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: Clear skies

Max temp: 5.9 °c
Min temp: -4.8 °c
Last snowed: Fri 10 Jan

Last Updated: Sat 18 Jan

weather Forecast today: Clear skies

Max temp: 5.9 °c
Min temp: -4.8 °c
Last snowed: Fri 10 Jan

Last Updated: Sat 18 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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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	2.7 cm	1.6 cm	1.3 cm	0.4 cm	0.3 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.5 cm	2.7 cm	0.9 cm	1.3 cm	1.2 cm	2 cm	0.4 cm	0 cm	0.3 cm	1.3 cm	1.4 cm	1.1 cm	0.9 cm	2.1 cm	0.7 cm	1.2 cm	1.9 cm
Max temp	-2.8°c	-2.8°c	-4.6°c	-5.1°c	-5.1°c	-5.6°c	-5.6°c	-5.5°c	-6.2°c	-5°c	-5°c	-7.3°c	-5.1°c	-4.9°c	-4°c	-3.2°c	-2.3°c	-2.3°c	-2.8°c	-3.3°c	-4.5°c	-2.1°c	-2°c	-2.3°c	-3.4°c	-3°c	-4.2°c	-3.3°c	-3.1°c	-3°c
Min temp	-7.1°c	-4.9°c	-5.8°c	-6°c	-5.6°c	-6.4°c	-6.8°c	-6.2°c	-7°c	-7.9°c	-7.3°c	-8.1°c	-8°c	-5.2°c	-5°c	-3.8°c	-3.4°c	-2.8°c	-3.5°c	-4.5°c	-4.9°c	-3.9°c	-2.4°c	-3°c	-4.4°c	-4.9°c	-4.9°c	-4.2°c	-3.5°c	-3.6°c
Feels like temp	-13.8°c	-7.9°c	-10.6°c	-10.3°c	-9.7°c	-10.2°c	-11.2°c	-9.9°c	-10.4°c	-7.8°c	-5°c	-7.3°c	-12.2°c	-9.4°c	-9.8°c	-7.5°c	-8°c	-6.3°c	-2.8°c	-3.5°c	-4.5°c	-7.3°c	-5.5°c	-6°c	-7.6°c	-8.3°c	-8.6°c	-8°c	-6.8°c	-8.1°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-2.8°c	-2.8°c	-4.6°c
Min temp	-7.1°c	-4.9°c	-5.8°c
Feels like temp	-13.8°c	-7.9°c	-10.6°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	2.7 cm	1.6 cm	1.3 cm
Max temp	-5.1°c	-5.1°c	-5.6°c
Min temp	-6°c	-5.6°c	-6.4°c
Feels like temp	-10.3°c	-9.7°c	-10.2°c

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Snow expected	0.4 cm	0.3 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	-5.6°c	-5.5°c	-6.2°c
Min temp	-6.8°c	-6.2°c	-7°c
Feels like temp	-11.2°c	-9.9°c	-10.4°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-5°c	-5°c	-7.3°c
Min temp	-7.9°c	-7.3°c	-8.1°c
Feels like temp	-7.8°c	-5°c	-7.3°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0.5 cm	2.7 cm
Max temp	-5.1°c	-4.9°c	-4°c
Min temp	-8°c	-5.2°c	-5°c
Feels like temp	-12.2°c	-9.4°c	-9.8°c

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Snow expected	0.9 cm	1.3 cm	1.2 cm
Max temp	-3.2°c	-2.3°c	-2.3°c
Min temp	-3.8°c	-3.4°c	-2.8°c
Feels like temp	-7.5°c	-8°c	-6.3°c

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Snow expected	2 cm	0.4 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-2.8°c	-3.3°c	-4.5°c
Min temp	-3.5°c	-4.5°c	-4.9°c
Feels like temp	-2.8°c	-3.5°c	-4.5°c

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Snow expected	0.3 cm	1.3 cm	1.4 cm
Max temp	-2.1°c	-2°c	-2.3°c
Min temp	-3.9°c	-2.4°c	-3°c
Feels like temp	-7.3°c	-5.5°c	-6°c

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Snow expected	1.1 cm	0.9 cm	2.1 cm
Max temp	-3.4°c	-3°c	-4.2°c
Min temp	-4.4°c	-4.9°c	-4.9°c
Feels like temp	-7.6°c	-8.3°c	-8.6°c

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Weather	Broken clouds	Snow grains	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0.7 cm	1.2 cm	1.9 cm
Max temp	-3.3°c	-3.1°c	-3°c
Min temp	-4.2°c	-3.5°c	-3.6°c
Feels like temp	-8°c	-6.8°c	-8.1°c

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Min temp	-4.8°c	1.6°c	0.5°c	-0.5°c	1.2°c	-0.4°c	-0.9°c	1°c	-1.1°c	-1.8°c	0.8°c	-0.4°c	-0.8°c	3.7°c	3.5°c	3.9°c	4.5°c	4.1°c	2.1°c	1.6°c	0.5°c	1.9°c	4.4°c	3.2°c	2.4°c	1.7°c	0.6°c	1.2°c	2.7°c	2.2°c
Feels like temp	-3.5°c	4.3°c	1.4°c	-0.5°c	4.2°c	1.1°c	-0.9°c	3.5°c	0.9°c	-1.8°c	3.1°c	0.7°c	-0.8°c	4.2°c	3.3°c	3.7°c	5.3°c	4.1°c	3°c	1.9°c	1.4°c	1.7°c	4.7°c	4.1°c	2.4°c	2.5°c	1.5°c	1.1°c	3.9°c	2.4°c

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Min temp	-4.8°c	1.6°c	0.5°c
Feels like temp	-3.5°c	4.3°c	1.4°c

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Max temp	4.7°c	5.1°c	1.2°c
Min temp	-0.5°c	1.2°c	-0.4°c
Feels like temp	-0.5°c	4.2°c	1.1°c

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Max temp	4°c	4.5°c	1°c
Min temp	-0.9°c	1°c	-1.1°c
Feels like temp	-0.9°c	3.5°c	0.9°c

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Max temp	3.5°c	4.3°c	0.8°c
Min temp	-1.8°c	0.8°c	-0.4°c
Feels like temp	-1.8°c	3.1°c	0.7°c

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Max temp	4.7°c	5.7°c	3.8°c
Min temp	-0.8°c	3.7°c	3.5°c
Feels like temp	-0.8°c	4.2°c	3.3°c

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Max temp	5.8°c	6.7°c	4.5°c
Min temp	3.9°c	4.5°c	4.1°c
Feels like temp	3.7°c	5.3°c	4.1°c

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Max temp	3.3°c	3.3°c	1.6°c
Min temp	2.1°c	1.6°c	0.5°c
Feels like temp	3°c	1.9°c	1.4°c

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Max temp	5.2°c	6.2°c	4.5°c
Min temp	1.9°c	4.4°c	3.2°c
Feels like temp	1.7°c	4.7°c	4.1°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	3.6°c	4.7°c	1.7°c
Min temp	2.4°c	1.7°c	0.6°c
Feels like temp	2.4°c	2.5°c	1.5°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	4.4°c	5.4°c	2.7°c
Min temp	1.2°c	2.7°c	2.2°c
Feels like temp	1.1°c	3.9°c	2.4°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	10/01/2025
Snowfall	Next 3 days	7.7 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	150 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	10 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	Hard packed
Lifts	Lifts open	49 out of 49
	Resort opening date	Sat 14 Dec 2024
	Resort closing date	Sun 27 Apr 2025

Snow Overview

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Updated 14/01

High pressure dominates over most of Europe this week, thanks to the Jetstream forming a strong barrier along the west cost of Ireland, the UK and Norway. As a result, plenty of sun and fine, dry and bright conditions will be story of the week from now until the end of the weekend.

Things will remain cold, however, with a freezing line camping out at around 1,000m, occasionally peaking to 2,000m in the midday sun. Daytime highs of -5°C can be expected at 2,000m, occasionally slipping into positive temperatures throughout the week.

This barrier is broken as the weekend comes to a conclusion, with more unsettled weather moving in over the course of the new week – it is still to far out to see what affect this may have.

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