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Major city · France

La Clusaz

Two nights for a long ski weekend; three if you add cross-country or a day in Annecy. A day-trip from Geneva or Annecy is tight but possible.

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La Clusaz is a working alpine village with 120 km of downhill runs, good intermediate terrain and reliable off-piste. It is less purpose-built than Courchevel or Val d'Isère, and its après-ski is low-key. Most visitors come for a long weekend or a midweek ski break.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
Dec–Apr (ski season); Jun–Sep (hiking)
avoid Nov (lifts closed), May (mud season)
Airport
GVA
Nights
2

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This is a basic guide for La Clusaz: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
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  • France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for La Clusaz17 ▾
  • Police17
  • Fire and ambulance112
  • Mountain rescue (PGHM)112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about La Clusaz, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
  • BeerBeer (demi / 50 cl)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi from village to slopes€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
  • Budget bedSelf-catering apartment (4 people), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
  • High-end bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per room€250 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €130 (≈ US$160) · High €250 (≈ US$300)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Aravis ski area (shared with Le Grand Bornand)Off-piste north-facing combesTraditional village atmosphereCross-country skiing at Les Confins and Plateau de Beauregard
Airports
GVA Geneva Airport (About 1 h by road; private transfers or rental car recommended.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    3°C (37°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    7°C (45°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    11°C (52°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    3°C (37°F)

Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Apr. Avoid: May, Nov. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F) low), wettest May (14 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

La Clusaz: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−6°C (21°F)

12 rd

Feb

3°C (37°F)

−5°C (23°F)

10 rd

Mar

7°C (45°F)

−3°C (27°F)

11 rd

Apr

11°C (52°F)

0°C (32°F)

12 rd

May

16°C (61°F)

4°C (39°F)

14 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

8°C (46°F)

12 rd

Jul

23°C (73°F)

10°C (50°F)

10 rd

Aug

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

11 rd

Sep

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Oct

13°C (55°F)

3°C (37°F)

12 rd

Nov

6°C (43°F)

−2°C (28°F)

12 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−5°C (23°F)

13 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Free ski bus connects the village, lifts and neighbouring Grand Bornand. A car is useful for access from Geneva but not needed once you are in the resort.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Annecygo

Door to door: About 1 h

Car or bus (about 45 min)

Lake and old town; a good rest-day option.

Chamonixgo

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Car via A40 (about 1 h 15 min)

Mont Blanc views and the Aiguille du Midi cable car; a full day.

Megèvego

Door to door: About 1 h

Car via Col des Aravis (summer) or A40 (winter), about 45 min

Upscale village with good shopping and dining.

Geneva

caution

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Car (about 1 h)

City break or airport run; traffic can add 30 min.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Uphill side of the village

Best views and ski-in/ski-out access; higher prices.

Centre village

Walking distance to lifts, bars and restaurants; more affordable.

St-Jean-de-Sixt

2 km (1.2 mi) away, free bus to both La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand; cheaper accommodation.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
Mid
€110–180 (≈ US$130–250) excl. bed
High
€180 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room (mid-range hotel)1 × 2 nights × €150€300
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €130€520
Ski pass (Aravis area, 1 day)2 × €45 · check€90
Ski hire (skis, boots, poles)2 × €30 · check€60
Private transfer from Geneva (one way)1 × €200 · check€200
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€117
Trip total≈ €322 per person per day, bed included€1,287≈ US$1,500

2026 estimate in euros; flights and travel insurance excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
Fondue or raclette (per person)€18–30 (≈ US$25–35)
Pizza (takeaway)€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
Beer (demi / 50 cl)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
Ski pass (Aravis, 1 day)€45–55 (≈ US$55–65) (check)
Ski hire (skis, boots, poles, 1 day)€25–40 (≈ US$30–50) (check)
Taxi from village to slopes€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A safe resort; standard mountain risks apply: stay on marked runs, check avalanche risk before off-piste, and carry a transceiver, shovel and probe. The biggest hazard is icy pavements in winter.
  • Col des Aravis road is closed in winter; access is via Annecy, Thônes or the A40 near Bonneville.
  • Book lift passes and ski school in advance during French school holidays (Feb–Mar).
  • Last ski bus times vary; check the schedule at the tourist office.

Emergency numbers

Police
17
Fire and ambulance
112
Mountain rescue (PGHM)
112

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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police17
  • Fire and ambulance112
  • Mountain rescue (PGHM)112

Embassy

The US has a consulate in Lyon (check address); most other countries have embassies in Paris.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Geneva Airport → La Clusaz (private transfer): about €200–250 (≈ US$250–300), 1 h (check)
  • Annecy → La Clusaz (bus): about €10 (≈ US$12), 45 min (check)
  • Ski pass (Aravis, 1 day): about €45–55 (≈ US$55–65) (check)

Say or show

  • Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
  • Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
  • Combien ? — How much? (kom-byen)
  • Où est le télésiège ? — Where is the ski lift? (oo ay luh tay-lay-syej)
  • J'ai besoin d'aide — I need help (zhay buh-zwan ded)
  • Parlez-vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (par-lay voo ahn-glay)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for La Clusaz. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–Apr (ski season); Jun–Sep (hiking) · avoid Nov (lifts closed), May (mud season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for key runs and lifts (Balme, Beauregard, Les Confins).
  2. Eat pages with last orders and reservation requirements.
  3. Verified transfer times from Geneva and Annecy.
  4. Golden-hour photo spots and weather-dependent activity alerts.

Meanwhile

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