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: Partly cloudy

Max temp: 8 °c
Min temp: 2.3 °c

Last Updated: Wed 13 May

weather Forecast today: Partly cloudy

Max temp: 8 °c
Min temp: 2.3 °c

Last Updated: Wed 13 May

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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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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Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Partly cloudy	Occasional snow	Partly cloudy	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Partly cloudy	Mainly fair	Light drizzle	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	1.9 cm	2.2 cm	1 cm	0.6 cm	3.1 cm	3.6 cm	3.6 cm	2.4 cm	1.6 cm	0.7 cm	0.1 cm	0.3 cm	0.3 cm	0.5 cm	0.5 cm	0.4 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	0°c	0.6°c	-1.8°c	-3°c	-2.9°c	-4.6°c	-3.6°c	-3.4°c	-4.5°c	-4.2°c	-3.6°c	-4.2°c	-0.5°c	0.2°c	-1°c	0.8°c	1.1°c	-0.2°c	3.6°c	4.1°c	2.8°c	5.8°c	6°c	4.1°c	6.8°c	7.2°c	5.2°c	8°c	8.3°c	5.9°c
Min temp	-4°c	-1.8°c	-3.4°c	-3.4°c	-4.6°c	-6.2°c	-4.8°c	-4.5°c	-5°c	-5.7°c	-4.2°c	-5.2°c	-4.8°c	-1°c	-3.2°c	-2°c	-0.2°c	-1.6°c	-0.2°c	2.8°c	0.6°c	1.9°c	4.1°c	2.4°c	3.7°c	5.2°c	2.9°c	4.3°c	5.9°c	4°c
Feels like temp	-10.2°c	-4.7°c	-4.9°c	-3.4°c	-3.2°c	-4.6°c	-4.8°c	-3.6°c	-4.5°c	-9.2°c	-8°c	-7.5°c	-4.8°c	-0.5°c	-1°c	-2°c	0.7°c	-0.2°c	-0.2°c	3.2°c	2.6°c	1.7°c	5.3°c	3.8°c	3.4°c	6.3°c	4.9°c	4°c	7.5°c	5.7°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	1.9 cm
Max temp	0°c	0.6°c	-1.8°c
Min temp	-4°c	-1.8°c	-3.4°c
Feels like temp	-10.2°c	-4.7°c	-4.9°c

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Snow expected	2.2 cm	1 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	-3°c	-2.9°c	-4.6°c
Min temp	-3.4°c	-4.6°c	-6.2°c
Feels like temp	-3.4°c	-3.2°c	-4.6°c

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Snow expected	3.1 cm	3.6 cm	3.6 cm
Max temp	-3.6°c	-3.4°c	-4.5°c
Min temp	-4.8°c	-4.5°c	-5°c
Feels like temp	-4.8°c	-3.6°c	-4.5°c

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Snow expected	2.4 cm	1.6 cm	0.7 cm
Max temp	-4.2°c	-3.6°c	-4.2°c
Min temp	-5.7°c	-4.2°c	-5.2°c
Feels like temp	-9.2°c	-8°c	-7.5°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.3 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	-0.5°c	0.2°c	-1°c
Min temp	-4.8°c	-1°c	-3.2°c
Feels like temp	-4.8°c	-0.5°c	-1°c

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Snow expected	0.5 cm	0.5 cm	0.4 cm
Max temp	0.8°c	1.1°c	-0.2°c
Min temp	-2°c	-0.2°c	-1.6°c
Feels like temp	-2°c	0.7°c	-0.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	3.6°c	4.1°c	2.8°c
Min temp	-0.2°c	2.8°c	0.6°c
Feels like temp	-0.2°c	3.2°c	2.6°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	5.8°c	6°c	4.1°c
Min temp	1.9°c	4.1°c	2.4°c
Feels like temp	1.7°c	5.3°c	3.8°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	6.8°c	7.2°c	5.2°c
Min temp	3.7°c	5.2°c	2.9°c
Feels like temp	3.4°c	6.3°c	4.9°c

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Max temp	8°c	8.3°c	5.9°c
Min temp	4.3°c	5.9°c	4°c
Feels like temp	4°c	7.5°c	5.7°c

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Weather	Partly cloudy	Rather cloudy	Rain shower	Rain and snow	Rain/Snow shower	Snow shower	Light snow	Rain/Snow shower	Light snow	Light snow shwr	Rain/Snow shower	Occasional snow	Rather cloudy	Rather cloudy	Partly cloudy	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Generally clear	Generally clear	Broken clouds	Mainly fair	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.7 cm	0.1 cm	3.2 cm	0.6 cm	0.2 cm	2.3 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.5 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	8°c	8°c	6.2°c	2°c	2.8°c	1.6°c	1.7°c	2.4°c	1.1°c	2.6°c	3.9°c	2.7°c	6.6°c	7.9°c	6.2°c	7.5°c	8.4°c	6.9°c	11.7°c	12.7°c	10.8°c	14.2°c	14.8°c	12.6°c	15.4°c	15.9°c	13.7°c	16.6°c	16.9°c	14.6°c
Min temp	2.4°c	6.2°c	2.3°c	1.5°c	1.6°c	0.2°c	0.3°c	1.1°c	-0.1°c	0.3°c	2.6°c	-0.1°c	1.4°c	6.2°c	2.2°c	4°c	6.9°c	3.4°c	5.3°c	10.8°c	5.8°c	8°c	12.6°c	7.3°c	9.3°c	13.7°c	8.2°c	10.2°c	14.6°c	8.9°c
Feels like temp	2.2°c	5.7°c	4°c	1.4°c	-0.6°c	1.5°c	0.3°c	1.6°c	1°c	0.3°c	0.3°c	2.5°c	1.3°c	6.1°c	5.7°c	3.7°c	7.1°c	6.5°c	5°c	11.2°c	10.3°c	7.6°c	13.7°c	12.4°c	9°c	15.2°c	13.7°c	10°c	17°c	14.8°c

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Max temp	8°c	8°c	6.2°c
Min temp	2.4°c	6.2°c	2.3°c
Feels like temp	2.2°c	5.7°c	4°c

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Snow expected	0.7 cm	0.1 cm	3.2 cm
Max temp	2°c	2.8°c	1.6°c
Min temp	1.5°c	1.6°c	0.2°c
Feels like temp	1.4°c	-0.6°c	1.5°c

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Snow expected	0.6 cm	0.2 cm	2.3 cm
Max temp	1.7°c	2.4°c	1.1°c
Min temp	0.3°c	1.1°c	-0.1°c
Feels like temp	0.3°c	1.6°c	1°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.5 cm
Max temp	2.6°c	3.9°c	2.7°c
Min temp	0.3°c	2.6°c	-0.1°c
Feels like temp	0.3°c	0.3°c	2.5°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	6.6°c	7.9°c	6.2°c
Min temp	1.4°c	6.2°c	2.2°c
Feels like temp	1.3°c	6.1°c	5.7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	7.5°c	8.4°c	6.9°c
Min temp	4°c	6.9°c	3.4°c
Feels like temp	3.7°c	7.1°c	6.5°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	11.7°c	12.7°c	10.8°c
Min temp	5.3°c	10.8°c	5.8°c
Feels like temp	5°c	11.2°c	10.3°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	14.2°c	14.8°c	12.6°c
Min temp	8°c	12.6°c	7.3°c
Feels like temp	7.6°c	13.7°c	12.4°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	15.4°c	15.9°c	13.7°c
Min temp	9.3°c	13.7°c	8.2°c
Feels like temp	9°c	15.2°c	13.7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	16.6°c	16.9°c	14.6°c
Min temp	10.2°c	14.6°c	8.9°c
Feels like temp	10°c	17°c	14.8°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Next 3 days	27.5 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	No information
Depths	Lower piste depth	No information
Snow conditions	Snow quality	No information
Lifts	Lifts open	No information
	Resort opening date	Sat 28 Nov 2026
	Resort closing date	Sun 25 Apr 2027

Snow Overview

France

Updated 07/04

After a good couple of weeks for the French Alps, things settle down through this week as high pressure brings fine, dry and bright conditions to the region.

Temperatures will be warm, with the freezing line dropping only to 2,500m overnight and climbing as high as 3,500m in the midday sun. A rare flutter of cloud could move in over on Friday and Sunday, but otherwise spring is firmly here in the French Alps.

A couple of flurries of snow could fall early next week as the freezing line drops in to the new week, but it remains a bit too early to tell exactly how much, when, and where this might fall.

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