Ski in La Clusaz

The Aravis: 4 exceptional resorts to discover

The Aravis ski area offers a wide variety of slopes that cater to skiers of all levels, allowing everyone to enjoy the pleasures of skiing.

The vast array of choices available is what makes this destination so appealing to skiers from around the globe. It features four outstanding resorts spread across 11 sectors, attracting millions of tourists each year. Depending on your preferences, you can select from:

• Grand-Bornand

• La Clusaz

• Manigod

• Saint-Jean-de-Sixt

Labelled "Top of the French Alps", the resorts of La Clusaz and Grand-Bornand in particular cultivate the pleasure of skiing, but also excellence in the range of services offered. 

Located between Lake Annecy and the Arve Valley, the Aravis ski area benefits from exceptional snow conditions, making it an excellent choice for winter holidays. See it in numbers:

• 145 downhill ski runs totalling 220 km (located between 930 and 2480 m altitude)

• 48 cross-country ski trails

• 74 ski lifts

La Clusaz: an infinite number of possibilities

La Clusaz is one of the liveliest ski resorts in the French Alps, not only due to its thousand-year history, but also to the strength of its offer.

Although its surface area is less than 41 km², the ski area successfully attracts an international clientele. Its advantageous geographical location, just 40 minutes from Annecy and 1 hour from Geneva airport, further enhances its appeal.

La Clusaz is therefore ideal for a quiet weekend with your partner or a week with friends to recharge your batteries, especially since it remains relatively quieter than other resorts like Meribel and Chamonix.

Of course, the village is also very popular for its varied slopes, which differ in terms of length, gradient, and difficulty. Moreover, each massif that makes up the resort of La Clusaz has its own assets. Discover some options:

• Beauregard and its playground, accessible to all

• Manigod and its tree-lined courses

• L'Étale with its beautiful, challenging runs

• L'Aiguille and its long, wide runs

• Balme and its large off-piste area

Want to extend your stay and explore further? Consider the ski passes that cover the entire Aravis ski area.

A resort designed for families

La Clusaz was awarded the "Famille Plus" label, making it an ideal destination for spending your holidays with your children.

A variety of services are available to parents, helping everyone find what they need. Day nurseries and children's clubs offer a range of recreational activities, and you can also take your child to the slopes.

There are many options here:

• Visit the Beauregard plateau and its two green runs for a gentle introduction.

• Progress at your own pace on the gentle blue slope of l'Envers.

• For an intermediate skier, on the other hand, why not opt for the blue run Régine Cavagnoud?

• Would you rather have fun in a family atmosphere? This time, go to the Croix-Fry and Merdassier (Manigod) passes, which have some fun runs.

A haven of paradise for all snow sports enthusiasts

In La Clusaz, you can enjoy the snow as you please. Explore this magnificent village with its diverse facets.

• Take advantage of La Clusaz's three toboggan runs (Champ Giguet, plateau des Confins and Nant) for a safe descent.

• Snowshoeing is also a unique nature sport experience; try it out on the Bélier tour.

• In the company of sledge dogs, push your limits as far as La Roche-sur-Foron (near Annecy).

• Similarly, try an original activity such as skijoring with a professional instructor.

Additionally, the resort features a snowpark called "LCZ Park", a real treat for riders. A play area and a freestyle zone are available, transforming the ski area into a phenomenal playground for the best freestyles.

For après-ski, you can enjoy Savoyard cuisine in one of the 70+ restaurants in the village.

A true freeskiing paradise with outstanding slopes

During your stay in the mountains, La Clusaz offers a particularly varied area for freeriding and freestyle skiing. It is not for nothing that the resort attracts so many "avant-garde" sportsmen.

Enjoy the freedom of your favourite vocation. Freestyle in the Mini Loup sector, freeride in the wilderness of the Combe de Borderan, backcountry skiing on the signposted slopes of Beauregard and l'Étale, or night skiing in the direction of the Belle Montée —you are spoilt for choice.

La Clusaz offers some of the best off-piste skiing opportunities in the Aravis area. During your next holiday in this charming village, you can explore exceptional skiing itineraries. In the Aiguille, Balme, and Étale massifs, you will discover must-visit sectors, including:

• La Forêt des Encarnes

• La Vraille

• La Combe de Bellachat

• L'Épaule de l'Étale

• La Creuse

• Le couloir des Croix

One of the best cross-country skiing spots

Cross-country skiing is an excellent alternative to downhill skiing, and it attracts many sportsmen during the winter in La Clusaz. The resort is one of the largest in Haute-Savoie for this activity.

In the heart of the wilderness, experience a new sensation of skiing in complete tranquillity. In particular, discover the two plateaus of the domain, which are renowned for their authenticity.

For unique Nordic experiences, the Confins sector is the top choice. Here, you can enjoy 63 km of trails suitable for all skill levels, perfect for contemplative, sporting, or recreational activities. Accessible since 2018, the longest route spans 13 km and showcases magnificent landscapes with varied terrain. At your own pace, you can also explore the Tour du Danay loop, which connects the villages of Saint-Jean-de-Sixt and Grand-Bornand.

The Beauregard plateau offers its Nordic area, nestled in the heart of nature, where you can ski on exceptional, groomed slopes. In this case, you will not only have the opportunity to take advantage of 36 km of skiing, spread across eight slopes, which are supervised daily. The Beauregard plateau also rewards you with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Aravis mountain range and Mont Blanc.