La Clusaz for Beginners
La Clusaz scores 7.3/10 for beginners: Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 58.82 %, Nursery slope at village level 1 and Easy piste km starting near the base 11.7 km.
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- Piste network
- 103 km64.1 mi
- Lifts
- 56
- Top elevation
- 2,449 m8,030 ft
- Ski area
- Massif des Aravis
Beginner score
- 7.3Beginner
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Green and blue pistes (share of total km) | 58.82 % |
| Nursery slope at village level | 1 |
| Easy piste km starting near the base | 11.7 km |
Facilities
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Magic carpet lifts | 3 |
| Green runs | 12 |
| Ski schools | 0 |
Tips for beginners
- La Clusaz scores 7.3/10 for beginners.
- 11% of the piste network is green, the easiest classification.
- 3 magic carpet lifts help first-timers get started.
- The village sits at 995 m.
Green and blue runs
| Piste | Difficulty | Length | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Prises | Blue | 3,880 m12,730 ft | 393 m1,290 ft |
| Guy Périllat | Blue | 3,242 m10,640 ft | 572 m1,880 ft |
| La Motte | Blue | 2,878 m9,440 ft | 188 m620 ft |
| Balme | Blue | 2,861 m9,390 ft | 578 m1,900 ft |
| Coverie | Blue | 2,811 m9,220 ft | 305 m1,000 ft |
| Le Var | Blue | 2,788 m9,150 ft | 198 m650 ft |
| L'Envers | Green | 2,679 m8,790 ft | 212 m700 ft |
| Le Dahu | Blue | 2,506 m8,220 ft | 393 m1,290 ft |
| Grande Montagne | Blue | 1,900 m6,230 ft | 130 m430 ft |
| Le Plan | Blue | 1,863 m6,110 ft | 225 m740 ft |
| L'Azalée | Green | 1,790 m5,870 ft | 160 m520 ft |
| Bérgerie | Blue | 1,698 m5,570 ft | 339 m1,110 ft |
| Route du Crêt du Merle | Blue | 1,687 m5,530 ft | 134 m440 ft |
| Gentiane | Blue | 1,563 m5,130 ft | 201 m660 ft |
| Le Merle | Blue | 1,474 m4,840 ft | 408 m1,340 ft |
| La Ruade | Blue | 1,239 m4,060 ft | 352 m1,150 ft |
| Le Coeur Du Village | Blue | 1,082 m3,550 ft | 154 m510 ft |
| Joux | Blue | 1,076 m3,530 ft | 281 m920 ft |
| Armoise | Blue | 1,034 m3,390 ft | 116 m380 ft |
| Le Plateau | Green | 977 m3,210 ft | 93 m310 ft |
| Fouine | Blue | 957 m3,140 ft | 26 m90 ft |
| Girolles | Blue | 898 m2,950 ft | 150 m490 ft |
| Jument 2000 | Blue | 811 m2,660 ft | 256 m840 ft |
| Les Chanterelles | Blue | 745 m2,440 ft | 177 m580 ft |
| La Sapinière | Green | 732 m2,400 ft | 81 m270 ft |
| Myosotis | Blue | 698 m2,290 ft | 2 m10 ft |
| Col des Aravis Droite | Blue | 667 m2,190 ft | 150 m490 ft |
| Col des Aravis Gauche | Blue | 651 m2,140 ft | 149 m490 ft |
| choucas - chamois | Blue | 629 m2,060 ft | 64 m210 ft |
| Bolets | Blue | 600 m1,970 ft | 107 m350 ft |
…and 20 more green/blue runs.
34 unnamed connecting sections, 5 km2.9 mi.
Frequently asked questions
Why does La Clusaz score 7.3/10 for beginners?
The three inputs that move the score most are Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 58.82 %, Nursery slope at village level 1 and Easy piste km starting near the base 11.7 km.
Is there childcare in La Clusaz?
1 childcare provider are listed in OpenStreetMap for La Clusaz.
How many ski schools are there in La Clusaz?
0.
How much of La Clusaz is easy skiing?
58.8% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in La Clusaz?
995 m, with lifts to 2,449 m.
Are there magic carpets in La Clusaz?
3 magic carpets are mapped in La Clusaz.
How far is La Clusaz from Geneva airport?
Geneva is about 72 minutes by road from La Clusaz (44.4 km).
How high is La Clusaz?
The highest lift-served point is 2,449 m, with the village at 995 m, a vertical of 1,509 m.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)