La Clusaz at a glance
- Ideal for
- For skiers who like variety: 5 massifs
- Freeride and powder on the Balme massif
- Families: free drag lifts, free under 5
- Less suitable if
- If you count in hundreds of km: here 125 km
- April skiing: only Balme stays open after the 11th
Weather, snow and webcams in La Clusaz
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in La Clusaz
Recommended hotels for your budget
Budget
Comfort
What to do in La Clusaz besides skiing
La Clusaz piste map and ski area
Beginners: free U'Fredy drag lifts and Beauregard rope tow · introductory pass at €87
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
La Clusaz lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| La Clusaz-Manigod · 1 day | €56.50 | €43.50 |
| La Clusaz-Manigod · 4 hours | €51 | €39.50 |
| La Clusaz-Manigod · 6 days | €285 | €219 |
| 6 days online, 10 days ahead | €275 | €209 |
2026-2027 prices · Free under 5 · online up to 2 days ahead, €29.90 to €49.90 a day · skicarte €2 · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in La Clusaz
Book your skis before you go
- 1 Skiset shop in La Clusaz, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset and Snowrental (1 shop each) · 18 rental shops: choose according to your massif
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lesson, 5 mornings | from €211 |
| Adult, 5 days morning and afternoon | from €339 |
| Children's Étoile lesson, 5 mornings of 2h30 | from €211 |
| Piou-Piou, 6 sessions of one hour | from €133 |
ESF Piou-Piou club at Champ Giguet, at the foot of the village; medal included · With an introductory group lesson card, pass at €87 for 5 to 7 days.
When to ski in La Clusaz
Best time: January to March
Getting to La Clusaz
On site
161 place de l'Église, 74220 La Clusaz
Where to eat and unwind in La Clusaz
Lively après-ski at the Chalet des Praz, on the slopes; bars and pubs in the village
Restaurants in the resort
Homemade pizzas from €12, salads, ravioles gratins
📍 Place des MoufletsLunch set menu at €14.50, menus from €25, heated terrace
📍 Route des Grandes AlpesVillage brasserie, homemade cooking and Savoyard dishes
📍 Centre, route des AravisWooden setting, fireplace, organic produce and a large choice of wines
📍 Centre, route des AravisFamily and Savoyard cooking, non-stop service
📍 Place de l'ÉgliseMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Municipal pool, entry with wellness and fitness €14
Entry from €8.50Wellness area of the 5-star hotel, 1h30 access
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Frequently asked questions
When does La Clusaz open?
The Balme massif opens on the weekend of 5 and 6 December 2026, then continuously from 12 December with the Aiguille and Beauregard; the Étale opens on the 19th. Balme closes on 25 April 2027, the Étale on 4 April.
How much is a lift pass in La Clusaz?
A La Clusaz-Manigod day costs €56.50 for an adult and €43.50 for a child, 6 days €285 and €219. Online, the day drops from €29.90 to €49.90 depending on the date, up to 2 days ahead.
How many kilometres of runs are there in La Clusaz?
125 km across five massifs (Étale, Aiguille, Balme, Beauregard, Manigod), between 1,100 and 2,600 m, with 86 runs and 48 lifts.
Is La Clusaz good for beginners?
Yes: the U'Fredy drag lifts and the Beauregard rope tow are free, lessons start from Champ Giguet, and an introductory pass at €87 (5 to 7 days) goes with group lessons.
How do you get to La Clusaz without a car?
Take the train to Annecy (about 3h45 on the direct TGV from Paris), then the Y62 coach to La Clusaz, about 1h. On site, the Aravis Bus is free.
Can you ski in La Clusaz in April?
Yes, until 11 April on the Aiguille and Beauregard, and until 25 April on the Balme massif (col de Balme at 2,500 m), snow permitting.
Sources and method
Resort profile: laclusaz.com, forfait.laclusaz.com, wikidata.org, fr.wikipedia.org
Lift passes: forfait.laclusaz.com, laclusaz.com
Accommodation: data.classement.atout-france.fr, laclusaz.com
Ski area: skiinfo.fr, laclusaz.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, laclusaz.com
Getting there: laclusaz.com, haute-savoie-tourisme.org
Restaurants and activities: laclusaz.com
Webcams and reports: laclusaz.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons · Vigorin at French Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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