What to do before the Christmas holidays in La Clusaz?

Hameau des Alpes : +33 (0)4 50 66 94 34
A fun, modern museum space dedicated to Reblochon cheese, the history of the resort and the evolution of skiing, located in the heart of a heritage site comprising a traditional chalet, old granaries, a communal oven and an old sawmill.
Open from 8 December, Monday and Tuesday from 2pm to 6pm and Thursday and Friday from 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm.

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Hameau des Petits  +33 (0)4 50 66 94 34
Le Hameau des Alpes is launching a new activity dedicated to young children: Le Hameau des Petits!
Every Wednesday, there will be special sessions designed for children aged 18 months to 8 years, allowing them to discover nature and heritage through games and hands-on activities. By playing, touching, experimenting… in short, by really having fun.
Open from 10 December, Wednesdays from 10am to 5.30pm.
Three 1.5-hour slots: at 10am, 2pm and 4pm.

Online booking required.

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Aravis Distillery : +33 (0)4 50 02 63 80
Shop open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm.
Guided tours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday by online booking only: distilleriearavis.fr/visite-de-la-distillerie/

Bridge club : +33 (0)6 66 42 24 88
Tournament every Monday and Thursday at 4:15 p.m. at Salle Edelweiss (15 Route de l’Etale).
Please arrive directly at the venue.

Library :+33 (0)4 50 02 41 01
Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Bowling : +33 (0)7 83 03 52 56
Open daily from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., weekends from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Ice Rink : +33 (0)4 50 02 48 45
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 6pm and Sunday from 10am to 12pm (family session).

Swimming pool : +33 (0)4 50 02 43 01
Open from Saturday 13 December.

Treasure Hunt “Joxo et la Corne d’Or” : +33 (0)4 50 32 65 00
Help Joxo find the Golden Horn that will protect the village for centuries to come!
A treasure hunt for the whole family to enjoy throughout the village of La Clusaz.
Free of charge, pick up your booklet at the Tourist Office during opening hours.

outdoor activities

Climbing :
Aravis climbing school in La Clusaz and various sites in the Aravis mountains, freely accessible depending on snow conditions.
Guidebook available for consultation at the Tourist Office, on sale at the Maison de la Presse (impasse du mini-golf).
Guided tours available through the Bureau des Guides (Fred De Wargny: +33 (0)6 14 11 58 68).

Road Cycling :
Numerous mountain passes and circuits nearby. Depending on snow conditions.
Check road and pass openings at https://www.inforoute74.fr/.
Map (free) or detailed guidebook (on sale for €5) of the region’s trails, available at the Tourist Office.

Paragliding :Tandem discovery flight.

• S’En Ciel : +33 (0)6 60 55 33 57
  All year round by reservation.
• Aravis Parapente : +33 (0)6 88 07 04 72
  All year round by reservation.

Hiking :
Please note that summer trails are no longer marked and winter trails are not yet marked. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office.

• Guided hikes available on request.
  For further information, please contact the Guides Office (Fred De Wargny: +33 (0)6 14 11 58 68 / Frédéric Bourdat: +33 (0)6 75 75 90 19).

Cross-country/electric mountain bike:
Available for hire from Alpes Aventures by prior appointment by telephone: +33 (0)4 58 23 10 00.
Please note that the mountain bike trails are no longer marked.

Natural sites to visit

• Hameau des Confins (5 km above La Clusaz): traditional chalets, lake, chapel, goat farm, panoramic views of the Aravis mountain range.
• Col des Aravis (7 km above La Clusaz): panoramic view of Mont Blanc in good weather, souvenir shops, restaurants.
• Beauregard Plateau (depending on snow conditions, access from Col de la Croix Fry, 7 km from La Clusaz, then walk to the plateau, approx. 1 hour): Plateau with views of the Aravis mountain range, mountain pastures, Natura 2000 area with peat bogs.

spas, massages & wellness

Carlina Spa : +33 (0)4 50 02 43 48
At the Carlina/Beaulieu Hotel: a range of body treatments, discovery days, specific programmes, etc.
Open from 13 December, every day from 10am to 8pm, by appointment.

Cristal Spa : +33 (0)4 50 05 61 61
At the Au Coeur du Village Hotel: leisure pool with counter-current swimming, swan necks and bubble bath, relaxation area and herbal tea room, rock crystal hammam and starry sky, sauna and chromotherapy lighting, and five treatment rooms for individuals and couples.
Open from 11 December, every day from 10am to 8pm, by appointment.

Nuxe Spa : +33 (0)4 58 10 51 70
At the Hôtel St Alban: indoor swimming pool, sauna, herbal tea room, Kneipp course, sensory shower, single and duo treatment rooms, personalised massages, etc. Open from 4 December, from 10am to 8pm, by appointment.

Cabinet de kiné / ostéopathie: +33 (0)4 50 02 51 78
Wellness massages available all year round, by appointment.

Institut by Lucie :+33 (0)6 95 13 11 89
Massage, facials, body treatments, waxing, beauty treatments, sculpting, manicures and pedicures, etc.
Open all year round, by appointment.

Alpine Institut :+33 (0)4 50 02 57 10
Massages, 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.

Maison Hälsa : +33 (0)6 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 open

In the centre of the village

• Le Bistro, +33 (0)4 50 02 64 37, open daily for lunch and dinner.
• La Ferme, +33 (0)4 50 02 50 50, from 7 November, open every day for lunch and dinner.
• L’Outa, +33 (0)4 50 02 45 35, until 14 December, open Tuesday to Sunday.
• La Calèche, +33 (0)4 50 02 42 60, from 4 to 11 November, open Tuesday to Sunday, lunchtime and evening (except Sunday, lunchtime only). Closed on Mondays. From 16 November, open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday lunchtime and evening, and Sunday lunchtime (closed on Mondays and Thursdays).
• La Cordée, +33 (0)4 50 02 46 18,until 30/11, Friday and Saturday evenings.
• Titina, +33 (0)4 50 23 97 47, Wednesday to Sunday, lunchtime and evening.
• Le Bal, +33 (0)4 50 01 06 73, until 30 November, open Tuesday to Saturday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. From 1 December, open every day from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• La Scierie, +33 (0)4 50 63 34 68, open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• La Terrasse Gourmande, +33 (0)4 50 44 29 96, open every day, from breakfast to afternoon tea.
• Le Petit Montagnard, +33 (0)4 50 63 38 38, open daily for lunch and dinner.
• La Fruitière, +33 (0)4 50 63 13 66, from 22/11, open every day.
• Les 2 Mules, +33 (0)4 50 10 47 81, until 30 November, Wednesday to Sunday, every evening, as well as Sunday lunchtime. From 1 December, open every evening and Sunday lunchtime.
• Le Grenier, +33 (0)4 50 19 28 73, until 30 November, open Thursday to Sunday evenings. From 4 December, open every evening.
• Déli Schuss, +33 (0)4 50 23 19 94, from mid-December, every day from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Alpes Aventures : Bistro Vélo & co, +33 (0)4 58 23 10 00, from mid-December, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
• Le Cinq, +33 (0)4 50 01 50 01, from 13 December, Wednesday to Saturday, evenings only.
• Le Coeur, +33 (0)4 50 01 50 01, from 13 December, Thursday to Saturday, evenings only.

EVENTS / ACTIVITIES

THE AGENDA

Things to discover in the surrounding area:

Le Grand Bornand (10 minutes by car):

• Tree climbing at La Fôret des Dodes (until 16 November)

Manigod (20 minutes by car):

• Paccard maturing cellar (visits by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Thônes (15 minutes by car):

• Thônes Heritage Museum
• Departmental Museum of the Resistance (until 15 November)
• Le Farto, cheese cooperative
• Karting
• Via ferrata

Menthon-Saint-Bernard (à 30 min en voiture) :

• Menthon-Saint-Bernard Castle

The above information was collected from service providers and tourist sites on a specific date.
The Tourist Office cannot be held responsible for any changes and invites you to contact the service providers or sites directly for final confirmation.