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PRESsKIT SUMMER / FALL 2021 COL DES ARAVIS LES CONFINS • Lost in time • The sun-filled valley • Secret Spot • Beautiful Chalets • Alone in the world ORIGINS • Views of Mont-Blanc FROM PAST TO FUTURE, LIVE TODAY IN LA CLUSAZ The recent times have had a profound effect on everyone and tourism has had to radically reinvent and adapt. Here in L’ÉTALE the mountains we are deeply rooted in our history yet determined to constantly move THE CENTER OF THE VILLAGE • Cultural base towards the future. Over generations, La • At the centre of the Clusaz has carved a unique identity based world on its warm welcome and extensive natural • hustle and bustle playground. The remarkable resort is an • Shop ‘til you drop exceptional combination of alpine living and BEAUREGARD a dynamic, connected winter sports culture. • The hikes and the cows The local community is proud to share and • The best view over the Aravis range preserve its natural, cultural, architectural and gastronomic heritage. The preserved natural environment, the dedicated and KEY FIGURES welcoming inhabitants and local businesses, the extensive programme of festive events SUMMITS By coach : From Lyon with a THE VILLAGE and activities accessible to everyone, will WITHIN EASY REACH regular Ouibus service, from Altitude ........................................... 1 100 metres appeal to all. Despite the uncertain times, Annecy with a daily service with Inhabitants ...................................................1 843 the resort continues to adapt, making use of La Clusaz is just hours away from Transdev Haute-Savoie. the big European capitals, close Businesses .......................................................168 its strengths while respecting those who pass to the international airports of Restaurants ...................................................... 68 through and the surrounding environment. By train : To Annecy from all towns Geneva and Lyon, and just a few in France. Sports shops .................................................... 28 turns in the road from Annecy. Bars, brasseries................................................ 13 OUR LOCAL DIALECT For more information : Night clubs ..........................................................2 Some wise words in the Aravis dialect : laclusaz.com/transports.html Number of beds ...................................... 24 099 • MÂRÇHE D’APRÉ LA LANJEU D’ton PA ALTERNATIVE TRANSPort Hotels .................................................................22 Walk according to the length of your step 5-star hotels ........................................................ 1 • LÉ PIRE fan Partia DU ÇHMIN La Clusaz is determined to be 4-star hotels ........................................................3 The stones are part of the path. ever more accessible while also Tourist residences ..............................................4 taking care of the environment • FÔ ALÂ PLAN PE-R ALÂ lvin Go slow to go far and the precious mountains. 3h40 NATURAL TREASURES – THE ARAVIS RANGE Here are some ideas to get here Paris => Annecy Number of combes ............................................2 with reduced impact : Glacial lakes (Confins and Tardevant) ..........2 Highest peak : Pointe Percée ..............2 752 m The Mov’ici application brings 30 min Natural Aravis range...........................3 700 ha drivers with a free space in their Annecy => La Clusaz car together with passengers looking to go the same direction over all the Auvergne-Rhône- 50 min from Geneva Alpes region. airport 1 2 La Clusaz is a lively village throughout all the seasons of the year. The omnipresent Aravis range and the surrounding mountains beat right in the heart of the village. WITHIN AN easy HIKE AN « EAT-LOCAL » PICNIC Beauregard and afternoon tea at the Ferme des AT THE LAKE WELLNESS TO TAKE IN Corbassières From the village, walk in the direction of the Lac de la Ferriaz, Reblochon and tavaillons As you climb up Beauregard, make a stop for a *or take away Beauregard plateau to find the Corbassier farm. memorable and delicious picnic at the Lac de la BIVOUAC spot The Donzel family have been running the famr Ferriaz with yet another awe-inspiring view over the for generations and will be delighted to welcome AND SUNSET Aravis don’t forget to pack two local specialities : walkers for a meal with a stunning view over Reblochon and a blueberry pastry. Bivouac and sunset on Etale the Aravis range or for a tour of the cow barn to Duration : 1 hour 30 mintues. Information and points learn about Reblochon. They also serve delicious Chill out in the mountains around of sale from the Tourist Office. afternoon tea and tomme blanche. one of the many watering holes Duration : 2 hour return trip. Information from the in La Clusaz. The heart-shaped Tourist Office. reservoir, as seen from above on the Etale holds the promise of a sweet and pleasant night. Let time stop for you and your friends for a night, set up your bivouacs and watch as the sun goes down. SWIMMING POOL heated by nature Chill out at the Aravis Aqua park and lay back in a relaxing oasis of over 600m² in the heart of the Alps. Enjoy the stunning, 360° panoramic the mountains at the heart of view over the Aravis from the the village interior and exterior pool. As the children have a ball on the water Lac DES CONFINS slides, the parents can enjoy the EVENT Stay on the Confins plateau and enjoy the fresh air THE COMBE DE Paccaly sun, pools, Jacuzzi, fitness space around the lake. Take a picnic or relax in one of the several restaurants and then choose from a variety and the sauna. You can even try YOGA FESTIVAL Meal made from mountain flowers. From the 16th to 18th July La Clusaz is organising its Yoga Festival in the of activities available such as golfing, the giant zip- From the Confins, walk in the direction of one of aquabiking. The aquapark is now majestic setting of the Aravis. The programme is full of everything wire, trampolines and inflatables. There really is the most beautiful in the Aravis range : the Combe to reoxygenate in the mountains from Masterclasses, lessons and something for everyone. equipped with a heat pump to heat de Paccaly, but also one of the most accessible. workshops. Over 3 days the resort slows down to the rythme of zen !! In Accessible by car. Information from the Tourist Office. At the Chalet de Paccaly, discover the small snack all the pools, indoor and out as well order to respect the different sanitary measures, La Clusaz Yoga Festival bar, where Astrid and Greg serve refreshing dishes as the indoor areas that uses the will be organised with the possibility of participating in-person or online. made using flowers picked from the mountainside. A brand new experience and the opportunity to discover original classes What a great opportunity to learn all about local flora energy exchange with the outdoor and to reconnect to the mountains and to yourself. while walking through the enchanting landscapes of air. A resulting 4-fold reduction in For more information : laclusaz-yogafestival.com the Aravis. Duration : 2 hour return trip. our carbon footprint, a better way Information from the Tourist Office. to relax without impacting Nature. For more information : espaceaquatique-laclusaz.com – from 4,50 € 3 4 TheseLOC are the ALpeople who keepCH the villageA alive withR theirA experience,CT theirERS exceptional know-how, their warm welcome and their unending passion. Here are just a few of the characters from La Clusaz that open the way. GastrONOMIC POrtraits PORTRAIT SPOrtiNG POrtrait OF ARTISANS / BUSINESS OWNERS KILIAN BRON : GRIPPING THE HANDLEBARS SARAH AND ROMAIN : The millenial generation have DISTILLERS FROM GENERATION found new ways of evolving TO GENERATION within their sport. Killian Bron is one of them, intent on showing Sarah and Romain, brothers and his sport through a new lens, he sisters and children of distillers participates in less competions THE QUENET FAMILY: STEPHEN REQUET: THE A PERFECT BALANCE will give you a glimpse of the and chooses to demonstrate THE MULTI-FACETED RESTAURANT OWNER ACTIVE BETWEEN GASTRONOMY distillation process of its authentic his prowess in creating and ESTABLISHMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND LOCAL SPECIALITIES Génépi liqueur in the Distillerie filming his own videos and des Aravis, made here in a communicating via social media. In the village of La Clusaz, the Stephen Requet is at the The restaurants in La Clusaz, are traditional way since 1876. They He is an enthusiastic ambassador Delischuss has observed the head of La Ferme, which has committed to offering the finest are both dedicated to passing of La Clusaz and highly involved Quenet family over the years as been a Maître restaurateur in dining experiences using the on their knowledge and sharing in the development of the MTB they move forward, ever evolving. establishment, recognised for best local ingredients. Discover the intricacies of their fascinating slopes around the domain, taking The establishment has been a the quality of its freshly prepared delectable and mouth-watering work. Romain will tell you all his wheels where no-one has shoe maker’s workshop, a ski- meals, for several years. This traditional or exotic dishes in cosy about the distillation and reveal ventured before. With millions of BEARER OF hire shop and is now, a warm year it is undertaking a major and inspired surroundings. Take the bottling process and Sarah views for his webserie « Mission » LOCAL HISTORY and friendly restaurant. Four change in its way of working by a voyage of discovery and dine will be present to open the doors and his subsequent spectacular generations of the Quenet family radically reducing and converting of the shop and invite you for a films we can’t help but wonder in such eclectic surroundings as astrid marty : flora from have passed through here. To its waste as much as possible. tasting session. Visitors will love what he will do next ! a converted family sawmill with DEEP IN THE Heart OF THE the rare opportunity to witness give you an idea of the type of fun In order to limit food waste, a stylish, contemporary feel or in aravis atmosphere that reigns here, the breakfasts will now be served as one of the oldest chalets in the the workings of an alembic still.