PRESsKIT SUMMER / FALL 2021 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 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 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, 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 . 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.

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Chill out at the Aravis Aqua park and lay back in a relaxing oasis of over 600m² in the heart of the . 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.

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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. father Freddy, is well known for his a buffet, to reduce the number Confins. For more information : Every summer, Astrid Marty is out record distances on the mythical of delivery trucks, they will be distilleriearavis.fr on the mountain, picking alpine Waterslide of the Defi Foly. The reducing the number of suppliers Don’t miss out on flowers to be served up in the dishes of the Chalet de Paccaly, Quenet family are always ready and by collecting the oil and any these amazing located at the base of one of the and waiting to welcome you with organic waste, they can be used most beautiful combes in the a smile and story about the history in a factory for the production of restaurants : Aravis. As a mountain guide, of La Clusaz. methane. In addition, the quantity she knows the history of the local For more info : delischuss.eatbu.com La Scierie : the most «lively» of meat and fish on the menu has flora like the palm of her hand been reduced by 90%. Come and Le Chalet du lac : the most secret and is delighted to serve up not get a taste of local products that Les 2 Mules : the trendiest just delicious dishes, but dishes don’t impact on the environment ! Les Rhodos : the cosiest full of local history accompanied For more information : Le Chalet des Joux : with a good helping of local www.lesfermiers.com knowledge ! the most naturale

5 6 ______the lcz domaine MTB Tracks 20 ______Nature is all around here, La Clusaz has 20 trails Number of kms of MTB tracks 125 inspiring creativity in cultural ______on which to explore the Ski lifts 4 activities both artistic and ______active, be they musical, mountains with a wide Bikepark 1 photographic, educational or variety of riding options. Price of a day pass ______19,20 € in the free spirit of freeriding. La Clusaz has everything In whatever form, they bring from easy beginner trails to people together always in technical ascents in outstanding preserved The (other) ride zones the spirit of the mountains. ______Mountain natural landscapes, through pastureland Big Air Bag and video zone 4,50 € or along established trails, no limits on age! Skate Park (free) ______1 There really is something for everyone and every type of ride here, whether 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. You may be lucky enough to spot a member of LCZ, a collective of riders who are constantly OUTDOOR MUSEUM & HAMEAU DES ALPES EVENT out on the huge playground inventing new On the way to the Hameau des Alpes, on the Beauregard LE CHAMP DES PLATINES adventures and training under the sun in La Plateau or around the Confins Lake or even in the direction Musical culture can be found high in the Clusaz. of the Chalet de Paccaly, culture can be found out in the mountains until September in La Clusaz! For more information : open air. For interesting, informative and motivating hikes, Throughout the summer, Reblochon-scented www.laclusaz.com/informations-plan-vtt.html travel 100 years back in time in the exhibitions displaying Radio Meuh prepares a laid-back, pastoral- the first skiers or the events that have been organised at music outing with a view over the summits. the foot of the Aravis since the beginning of tourism in the Each month a different location is chosen with resort. To continue learning, head to the Hameau des care, where you can danse, snooze or enjoy Alpes, from the outside an authentic traditional alpine refreshments to the sounds of the Radio Meuh DJs farm and from the inside an interactive experience in the heart of Nature ! Each location is a secret until to find all about the history of skiing and the making the week before the event. of Reblochon. There is even a tasting session at the For more info : www.laclusaz.com/animations.html end of the visit. For more information : lehameaudesalpes.com Adult 7 € / Child 4 € accomodation You can also enjoy a cultural experience in the different possibilities of accommodation in the

resort. Culture Le Saint-Alban Hôtel & Spa : For the th th thousands of books on display and its EVENT - the derby des alpages - september 4 and 5 « English private club » deco « The descent from the summer grazing pastures » is a tradition that has perpetuated in the Alps Les Rhodos : For its 60s sports-themed or since the Middle Ages. It involves escorting the cows from their high mountain pastureland to the 80s music-themed bedrooms Le Chalet PVG La Douceur 5* : To go fields for grazing in the valleys, where they will see out the winter. It also means the herdsmen who back in time in the chalet where during have spent the summer months alone with their dogs and cattle high in the mountains return to the renovation over 2000 letters from soldiers company of the local villagers. Inspired by this tradition, La Clusaz were found that had been written during has decided to organise an MTB mass start race. World War One. The concept is simple: 200 cyclists represent the cows coming down from the pastures followed by the herdsmen, 5 top riders including music on beauregard Killian Bron. After the mass start of the « cows », the « herdsmen » have to pass in front of their herd to guide them to the finish line in Since 2017, the ten-day long Musique à Beauregard Festival has been illuminating the villages around the Aravis the centre of the village of La Clusaz. range, honouring classical music with moving musical discoveries deep in the alpine pastures overlooking Mont Blanc. For more information : www.laclusaz.com/animations.html For more information : www.musiqueabeauregard.com

7 8 it's not just all about the summer Life here is just one big long season ! La Clusaz is a lively village all year round and as spring turns into summer and summer to autumn, the inhabitants combine their working life with the wonders of all that alpine life has to offer and marvel at the beauty of each changing season.

OPERATION AIRBNB : NEW INHABITANTS IN LA CLUSAZ In La Clusaz, one lucky family was chosen to spend a month as a native in a chalet rented by Airbnb. Over the four weeks the family met with locals and visited the nurseries, schools and other amenities with the aim of imagining life here on the long term. The idea is to attract new inhabitants to the village by offering an opportunity to experience daily life surrounded by the Great Outdoors.

THE PÊLE CO-WORKING A co-working space called Le Pêle, a local word meaning “a small room heated by a stove” opened several years ago. It is a perfect solution for independent workers, entrepreneurs, freelancers Indian summer and teleworkers and is open to visitors and local Indian summer inhabitants with 20 independent, open-planned workspaces, secure WiFi, printer/scanner, pass experience meeting room and the all-important unlimited tea and coffee! No excuse for procrastination, the La Clusaz has developed a pass to let everyone mountains will inspire all year long! get the most out of their holiday without For more information : lepelecoworking.com constantly taking out the credit card. Children La Clusaz is taking action to make and parents alike can enjoy eXperiences that summer last longer. The recent health mean something, all generations will have crisis has encouraged business, unlimited access to activities including: the ski a business club made in la clusaz lifts, entry to the swimming pool, the summer restaurant and hotel owners as well luge run, the ice rink, golfing, activities at the as local representatives and others Sports Club and the Hameau des Alpes, as well The Business Club of La Clusaz is still in its to reflect on the seasonal nature of as great discounts on hiking, canyoning, rock infancy, but already very active. Launched in climbing and the via ferrata. 2019 as a link between the business world and our professions. We have decided to La Clusaz’ creative universe, the objective is to share with and enjoy the summits and For more information : laclusaz.com help develop business, create a local network mountain culture for longer. To this and provide a meeting space for new partners. end, the ski lifts will remain open until A UNIQUE BACKDROP Themed excursions to discover the mountains, mid-September and the majority IN ANNECY MOUNTAINS inspiring conferences, festive events and of the shops will remain open until dinners are organised to bring professionals Ideally located at the heart of a rich and varied together. Open to all professionals, the the half-term break in autumn. A landscape, La Clusaz is part of the “Annecy business club gives access to seasonal or yearly unique and restful moment to enjoy Mountains” project that groups together passes as well as many advantages to reveal the stunning, changing colours in La 5 neighbouring destinations (Annecy, Les the richness of La Clusaz to future and current Sources du Lac, Le Grand-Bornand, Thônes et Clusaz. ). The area is located between lake and collaborators and partners. mountains and encourages the development of For more information : laclusaz.com/business- activities in relation to the rich local culture with club.html an emphasis on sustainable tourism. For more information : annecymountains.com

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