La Clusaz Ski Resort Guide: Reviews, Ratings and Stats
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La Clusaz reviews & ratings
4.4 (9 reviews)
Ranked 50th of 155 Ski resorts
4.44 (9 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.44 (9 ratings)
Value for Money
3.11 (9 ratings)
Après Ski
4.00 (9 ratings)
Off Piste
3.89 (9 ratings)
Eating Out
4.63 (8 ratings)
Accommodation Options
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Overview

La Clusaz, a premier ski resort in the French Alps, is renowned for its extensive ski terrain, lively village atmosphere, and a strong freestyle skiing culture. The resort caters to all levels and is particularly popular for its off-piste and cross-country skiing opportunities.

Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
16Beginner Runs
30Intermediate Runs
30Advanced Runs
8Expert Runs
8 kmLongest Run
211 kmSkiable Terrain
88 kmsSnow making
Elevation
2500 mTop
1040 mBottom
1460 mVertical Drop
Lifts
5Gondolas / Cable Cars
20Chairlifts
29Surface Lifts
Lift Pass Costs
€999Season pass
€2506 days
€49.91 day
Weather
277 cmAverage annual snowfall

Getting There

Airports

  • Geneva Airport (GVA) 70KMs 75min drive
  • Chambéry Airport (CMF) 85KMs 75min drive
  • Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 150KMs 120min drive

Train Stations

  • Annecy 30 / km 40m drive

La Clusaz Reviews & Ratings

Overall Rating: 4.4
Ranking: 50th of 155 resorts
4.44 (9 ratings)
Overall Rating
3.25 (8 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.44 (9 ratings)
Value for Money
3.11 (9 ratings)
Après Ski
4.56 (9 ratings)
Family Friendly
4.00 (9 ratings)
Off Piste
3.89 (9 ratings)
Eating Out
3.25 (8 ratings)
Tree Skiing
4.33 (9 ratings)
Groomed Runs
3.00 (9 ratings)
Mogul Fields
3.22 (9 ratings)
Powder Zones
4.22 (9 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
4.33 (9 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.33 (6 ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.63 (8 ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.33 (3 ratings)
Intermediates
4.33 (3 ratings)
Advanced
4.67 (3 ratings)
Experts
4.00 (1 ratings)
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Simon - expert snowboarder
Apr, 30 - 2024
The resort accesses four different mountains do offers terrain for all abilities and ski styles from wide open powder jowls to tight tree runs. The mountain chalets offer a wide variety of food choices in traditional to modern style cafes and restaurants. Friendly vibes and fun .
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Guy - intermediate skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
We went at the very tail end of the season with minimal pistes open however had a fantastic time the snow was fantastic and slopes well maintained , all the locals super friendly and bars and restaurants were brilliant, if you are looking to hire skis and equipment Id recommend Equipe 74 sport 2000 on route de grand alps, the staff were super helpful and really looked after us.
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Sam - advanced skier
Apr, 25 - 2024
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Tia - intermediate skier
Apr, 23 - 2024
This resort is great for everyone! It it peaceful in places but has a great atmosphere in others. Its fun for family and the ski school are always super friendly and caring for all abilities. Everything for the restaurants, to the bars, the lifties to the local taxi team is just faultless. I have not had a bad experience there. The views and the lakes make this place extra special.
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Guy - advanced skier
Apr, 22 - 2024
Ive only been to La Clusaz once for a long weekend. The ideal place to go if flying into Geneva. The transfer was about an hour and half so not long at all. In February it was difficult to find slopes with good snow on because they were having a shortage at the time with a few runs being shut. You do have to get the bus to the main lifts but its not that much of a hassle really. Typically we found the best run of the weekend on our last run so I would definitely recommend going to all areas if there for a short time to make sure youre skiing on the best pistes. The town is small but very nice with some fantastic restaurants. I would definitely go for a long weekend but I think it would get a bit boring if you are and experienced skier and there for a week.
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Florence - intermediate skier
Apr, 17 - 2024
Barely any après on/close to the piste. Where there are bars in the town, they are small and have no party atmosphere - difficult as I know it is more of a local resort rather than a party place.
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Ollie - expert skier
Feb, 28 - 2024
I have been skiing in La Clusaz for 20 years. Its definitely a family oriented resort, but with a bit more going on than its neighbour Le Grand Bornand. Along with the heritage of some freestyle skiing - as the hometown of awesome freestyle skiers such as Candide Thovex. The Ski map is an interesting one, the best way to ski it is as a big loop, since some areas cant be doubled back on, but it can make for a day that feels like a bit more of an adventure. The Massif de Balme is where to head for the best snow when conditions are not so good, as it is a particularly high area, with views of Mont Blanc from the top! (Well worth a visit!) This area also has some great ski touring and off-piste routes when the conditions are good. The mountain restaurants are good, there are both self service ,and some particularly good table service options. The après ski is nothing like St Anton or The 3 Valleys but there are a couple of spots which are trying to make more of a name for themselves. Still definitely more of a family oriented resort though. The Resort is around 1 hour from Geneva airport, and a short 30 minute drive from Annecy train station. Geneva is the best option for ease of access. Overall La Clusaz is a fantastic resort for a family holiday with a great range of skiing and an upmarket feel, at a lower price than some of the bigger name French or Swiss resorts. It lacks a little on the après front compared to some resorts but the skiing is great and you wont get bored in a week! Especially with neighbouring Le Grand Bornand so close by - An easy outing to mix things up for 1 or 2 days in the week.
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Toby - advanced skier
Jan, 26 - 2024
The resort seemed to appeal to an older audience and therefore didnt have a complete night life. The weather got the week wasnt the best however the runs seemed to maintain a decent condition. Overall the resort was to a good standard and was a lot of fun for the week
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Louise - expert skier
Jan, 17 - 2024
Beautiful village has many great restaurants and places to stay and 5 linked mountains to ski and board There are slopes for everyone, from the beginners terrain at Beauregard to the powder bowl of Balme. Balme always has great snow and regularly hosts freeride competitions so that tells you that there are many off piste options! Although not the highest resort it gets good snow curtesy of weather passing over Lake Annecy If you fancy more, there is Grand Bernard - ski bus links and also nearby access to the Mont Blanche massif

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