In the heart of the mountains of the Aravis, La Clusaz is a traditional mountain village with chalets set in a large fir tree forest. L'Etale (1480m in height) is a small resort linked to the ski domain. (car recommended in l'Etale).
CHILDREN Children: (BCG and healthcare records required) Club des Mouflets (8months-4½years) - Tel. 0033 450 32 69 50 accueil-dgs@laclusaz.fr Club des Champions (3-6years) with ski initiation - Tel. 0033 450 32 69 50 info@club-laclusaz.com ESF kindergarten - Piou-Piou Club (3-5years) - Tel. 0033 450 02 40 83 info@esf-clusaz.com
OTHER ACTIVITIES Local ski area: LES ARAVIS domain offering 220km of ski runs of which La Clusaz represents 132km. Beginners >>> Intermediates >>>> Experts >> Snowboard >> 25 green slopes, 28 blue slopes, 23 red slopes, 7 black slopes.
6-day Clusaz/Manigod lift pass (08/09 prices): Adult: 160.50 euros Child (5-14s): 118 euros Children under 5: free.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 70 Km Cross-country skiing: 70km of trails (Weelkly pass (07/08 price: 28 euros/adult, 16 euros/under 16) spread over the plateau of Confins (1450m) 4km away (access by ski-bus or car from La Clusaz) and the plateau of Beauregard (1650m) 3km away from l'Etale (access by cable car from La Clusaz or by car).
THE AREA Leisure: La Clusaz: Ice-skating, mountain footpaths, aqua-centre (swimming pool, gym), dog-sledding, snowshoeing, ice go-karting, paragliding. Cinema, restaurants, nightclubs, shops... L'Etale: restaurants, supermarket, bakery.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Useful Information: The resort is within easy reach by coach or taxi from the train station in Annecy (32km) and the airports of Geneva (60km) and Lyon/St Exupery (160km). La Clusaz has all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday: > 100+ shops > banks and cash-points > doctors > pharmacies. This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 033 450 32 65 00 or long on to www.laclusaz.com
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LES ARAVIS ski domain is 220km of slopes linked by shuttle bus services. There are 98 lifts serving 200km of ski runs and the La Clusaz and l'Etale areas are highly reccomdend. The area offers a range of slopes to suit skiers of all abilities. 6 lift pass prices (based on winter 08/09 prices): 160.50 euros/adults, 118 euros/children aged 5-14 years inclusive, free for children under 5 years.