France
LA CLUSAZ
TOURIST OFFICE:
Place de l’Eglise
74220 La Clusaz
Telephone: (33) 4 5032 6500
Fax: (33) 4 5032 6501
URL: laclusaz.com
Email: infos@laclusaz.com
MASSIF DES ARAVIS
One of the oldest ski resorts in France. Has retained its picturesque buildings and village atmosphere. Good lift system provides easy access to all terrain on 5 mountains. Lift access from town center.
Elevation: Base/Village: 1,100 m (3,609 ft); Top: 2,600 m (8,528 ft)
Vertical: 1,500 m (4,920 ft)
Longest Run: 4.0 km (2.5 mi)
Terrain: 84 marked runs for 81 miles; 33% beginner, 37% intermediate, 25% advanced, 5% expert
Skiing Circus: The surrounding areas (Espace Aravis) combine to offer skiers 95 lifts and 117 runs for 200 km of ski terrain
Lifts: 55
Types: 2 cable cars; 4 gondolas; 14 chairlifts; 35 skilifts
Lift Capacity: 53,640 p/h
Ski Season: Late December until late April
Cross Country: 70 km cross country at two separate areas
Ski School: 130 instructors
Other Winter Activities: Snowshoes, water park, 4 fitness centers, ice rink, paragliding (2 schools), ice carting, husky dog sledding, ice fall, quad bikes, 4x4 accompanied treks, snowmobiles, luge, bridge
Après-Ski: Bars, discos, coffee houses
Shopping/Services: Restaurants, cinemas, gift shops
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, VISA; Credit cards widely accepted but not by all shops and services
Child Care: Club des Mouflets (8 mos-4½ yrs) Club des Champion (3½-6 yrs); Tele: 450 32 69 50
Lodging: 22,000 beds; 22 hotels, 1300 apartments/chalets, more than 7000 beds in second homes, 4 tourism residences, 1 club hotel, 28 gites, 1 familial pension, 1 youth hostel, 1 family holiday house, 1 camping
Transportation: Gateway Airport: Geneva (60 km, 37 mi); also in Annecy
Closest Provincial City: Annecy (32 km, 20 mi)
By Auto from airport: Annecy-Thônes-La Clusaz via RN509; from Geneva to Annemasse to Bonneville via motorway A40 and Bonneville to La Clusaz via RN.
By Train: Nearest RR station is Annecy; bus runs to La Clusaz 4 times each day
Rates: See Rates section
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