Prepare for your stay in La Clusaz by finding all the information you need before you arrive. Getting to the ski school, meeting points, lesson times, equipment to bring and practical advice: we’ve gathered all the essential information to help you plan your visit with ease.
This information will guide you before and during your stay, helping you make the most of your ski and snowboard lessons and mountain activities. Check this section before your arrival to plan ahead and enjoy your experience with ESi La Clusaz with complete peace of mind.
Planning your journey to La Clusaz? This section covers the different ways to reach the resort with ease. Depending on where you’re travelling from, you can choose to travel by train, car or plane, then complete your journey using the transport options available to get to the resort.
Check our practical information to plan your route and arrange your arrival in La Clusaz with peace of mind.
Take the A41 motorway and exit at Annecy Nord, then follow Thônes – Aravis Resorts. Allow around 45 minutes from Annecy, 1 hour from Geneva, or take the A40 from Lyon and Paris. In winter, winter tyres or snow chains are compulsory from 1 November to 31 March. There are several paid car parks in the resort (Centre, Salon des Dames, Bossonnet), as well as drop-off zones at Bossonnet and La Patinoire.
Annecy TGV station (32 km away) is served by direct TGV trains from Paris, Lyon and Marseille, as well as the Léman Express from Geneva. From the station, you can continue your journey to La Clusaz by bus, shuttle or taxi. Bus routes Y62/Y63 run from the bus station to La Clusaz in around 1 hour 10 minutes, all year round. Timetables are available at altibus.com. Once in the resort, the free Aravis Bus network serves the hamlets and ski lift departure points.
Several airports are located near the resort. The most convenient are Geneva, Lyon-Saint-Exupéry and Chambéry, with regular connections from many French and European cities. From the airport, you can continue your journey by shuttle, taxi or hire car. Geneva Airport is particularly convenient for international travellers. Remember to book your transfer in advance, especially during school holidays.
In the heart of the Aravis mountains, La Clusaz charms visitors with its alpine setting, varied ski area and authentic atmosphere. In both summer and winter, the resort offers the perfect playground for enjoying the mountains with family, friends or simply for the pleasure of skiing.
Webcams, piste maps, access and transport, and information about the ski area: everything you need to know about the resort can be found on our dedicated page.
An accident can be costly: mountain rescue services are not free and the costs are borne by the injured person. Insurance is not included in our ski lesson packages.
Available from La Clusaz ski lift ticket offices when purchasing your lift pass, Aravis Sécurité (€3.20/day) covers: cancellation of your lessons and lift pass before your stay (in the event of illness or the death of the insured person or a relative), legal assistance and recovery of costs, search and medical expenses, initial transport, assistance and repatriation, as well as reimbursement of your lift pass and lessons in the event of an accident during your stay, from the day after you are declared unfit to ski.
For our terms and conditions, please see our Terms & Conditions.
