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.

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Max temp: 11.8 °c
Min temp: 7 °c

Last Updated: Wed 21 May

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Max temp: 11.8 °c
Min temp: 7 °c

Last Updated: Wed 21 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	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light rain/snow	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Some drizzle	Generally clear	Rain/Snow shower	Broken clouds	Mainly fair	Partly cloudy	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Clear skies	Generally clear	Clear skies
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	1.9 cm	3.8 cm	2.5 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	3.8°c	3.8°c	2.3°c	0.1°c	-0.3°c	-1.6°c	0.4°c	0.8°c	-0.6°c	2.1°c	2.5°c	0.8°c	5°c	5.3°c	3.5°c	5.6°c	5.6°c	3.6°c	4.2°c	4.2°c	2.2°c	5.2°c	5.3°c	3.6°c	7°c	7.2°c	5.2°c	9.2°c	9.3°c	7.1°c
Min temp	1.5°c	2.3°c	0.7°c	-0.3°c	-1.6°c	-2.5°c	-2.8°c	-0.6°c	-3.6°c	-2.7°c	0.8°c	-2.7°c	0.1°c	3.5°c	0.5°c	2°c	3.6°c	1.1°c	1.5°c	2.2°c	0°c	0.9°c	3.6°c	1.4°c	2.7°c	5.2°c	2.2°c	4.4°c	7.1°c	3.8°c
Feels like temp	-1.1°c	1.4°c	-0.4°c	-3.1°c	-4.5°c	-6.7°c	-7.3°c	-3.3°c	-4.2°c	-2.7°c	-0.8°c	-2.2°c	0.1°c	4.5°c	3.2°c	1.8°c	3.8°c	3.4°c	1.4°c	1.6°c	-0.7°c	0.8°c	2.9°c	1.3°c	2.5°c	5.2°c	3.2°c	4°c	8.5°c	6.7°c

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Max temp	3.8°c	3.8°c	2.3°c
Min temp	1.5°c	2.3°c	0.7°c
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Snow expected	1.9 cm	3.8 cm	2.5 cm
Max temp	0.1°c	-0.3°c	-1.6°c
Min temp	-0.3°c	-1.6°c	-2.5°c
Feels like temp	-3.1°c	-4.5°c	-6.7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	0.4°c	0.8°c	-0.6°c
Min temp	-2.8°c	-0.6°c	-3.6°c
Feels like temp	-7.3°c	-3.3°c	-4.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	2.1°c	2.5°c	0.8°c
Min temp	-2.7°c	0.8°c	-2.7°c
Feels like temp	-2.7°c	-0.8°c	-2.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	5°c	5.3°c	3.5°c
Min temp	0.1°c	3.5°c	0.5°c
Feels like temp	0.1°c	4.5°c	3.2°c

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Max temp	5.6°c	5.6°c	3.6°c
Min temp	2°c	3.6°c	1.1°c
Feels like temp	1.8°c	3.8°c	3.4°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	4.2°c	4.2°c	2.2°c
Min temp	1.5°c	2.2°c	0°c
Feels like temp	1.4°c	1.6°c	-0.7°c

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Max temp	5.2°c	5.3°c	3.6°c
Min temp	0.9°c	3.6°c	1.4°c
Feels like temp	0.8°c	2.9°c	1.3°c

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Max temp	7°c	7.2°c	5.2°c
Min temp	2.7°c	5.2°c	2.2°c
Feels like temp	2.5°c	5.2°c	3.2°c

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Max temp	9.2°c	9.3°c	7.1°c
Min temp	4.4°c	7.1°c	3.8°c
Feels like temp	4°c	8.5°c	6.7°c

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Max temp	11.4°c	11.8°c	9.5°c	5.6°c	5.6°c	4.9°c	8.6°c	9.6°c	7.5°c	10.4°c	11.1°c	8.9°c	13.8°c	14.3°c	12.1°c	13°c	13°c	11.1°c	12.1°c	12.3°c	10.2°c	13.7°c	14°c	11.9°c	15.5°c	16°c	13.7°c	17.8°c	18°c	15.3°c
Min temp	8.7°c	9.5°c	7°c	5°c	4.9°c	2.8°c	4.2°c	7.5°c	2.3°c	4.5°c	8.9°c	3.6°c	6.8°c	12.1°c	7.1°c	9.1°c	11.1°c	7.3°c	8.3°c	10.2°c	5.9°c	7.9°c	11.9°c	7.5°c	9.5°c	13.7°c	7.8°c	10.7°c	15.3°c	10.1°c
Feels like temp	8.7°c	11.4°c	9.4°c	5.4°c	5.4°c	2.9°c	4°c	7°c	7°c	4.2°c	9°c	8.3°c	6.4°c	13.1°c	11.8°c	8.9°c	12.9°c	11.1°c	8.2°c	11.4°c	9.9°c	7.6°c	13.1°c	11.7°c	9.3°c	15.4°c	13.7°c	10.6°c	17.9°c	15.7°c

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Max temp	5.6°c	5.6°c	4.9°c
Min temp	5°c	4.9°c	2.8°c
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Max temp	8.6°c	9.6°c	7.5°c
Min temp	4.2°c	7.5°c	2.3°c
Feels like temp	4°c	7°c	7°c

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Max temp	10.4°c	11.1°c	8.9°c
Min temp	4.5°c	8.9°c	3.6°c
Feels like temp	4.2°c	9°c	8.3°c

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Max temp	13.8°c	14.3°c	12.1°c
Min temp	6.8°c	12.1°c	7.1°c
Feels like temp	6.4°c	13.1°c	11.8°c

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Max temp	13°c	13°c	11.1°c
Min temp	9.1°c	11.1°c	7.3°c
Feels like temp	8.9°c	12.9°c	11.1°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	12.1°c	12.3°c	10.2°c
Min temp	8.3°c	10.2°c	5.9°c
Feels like temp	8.2°c	11.4°c	9.9°c

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Max temp	13.7°c	14°c	11.9°c
Min temp	7.9°c	11.9°c	7.5°c
Feels like temp	7.6°c	13.1°c	11.7°c

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Max temp	15.5°c	16°c	13.7°c
Min temp	9.5°c	13.7°c	7.8°c
Feels like temp	9.3°c	15.4°c	13.7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	17.8°c	18°c	15.3°c
Min temp	10.7°c	15.3°c	10.1°c
Feels like temp	10.6°c	17.9°c	15.7°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Next 3 days	10.6 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 13 Dec 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 26 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

France

Updated 02/05

Warm temperatures start the weekend, with the freezing line hitting 4,000m during the midday sun on Friday. This will fall, however, over the course of the long weekend, eventually hitting 2,000m on Monday evening and staying low throughout the new week.

Cloud will dominate this weekend, and with it will come precipitation. This will begin as rain on Saturday, but as things turn cooler this will turn to snow, with around 5cm falling across the region over Sunday evening, Monday and throughout Tuesday; this will fall on higher ground only as the freezing line remains on or just above 2,000m. High pressure returns in the middle of the week with plenty of fine, dry and bright conditions

Thus concludes this season’s snow overviews; thank you to everyone who has read them this season, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

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