La Clusaz: Ski Area, Aravis and Hameau des Alpes

If you are looking for a hotel in La Clusaz, you can plan your trip around what matters to you: winter sports, trails in the Aravis, cultural history or Lac des Confins. La Clusaz offers a range of options, from its alpine ski area and designated routes to an interactive cultural space and a lake set in mountain scenery.

Ski Area, Ski Touring and Bike Park

The alpine ski area spans five mountain ranges and reaches an altitude of 2,600 metres. It offers more than 1,500 metres of vertical descent. Seasonal operating dates vary with snow conditions. Check the dates for your travel period, as they depend on snow conditions.

Marked routes for ski touring are designated within the ski area to support safe practice. They lead into the cirques of the Aravis and onto the slopes of the Aravis massif. Snow, avalanche and operating conditions affect each tour. La Clusaz Bike Park is served by three lifts: Beauregard, Crêt du Merle and Crêt du Loup. Lift operations are seasonal and may change due to weather or maintenance; check operating information if your plans depend on it.

Trails and a Single Route at Col des Aravis

Figures for routes vary by area and activity. La Clusaz has 25 kilometres of groomed loop trails; 38 trails for walkers and snowshoe hikers are marked across the Aravis massif. Trails in La Clusaz are freely accessible; a map of the loops can be viewed at the tourist office. If you want to use the map to plan your trip, check its current availability.

The cross-country route at Col des Aravis is 14.1 kilometres long, with 480 metres of elevation gain, and leads to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Mont Blanc. The scale differs for planning purposes: this is a single route with its own distance and elevation figures; the other figures refer to loop trails and marked routes.

Cultural History at the Hameau des Alpes

The Hameau des Alpes is an interactive cultural space about the production of farmhouse Reblochon cheese and the development of the La Clusaz ski area. Its outdoor area includes a traditional sawmill, two waterwheels, a communal oven, two granaries and old photographs of La Clusaz. The Hameau des Alpes offers guided tours for groups and school classes by prior reservation. Opening hours and reservation arrangements may vary by season; check both before your visit.

Lac des Confins

Lac des Confins lies above La Clusaz, in the Confins valley and at the foot of the Aravis range. In summer, it is directly accessible by car via Route des Confins; check road conditions and seasonal restrictions before setting off. At the lake, you can walk around it and settle in with views of the Aravis. When planning an outing, note the difference between the single, measured route at Col des Aravis and the activities at the lake: the focus there is on walking around the lake and settling in with views of the Aravis.

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For the overview of the wider destination: Haute-Savoie.