Self-catering holiday homes: La Clusaz

Make holiday rental accommodation or a chalet in La Clusaz, France your home away from home

Located in the heart of the Alps, in one of the most untouched regions, is the popular ski resort of La Clusaz. Holidays to La Clusaz have been kept quite by a hugely appreciative French skiing community, as the stunning scenery and untouched snow of the valleys are best kept away from the crowds. There is also a huge amount of entertainment available during the summer months, with La Clusaz chalets rarely staying empty.

Things to do in La Clusaz, France

Most La Clusaz holidays revolve around the magnificent skiing of the Alps. Available from accommodation in La Clusaz are over 132km of pistes of varying difficulty, making a villa or apartment in La Clusaz ideal for family holidays where parents and children have different levels of ability. However, it is the off-piste skiing which excites many visitors to La Clusaz accommodation, with 70km of the finest off-piste skiing in France located over two separate plateaux. Those armed with a snowboard in La Clusaz are also welcomed with open arms. As well as the 83 pistes of varying levels, there is a snow park for your entertainment. The La Clusaz ski holiday reason lasts from December until April. The 150 qualified instructors and 7 ski schools in La Clusaz mean that any level of skier will be excellently looked after during their holiday.

The après-ski in La Clusaz is not to be ignored either. There are a range of bars and two large clubs to investigate during your stay in a La Clusaz chalet, and if you are staying in La Clusaz accommodation during the full moon, there are large full moon parties throughout the winter. The après-ski on a La Clusaz holiday focuses on long, lingering dinners rather than full-octane nights out, which provides a wonderfully civilized alternative. There are also a number of health spas and off-snow entertainment options if you would like to return to your La Clusaz apartment or villa refreshed and before dawn! Going on a La Clusaz holiday means that you will certainly be drawn into the local lifestyle, rather than find ‘full English breakfasts’ at every turn, with local events and races springing up throughout the year, mainly on the snow covered village green.

In summer, apartments and villas in La Clusaz are filled with visitors looking to escape the pace of everyday life, and escape to the glorious tranquillity of Alpine meadows and gurgling mountain streams. Walking, mountain biking and horse riding holidays thrive during the summer, with endless routes and challenges throughout the region. Climbing and mountaineering holidays in La Clusaz also thrive, with schools and guides located throughout the resort. The really adventurous among you taking a chalet in La Clusaz can take to the skies and try para-gliding too.

Places to holiday in La Clusaz, France

The oldest village in the region, Le Chinaillon, is a stunning Alpine town with some excellent skiing facilities. Both climbers and skiers will be tempted to tackle some of Le Chinaillon’s famous routes during their stay in La Clusaz accommodation.

Weather in La Clusaz, France

Winter temperatures in La Clusaz are obviously not warm, and it is advised that you pack a good jumper if taking a La Clusaz chalet for the winter. In summer, temperatures are amazingly warm, perfect for exploration of the mountains. Average temperatures in July and August average around 24˚C.

Cheap Flights to La Clusaz, France

Geneva International Airport (GVA) offers the most convenient place from which to access a La Clusaz chalet, receiving plenty of in-bound flights from the UK on a daily basis. Driving is another good option, taking your car on the ferry or through the Channel Tunnel.

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