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WINTER 2018 / 2019 Discover the beauty of the French from one of the most popular A UNIQUE HOLIDAY LA CLU and well-known destinations in the Alps. has succeeded in FOR AN AUTHENTIC developing a multi-faceted appeal by EXPERIENCE IN THE embracing modernity while staying SAZ close to its traditional roots. It has MOUNTAINS: also developed a dynamic sporting programme while maintaining its Dynamic experiences : atmosphere of calm and tranquillity. The resort is the birth place of a MOUN Discover the many sides to La Clusaz: multitude of champions, and skiing in all its disciplines, and sport in • A historic alpine village. general, remains at the heart of the resort. La Clusaz has become the TAIN • Rich and abundant natural international hub for the developing surroundings providing a diverse and winter sports such as Freestyle, EXPER exhilarating palette of activities. Freeride and Freerando. • The local inhabitants are dedicated Sharing experiences : to its preservation and proud to The fun continues off the slopes welcome visitors. in La Clusaz where the packed IENCE events programme is full of diverse GOING TO LA CLUSAZ IS activities for friends and family, from the all-important après and NOT ABOUT JUST GOING the nightlife, a music festival, art TO THE MOUNTAINS, exhibitions and entertainment organised throughout the winter IT IS ALL ABOUT in the various bars, pubs and EXPERIENCING THE restaurants in the resort. EXCEPTIONAL. Wellness experience : Time to press pause and step away from the stresses of modern-day life? Take time out KEY FIGURES for yourself in the fresh alpine air 5 massifs and indulge in a relaxing wellness 84 slopes (7 black, 29 red, 30 package. blues, 18 greens) 49 ski lifts Dining experiences : 125Km of slopes Excellent local produce and modern techniques mean that 1 100m - 2 600m altitude Alpine cuisine is continuously 38,60€ the price per day of an evolving. In La Clusaz, restaurant adult ski pass chefs compete to offer the most Open from 22nd December to delicious, gourmet dishes or to give 28th April 2019. you a taste of the fine traditional recipes.

1 YOU’LL 01 - IMPORTANT Diverse ski area and state-of-the-art ski KEEP lifts DATES FOR COMING 02 - YOUR DIARY BACK FOR Legendary natural ski park on Balme FAMILY THE « PESTACLES DE NOËL » FESTIVAL 03 - From 24th December 2018 to 2nd ... Lively “après-ski” that goes on long into January 2019 (Cf. page 3) the night CORPORATE TOURISM 04 - LES SOMMETS DU DIGITAL Warm welcome from the locals From 4th to 6th February 2019 (Cf. page 9)

05 - ORIGINAL Top quality services FULL MOON Saturday 19th January and 06 - Saturday 23th March 2019 Authentic alpine village (Cf. page 4)

07 - MUSICAL Shopping & local products RADIO MEUH CIRCUS FESTIVAL From 28th to 31st march 2019 08 - (Cf. page 4) Original and varied activities SPECTACULAR LCZ FREESTYLE SHOW 09 - Saturday 16th March 2019 Easy access (Cf. page 5 )

CRAZY PARIS10 - Local champions you can spot on the DÉFI FOLY st LA CLUSAZslopes. Sunday 21 April 2019 A waterslide competition where the aim is to cross the Confins Lake on skis or other unexpected floating objects !

THE SUMMITS WITHIN EASY ACCESS La Clusaz is just hours away from the big European capitals, with the International airports of Geneva and Lyon close by, and just a few turns in the road from . 3 hours 40 mins from Paris to Annecy 40 mins from Annecy From 50 mins from Geneva airport PARIS 2 hours from Lyon airport From GENÈVE PARIS ANNECY PARIS LON A43 LA CLUSAZ LA CLUSAZ From MARSEILLE

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« PESTACLES DU PÈRE NOËL » EXPER FROM 24th DECEMBER 2018 TO 2nd JANUARY 2019 La Clusaz has been organising the IENCES famous Christmas « Pestacles » for nearly 20 years, the biggest, family, street theatre festival organised in the Alps in winter. TO From 24th to 2nd January, people of all ages gather in the village for a magical and wonderful celebration of Christmas with SHARE a difference, totally unique in and free for all. Children A will marvel at street theatre in all its forms with artists from around DIFFERENT Europe using the festive season to put on circus, and theatrical KIND shows as well as building new and innovative carousels. During OF the week, magicians, puppeteers, MOUNTAIN story tellers, jugglers, singers, musicians, artists and dancers put La Clusaz is so much more on spectacular shows for all the than downhill skiing, there family. The « Pestacles » are all is a wealth of activities about celebrating in a Christmas on offer to experience wonderland. the mountains alone or A BRAND-NEW BOWLING ALLEY IN with your family. Create LA CLUSAZ fantastic memories with After a great day on the slopes, activities such as nothing better than a session at the cross-country skiing, the bowling alley to continue the fun ice rink, sledging, with friends or family. A maximum snow-shoe walking or dog of seven players can participate on sledding ! each lane in this new games arcade. The atmosphere is warm and full of laughter and you can also organise birthday celebrations.

A FUN WAY TO BEGIN FREESTYLING Located in the Mini Loup sector, the “LCZ FAMILY RUN BY COLUMBIA” is the ideal place to learn the basics of Freestyle such as how to place yourself before a jump and how to land. Skiers and snowboarders can have fun as they safely try out the discipline. LCZ Family Run is also a giant picnic area open to all and the track that leads to the obligatory selfie in front of the « L A C L U S A Z » letters!

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« FULL MOON PARTY » TIVAL SATURDAY 2nd FEBRUARY AND SATURDAY 23th MARCH 2019 In La Clusaz, experience an OF unforgettable evening under the stars. By the light of the moon, the slopes stay open and the party starts as skiers and snowboarders WINTER enjoy moonlit conditions and then stop off at the various bars and restaurants open along the FUN slopes. APRES AND LA CLUSAZ CELEBRATES SPRING NIGHTLIFE : THE 5 GREAT REASONS TO SKI IN SPRING BEAT GOES ON IN •1 Great for a bit of sun and some tanning CLUSAZ on the terrace. Time to relax after a hard day on the slopes! Nightlife •2 April is a good month for events : Radio in La Clusaz has become Meuh Circus, The Last One, Défi Foly, an artform, from the Der des Ders amongst others. on-mountain terraces to •3 the night clubs, passing by There are less skiers on the slopes, the many bars in the resort, a perfect time to learn to ski or the famous « après » snowboard. goes long into the night. •4 The resort is a great place You can take advantage of the « Spring skiing » offer with free ski lessons and for outstanding evening ski pass and a 50% reduction on ski entertainment. hire. •5 You can enjoy a variety of activities such as relaxing at the aqua park or at a spa..

INCONTOURNABLE LE RADIO MEUH CIRCUS FESTIVAL ! FROM 28th TO 31th MARCH 2019 Bigger doesn’t mean better and this little gem of a festival proves it, with its avant-garde line-up and sharp organisation, the RadioMeuh Circus Festival, dreamed up by the web radio collective, a group of local music lovers, artists or just culture vultures, goes from strength to strength each year.

This year, there will be 4 days of festivities, 3 nights of live music under the circus tent and over 10 fringe stages open to all on the ski slopes or in the centre of the village. There is something for all tastes as the valley fills with the sounds of electro, soul, afro beat, disco or rock music from 12pm until late, late into the night. A great soundtrack for the winter with the breath-taking backdrop of La Clusaz.

4 FREERANDO OR SKI TOURING, THE BACK TO THE ROOTS Ski touring is making a comeback. It EVENT is attracting a new breed of people looking to experience the wilderness BEST FOR in the mountains and for a more ecological approach. Knowledge and experience is required when heading off the beaten track, but novices OUTDOOR can try risk free, ski touring, on the 2 marked tracks in La Clusaz. • The Beauregard track - The idyllic, forest track on Beauregard is 5km PURSUITS long with an only 600m vertical rise and is ideal for first ascents using ski skins. BEST FOR • The Etale track with its 700m of SPORTS LOVERS vertical rise and some at 30°, is more So many champions come of a challenge. Some experience from La Clusaz, and you can of conversions is required as it is a steep climb ! It is less isolated follow in their tracks as you from the downhill skiers than the discover the mountains. Start Beauregard track, but the arrival at the with the Régine Cavagnoud Belvédère is well worth the climb for « LCZ FREESTYLE SHOW » slope on the Etale to get an uninterrupted vista over the Mont your muscles warmed up, Blanc. La Clusaz is one of the birthplaces then go down the Edgar of Freestyle and Freeride skiing. Grospiron wall on the Aiguille Its champions, from Edgar NORDIC THRILLS Grospiron, to Candide Thovex followed by a few runs on La Clusaz has one of the biggest and Loïc Collomb-Patton have the brand-new Family Run cross-country skiing terrains in the on the Crêt du Loup to get Haute-Savoie. The 2 domains offer; continuously worked towards a taste of Freestyling. Then 50km of tracks in the Confins and helping their discipline evolve head over to the legendary 36km of tracks on Beauregard with in the world of ski. Skiers and the added amazing view over the snowboarders of yesterday, today Balme with its outstanding, and the Mont Blanc. natural landscape, where and tomorrow have decided to • Les Confins, an exceptional unite in a common goal to share Backcountry skiing reigns location. The Confins, nestled in the supreme and where you may magnificent Aravis coombs above the their passion and increase the be lucky enough to spot some Confins Lake, is well-known for its notoriety of their sport. They of the world-famous stars of spectacular backdrop and its ease of call themselves LCZ, original access. It has 60km of slopes for all the discipline. As you follow Riders Factory. Starting last levels, including a new 10km slope, in year, the resort organised the the mountains, follow the line an amazing setting. « LCZ Freestyle Show », bringing of the sun and discover the • Beauregard Plateau, a perfect together the best French skiers vast diversity of the massifs in spot. The stunning Nordic area the resort. on Beauregard combines beautiful from the Freestyle section in the landscapes with a breath-taking view La Clusaz Sports Club. Share in over the towards the the excitement of their passion at Mont Blanc. The perfectly maintained this impressive, festive event. 8 slopes stretch over 36 km.

5 BUSHCRAFT THE WONDER OF SNOW SHOE Get off the beaten track and push HIKING THE yourself to the limits in La Clusaz by Snow shoe walking gives privileged joining in one of the courses organised access to areas the skiers can’t get by the Académie des Techniques de to, where you can enjoy silence and Survie officially supported by Bear overwhelming natural beauty. The MOUN Grylls from Man vs Wild. Spend a La Clusaz mountain guides will take unique moment out of your comfort you to these places where you can zone, alone, or with friends and family share in the wonder of their beauty. TAIN and learn about orienteering, building a Experience a unique hike and choose shelter, stress and cold management, a themed excursion for example, edible plants and other tips and tricks. to follow the forest animal tracks, to A whole new way to find out about life hike along the ridges of the Aravis for OUT OF in the mountains. outstanding panoramic views, or for a nocturnal hike including a delicious THE HAMEAU DES ALPES Savoyard meal. A MUSEUM WITH A DIFFERENCE SLOPES La Clusaz is a great place to find PANORAMIC SWIMMING POOL out about alpine heritage. There are The aqua park in La Clusaz is a great If sliding down a mountain regular visits and tours organized by place to relax and chill out during the has never really been your heritage guides around the village and day or in the evening. From the warm thing... No problem, the farms. The « Hameau des Alpes » on water of the outdoor 25m Nordic mountain is now accessible the Nom stream, close to the village pool, you can watch over the skiers to everyone and offers a centre is now open all year round. Here on the slopes opposite. Perched on range of activities whatever you can discover all about fascinating the mountainside overlooking the the weather. local history, with fun activities around village you have an unrivalled view the making of Reblochon Fermier, a over the snowy peaks with access to museum where you can learn all about the indoor and outdoor pool, waterfall, the evolution of skiing, a traditional Jacuzzi also a sauna and steam bath village oven, lofts and a former saw mill. and fitness suite.

FOCUS ON... IN ANNECY MOUNTAINS La Clusaz has an ideal location at the heart of a rich and diverse region. The 5 neighbouring destinations (Annecy, Les Sources du Lac, Le Grand-Bornand, Thônes et ) have come together in a common project to create « Annecy Mountains » to promote this exceptional area situated between lakes and mountains and to encourage visitors to enjoy local culture and activities.

Don’t miss : • Annecy : Go on a shopping trip in town with a break at La Superbe • Le Grand-Bornand : A last descent down Mont Lachat in the light of the setting sun • Manigod : A tasty treat at the concept store/coffee-shop Lo Garâjo • Les Sources du Lac : Try some virtual reality on the Sambuy luge track • Thônes : Try mountaineering at the ice cascades in Montremont

6 SHOP LOCAL EACH • Pottery with style : Le Mazot Discover locally crafted, alpine pottery, decorated with delicate motifs in an TO original and refined style. THEIR • The most famous cheese in the Aravis : le Reblochon Fermier Farmers in La Clusaz continue to OWN ! produce fine cheese in the age-old Over the centuries, the tradition. Fiercely proud of their craft, village of La Clusaz has they work every day of the year to developed a way of life of produce delicious cheese. Taste the its own, through the hard cheese direct from the local farms work and innovation of the surrounded by some of the best views men and women who lived in the region. here. You’re sure to get a warm welcome in this ideal • Original idea : Les Claires Idées destination where you can discover this surprisingly, The small « Claires idées » shop beautiful, secluded valley. located in a secret passage behind the tourist office has been filling the heart of the village with captivating scents for the last 10 years. The shop has a space dedicated to soaps, organic cosmetics and ecological incense and the other to scented candles hand-crafted by Jean-Marc Monbec with 35 different scents, all 100% organic and at affordable prices!

• Boost your interior : Cabane & Cie Style lovers will love browsing round this contemporary Aladdin’s cave full of chic and individual treasures. Bernard Thiery is available for personal and expert advice on creating an elegant and stunning look for your interiors.

THE FINEST BALANCE BETWEEN LOCAL SAVOIR-FAIRE AND GASTRONOMY The restaurants in La Clusaz, are committed to offering the finest in dining experiences using the best local ingredients. Discover delectable and mouth-watering traditional dishes, in cosy and inspired surroundings. Take a voyage of discovery and dine in such eclectic surroundings as a converted family saw mill with a stylish, contemporary feel or in one of the oldest chalets in the Confins.

Some of the « must-go » restaurants: • La Ferme : the most traditional • Le Chalet du lac : the most secret • La Scierie : the most “in” • Les Rhodos : the cosiest

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WELL 1 NESS Take time out to relax to your body and calm your mind. What could be better after a day on your skis, or just because you deserve it, than a relaxing trip to one of our many spas. There is everything you need to really let go in La Clusaz, with a choice 2 of alpine plant massages, double massages with a friend or your children, or a hydro pathway with massaging jets.

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•1 Deep Nature Spa : the cosiest •2 Spa Nuxe : the most experiential •3 Cristal Spa : the most personalized 3

LET’S GO TO THE SHOPS ! DEEP NATURE SPA SNÖ ÉTERNELLE Located in the Prestige Odalys While on her travels around the world Residence, the new spa in La Clusaz competing at the highest level, in is one of the biggest in the Alps with often extreme weather conditions, 850m² dedicated to wellness and Raphaëlle Monod, former mogul relaxation. It stands out with the World Champion and Olympic aqua trail by Serge Blanco. The trail medal winner from La Clusaz, concept includes a 160m² pool with discovered many different treatment hydro massage jets, a counter-current methods. In launching her 100% pathway, swan neck fountains and a natural, brand of cosmetics, SNÖ comfortable seating area with water éternelle, she wanted to share her jets and bubbles to help you relax and experience of the mountains and her prepare the body for the treatments. passion. Formulated by experts and It’s great for a quick recuperation after high-level athletes, this little bag sporting effort. combines 3 products that are sure to be on everyone’s “wish list” this winter!

Discover the specific SNÖ éternelle massage at the Cristal Spa. Ideal after a day on the slopes!

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LA CLUSAZ, CAPITAL OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FROM 4th TO 6th FEBRUARY 2019 Unique in France « Les Sommets du Digital » is 3 days of a combination of masterclasses, workshops, Ignite CON Talk conferences, brainstorming sessions on digital marketing and innovation management among others, with the added bonus of being in a ski resort! It’s an essential NEC event in winter for those working in marketing, communication and the digital domains and is rounded off with exceptional evening events in TED the heart of the mountains.

BRAND-NEW WEBSITE A NEW CO-WORKING SPACE LA CLUSAZ INSTAGRAM GETS A The La Clusaz web site has had La Clusaz, as always, is in pace FACELIFT face lift. Since September 2018, the with the digital age! The brand new Instagram has become an essential resort has totally restructured its web co-working space called «Le Pèle tool in our lives and sometimes helps platform to improve client experience. coworking» opened last winter in us go further and discover places we Since the opening of the site in the heart of the village. Holiday would never have imagined going. La September 2018, surfers can choose makers, travelling workers and local Clusaz has rethought its Instagram between two types of access. business people can work alongside feed and based it more on inspiring in this warm and friendly workspace. themes to reveal great offers and • A portal for visitors new to the resort, Included in the space is a printer- suggestions and places to see and go where after a few questions to identify scanner, print service, domiciliation in the resort. the profile of the visitor, a personalised of company service and secretarial www.instagram.com/laclusazskiresort visit will be tailormade according to services. the specific needs of each visitor. And for all the hard workers, unlimited • A portal for visitors who already tea and coffee! know the resort and are looking for more specific information such as snow conditions, the daily events programme and access conditions.

9 WHAT’S NEWS

LE CHALET DE LA SUSHI FUMI LE ST-ALBAN**** DOUCEUR***** WHEN THE ART OF A NEW, ELEGANT AND JAPANESE CUISINE COMPLETE WITH HIDDEN MEETS LOCAL PRODUCE COSY ADDRESS TREASURE

A delicious and surprising dining The Saint-Alban is the promise of an Two sumptuous apartments, each experience with original and innovative experience, unlike any other! Located with their own wood sauna, are located sushis. Both of the owners are in the centre of La Clusaz, discover deep in the surrounding nature of the French chefs and trained in the art of the new 4-star St Alban hotel next Confins Valley with a breath-taking Japanese cuisine with the objective of winter. It was inspired by the cosiness view over the Aravis range, but that’s creating a different type of menu and and warm style of an English club with not all… experimenting with flavours. You can natural, raw materials such as wood, of course find the more classic sushi, brass and leather. Under its roof, this former farm was makis and california rolls, such as guarding letters written between the salmon, tuna or prawn, but you can • 48 BEDROOMS with a warm and sons and their parents living here also discover the unexpected. How snug interior. during the First World War. During about Beaufort, blueberry and walnut, the renovation work in the summer of or goat’s cheese and honey, crispy • A CHIC BAR , the central element 2018, 2000 letters were found intact. vegetables or even home-made of the hotel, for meals and elegant To mark this incredible find, the PVG foie gras and gingerbread with figs? evening cocktails. Group have named the 3 units within Surprising, yet absolutely delicious! the chalet after the soldiers and some • A NUXE SPA with an indoor pool, of the precious souvenirs will be sauna, Kneipp circuit, sensory shower, exhibited here. ice grotto and a relaxation room. NORDIC • A CORPORATE TOURISM AREA DOMAIN of 60 m². THE NEW SLOPE, THE • A LIBRARY that conveys the real TOUR DU DANAY French art of living. • AN INTEGRATED SKI SHOP

This winter the Nordic domain in the Confins will be celebrating a brand-new, 10.5km cross-country skiing track that passes through St Jean de Sixt and Le Grand Bornand. The track forms a full circuit through the heart of the forest to really get away from it all and be at one with nature.

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