Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country, sledging and many many more activities are all catered for in La Clusaz.
The slopes are extensive and suitable for all levels of skiers/boarders with 46 lifts and 128km/79miles of piste consisting of 7 black runs, 20 red runs, 23 blue runs, 22 green runs and off piste galore.
It is possible to complete a tour of all the massifs in a day, stopping for lunch in one of the many cosy, renowned mountain restaurants.
La Clusaz village is situated at 1100m/3608ft, however the skiing extends at its highest point to 2600m/8530ft at the top of La Balme. La Clusaz has invested vast amounts of money in snowmaking machines (151 snow blowers) which cover all of the lower slopes in and around the village.
Most of the slopes face North/North East, allowing skiing until May.
La Clusaz at a glance…
- 5 Mountains
- 128KM 79M of piste
- 50 Snow canons (151 snow blowers)
- 46 Ski lifts
- 84 Runs 7 Black, 20 Red, 23 Blue & 22 Green runs
- Highest point 2600M
- Live web-cam
- 60KM Cross-country trails
- Snow fun-park
The neighbouring ski resort of Le Grand Bornand is only 10 minutes on the local ski bus (free of charge with card provided by Snowlife). Here you can ski another 39 lifts and enjoy plenty of wide-open runs with consistently good snow conditions.
Snowpark
Adapted to the practice of freestyle, the snowpark offers a maximum of safety and pleasure.
More varied and more spaced out, magnificent sequences of movements of springboards and rails are available.
The snowpark is composed of 3 big sections, with slope style and rails, 2 big airs and at the bottom a great one pipe of 130 m! This project was conceived to run in maximum!
The variety of modules gives some dynamism and a choice of courses varied for beginners and accomplished enthusiasts.
“The variety and amount of runs available in La Clusaz are truly staggering for a small village”
Piste Map Please click here on image for a larger view.
Ski hire at Sport Boutique
Sport Boutique ski shop is in the centre of the village and has superb equipment. Our clients are entitled to a 25% discount. We will return all your equipment for you at the end of the week, you just need to pop in before you leave and pay (credit cards accepted).
Ski hire- 6 days
- Adult skis €41.50-€71(DEPENDING ON TYPE)
- Adult boot €25.50
- Adult snowboard and boots €97.50
- Child skis & boots €36.50
- Baby skis & boots €28.50
- Child snowboard & boots €74
To visit the Sport Boutique web site click here
Ski lessons with ‘Sno Academie’
We have worked with the Sno Academie since 1996 and our clients are always delighted with the results! We recommend that you complete the ski lesson form as soon as you book your holiday so that we can request an instructor either for a one-to-one lesson or, if you would prefer, a group lesson. Lisa tries to ensure that all group lessons are appropriately matched for your ability and age with other guests from the chalet. All the instructors speak English or try to! The meeting place for your lessons and the instructors name will be given to you on your arrival at the chalet.
Private lessons are for two hours, starting at 0900, 1115 and 1400 and the prices are as follows:
1 or 2 people €70 (low season) and €80 (high season) for 2 hours. For each additional person add €10.
If you book 3 days or more, the price is lower…€65 ( low season) and €75 ( high season) per 2 hours.
If you would like to hire a pricate instructor for a day or for half a day …you can!
4 hours (3-8 people) the cost is €170 low season and €195 high season and for the whole day the cost is €300 low season and €345 high season.
HIGH SEASON ONLY
For children (age 4-6) in high season there are three groups that take place on Beauregard mountain - total beginners - Souris Verte (6 children max.) and for those that have already skied for one or two weeks - Souris Bronze and Cristal (8 children max.). This runs from Monday to Friday from 10.50 - 13.00 and costs €130 per child.
Also in high season there is a Snowboard school (10 max.) Mon-Fri (1.30 - 4.30pm) and this costs €180.
For children there is ski school for Cristal de Bronze and Cristal d’Or (10 max) Mon - Fri ( 1.30 - 4.30pm) and this costs €180.
LOW SEASON
New this season for children there is a ski school for Souris, Cristal and Cristal de Bronze (8 max) from Mon - Fri (14 - 16h) and this costs €110.
We recommend that you book lessons for 11:00am on the Sunday of your holiday so that you have time to arrange your ski hire etc. and then 0900 for the rest of the week if you wish.
A ski instructor will come to the chalet on Thursday evenings to take payment for the lessons (credit cards are accepted).
Ski Passes
A photo is required for passes of three days or more and if you complete our ski pass form and send it with your holiday balance your passes will be waiting for you on your arrival.
La Clusaz
Adult 6 Day €137.50-€149.50
Child (under fifteen) 6 Day €107
Senior (over sixty) 6 Day €131
Beginners have a reduced price ski pass if a weeks lessons are booked –
Adult & Senior (+60) €105 Child €80 - 5 or 6 day
Adult & Senior (+60) €115 Child €90 - 7 day
Aravis
This is a great way to ski at both La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand giving you access to more than 120 miles of pistes! A free half-hourly bus service connects the resorts (10 minutes)
Adult 6 Day €146-€158
Child 6 Day €116
Senior(+60) 6 Day €144
Free Skiing
Children under 5 years old and senior citizens over 75 years old have the advantage of ski for free! Proof of age must be provided at the ticket office.
Night Skiing
This is available on Thursday evenings from 8.00pm till 10.00pm on the piste outside the chalet.
Full Moon Skiing
The ultimate event for night owl skiers who can spend the evening carving turns by the light of the full moon. Special evenings, DJ, events… a guaranteed magical atmosphere under the light of the moon.
The first party kicks of on the 10th of Jan 09!
Ski Insurance
We regret that Snowlife does not provide insurance cover for our guests but we heartedly recommend Fogg Travel who we have used over the past 10 years. Fogg Travel insurance includes the Fogg Travel Medi-card which is recognised in the resort by the rescue and ambulance services, doctors etc. and you can book insurance direct by clicking here.
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