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: Mainly fair

Max temp: 3.7 °c
Min temp: -5.1 °c
Last snowed: Tue 31 Mar

Last Updated: Wed 01 Apr

weather Forecast today: Mainly fair

Max temp: 3.7 °c
Min temp: -5.1 °c
Last snowed: Tue 31 Mar

Last Updated: Wed 01 Apr

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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Min temp	-13.3°c	-10.2°c	-10.6°c	-9°c	-5.8°c	-8.2°c	-8°c	-4.3°c	-5.3°c	-3.8°c	0.4°c	-1.3°c	-1.2°c	1.5°c	-0.1°c	-0.5°c	1.6°c	-0.4°c	-0.6°c	2°c	-0.1°c	-0.1°c	0.2°c	-1.2°c	-1.8°c	-1.6°c	-3.2°c	-3.6°c	-3.2°c	-4.6°c
Feels like temp	-19.6°c	-17.5°c	-9.7°c	-9°c	-8.8°c	-9.3°c	-8°c	-3.2°c	-4.3°c	-3.8°c	1.5°c	0.4°c	-1.2°c	3.2°c	1.3°c	-0.5°c	3.2°c	1.4°c	-0.6°c	3.5°c	1.8°c	-0.1°c	1.3°c	0.2°c	-1.6°c	-1°c	-1.6°c	-3.5°c	-3°c	-3.2°c

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Min temp	-8°c	-4.3°c	-5.3°c
Feels like temp	-8°c	-3.2°c	-4.3°c

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Max temp	1.7°c	2°c	0.4°c
Min temp	-3.8°c	0.4°c	-1.3°c
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Max temp	3.6°c	3.8°c	1.5°c
Min temp	-1.2°c	1.5°c	-0.1°c
Feels like temp	-1.2°c	3.2°c	1.3°c

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Max temp	3.6°c	3.9°c	1.6°c
Min temp	-0.5°c	1.6°c	-0.4°c
Feels like temp	-0.5°c	3.2°c	1.4°c

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Max temp	4°c	4.3°c	2°c
Min temp	-0.6°c	2°c	-0.1°c
Feels like temp	-0.6°c	3.5°c	1.8°c

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Max temp	1.8°c	1.7°c	0.2°c
Min temp	-0.1°c	0.2°c	-1.2°c
Feels like temp	-0.1°c	1.3°c	0.2°c

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Max temp	-0.6°c	-0.6°c	-1.6°c
Min temp	-1.8°c	-1.6°c	-3.2°c
Feels like temp	-1.6°c	-1°c	-1.6°c

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Max temp	-2.7°c	-2.2°c	-3.2°c
Min temp	-3.6°c	-3.2°c	-4.6°c
Feels like temp	-3.5°c	-3°c	-3.2°c

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Max temp	2.4°c	3.7°c	0.4°c	3.6°c	4.6°c	1.6°c	6.6°c	7.2°c	3.9°c	10.6°c	11.2°c	7.6°c	14.6°c	14.9°c	10.2°c	15.2°c	15.6°c	11.3°c	16.1°c	16.1°c	11.2°c	9.9°c	10°c	6°c	6.4°c	6.5°c	3.9°c	4.4°c	4.9°c	2.9°c
Min temp	-5.1°c	0.4°c	-3.8°c	-5.1°c	1.6°c	-2°c	-2.9°c	3.9°c	1.2°c	1.3°c	7.6°c	4.9°c	5.4°c	10.2°c	7.1°c	6.6°c	11.3°c	6.7°c	6.4°c	11.2°c	6.2°c	5.6°c	6°c	4.6°c	3.8°c	3.9°c	2.9°c	2.1°c	2.9°c	1.4°c
Feels like temp	-5.1°c	-0.7°c	0.4°c	-5.1°c	1.3°c	-0.7°c	-2.9°c	6°c	3.5°c	1.2°c	9.8°c	7.2°c	5°c	13.5°c	9.6°c	6.2°c	14.3°c	10.7°c	5.8°c	14.8°c	10.7°c	5.3°c	9.5°c	5.7°c	3.7°c	5.9°c	3.7°c	2.2°c	4°c	2.7°c

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Min temp	-5.1°c	1.6°c	-2°c
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Max temp	6.6°c	7.2°c	3.9°c
Min temp	-2.9°c	3.9°c	1.2°c
Feels like temp	-2.9°c	6°c	3.5°c

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Max temp	10.6°c	11.2°c	7.6°c
Min temp	1.3°c	7.6°c	4.9°c
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Max temp	14.6°c	14.9°c	10.2°c
Min temp	5.4°c	10.2°c	7.1°c
Feels like temp	5°c	13.5°c	9.6°c

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Max temp	15.2°c	15.6°c	11.3°c
Min temp	6.6°c	11.3°c	6.7°c
Feels like temp	6.2°c	14.3°c	10.7°c

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Max temp	16.1°c	16.1°c	11.2°c
Min temp	6.4°c	11.2°c	6.2°c
Feels like temp	5.8°c	14.8°c	10.7°c

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Max temp	9.9°c	10°c	6°c
Min temp	5.6°c	6°c	4.6°c
Feels like temp	5.3°c	9.5°c	5.7°c

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Max temp	6.4°c	6.5°c	3.9°c
Min temp	3.8°c	3.9°c	2.9°c
Feels like temp	3.7°c	5.9°c	3.7°c

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Max temp	4.4°c	4.9°c	2.9°c
Min temp	2.1°c	2.9°c	1.4°c
Feels like temp	2.2°c	4°c	2.7°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	31/03/2026
Snowfall	Next 3 days	No information
Depths	Upper piste depth	270 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	45 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	Hard packed
Lifts	Lifts open	34 out of 49
	Resort opening date	Sat 29 Nov 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 26 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

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Updated 24/03

What must be the first Nordstau event of the year hits the Alps over the course of this week, bringing a return to winter conditions across much of the Northern French Alps. The freezing line will decline through the middle of this week, dropping close to sea level overnight Thursday into Friday.

At the same time, northerly unsettled conditions working their way in across Central and Eastern Europe brings snowfall to many areas north of the Briancon-Gap line. Over higher ground this could see as much as a foot-and-a-half through Wednesday evening and into Thursday; as the freezing line declines over this period, snow will work its way down to lower elevations, but the best conditions will remain above 2,000m.

A brief pause in the snowfall over Saturday still sees cloudy conditions dominating; a few more flurries move in over higher ground on Sunday, as the freezing line recovers to around 2,000m. The long term forecast then calls for sun and fine, dry and bright conditions to dominate as high pressure returns to the area.

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