La Clusaz is your perfect destination for a ski holiday. Mostly frequented by the French and Swiss weekenders, make this a quieter and more pleasant resort with plenty of space on the pistes. This provides a excellent basis for an enjoyable, relaxed and refreshing holiday. La Clusaz has developed into a major international resort, but has retained the charm of a genuine French mountain village. The pistes at La Clusaz are spread over five interconnecting mountains (l'Aiguille, Balme, l'Etale, Beauregard and Manigod) which make it all the more interesting. An excellent and reliable Ski Bus service is provided which connects just about everywhere you need to go. Chalet Bleuet is situated 50m from 'Les Fiaux' stop on Line D and E. Please follow the links below for details.  La Clusaz Piste Map (pdf) Full Aravis Piste Map (pdf) Current Seasonal Ski Bus Timetable shown on official La Clusaz website Ski Bus Timetables for Summer and Winter Seasons-(pdf documents) Summer Page 1 Summer Page 2 Winter Page 1 Winter Page 2 La Clusaz offers 130km of well maintained pistes for skiers of all levels. Most of the runs are west or north west which mean that skiing back to the resort is always possible as the snow holds well throughout the season. The highest skiable runs rise to 2470m in the Col de Balme, in addition there is a further 90km of pistes in the nearby resort of Le Grand Bornand, rising to 2100m on Le Lachat (above pistes are included on the full Aravis lift pass). Beginners: The best beginners slopes are found at the top of the Beauregard mountain (1690m), where there are several green runs including one which take you right back to the village. Also, there are long tree-lined runs from Cret du Merle to La Balme and back to the village, which make La Clusaz an ideal base for beginners and skiers of mixed abilities to enjoy together. Le Grand Bornand also offers gentle slopes at La Joyere, Gettiers and Chinaillon. Intermediates: If you like to ski blues and reds, then La Clusaz offers an excellent choice especially if the snow conditions are good. l'Etale and l'Aiguille mountains have wide, challenging blues and reds. The best snow is ofen found at the top half of these mountains. The l'Aiguille (2400m) also offers a non-stop run back to La Clusaz assuming your legs are up to it! For the more adventurous, the steeper red slopes, combined with fantastic views and excellent snow of the north facing Balme mountain, will make it hard to beat. The Snowpark and Boarder Cross course on l'Aiguille is also well worth a visit. Experts: There are some excellent off-piste and demanding black runs available. l'Etale, Combe de Furney, Beauregard an Balme to choose from. Guiding for off-piste skiing is always recommended as this is always done at your own risk. Snow and weather conditions should always be sought on the day, together with avalanche warnings available locally. Toddlers & Children: The Piou-Piou Club, run by ESF (for 3-5 years) provides a gentle introduction to skiing for your childs first experiences on skis. There is a specially reserved area (in the village centre) equipped with a rope travelator to pull the children along on their skis safely. The Club des Marmottons for older chldren (4-5 years-also run by ESF) is available in small groups up to 6 children. For the 5-11 year olds,larger group sessions are available. The lessons are designed to give your child an excellent start on the slopes. Sno-Academie also provide similar lessons as above. Nurseries/Care Centres: 2 day nurseries are available, Club des Mouflets for children between 8 months-4 years which provide indoor activities. The Club des Champions is for older children (3-6 years) with indoor and outdoor activities. Please follow above links for details. La Clusaz is a member of 'Famille Plus', following their quality charter ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children under supervision. Snowpark: There is an excellent remodelled snowpark situated on the l'Aiguille mountain which benefits from its own dedicated lift. The snowpark is composed of three areas: 1) A Slopestyle-with rails accessible for all levels 2) Two World Cup standard Big Rails  3) A superb 80m Half-Pipe The park is expertly maintained on a daily basis using shaping machines etc. Technical info: Altitude 1500m : Area 900sqm : Length 350m : Flat 5 formed in snow for 5 Kickers of different sizes : 8 Rails of different sizes and forms : 1 Super Pipe 80m : 2 Big Airs, 15m Long and 4m High. Boarder Cross Course: This can be found at Le Loup area on l'Aiguille mountain (1500m) and is available for use by everyone and is accessible by the Mini-Loup chairlift. Test your skills on this excellent course! Candide Invitational: If you are here in April then you can see the amazing Candide Thovex (Freestyle Champion 2000-2003) and his international friends performing on La Balme and Champ Giguet in the centre of La Clusaz. Check details on his website, Candide-Invitational. To view short video clips, follow the links below: La Balme La Clusaz-Jib Candide-5Ski Candide Invitational Full Moon Skiing: On every full moon throughout the winter season, the Cret du Merle chairlift opens and you are able to ski until 1am in the moonlight. Near the snowpark, DJ's provide the music, the restaurants on the piste provide refreshment. Cross Country Skiing: There are 70km of cross country circuits in the area, 52km at Lac de Confins (1450m) and 18km at the Beauregard Plateau (1650m). All of the circuits are well prepared and clearly marked, ranging from Green to Black in degrees of difficulty. Please follow link here for the cross country circuits available. There are two main types of cross country, Traditional (Nordic) or Skating. Ski shops can supply all of the necessary equipment and further information regarding the circuits open at the time of your visit for a perfect day on the slopes. Snow-Shoeing: This is very popular in the local area, great exercise for non-siers and a superb way of exploring the mountains at your own pace. There are designated routes around La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand, many of these are tree-lined, next to the cross country circuits at Lac De Confins and Beauregard Plateau. Probably the best way to enjoy snow-shoeing is to take the cable car to the top of the mountain and walk back down at your own pace, taking in the beautiful views and maybe stop off at a suitable restaurant or two for refreshment! This is a very enjoyable sport and a great alternative to skiing or boarding and makes for a very leisurely day.