La Clusaz & The French Alps for your summer holiday
Why come to the French Alps...?
La Clusaz ~ The Alps offers incredible diversity. Whether you'd like to pursue adventure sports, or wind-down and enjoy pleasant walks we simply have it all and more ...
• Cost effective holidays
• One hour airport transfer
• Temperatures often reaching 30°C
• Truly breath taking scenery
• Superb range of activities
• Incredible local produce
Read on for more information about this truly wonderful area ...
About La Clusaz village
It's summer ~ The picture postcard village of La Clusaz is waking up amongst fields of wild flowers, the early morning mist rises up off the back drop of mountains to reveal another beautiful sunny day!
... A scene that beckons you into unforgettable adventures and explorations!
Only one hour from Geneva airport, between Mont Blanc and lake Annecy, La Clusaz lays nestled within the Aravis mountain range ~ renouned haven for all types of outdoor activities.
Relatively unknown by the English but heralded by the French, La Clusaz retains its fabulous charm by being a genuine working farm community that doesn't rely on tourism, the result of which gives holiday makers a true Alpine experience away from more commercial resorts.
Festooned with charming old Savoyard chalets, the beautiful town square hosts a great selection of bars, shops and restaurants.
The village is also the location for cable cars that transport you /your bike to the top of a mountain full of spectacular views, walks, bike runs and charming, hidden away restaurants.
There are also a number of different lakes nearby, the most famous of which is the Lac des Confins which makes a great location for picnics and golf, there is also a zip wire that takes the more daring of you across the lake!!
The village makes an impressive centre to the huge selection of activities, click here to explore what's on offer.
 Adventure:
• Mountain bike runs labled; green ~ black!
• Fantastic paragliding conditions.
• Immense; rock climing, via ferrata, canyoning.
• Luge run down the mountain!
| Relax:
• Spa, sauna, swim, hot tub, meditation, yoga!
• Golf galore!
• Truly superb walks/cycling
• Donkey trecks/Horse and cart rides
• Tree top adventure
• Archery
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Eating out
Eating out in La Clusaz is an absolute delight. Weather you'd like to experience high end cuisine at a Michelin star restaurant or simply buy some incredible local produce for a picnic you'll be certain to find something to excite!
Amongst many mouthwatering dishes (that really can suit all budgets) you can find a number of traditional local foods such as:
Raclette is a superb meal to enjoy with friends or family. A hot plate is the centre of attention where you can cook a whole host of items such as; mushrooms, local meats, eggs etc. Under the hot plate is a grill for which you toast some delicious Raclette cheese to pour over potatoes.
Fondue Savoyard is a variation on Raclette but with a few role reversals! A saucpan of delicious hot cheese is brought to the table and you are invited to dip bread, meats in!
We highly recommend a bottle of local white wine to accompany these dishes!
In Tartiflette we trust! ~ A local reblochon cheese and bacon bake. Simply divine and must be tried!
Try to ask for ‘Diots in Vin Blanc’ ~ Very very good local sausages poached in cream and white wine, yum!
Braserrade is a great share and essentially consists of having a sizzling indoor bbq on the table and a great plate of thinly cut steak to cook!
Don't miss!
Some of the best places to eat in La Clusaz are the little ‘boulangeries’ which serve a wonderful variety of pastries, often still warm from the oven as all products are always cooked on the premises!
For a slightly more meaty treat visit La Maison du Jambon (the house of ham) which frankly has to be seen to be believed, needless to say, this is not for vegetarians, the meats are delicious local produce prepared in traditional fashion.
And there's always the local market for superb cheeses, hams and much much more!
People with a sweet tooth will find a home in the arward winning “Chocolats Morand” a beautifully kept and award winning chocolate shop.
Bars
La Clusaz has a diverse selection of excellent bars, cosy, quaint and well stocked! There really are no bad apples, simply wounder down the romantic streets of the village, find a welcoming door and pop in for excellent ambience, great wines and fine beers!
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