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SUMMER 2019 Located in the heart of the Aravis, is packed with majestic landscapes and outdoor activities A EXPERIENCE THE to relax the mind and tone your body. Enter this preserved, natural «Up in the mountains, cut off from the wilderness for memorable walks world below, you become inspired in the forest, around mysterious SUMMER by the history of the surrounding MOUNTAINS IN A lakes and long blissful days in an landscape» Boris Vian incredible environment! You’ll go home filled with the benefits of your DIFFERENT WAY stay… BREAK IN La Clusaz has succeeded in breaking away from the outdated stereotype of holidays in the mountains, seen as unexciting and decidedly uninspired, synonymous with an LA CLUSAZ idea of evenings around the scrabble board with a herbal tea! The resort, in Haute Savoie, now attracts a much younger clientele, looking for the ideal combination to outdoor activities, relaxation and great nights out. DON’T MISS OUT SPORTING & FUN BIKE FESTIVAL From 14th to 16th June (Cf. page 3) MUSICAL ELECTRO GUINGUETTE* EVENING Saturday 6th July (Cf. page 8) MUSICAL MUSIC ON BEAUREGARD From 17th to 27th July (Cf. page 8) SPORTING & WELLNESS LA CLUSAZ YOGA FESTIVAL PARIS From 19th to 21nd July (Cf. page 5)

CULTURAL & TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL OF REBLOCHON AND LOCAL CRAFTS To th PARIS Sunday 11 August To GENEVA (Cf. page 7) PARIS PARIS

To A43 LA CLUSAZ SPORTING & FAMILY FUN LYON THE BELIER TRAIL GOOD To rd th MARSEILLE From 23 to 25 August (Cf. page 4) REASONS TO THE MOUNTAINS OF THE WITHIN EASY REACH 3 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 MUSICAL COME TO THE Annecy. ALPS MUSIC FESTIVAL From 30th August to 1st September MOUNTAINS IN (Cf. page 8) THE SUMMER To PARIS THE VILLAGE MTB KEYGENEVA To Altitude 1 100 MTB tracks 19 1 - THE MOUNTAINS = DETOX ! 2 - THE DIVERSITY OF 3 - GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL PARIS Far from the problems of atmos- ACTIVITIES TO HELP YOU As the light changes and the colours ANNECYFIGURES Inhabitants 1 843 Bikepark - new 1 pheric pollution, the mountains SHAPE UP deepen and become more intense, the Businesses 168 Ski lifts 4 are the perfect destination for alpine landscape offers spectacular LA CLUSAZ The mountains in summer pro- To A43 Restaurants 68 Kms of MTB tracks 125 stressed souls looking for a deep vide the perfect opportunity to views. The green of the summer pas- LYON breath of fresh air. If you looking try out a multitude of activities tures, the mountains reflecting off the Sports shops 28 Price of adult day pass 18,80 € to get away from the greyness lakes, turning them into different blues, in the air, on the ground and Bars/Brasseries 13 and the hassles of city dwelling on water. Experience a new from turquoise to the deepest blue and, To and need to switch off, then adventure every day and vary the flowers in the summer meadows MARSEILLE Night Clubs 2 TREASURES OF NATURE our destination is made for you! glow the brightest pinks and yellows. All the emotions with a choice of; Number of beds 24 099 THE Oxygenate your body and mind hiking, MTB, paragliding, yoga, this, complete with the backdrop of the with some fresh alpine air. golf and swimming, to name Aravis range and the Mont Blanc means Hotels 22 Number of combes 12 just a few. nature has done its best here, all you 5-star hotels 1 Glacial lakes (Confins and Tardevant)2 need to do is take the picture! 4-star hotels 3 Highest point : Pointe Percée 2 752 m Tourist residences 4 Aravis natural reserve 3 700 ha

1 2 MTB, MTB TRAILS FOR ALL

A GREAT La Clusaz has over 19 trails to explore the mountains. It’s an exceptional area with a combination of breath-taking, WAY TO preserved spaces, meadows and prepared tracks for children and adults, for beginners and experts! There is something for everyone here, whether DISCOVER you choose between a more challenging, fun circuit, or a more cultural one, a more chilled out experience or enduro to push yourself to the limits. Kilian Bron THE MTB CHAMPION FROM LA CLUSAZ OUTDOOR MY FIRST MTB EXCURSION This year there is a brand new 13km trail NEW SPORTING ACTIVITIES through the forest. Forming a complete With the new generation of millennial ACTIVITIES MOUNTAINS sportsmen and women, new professions loop through the heart of the forest and accessible to families, it leaves from the have emerged, moving away from Confins plateau and passes by Saint competitivity, using social networks and Jean-de-Sixt and Le Grand Bornand. increasing mediatisation by communicating DIVE RIGHT IN A great way to get back to nature and in their own right. Killian Bron is one of Chill out at the Aravis Aqua park switch off. these pioneers surfing the wave of creative and lay back in a relaxing oasis in athletes and has successfully built up his the heart of the Alps. Enjoy the own image! He is a proud ambassador stunning, 360° panoramic view SPORTS FOR ALL over the Aravis from the interior Mountain Biking, long time viewed as a of La Clusaz and is highly involved in the development of the resort’s MTB tracks, and exterior pool. As the children sport for the initiated, is becoming more have a ball on the water slides, pa- inclusive thanks to the development taking his bike where no-one has ever biked before. In 2018 he launched his rents can enjoy the sun, the pools, of the electric mountain bike. A whole the Jacuzzi, the fitness space summer economy has developed around web-serie « Mission » which has reached over a million views. and the sauna. You can even try it, including rental services, guides, some aquabiking. An ideal way to equipment sales and accommodation 2019 saw the release of his documentary spend a relaxing or sporting, sun- providers. There are now new offers, ny afternoon to renew and refresh. with initiation packages including meals « Mission » about his life, as well as a for day or evening excursions. Mission EP made in La Clusaz

STEP BY STEP No need to go far to get out of your comfort zone. La Clusaz offers a multitude of outdoor experiences to let you have fun while going beyond your limits. The first step is the hardest, what follows depends on you! Families can go to the Tar- devant Lake, while more hardened sports-lovers can attempt to reach EVENT the awe-inspiring spot, the Trou de la Mouche. If you’re lucky you may ALPS BIKE FESTIVAL spot some chamois, marmottes or FROM 14TH TO 16TH JUNE bearded vultures in the breath-ta- A great, fun event for all king surroundings. MTB enthusiasts in the Alps. For the second edition, the resort is organising 3 days of MTB events guaranteed to be like the resort, festive, dynamic and full of surprises.

THE WORD OF ALAIN PESSEY (EVENT MANAGER) « The Alps Bike Festival (ABF) aims to bring together a maximum of bikers whether to compete or just for the experience. Several fun EVENT events have been created in FOCUS ON THE BÉLIER TRAIL - FROM 23RD TO 25TH AUGUST 2019 parallel with the races with, The Bélier Trail is a major, symbolic event that goes against the current trend of ultra-trails and makes the for example the ABF Games discipline accessible to all. For the 34th edition, there will be 3 days of events in La Clusaz through idyllic on one of the tracks or the surroundings, over varied terrains, sometimes wooded, sometimes rolling and sometimes steep. Runners, tasting sessions of local walkers, young and old, beginners or experts can compete over 8 different circuits for all levels, alone, with products during the Rando family or friends. Gourmande. »

3 4 TAKING CARE OF 5 HIDDEN SPOTS MIND AND BODY SECRET TO DISCOVER EVENT LA CLUSAZ YOGA FESTIVAL CENTRE OF THE VILLAGE FROM 19TH TO 21ST JULY LA CLUSAZ LE ST-ALBAN Élodie Lantelme A lobby bar hidden in an elegant (Founder and Co-organiser of the festival) LA CLUSAZ HAS A MULTITUDE hotel. OF EXCEPTIONAL LOCATIONS TO New to La Clusaz, this distinctive hotel, LET IT ALL GO Could you sum up the objective of with its muted atmosphere hides an « La Clusaz Yoga Festival » ? «First of VISIT, THAT ARE OFTEN OVER- exceptional cocktail bar, reveals away Take time out for mind and body. After all, it’s a great opportunity to delve into the LOOKEDFOR AN OUT OF THE from the world and sip astonishing an active day, get rid of tensions and relax world of Yoga and discover and/or develop ORDINARY EXPERIENCE! cocktails in a sophisticated décor in La Clusaz in one of the many wellness its benefits. This can happen on many Le St Alban inspired by Art Déco. centres which offer saunas, steam baths, levels, starting of course, with the physical Bonus : Over 20,000 books are balneotherapy and even massages using benefits and a positive exploration of the available for your perusal throughout alpine plants. limits of our body but also on a mental and the hotel. • Deep Nature Spa : the most instagrammable emotional level as Yoga an embodies an • Spa Nuxe : for the unique experience invitation to let go and release the stress, • Cristal Spa : the most personal tensions and dissatisfaction that come BEAUREGARD from our everyday lives. LES CORBASSIÈRES NEW A farm where you can follow the GOURMET WELLNESS BREAK With who? food from the farm to the plate. « Several well-known and respected yoga Holidaymakers can discover daily life Deep Nature Spa » and « Les Deux instructors from the whole world will be on a farm; meet the cows, observe Mules » gastro-bistrot have come to- present as will wellness practitioners and the milking process, discover how gether to create an even richer expe- yoga instructors from the Aravis. » Reblochon is made and matured and rience. Located in the same building, taste delicious meals made from local ZEN For who ? they offer a unique moment, combining products. innovative local cuisine and relaxation « Everyone, from beginners to experts! But Bonus: The breath-taking view over with different formulas at unbeatable also, to anyone wishing to find out about Les Corbassières the Aravis range MOUN prices! Spend a relaxing moment just this activity, with short, unique beginner the two of you or with friends. sessions organised throughout the day. » L’ÉTALE • Lunch & Spa : Two-hour spa access What do we come for ? LE HAMEAU DES ALPES TAIN (10am to 12pm or 2pm to 4pm) plus « We come for yoga lessons in unexpected Find out about the history of lunch locations such as paddle yoga, yoga at skiing and Reblochon fermier. Price : 40€ the farm, yoga and MTB…the list goes on. Discover a contemporary, educational • Breakfast & spa : : Continental They will be organised over the weekend in and interactive museum full of alpine breakfast + Spa from 10am to 12pm a warm and friendly atmosphere, there will heritage within this traditional and Price: 28€ also be creations by Yogi Market on display authentic, alpine farm. and also workshops and conferences. » Bonus : Reblochon tasting session at the end of the visit. LES CONFINS LE CHALET DU LAC Hameau des Alpes A restaurant from a bigone age. Located on the edge of Lake Confins in the oldest chalet in the area, discover traditional Savoyard cuisine made from fine local products. The boss loves sharing juicy stories from the resort! Bonus : don’t miss out on the delicious tartiflette and the mouth- watering home-made tarts.

COL DES ARAVIS LES RHODOS A hotel-restaurant with a new concept. Chalet du Lac This establishment has 5 themed bedrooms, each with a personalised decor. Discover, for example the « Vintage Sports » room with its 70s decor harking back to major team events from the time, or the “Cheyenne” room with its Indian tribal decor or the “Music” room that looks and feels like a real recording studio. Bonus: the cylindrical wine cellar hidden under a glass plateau and the tasting area in the style of a monastery.

Deep Nature Spa La Clusaz Yoga Festival Les Rhodos

5 6 SPEND AN THE POWER EXCEPTIONAL A SECRET ECOLOGICAL GARDEN Nestled in an idyllic setting on the Confins plateau, Jacques and Martine extend a MOMENT AT warm welcome to their guests to their gîte, OF MUSIC « Le Vieux Madrier » and their garden, YOU ARE SURE TO FALL FOR ONE «Aux Confins des Sens». Their magnificent OF THE FOLLOWING DATES THAT farm has been entirely renovated and ONE WITH equipped with solar panels and geothermic COMBINES GOOD VIBES WITH A heating. The garden, decorated with large MAJESTIC SETTING, INCLUDING glass vessels, known as dame-Jeanne CLASSICAL MUSIC AND NEW LOCAL NATURE and farmyard are worth the visit. TALENT, PASSING BY TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC. ENTHUSIASTIC LOCALS There are several events organised here La Clusaz is proud to welcome travellers during the summer : and share with them the wealth of natural • Professional story-tellers walk you beauty of their village, and are keen through the garden telling magical tales, to preserve their traditions and quality rounded off by a delicious afternoon tea. local produce. Become an expert of • Guided tours to discover medicinal the mountains with the Bureau of local plants, alpine flowers and the general guides who organise half-day, themed, biodiversity. educational hikes around the themes of • Twice weekly, free visits around the ornithology, flowers and the fauna. garden in the afternoon.

Gîte le Vieux Madrier DISCOVER LOCAL CULTURE EVENT FESTIVAL OF REBLOCHON AND LOCAL CRAFTS SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST The day is filled with entertainment, from the pa- EVENT EVENT EVENT rade of local costumes right through to the eve- ning meal, come and see the animals and extra- LET IT SWING ! CLASSIC CLASSICS GET YODELLING vagant floats parade through the village, enjoy a « ELECTRO GUINGUETTE »* MUSIC ON BEAUREGARD ALPS MUSIC FESTIVAL display of local folk dancing, , watch the milking EVENING FROM 17TH TO 27TH JULY FROM 30TH AUGUST TO 1ST SEPTEMBER of cows and goats, the donkey derby, taste the SATURDAY 6TH JULY « Music on Beauregard » is an outdoor, The first Festival of Alpine Music will bread cooked in the traditional communal oven, Make a note in your diary! La Clusaz high altitude festival that brings classical be coming to our mountains at the witness lively exhibitions of ancestral crafts- , renowned for its passion for good music together with its listeners in a end of August. Over three days, manship, try to slide down an artificial ski slope music, especially thanks to the majestic natural setting. It’s a laid-back discover not only traditional alpine on planks of wood, not forgetting of course the internationally famous RadioMeuh, is festival that combines multiple concerts instruments such as the horn, har- traditional Reblochon production in a gigantic dreaming up a unique evening in the with activities such as; a family, musical monica, accordion and yodelling, but copper cauldron. The Reblochon Festival is an company of some of the best, new hike, children’s musical workshops and a also the landscape and history of La exciting family day out to share in the display of talent on the international scene. song academy. Clusaz. such rich local heritage, held so dear by the lo- * Temporay name cals.

7 8 THE KEYS TO YOUR A SUMMER With the Détente Plus pass, La Clusaz has GRAND created 3 great offers to make your summer holiday go as easy and smoothly as possible. With your personalised bracelet you and all the members of your family will have unlimited TOUR access to activities, including the ski lifts, entry to the swimming pool, the summer luge run and more, as well as great discounts on other AROUND services. Adaptable to all needs, don’t miss out on all it has to offer. TOWNS, LAKES AND LA CLÉ DE VOTRE ÉTÉ - 2019

« DÉTENTE PLUS / ENFANT-ROI » PASS * MOUNTAINS Unlimited activities and great reductions Free meals and drinks for a child accompanied SUMMER TOURISTS ARE IN- by 2 dining adults or 2 drinks purchased CREASINGLY MOBILE IN THEIR Possibility to buy «Détente Plus / advanced SEARCH FOR A MAXIMUM OF EX- purchase» pass for the other members of the PERIENCES IN OUTSTANDING LO- family CATIONS. LA CLUSAZ IS IDEALLY Free (supplied by the accommodation provider LOCATED TO PROVIDE JUST THAT, to under 12s.) IT IS AT THE CENTRE OF AN AREA Duration 8,15 or 22 days RICH IN EASILY ACCESSIBLE, GRANDIOSE DESTINATIONS. « DÉTENTE PLUS / ADVANCED » PASS * Unlimited activities and reduced rates Possible to take the pass for only 3 days Possibility to buy «Détente Plus / advanced purchase» pass for the other members of the family Save up to 25% From 34 to 139€ Duration 3, 8, 15 or 22 days ANNECY MOUNTAIN La Clusaz forms part of the « Annecy Mountains » initiative that groups to- gether the different communes and « DÉTENTE PLUS / ON ARRIVAL » PASS * areas such as , Le Grand Unlimited activities and reduced rates Bornand, Saint Jean-de-Sixt, Thônes, Possible to buy « Détente Plus / advanced Annecy and Les Sources du Lac. This purchase » pass for the other members of spectacular destination attracts na- the family. ture-lovers and provides multiple at- From 70 to 187€ tractions. Duration 8, 15 or 22 days • Sporting activities such as biking, yoga, hiking, wake-boarding, swimmi- *Offer dependant on conditions. ng, climbing, paragliding and more. Find the conditions on www.laclusaz.com • Several festivals such as the Interna- tional Festival of films of animation, the WORLD-FAMOUS Bonheur des Momes, children’s festival EUROPEAN SITES and the Festival des Cabanes among La Clusaz is less than 1 hour and others. 15mins from two internationally re- • Great nights out : Aperitifs in the nowned sites. mountains, a lazy evening on the edge • Geneva : Situated on Lake Leman, of the lake, lively restaurants and a the town is known for its emblema- whole host of entertainment. tic 140m high water jet fountain. It is a highly cosmopolitan city where all You can leave the city and reach the nationalities come together and is full summits in a day, go shopping, catch a of museums, art exhibitions and all film at the cinema, enjoy an exhibition, sorts of “ underground” addresses to visit a farm, followed by stargazing over party long into the night! breath-taking alpine views. How about • : The mecca for moun- that for an unbeatable holiday ? taineering where tourists flock to see the Mont Blanc, the Aiguille du Midi MORE INFORMATION ON and its famous Mer de Glace. ANNECYMOUNTAINS.COM

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