Period from 17 October to 1 November
In the heart of the Alps, La Clusaz is adorned with a thousand colours in autumn, offering an enchanting setting between golden forests and soothing peaks. During the autumn half-term holidays, this Savoyard village becomes the ideal playground for lovers of nature and outdoor activities: hiking, mountain biking, forest walks or simply relaxing in the fresh air. Far from the crowds, it’s the perfect time to discover the mountains in a different way, in a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere.
Currently being updated: last updated on September 17, 2026
Practical Information
Tourist Office Hours
Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm.
Exceptionally closed on 1 November.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
Hameau des Alpes
A fun, modern museographic space on the themes of Reblochon cheese, the history of the resort and the evolution of skiing, in the heart of a heritage site featuring a traditional chalet, old granaries, a communal oven and an old sawmill.
📅Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 6pm.
📞 04 50 66 94 34
Hameau des Petits
Le Hameau des Alpes is launching its brand new activity dedicated to younger visitors: Le Hameau des Petits!
Twice a week, there are specially sessions for children aged 18 months to 8 years, where they can discover nature and heritage through games and hands-on activities. By playing, touching, experimenting… by really having fun.
Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am to 11.30am.
Online booking is essential.
📞 04 50 66 94 34
Distillerie des aravis
Shop open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm.
Paid tours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, booking required.
📞 04 50 02 63 80
Bridge club
Tournaments every Monday and Thursday at 4:15 p.m. at Salle Edelweiss (15 route de l’Etale).
Please arrive directly at the venue.
📞 06 66 42 24 88
Library
📅Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
📞 04 50 02 41 01
Bowling
📅Every day from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
📞 07 83 03 52 56
Jeu de piste JOXo et la corne d’or
Available at the tourist office reception, free of charge, for families within the village centre (duration approximately 1½ hours).
Ice rink
📅Open Tuesday to Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm. Family sessions on Sundays from 10 am to 12 noon.
Exceptionally closed on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th due to hockey tournaments and on the 1st of November
📞 04 50 02 48 45
Cinema du danay
📅Tuesday to Sunday: Screenings at 5.30 pm and 9 pm
Screening at 2 pm in the event of bad weather
📞 04 50 05 01 21
Village d’enfants
📅Leisure centre for children aged 3 to 11, run by the Sports Club, open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.
For further information and registration, please contact the Sports Club.
📞 04 50 32 69 50
Maison des habitants
Art and creative workshops, wellness and vitality activities, exhibitions, a game library, game nights, and more…
📅Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
📞 maisondeshabitants@laclusaz.fr
LES ACTIVITÉS OUTDOOR
HIKING
📍Trails are open and accessible; contact the Tourist Office for more information.
• Publications for sale at the Tourist Office: comprehensive map of marked hiking trails (€5), themed guidebooks “Family Walks” and “Must-Do Hikes” (€3).
• “Lac Annecy Aravis Outdoor” geoguide app.
GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours available with mid-mountain guides
📞 Christophe Besson: +33 6 89 98 50 47 / Frédéric BOURDAT: +33 6 75 75 90 19
Via Ferrata
📍 “Yves Pollet Villard” site at Col des Aravis. Free access, weather permitting.
Guided tours available through the Guide Office
📞 +33 6 14 11 58 68 (Fred De Wargny)
Equipment rental:
• In Saint-Jean-de-Sixt: Contat Sport (+33 4 50 02 24 52), closed Sunday afternoons, Monday mornings, and all day Tuesday.
• In Thônes: Versant Nord (+33 4 50 32 10 02), open daily.
ROCK CLIMBING
📍 Aravis Climbing School in La Clusaz and various other sites in the region. Open to the public, weather permitting. Climbing guides available for review at the Tourist Office.
Guided tours available through
Guides Office
📞 +33 6 14 11 58 68
Evolution 2
📞 +33 4 50 02 81 29
VTT
Classes and Supervised Outings
- Evolution 2 : 04 50 02 81 29
Private lessons or supervised outings on request. Cross-country skiing only. Advance booking required. - Ecole Alpes Aventures : 04 58 23 10 00
Electric mountain bike hire for adults and juniors. Advance booking required.
Guided tours or private lessons with an instructor. Advance booking required.
Tennis
📞 +33 4 50 32 69 50
Le Cortibot (Route des Confins, 1 km from the centre).
Three courts with free access. Rackets and balls can be hired from the Sports Club during opening hours.
LES GALOPINS : Rides on ponies, donkeys, or llamas
Donkey, pony, and llama rentals on the magnificent Confins Plateau. Children ages 2 and up who weigh up to 50 kg can ride the animal, which is guided by their parents. Discover an exceptional natural setting—a change of scenery guaranteed!
📅 Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Subject to favorable weather conditions.
📞 07 45 12 31 23
Parapente
- S’En Ciel : 06 60 55 33 57
Reservations by text message or email to sencielparapente.laclusaz@gmail.com - Aravis Parapente : 06 88 07 04 72
All year round by reservation.
ROAD CYCLING
📍 There are many mountain passes and trails nearby, all freely accessible.
A map of the trails is available free of charge at the Tourist Office.
GOLF DES CONFINS
Parcours 2×6 trous, practice, putting green, cours, location de matériel.
📅Every day from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
📞 06 37 48 35 99
NATURAL SITES TO VISIT
Hameau des Confins (5 km above La Clusaz): Lake, old chalets, walking trails, and beautiful scenery.
Col des Aravis (7 km above La Clusaz): Panoramic view of Mont Blanc on clear days, souvenir shops, restaurants, and hiking paths.
Plateau de Beauregard: A plateau at 1600 meters altitude with hiking trails and stunning views of the Aravis mountain range. Access from La Croix Fry (7 km away), then continue on foot to reach the plateau.
SPAS , MASSAGES & BIEN-ÊTRE
Cabinet de kiné / ostéopathie
Wellness massages available all year round, by appointment.
📞 +33 4 50 02 51 78
CRISTAL SPA – HOTEL BEAUREGARD
Our large indoor pool, measuring 17 m x 8 m, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows and heated to 30°C, invites you to relax in any season. Adjacent to it are an 8-person hot tub, a steam room, and a sauna with a panoramic view of the village of La Clusaz. Continue your sensory journey at the Cristal Spa, the PVG Group’s signature wellness destination. Our experienced therapists invite you to discover treatments by Alpeor and Phytomer, two exceptional brands known for combining nature, effectiveness, and sensory pleasure. On the menu: facials, relaxing massages, body treatments, and signature rituals—to enjoy alone or as a couple.
📅 From Wenesday to Mondya, 10am to 8pm. Closed on Tuesday
📞 +33 4 50 02 99 29
Institut by Lucie
📞06 95 13 11 89
Offers beauty treatments: facials, body treatments, waxing, beauty treatments, massage, manicures and pedicures, as well as treatments for men.
By appointment, open Monday to Saturday. Closed from Thursday 22nd to Thursday 30th October.
Alpine Institut
📞04 50 02 57 10
Your beauty salon in the mountains, open all year round.
Facials, manicures and pedicures, semi-permanent nail polish, make-up advice, etc.
📅Tuesday to Friday from 9am to 7pm and Saturday from 9am to 6pm, by appointment.
Magalie Bilhou, réflexologies & Chi Nei Tsang :
📞06 75 38 87 82
Facial, cranial and foot reflexology sessions for complete relaxation.
Energy treatments based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Sessions by appointment, all year round.
RESTAURANTS
Dans le centre du village
Le Bistro
📞 04 50 02 64 37
📅 open daily for lunch and dinner.
L’Outa
📞 04 50 02 45 35
📅 Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner; Sunday until 2 p.m.
Bistrot Les 2 Mules
📞04 50 10 47 81
📅 open Wednesday to Saturday for evening service, Sunday for lunch and evening service.
La Calèche
📞 04 50 02 42 60
La Scierie
📞 04 50 63 34 68
La Cordée
📞 04 50 02 46 18
Le Bal
📞 04 50 01 06 73
📅 open Monday to Saturday from 5pm to 1am.
La Terrasse Gourmande
📞 04 50 44 29 96
📅open every lunchtime.
Le Grenier
📞 04 50 19 28 73
📅open Thursday to Sunday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Le Petit Montagnard
📞 04 50 63 38 38
📅 every day, at lunchtime and in the evening.
Titina
📞 04 50 23 97 47
📅 Open Thursday through Monday, for lunch and dinner
Sushi Fumi
📞 04 50 01 72 13
Route du Col de la Croix Fry
Le Chalet des Joux
📞04 50 45 18 47
Aux confins
Le Chalet du Lac
📞04 50 02 53 26
La Chenillette
📞04 50 02 51 88
📅until 25 October, open Wednesday to Sunday.
Au Col des Aravis
La Porte des Aravis
📞04 50 02 47 15
📅open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch.
Les Rhodos
📞04 50 64 53 56
📅Open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Sunday for lunch; closed Sunday evenings, Mondays, and Tuesdays (2026).
EVENTS
The information above has been collected from service providers and tourist sites as of a specific date. The Tourist Office cannot be held responsible for any changes and encourages you to contact the providers or sites directly for final confirmation.
