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: 4.4 °c
Min temp: -2.1 °c
Last snowed: Sun 11 Jan

Last Updated: Tue 20 Jan

weather Forecast today: Mainly fair

Max temp: 4.4 °c
Min temp: -2.1 °c
Last snowed: Sun 11 Jan

Last Updated: Tue 20 Jan

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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Top (2477m)

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Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Broken clouds	Rather cloudy	Rather cloudy	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Snow grains	Snow grains	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Snow shower	Light snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.7 cm	1.7 cm	3.5 cm	0.9 cm	1.3 cm	2.8 cm	2.9 cm	1.1 cm	0.9 cm	1.1 cm	1.2 cm	0.6 cm	1.3 cm	2.9 cm	1.6 cm	3.2 cm	5.6 cm	5.5 cm	2.6 cm	3 cm	2.9 cm
Max temp	-7.3°c	-6.2°c	-7.4°c	-4.8°c	-4.4°c	-6.9°c	-5.4°c	-4.6°c	-6.2°c	-7°c	-6.2°c	-6.4°c	-7.7°c	-7.1°c	-8°c	-7.6°c	-6.8°c	-7.5°c	-8°c	-7.4°c	-8.8°c	-8.3°c	-7.4°c	-8.2°c	-7.5°c	-6.8°c	-7.2°c	-7.8°c	-7.6°c	-8.4°c
Min temp	-8.8°c	-7.4°c	-7.8°c	-7.4°c	-6.9°c	-8°c	-8.3°c	-6.2°c	-7°c	-7.5°c	-7°c	-6.8°c	-8.5°c	-8°c	-8.4°c	-8.4°c	-7.6°c	-8.2°c	-8.8°c	-8.8°c	-10.6°c	-11.1°c	-8.3°c	-9°c	-8.7°c	-7.5°c	-7.8°c	-8.4°c	-8.4°c	-9°c
Feels like temp	-8.4°c	-7.3°c	-7.4°c	-7.4°c	-4.8°c	-6.9°c	-8.3°c	-5.4°c	-6.2°c	-7.4°c	-7°c	-10°c	-8.4°c	-7.7°c	-8°c	-8.4°c	-7.6°c	-7.5°c	-8.8°c	-8°c	-8.8°c	-11.1°c	-8.3°c	-8.2°c	-8.7°c	-7.5°c	-7.2°c	-8.4°c	-11.8°c	-12.4°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-7.3°c	-6.2°c	-7.4°c
Min temp	-8.8°c	-7.4°c	-7.8°c
Feels like temp	-8.4°c	-7.3°c	-7.4°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-4.8°c	-4.4°c	-6.9°c
Min temp	-7.4°c	-6.9°c	-8°c
Feels like temp	-7.4°c	-4.8°c	-6.9°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-5.4°c	-4.6°c	-6.2°c
Min temp	-8.3°c	-6.2°c	-7°c
Feels like temp	-8.3°c	-5.4°c	-6.2°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	0.7 cm	1.7 cm	3.5 cm
Max temp	-7°c	-6.2°c	-6.4°c
Min temp	-7.5°c	-7°c	-6.8°c
Feels like temp	-7.4°c	-7°c	-10°c

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Snow expected	0.9 cm	1.3 cm	2.8 cm
Max temp	-7.7°c	-7.1°c	-8°c
Min temp	-8.5°c	-8°c	-8.4°c
Feels like temp	-8.4°c	-7.7°c	-8°c

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Snow expected	2.9 cm	1.1 cm	0.9 cm
Max temp	-7.6°c	-6.8°c	-7.5°c
Min temp	-8.4°c	-7.6°c	-8.2°c
Feels like temp	-8.4°c	-7.6°c	-7.5°c

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Snow expected	1.1 cm	1.2 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	-8°c	-7.4°c	-8.8°c
Min temp	-8.8°c	-8.8°c	-10.6°c
Feels like temp	-8.8°c	-8°c	-8.8°c

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Snow expected	1.3 cm	2.9 cm	1.6 cm
Max temp	-8.3°c	-7.4°c	-8.2°c
Min temp	-11.1°c	-8.3°c	-9°c
Feels like temp	-11.1°c	-8.3°c	-8.2°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Snow shower	Light snow
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Snow expected	3.2 cm	5.6 cm	5.5 cm
Max temp	-7.5°c	-6.8°c	-7.2°c
Min temp	-8.7°c	-7.5°c	-7.8°c
Feels like temp	-8.7°c	-7.5°c	-7.2°c

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Snow expected	2.6 cm	3 cm	2.9 cm
Max temp	-7.8°c	-7.6°c	-8.4°c
Min temp	-8.4°c	-8.4°c	-9°c
Feels like temp	-8.4°c	-11.8°c	-12.4°c

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Resort (1040m)

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Weather	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Rather cloudy	Snow grains	Rather cloudy	Snow grains	Occasional snow	Light snow	Snow grains	Snow grains	Rather cloudy	Mainly cloudy	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Snow	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.2 cm	0.3 cm	1 cm	3.3 cm	0.4 cm	0.3 cm	0.4 cm	0.2 cm	0.4 cm	0.5 cm	1 cm	1 cm	0.6 cm	2 cm	3 cm	2 cm	2.4 cm	4.4 cm	6.1 cm	3.2 cm	3.7 cm	3.8 cm
Max temp	3.6°c	4.4°c	0.7°c	3.6°c	4.2°c	0.3°c	2.3°c	2.6°c	0.7°c	2.2°c	2.6°c	0.4°c	0.7°c	1.1°c	-1.7°c	-0.4°c	0°c	-1.8°c	-1.1°c	-0.6°c	-2.2°c	-0.9°c	-0.4°c	-1.5°c	-0.4°c	0.2°c	-1°c	-0.9°c	-0.4°c	-2°c
Min temp	-2.1°c	0.7°c	-0.9°c	-1.4°c	0.3°c	-1.1°c	-1.4°c	0.6°c	0.1°c	-1.2°c	0.4°c	-0.2°c	-3.1°c	-1.7°c	-2.6°c	-3.2°c	-1.8°c	-2.4°c	-3.2°c	-2.2°c	-4.1°c	-4.2°c	-1.6°c	-2.6°c	-2.8°c	-1°c	-1.5°c	-2.5°c	-2°c	-3°c
Feels like temp	-2°c	3.2°c	0.6°c	-1.3°c	3.2°c	0.3°c	-1.3°c	2°c	0.6°c	-1°c	1.9°c	0.4°c	-2.8°c	0.6°c	-1.7°c	-3.1°c	-0.4°c	-1.8°c	-3.1°c	-1.1°c	-2.2°c	-4.2°c	-0.9°c	-1.5°c	-2.8°c	-0.4°c	-1°c	-2°c	-0.9°c	-2°c

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Max temp	3.6°c	4.4°c	0.7°c
Min temp	-2.1°c	0.7°c	-0.9°c
Feels like temp	-2°c	3.2°c	0.6°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	3.6°c	4.2°c	0.3°c
Min temp	-1.4°c	0.3°c	-1.1°c
Feels like temp	-1.3°c	3.2°c	0.3°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	2.3°c	2.6°c	0.7°c
Min temp	-1.4°c	0.6°c	0.1°c
Feels like temp	-1.3°c	2°c	0.6°c

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Snow expected	0.3 cm	1 cm	3.3 cm
Max temp	2.2°c	2.6°c	0.4°c
Min temp	-1.2°c	0.4°c	-0.2°c
Feels like temp	-1°c	1.9°c	0.4°c

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Snow expected	0.4 cm	0.3 cm	0.4 cm
Max temp	0.7°c	1.1°c	-1.7°c
Min temp	-3.1°c	-1.7°c	-2.6°c
Feels like temp	-2.8°c	0.6°c	-1.7°c

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Snow expected	0.2 cm	0.4 cm	0.5 cm
Max temp	-0.4°c	0°c	-1.8°c
Min temp	-3.2°c	-1.8°c	-2.4°c
Feels like temp	-3.1°c	-0.4°c	-1.8°c

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Snow expected	1 cm	1 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	-1.1°c	-0.6°c	-2.2°c
Min temp	-3.2°c	-2.2°c	-4.1°c
Feels like temp	-3.1°c	-1.1°c	-2.2°c

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Snow expected	2 cm	3 cm	2 cm
Max temp	-0.9°c	-0.4°c	-1.5°c
Min temp	-4.2°c	-1.6°c	-2.6°c
Feels like temp	-4.2°c	-0.9°c	-1.5°c

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Snow expected	2.4 cm	4.4 cm	6.1 cm
Max temp	-0.4°c	0.2°c	-1°c
Min temp	-2.8°c	-1°c	-1.5°c
Feels like temp	-2.8°c	-0.4°c	-1°c

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Snow expected	3.2 cm	3.7 cm	3.8 cm
Max temp	-0.9°c	-0.4°c	-2°c
Min temp	-2.5°c	-2°c	-3°c
Feels like temp	-2°c	-0.9°c	-2°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	11/01/2026
Snowfall	Next 3 days	1.3 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	270 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	25 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 30/12

The New Year dawns bright, dry and sunny as high pressure remains over much of Europe during this time. This changes rapidly as the weekend begins, with large flows of low pressure and cold air moving in from the East. This will bring excellent snow totals to much of the French Alps.

Snow will begin on Friday with around 20cm down. This will then increase to up to 1m down over higher ground, snow continuing into Sunday with another 15cm forecast. The freezing line will rise to around 2,000m throughout this period however snowfall is expected to reach lower down the hill too.

This snow will fall on a persistent weak layer and layers of facets within the snowpack that have already triggered avalanches over the festive period. Expect the avalanche warning to rise greatly in the coming days, and the snowpack to take a long time to settle – plan all back country travel and check your local avalanche forecast before heading out.

Snowfall is expected to continue in the new week after a brief flurry of sunshine on Monday, with temperatures plummeting as the freezing line hits below sea level.

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