0)8 92 35 35 35www.sncf.comTGv high-speed train connections from most major towns and cities.

bY coAchaéroski-busGare Routière de GenèveTél. : +41 22 732 02 30www.gare-routiere.comThe Aéroski-Bus runs between Geneva airport and bus station to La Clusaz. Only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

voyagescrolardGare routièreTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 40 11Mail : [email protected] 30 to 83-seater coaches. Regular service between Annecy bus station and La Clusaz

aravisvoyage3646 route des Confins.Tél. : + 33 (0)6 09 47 10 74Fax : + 33 (0)4 50 02 68 26Mail : [email protected] bookings. Group rates available on request, specialist in mountain, business and individual transportation.

ShuTTlE buSES Salon des dames car park / bus stationTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 69 53Leaves 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-Bor-nand and Saint-Jean-de-Sixt. Free for ‘carte d’hôte’ and ‘résident’ cardholders.

uSEful INformATIoNS

ACCES & tRANSPORt

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TAxISalloTaxi73 chemin de La CroixTél. : +33 (0)6 08 83 08 45Mail : [email protected] bookings. Up to 8-seater vehicles.

aravisvoyages“Le Crêt Brafa”3646 route des ConfinsTél. : +33 (0)6 09 47 10 74Fax : +33 (0)4 50 02 68 26Mail : [email protected] 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

Taxibeauregard13, rue des Champs de Chant 74800 Saint-SixtTél. : +33 (0)6 63 51 32 58Fax : +33 (0)4 50 03 15 03Mail : [email protected] 7-seater vehicle and one 9-seater vehicle available. Any distance to any destination. Online bookings. Remember to book in advance for evenings out.

Taxilacroix211 place de l’égliseTél. : +33 (0)6 87 63 28 33Mail : [email protected] conditioned people carrier – 24/7. Any desti-nation: airports, stations, excursions, wheelchair users, express deliveries and air conditioned minibus. Transport for people with reduced mobility.

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cAr pArkSsaloNdesdamescarPark124, Salon des dames Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 60 49 62420 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).

ceNTrevillagecarPark29, route de l’EtaleTél. : +33 (0)4 50 02 61 56333 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.

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TourisToFFice161 Place de l’église - BP 07Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 65 00Mail : [email protected]

open:christmas&Februaryholidays: Every day , 9am – 7pmoutsideschoolholidays(exceptapril):Open Monday to Friday, 9am-12.30pm and 2pm -6.30pm and Saturday and Sunday, open 9am -7pm

informationSale 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.

sPorTsclub223, Place de l’Église BP 10Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 69 50Mail : [email protected] every day 8.45am – 12pm and 1.45pm – 6.30pm. Closes at 6pm on Sundays.

ToWNhall1, place de l’Église - BP 6Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 32 65 20Mail : [email protected] Monday to Friday, 8.30am-12pm and 2.30pm -5.30pm. Closes at 5pm on Fridays.

INformATIoNS

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2 Le pLATeAu 1 Km

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Plan des pistes + légendeLe Pointn° 2045 du 24 Novembre 2011


L’Express,



« Des habitants chaleureux et sportifs, une station

épicurienne et dépaysante. (…) Ce qui fait avant tout le

charme de cette station c’est cet esprit chic et choc, ce


« Le site est enchanteur, avec ses alpages bucoliques,

Snow Magazine (UK)

16 janvier 2012






encore… La plupart des visiteurs en tombe amoureux,

et c’est ce qui explique la fidélité que prouve chaque

Le Pointn° 2045 du 24 Novembre 2011


L’Express,



« Des habitants chaleureux et sportifs, une station épicu-

rienne et dépaysante. (…) Ce qui fait avant tout le charme

de cette station c’est cet esprit chic et choc, ce zeste de


« Le site est enchanteur, avec ses alpages bucoliques, ses

Snow Magazine (UK)

16 janvier 2012






encore… La plupart des visiteurs en tombe amoureux, et

c’est ce qui explique la fidélité que prouve chaque année

le Point (FR)#2045, 24 November 2011

« It’s a land of champions where they like the good things in life. (…) I’ve heard that the nights are long and surprising in la clusaz…»

l’express (FR)Special Edition 16 November 2011

« Reknowned for the beauty of its scenery and its panoramic views. »

gala (FR)#967, 21 December 2011

«The appeal of the resort comes from the attractive mixture of laid back chic and thirst for action, with friendly and sporty inhabitants. Quite simply an excellent resort to take you away

from it all. »»

le Figaro magazine (FR)14 January 2012

«an enchanting location with its majestic high mountain pastures, dramatic summits and chalet architecture. »

Snow magazine (UK)16 January 2012

« snow mag-lc knows how to party in an unpretentious ambience, with plenty of lively bars, such as les caves du

Paccaly and le Grenier. »

Ski+board (UK)December 2011

« You can do everything here ! Freeriding, snowboarding and cross country skiing in the winter, to hiking and mountain

biking in the summer! »

daily mail (UK)13 March 2012

«Here is a resort you will want to return to time and again…It is a resort with which most visitors fall in love – which explains the massive loyalty shown to it by generations of british skiers

and boarders. »

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

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