Forecast today: Generally clear
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.
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.
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.
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Max temp | -2.7°c | -2°c | -3.4°c | -1.1°c | -1°c | -1.8°c | -0.6°c | -0.3°c | -1.5°c | -3.4°c | -3.1°c | -3.1°c | -5.3°c | -5.4°c | -5.9°c | -3.3°c | -2.9°c | -4.8°c | -2.4°c | -2.1°c | -3.6°c | -3.1°c | -2.7°c | -3.4°c | -3.8°c | -3.4°c | -4.2°c | -2.8°c | -2.3°c | -3.3°c |
Min temp | -4.6°c | -3.5°c | -3.8°c | -3.6°c | -1.8°c | -3.8°c | -4.8°c | -1.5°c | -3.5°c | -3.8°c | -3.4°c | -4.1°c | -5.8°c | -5.9°c | -7.5°c | -7.8°c | -4.8°c | -6°c | -6.1°c | -3.6°c | -5.2°c | -5.9°c | -3.4°c | -5.2°c | -5.7°c | -4.2°c | -5.5°c | -5.5°c | -3.3°c | -4.2°c |
Feels like temp | -10.5°c | -6.9°c | -6.7°c | -3.6°c | -1.1°c | -1.8°c | -4.8°c | -0.6°c | -1.5°c | -8.1°c | -7°c | -3.1°c | -9.9°c | -11.2°c | -10.6°c | -7.8°c | -3.3°c | -4.8°c | -6.1°c | -2.4°c | -3.6°c | -5.9°c | -3.1°c | -3.4°c | -5.7°c | -3.8°c | -4.2°c | -5.5°c | -2.8°c | -3.3°c |
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Max temp | -2.7°c | -2°c | -3.4°c |
Min temp | -4.6°c | -3.5°c | -3.8°c |
Feels like temp | -10.5°c | -6.9°c | -6.7°c |
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Max temp | -1.1°c | -1°c | -1.8°c |
Min temp | -3.6°c | -1.8°c | -3.8°c |
Feels like temp | -3.6°c | -1.1°c | -1.8°c |
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Max temp | 7.5°c | 7.6°c | 4.8°c | 5.2°c | 5.1°c | 4.5°c | 7.7°c | 7.8°c | 5.3°c | 3.8°c | 3.2°c | 2.5°c | 1.4°c | 0.8°c | 0.3°c | 3°c | 3.6°c | 1.3°c | 5.7°c | 5.8°c | 2.7°c | 5°c | 5.4°c | 3°c | 3.7°c | 4°c | 2.4°c | 4.4°c | 4.9°c | 2.9°c |
Min temp | 3.6°c | 4.8°c | 3.8°c | 4°c | 4.5°c | 3.3°c | 2.4°c | 5.3°c | 3.5°c | 3.1°c | 2.2°c | 1.8°c | 0.6°c | 0.3°c | -1.4°c | -3°c | 1.3°c | -0.4°c | -0.3°c | 2.7°c | 1.2°c | 0.2°c | 3°c | 1.6°c | 1.3°c | 2.4°c | 1.1°c | 0.9°c | 2.9°c | 1.8°c |
Feels like temp | 3.2°c | 6.8°c | 4.5°c | 3.8°c | 4.8°c | 4.2°c | 2.2°c | 7°c | 4.8°c | 3.1°c | 2.9°c | 2.3°c | 1.3°c | 0.5°c | 0.3°c | -3°c | 2.7°c | 1.2°c | -0.3°c | 5.1°c | 2.4°c | 0.2°c | 4.5°c | 2.7°c | 1.2°c | 3.4°c | 2.2°c | 0.8°c | 4°c | 2.6°c |
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Max temp | 5.2°c | 5.1°c | 4.5°c |
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Feels like temp | 3.8°c | 4.8°c | 4.2°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 14/02/2025 |
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Next 3 days | 11 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 190 cm |
Lower piste depth | 5 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 |
Updated 18/02
High pressure over Eastern and Central Europe creates a strong barrier that is preventing low pressure and unsettled weather making its way in off the Atlantic. The result will be a cool but otherwise really stable week and weekend ahead for the French Alps.
Sun will be the order of the day for most of this week, with a few flutters of cloud cover moving in through the middle of this week before becoming permanent over the weekend. The freezing line will drop overnight, with lows of -9°C possible at 2,000m. From its nadir at 1,000m, the line will climb in the midday sun, reaching 2,000m every day, bringing spring-like conditions to make areas.
Early indicators are for some more snowfall to begin the new week, but it remains too early to tell whether this will bring meaningful snow to the region.
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