A little patience before the return of winter and skiing! Here’s everything you need to know to keep yourself busy in La Clusaz until the first snowflakes fall and the slopes open. Practical information, cultural activities, sports and well-being, not forgetting restaurants and shops, we’ve got it all covered!
The information below has been collected from service providers and tourist sites on a given 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.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION :
Tourist Office opening hours :
We are open every day except Sundays and public holidays (with the exception of the “braderie des commerçants”), from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm.
From 13 to 17/11/2023: We are closed to the public, but can be reached by telephone and e-mail from Monday to Friday at the same times.
CULTURAL & ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES
Hameau des Alpes : 04 50 66 94 34
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, 2pm to 6pm.
Escape Game : 06 14 30 82 12
Registration required (https://www.escapegame-laclusaz.com/, via website or telephone).
2 to 5 players, ages 10 and up.
Distillerie des Aravis : 04 50 02 63 80
Store open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 7pm. Visits on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays by reservation on https://distilleriearavis.fr/
Bridge club : 06 66 42 24 88
Tournaments every Monday and Thursday at 4.15pm at Salle Edelweiss (15 route de l’Etale).
Library: 04 50 02 41 01
Mondays from 10am to 12pm, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 5pm to 7pm.
Bowling : 07 83 03 52 56
Open daily from 10am to 1am. Infos on http://www.bowling-laclusaz.fr/
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Hiking:
Information from the Tourist Office.
Comprehensive topo-guide to hiking trails on sale for €5, themed guides “Balades en famille” and “Randonnées sportives incontournables” on sale for €3 from the Tourist Office.
The Virées en Aravis geo-guidance application, downloadable free of charge from Apple and Google Store, includes some of the summer hikes.
Guided hikes available on request. Information from the Bureau des Guides (Fred Bourdat : 06 75 75 90 19).
Climbing:
Falaise-école des Aravis in La Clusaz and various sites in the Aravis, open access depending on snow conditions. Topo available for consultation at the Tourist Office, on sale at the Maison de la Presse (impasse du mini-golf).
Supervision available through the Bureau des Guides (Fred De Wargny : 06 14 11 58 68).
Aravis Équitation” riding school: 06 71 56 62 53
Open all year round. Pony/horse rides and riding lessons by SMS registration.
Paragliding :
– S’En Ciel : Tanya 06 11 82 72 05 or Fred 06 60 55 33 57
All year round on request.
Reservations by SMS or e-mail to sencielparapente.laclusaz@gmail.com
– Aravis Parapente : 06 88 07 04 72
Open year-round on request
Cycling (road bikes) : numerous passes and circuits nearby. Col de la Colombière closed from November 11th.
Free map or detailed topo of local circuits on sale for €5 at the Tourist Office.
Natural sites to visit :
– Hameau des Confins (5 km above La Clusaz): lake, old chalets, walks…
– Col des Aravis (7 km above La Clusaz): panoramic views of Mont Blanc in fine weather, souvenir stores, restaurants, walks…
– Plateau de Beauregard: Plateau at an altitude of 1,600 m, with walks and views of the Aravis range. Access from La Croix Fry 7 km away, then walk to the plateau
SPAS, MASSAGES & WELL-BEING
Nuxe spa : 04 58 10 51 70
In the Hôtel St Alban: open from December 7, 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 8pm.
Cabinet de kiné / ostéopathie: 04 50 02 51 78
Wellness massages all year round, by reservation.
Carlina spa : 04 50 02 43 48
Body treatments with natural cosmetics, PHYT’S facials (organic cosmetics). Various body treatments, discovery days, special programs: full treatment menu available on the Carlina website.
Reservations required daily. Open from December 15.
Institut by Lucie : 06 95 13 11 89
Offers beauty treatments: facials, body care, waxing, beauty treatments, modeling, hand and foot care, and men’s treatments. Open year-round, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm.
Alpine institut : 04 50 02 57 10
Your beauty spot in the mountains, open all year round.
Facial treatments, manicures and foot care, semi-permanent varnishes, make-up advice, etc.
Tuesday to Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturday 9am to 6pm, by appointment.
Maison Hälsa : 06 75 38 87 82
Facial, cranial and foot reflexology sessions for a complete release.
Energy treatments based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Sessions by appointment, all year round.
ANIMATIONS
Weekly market : every Monday morning, all year round.
Tiers Lieu ” Le Bouillon ” :
Numerous animations (Qi Gong, couture, reflexology, evening games etc.).
Program, info and registration on jeparticipe.laclusaz.org .
Big ski sale :
Friday 10/11 from 17h00 to 20h00, Saturday 11/11 from 8h30 to 19h00 and Sunday 12/11 from 9h00 to 18h00.
La Sorcière du Bossonnet treasure hunt:
Free, pick up your booklet at the tourist office.
Village center:
Le Bistro, 04 50 02 64 37, open daily
La Fruitière, 04 50 63 13 66, open from November 24 for lunch and dinner except Wednesdays and Thursdays
Le Bistro les 2 Mules (upper village – Bossonnet), 04 50 10 47 81
November: Open Monday evenings, Thursday evenings, Friday evenings, Saturday evenings, Sunday lunchtimes and evenings.
December: Open 7/7 every evening and Sunday lunch and dinner.
Pizz’Avalanche, 04 50 51 70 26, open every evening from Wednesday to Sunday and Friday, Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes.
L’Ecuelle, 04 50 23 67 91 open Wednesday to Sunday evenings from 7pm.
La Calèche, 04 50 02 42 60, open every day except Monday.
La Cordée, 04 50 02 46 18. Closed on Wednesday. Open every lunchtime and on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Le Bal, 04 50 01 06 73, open daily from 3.30pm to 1am.
La Scierie, 04 50 63 34 68, open daily for lunch and dinner. Service from 12pm to 2pm and 7pm to 10pm on weekdays and 12pm to 2:30pm and 7pm to 11pm at weekends.
Le Freka, 04 50 19 41 64, from December 15, open daily from 12pm to 3pm and 7pm to 10pm (up to and including December 14: same opening hours, but closed on Wednesdays and Sunday evenings).
Le Grenier, 04 50 19 28 73, open Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm to 1am.
On the Aravis pass:
La Porte des Aravis, 04 50 02 47 15, open daily from 9am to 7pm until November 12.
Les Rhodos, 04 50 64 53 56
At Les Confins :
Le Chalet du Lac, 04 50 02 53 26, open until November 12.
