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La Clusaz Piste Map and Overview
La Clusaz is one of the most characterful ski resorts in the French Alps — a traditional Savoyard village paired with varied, exciting terrain across five interconnected massifs. It’s also the home piste of freeride legend Candide Thovex, who learned to ski here, and in 2025 the resort named a piste after him — a rare and prestigious honour that reflects La Clusaz’s deep roots in freestyle and freeride culture. From wide beginner-friendly slopes to steep bowls and tree runs, the terrain feels playful, scenic and naturally flowing, making every run memorable.
What really sets La Clusaz apart is how well it balances world-class riding with authentic alpine charm. The resort’s 125 km (78 miles) of pistes span everything from gentle nursery zones to challenging freeride terrain in the Balme sector, all framed by stunning views of the Aravis mountains and Mont Blanc. Add in lively après-ski, excellent mountain restaurants, and a welcoming village atmosphere, and you get a destination that works just as well for families as it does for serious skiers and snowboarders chasing great snow and progression.
Total ski area: 125 km / 78 miles
Base elevation: 1,100 m / 3,609 ft
Peak elevation: 2,600 m / 8,530 ft
Difficulty:
🟦 53% Easy
🟥 33% Intermediate
⬛ 14% Advanced
Ski Season Length and Dates
La Clusaz typically opens from mid-December through late April, though individual sectors can open earlier or close later depending on snow conditions. Balme may open in early December weekends, with full daily operations generally from mid-December to late April.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes — La Clusaz is beginner-friendly with plenty of gentle green and blue runs, especially around the Beauregard and Manigod sectors near the village. Ski schools and dedicated beginner zones make it a great place to learn and progress at your own pace while still offering enough intermediate terrain to keep improving
What’s included in the Ski Pass?
- Access to the La Clusaz-Manigod ski area (5 massifs): Balme, Aiguille, Étale, Beauregard, Manigod.
- Use of 49 lifts serving 125 km / 78 mi of pistes across those sectors.
- Variety of pistes from gentle beginner runs to freeride and off-piste terrain.
- Fun zones, snowpark(s) and groomed touring routes are generally included with the lift pass.
Included multiple resorts?
- The basic La Clusaz ski pass covers the La Clusaz-Manigod area only.
Cheaper pass options?
- You can buy passes just for the La Clusaz-Manigod area (125 km) rather than the wider Aravis domain.
- There are more extensive Aravis passes that include neighbouring areas like Le Grand-Bornand and St-Jean-de-Sixt (for about 210 km / 130 mi), but these cost slightly more.