Hi Sally
I am afraid I don't know many of the hotels in La Clusaz except The Alpen Roc and The Beauregard where we have collected and dropped off clients friends before. I will ask around for you though and re-post my findings. Some of the other expats out here may know a bit more.
Dave
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Don't know about buying the ski passes in advance but which pass you get will depend on what level of skiers you are. If beyond beginners then you'll want at least a "La Clusaz" pass and probably worth getting the full Aravis pass so you can ski in Le Grand Bornand - definitely worth doing.
Early Feb should be good for snow... unless it's a very bad year.
The town has plenty of good eateries, on the main drag and around the main square. Highly recommend l'Outa for superb pizza but it's far from the only choice - quality is generally high and the locals are lovely.
For eating on the mountain there are good options including a couple of restaurants (very sunny) on the pistes above the town, and the big diner on La Balme (fab views). If you like off-piste / freeride then La Balme is the place to go.
You can reserve your La Clusaz/Aravis ski pass at http://satelc.wp.karbon.no/index.jsp?c=23104. You pay for it in advance and then go to the fast track counter at the lift office when you get to the resort. Definitely worth doing in Feb to avoid the queues for passes on the first day and let you get out on the slopes as quickly as possible.
HTH, Dave
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Graviteski
reply to 'La Clusaz' posted Oct-2006
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Graviteski
reply to 'La Clusaz' posted Oct-2006
Hi Sally
I have asked around and the general concensus was:
The Alp is excellent, but probably as expensive as the other two
The Montagne is pretty good, as are Les Airelles and Les Sapins.Although they will only do half board in high season.
For B&B, La Ferme is pretty good, and dead convenient for the slopes.
I hope this helps.
Dave
I have asked around and the general concensus was:
The Alp is excellent, but probably as expensive as the other two
The Montagne is pretty good, as are Les Airelles and Les Sapins.Although they will only do half board in high season.
For B&B, La Ferme is pretty good, and dead convenient for the slopes.
I hope this helps.
Dave
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Sue burt
reply to 'La Clusaz' posted Oct-2006
Hi
Can anyone tell me where is the best to get a ski pass before we go? And which areas should be we get a pass for?
We are all going for the first week in February for a week. Is the snow good at this time of year?
I havent been to La Clusaz before and would like some information about the place...where to eat etc....
Sue
Can anyone tell me where is the best to get a ski pass before we go? And which areas should be we get a pass for?
We are all going for the first week in February for a week. Is the snow good at this time of year?
I havent been to La Clusaz before and would like some information about the place...where to eat etc....
Sue
Powderhound
reply to 'La Clusaz' posted Oct-2006
sue burt wrote:...where is the best to get a ski pass before we go? And which areas should be we get a pass for?
Don't know about buying the ski passes in advance but which pass you get will depend on what level of skiers you are. If beyond beginners then you'll want at least a "La Clusaz" pass and probably worth getting the full Aravis pass so you can ski in Le Grand Bornand - definitely worth doing.
Early Feb should be good for snow... unless it's a very bad year.
The town has plenty of good eateries, on the main drag and around the main square. Highly recommend l'Outa for superb pizza but it's far from the only choice - quality is generally high and the locals are lovely.
For eating on the mountain there are good options including a couple of restaurants (very sunny) on the pistes above the town, and the big diner on La Balme (fab views). If you like off-piste / freeride then La Balme is the place to go.
Graviteski
reply to 'La Clusaz' posted Nov-2006
sue burt wrote:
Can anyone tell me where is the best to get a ski pass before we go?
You can reserve your La Clusaz/Aravis ski pass at http://satelc.wp.karbon.no/index.jsp?c=23104. You pay for it in advance and then go to the fast track counter at the lift office when you get to the resort. Definitely worth doing in Feb to avoid the queues for passes on the first day and let you get out on the slopes as quickly as possible.
HTH, Dave
Topic last updated on 14-November-2006 at 09:42