La Clusaz, French Alps

La Clusaz: 5 things to know before you go

French Alps, France 🇫🇷

The beating heart of the Aravis, an hour from Geneva, La Clusaz is a working Savoyard village with surprisingly varied skiing and a fierce local soul. Five massifs, reblochon cheese and a famous freeride following.

1.Is the snow reliable in La Clusaz?

Generally yes. From 1100 m at the base to 2600 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 80/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

At 125 km of piste on 49 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. The terrain is balanced (16 green, 30 blue, 28 red, 10 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

La Clusaz stands out for a family-friendly setup and serious off-piste and freeride terrain.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 14 (about 17 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.

The full La Clusaz guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

See the full La Clusaz guide

More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does La Clusaz have?
About 1500 m of vertical, from a 1100 m base to 2600 m at the top.
Is La Clusaz part of a larger ski area?
Yes. La Clusaz is part of the Les Aravis ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is La Clusaz good for beginners?
Yes. With 16 green and 30 blue runs, there is plenty of gentle terrain to learn on.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

La Ferme
4.72.1k reviews
155
Top pick

La Ferme

Excellent · 2.1k reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in La Clusaz, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.7/5 from 2,112 reviews). It sits about 250 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for La Clusaz, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 250 m to the slopesMid-range
From
155/ night
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Hôtel Beauregard
4.5909 reviews
140

Hôtel Beauregard

Very good · 909 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for La Clusaz, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 600 m to the slopesMid-range
From
140/ night
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St-Alban Hotel & Spa
4.6457 reviews
125

St-Alban Hotel & Spa

Excellent · 457 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for La Clusaz, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 500 m to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Hôtel Alpen Roc
4.2698 reviews
115

Hôtel Alpen Roc

Great · 698 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in La Clusaz, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 250 m to the slopesMid-range
From
115/ night
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Live snow reportSki-in/ski-out: France