La Clusaz

The traditional resort of La Clusaz offers varied terrain a stones throw from Geneva, making this one of the best weekend destinations in the Alps.

weather Forecast today: Snow

Max temp: 3.6 °c
Min temp: -2.1 °c
Last snowed: Fri 30 Jan

Last Updated: Tue 03 Feb

weather Forecast today: Snow

Max temp: 3.6 °c
Min temp: -2.1 °c
Last snowed: Fri 30 Jan

Last Updated: Tue 03 Feb

18%Easy

36%Beginner

36%Intermediate

10%Advanced

If you’re looking for a varied ski area that is very easy to access from the UK, look no further than La Clusaz.

Booking late for a quick weekend trip here is a good option as it is not the highest resort – although recent snowmaking investment has helped ensure reliable conditions – so try and get here after fresh snow to experience the resort at its best. On the hill there is some great variety, with something for everyone, including the great Balme area made famous by La Clusaz’s best known resident, Candide Thovex.

The town of La Clusaz is a genuine mountain village, littered with old buildings, tastefully built new chalets and with a rustic and charming centre.

Its location is ideal for weekend visits – it takes only an hour to get here from Geneva airport.

Total Pistes: 125km
Green: 18%
Blue: 36%
Red: 36%
Black: 10%
Lifts: 49
Altitude: 1040m – 2477m

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Intermediate
Resort Activities
Advanced
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Pros and cons

Great location and an excellent weekend destination
Varied slopes that are great for a mixed group
Attractive village and lots of good value accommodation

Low altitude so snow conditions can suffer
Its proximity to Geneva and Annecy mean it can be busy some weekends
Still quite a lot of slow, old chairlifts and drags

On the Slopes

Although there is a decent learner area in the village, beginners should head up the gondola to the Massif de Beauregard, which is home to a very neat area of greens and gentle drags. Much of the rest of the ski area is an excellent, interlinked area for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Quieter runs are on offer in the Manigod sector – but you will have to put up with some slow lifts.

The Col de Balme is the best area for more advanced skiers and snowboarders. In fresh powder this is where to head to and find fresh tracks, but this quickly turns into a big, bumpy playground, which can be equally as fun. Long and fairly steep runs drop off form the neighbouring Torcère draglift – just be careful riding this lift up if you are not competent on steep and fast drags.

In the Resort

There is a lot of good value accommodation to choose from in the La Clusaz valley, but if you want the best access to the slopes then stick close to the rustic town centre. This will also give you the best access to some lively bars and numerous restaurants specialising in local French food.

Off the slopes there is a lot to do, including dog sledding, cross country skiing, tobogganing and ice skating. There is also an excellent outdoor pool and leisure centre with stunning views up over the mountain.

Season Dates

Opens: Weekends from 7 December, Full-time from 14 December (Etale sector opens 21 December 2024)
Closes:
- Etale – 6 April 2025
- Aguillee & Beauregard – 13 April 2025
- La Balme – 27 April 2025

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Top (2477m)

	Tue 3 Feb			Wed 4 Feb			Thu 5 Feb			Fri 6 Feb			Sat 7 Feb			Sun 8 Feb			Mon 9 Feb			Tue 10 Feb			Wed 11 Feb			Thu 12 Feb
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Weather	Light snow	Snow grains	Partly cloudy	Occasional snow	Broken clouds	Partly cloudy	Mainly fair	Occasional snow	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow	Snow grains	Rather cloudy	Mainly cloudy	Broken clouds	Occasional snow	Partly cloudy	Snow grains	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Light snow	Snow
Wind
Snow expected	1.4 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.8 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	1.1 cm	6.4 cm	2.8 cm	2.3 cm	1.2 cm	0.3 cm	0.3 cm	0.3 cm	0.3 cm	0.5 cm	0.5 cm	1 cm	1.6 cm	2.1 cm	4 cm	4.3 cm	2.4 cm	5.4 cm	4.3 cm	2.6 cm	5.2 cm	7.8 cm	8 cm
Max temp	-7.5°c	-5.9°c	-7.5°c	-7°c	-6.2°c	-7.6°c	-4.5°c	-4°c	-4.8°c	-4.2°c	-4°c	-4.2°c	-5.2°c	-4.8°c	-5.8°c	-6°c	-5.6°c	-6.7°c	-6°c	-5.6°c	-5.9°c	-5.8°c	-4.8°c	-4.8°c	-5.2°c	-5°c	-5.1°c	-5.3°c	-5.2°c	-4.6°c
Min temp	-9°c	-7.5°c	-7.8°c	-8.2°c	-7.6°c	-8°c	-7.7°c	-5°c	-5.2°c	-4.6°c	-4.4°c	-5.4°c	-7.2°c	-5.8°c	-6.4°c	-7.2°c	-6.7°c	-8.2°c	-8.2°c	-6°c	-6.4°c	-6.4°c	-5.9°c	-5°c	-5.3°c	-5.3°c	-5.8°c	-5.6°c	-5.6°c	-5.2°c
Feels like temp	-12.4°c	-7.5°c	-7.5°c	-8.1°c	-7°c	-7.6°c	-7.7°c	-4.5°c	-8.4°c	-4.5°c	-4.4°c	-4.2°c	-7.2°c	-5.2°c	-5.8°c	-7.2°c	-6°c	-6.7°c	-8.2°c	-6°c	-5.9°c	-6.4°c	-5.9°c	-4.8°c	-5.2°c	-5.3°c	-5.1°c	-5.6°c	-5.6°c	-5.2°c

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Weather	Light snow	Snow grains	Partly cloudy
Wind
Snow expected	1.4 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-7.5°c	-5.9°c	-7.5°c
Min temp	-9°c	-7.5°c	-7.8°c
Feels like temp	-12.4°c	-7.5°c	-7.5°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Broken clouds	Partly cloudy
Wind
Snow expected	0.8 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-7°c	-6.2°c	-7.6°c
Min temp	-8.2°c	-7.6°c	-8°c
Feels like temp	-8.1°c	-7°c	-7.6°c

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Weather	Mainly fair	Occasional snow	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	1.1 cm	6.4 cm
Max temp	-4.5°c	-4°c	-4.8°c
Min temp	-7.7°c	-5°c	-5.2°c
Feels like temp	-7.7°c	-4.5°c	-8.4°c

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Weather	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow
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Snow expected	2.8 cm	2.3 cm	1.2 cm
Max temp	-4.2°c	-4°c	-4.2°c
Min temp	-4.6°c	-4.4°c	-5.4°c
Feels like temp	-4.5°c	-4.4°c	-4.2°c

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Weather	Snow grains	Rather cloudy	Mainly cloudy
Wind
Snow expected	0.3 cm	0.3 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	-5.2°c	-4.8°c	-5.8°c
Min temp	-7.2°c	-5.8°c	-6.4°c
Feels like temp	-7.2°c	-5.2°c	-5.8°c

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Weather	Broken clouds	Occasional snow	Partly cloudy
Wind
Snow expected	0.3 cm	0.5 cm	0.5 cm
Max temp	-6°c	-5.6°c	-6.7°c
Min temp	-7.2°c	-6.7°c	-8.2°c
Feels like temp	-7.2°c	-6°c	-6.7°c

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Weather	Snow grains	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	1 cm	1.6 cm	2.1 cm
Max temp	-6°c	-5.6°c	-5.9°c
Min temp	-8.2°c	-6°c	-6.4°c
Feels like temp	-8.2°c	-6°c	-5.9°c

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Weather	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	4 cm	4.3 cm	2.4 cm
Max temp	-5.8°c	-4.8°c	-4.8°c
Min temp	-6.4°c	-5.9°c	-5°c
Feels like temp	-6.4°c	-5.9°c	-4.8°c

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Weather	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	5.4 cm	4.3 cm	2.6 cm
Max temp	-5.2°c	-5°c	-5.1°c
Min temp	-5.3°c	-5.3°c	-5.8°c
Feels like temp	-5.2°c	-5.3°c	-5.1°c

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Weather	Light snow	Light snow	Snow
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Snow expected	5.2 cm	7.8 cm	8 cm
Max temp	-5.3°c	-5.2°c	-4.6°c
Min temp	-5.6°c	-5.6°c	-5.2°c
Feels like temp	-5.6°c	-5.6°c	-5.2°c

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Resort (1040m)

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	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Snow	Light rain/snow	Mainly fair	Rather cloudy	Broken clouds	Partly cloudy	Partly cloudy	Rain/Snow shower	Snow	Rain and snow	Light snow	Light snow	Snow grains	Snow grains	Rather cloudy	Snow grains	Snow grains	Snow grains	Occasional snow	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	3.7 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.3 cm	0.3 cm	1.1 cm	0.2 cm	0.1 cm	0.3 cm	0.5 cm	0.2 cm	0.4 cm	0.5 cm	0.8 cm	2.3 cm	1.7 cm	2.2 cm	2.9 cm	3.1 cm	2.2 cm	2 cm	1.7 cm	2.2 cm	4.6 cm
Max temp	2.5°c	3.6°c	0.2°c	3.1°c	3.8°c	-0.1°c	4.6°c	5.2°c	2.6°c	2.4°c	2.8°c	1.4°c	3.4°c	3.7°c	1°c	2.5°c	2.8°c	0.4°c	2.4°c	2.8°c	1.2°c	1.6°c	1.8°c	0.8°c	1.1°c	1.3°c	0.2°c	1.2°c	1.4°c	0.5°c
Min temp	0.5°c	0.2°c	-2.1°c	-3.3°c	-0.1°c	-1.4°c	-1.1°c	2.6°c	1.8°c	1.7°c	1.4°c	0.7°c	-1.2°c	1°c	-0.4°c	-0.8°c	0.4°c	-0.9°c	-0.8°c	1.1°c	1°c	0.4°c	0.7°c	0.7°c	-0.1°c	0°c	-0.6°c	-1°c	0.2°c	0.3°c
Feels like temp	-1.9°c	2.3°c	0.2°c	-3.2°c	2.7°c	-0.1°c	-1.1°c	4.1°c	2.3°c	1.9°c	1.9°c	1.3°c	-1.2°c	3.1°c	0.9°c	-0.8°c	2.2°c	0.4°c	-0.8°c	2.1°c	1.1°c	0.6°c	1.3°c	0.7°c	0.3°c	0.7°c	0.2°c	-1°c	1.1°c	0.3°c

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Snow expected	3.7 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	2.5°c	3.6°c	0.2°c
Min temp	0.5°c	0.2°c	-2.1°c
Feels like temp	-1.9°c	2.3°c	0.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	3.1°c	3.8°c	-0.1°c
Min temp	-3.3°c	-0.1°c	-1.4°c
Feels like temp	-3.2°c	2.7°c	-0.1°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	4.6°c	5.2°c	2.6°c
Min temp	-1.1°c	2.6°c	1.8°c
Feels like temp	-1.1°c	4.1°c	2.3°c

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Snow expected	0.3 cm	0.3 cm	1.1 cm
Max temp	2.4°c	2.8°c	1.4°c
Min temp	1.7°c	1.4°c	0.7°c
Feels like temp	1.9°c	1.9°c	1.3°c

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Snow expected	0.2 cm	0.1 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	3.4°c	3.7°c	1°c
Min temp	-1.2°c	1°c	-0.4°c
Feels like temp	-1.2°c	3.1°c	0.9°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0.5 cm	0.2 cm	0.4 cm
Max temp	2.5°c	2.8°c	0.4°c
Min temp	-0.8°c	0.4°c	-0.9°c
Feels like temp	-0.8°c	2.2°c	0.4°c

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Wind
Snow expected	0.5 cm	0.8 cm	2.3 cm
Max temp	2.4°c	2.8°c	1.2°c
Min temp	-0.8°c	1.1°c	1°c
Feels like temp	-0.8°c	2.1°c	1.1°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Wind
Snow expected	1.7 cm	2.2 cm	2.9 cm
Max temp	1.6°c	1.8°c	0.8°c
Min temp	0.4°c	0.7°c	0.7°c
Feels like temp	0.6°c	1.3°c	0.7°c

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Weather
Wind
Snow expected	3.1 cm	2.2 cm	2 cm
Max temp	1.1°c	1.3°c	0.2°c
Min temp	-0.1°c	0°c	-0.6°c
Feels like temp	0.3°c	0.7°c	0.2°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Wind
Snow expected	1.7 cm	2.2 cm	4.6 cm
Max temp	1.2°c	1.4°c	0.5°c
Min temp	-1°c	0.2°c	0.3°c
Feels like temp	-1°c	1.1°c	0.3°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	30/01/2026
Snowfall	Next 3 days	16.8 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	210 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	60 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	Hard packed
Lifts	Lifts open	42 out of 49
	Resort opening date	Sat 29 Nov 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 26 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

France

Updated 22/01

A promising week is in store for the French Alps, as the freezing line prepares to take a long walk off a short pier and plummet to finish off the week, as unsettled weather moves in at the same time. Snowfall already falling over the Alps will therefore being to reach lower slopes over the course of Thursday.

Friday will dawn cold as the freezing line hits 500m, and whilst it will recover over the course of the day it won’t climb too far above 1,500m. Snow will begin with flurries throughout the afternoon, then will continue for much of this forecast period. Around half-a-foot will fall over each of Saturday, Sunday and Monday, before the taps open on Tuesday and around 2ft of snowfall could be expected across higher ground – the freezing line will climb to 2,000m thereby limiting this snowfall across lower slopes, before falling again as Tuesday draws to a close.

This snow will fall on a persistent weak layer avalanche problem that has already caused havoc across the French Alps in previous weeks; expect the avalanche risk to climb considerably over this period. Check your local avalanche forecast and plan off piste and backcountry travel carefully.

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