As the new season fast approaches, La Clusaz is gearing up for a full calendar of events to give you even more reason to head to the resort for Winter 2026/27.
The chocolate box village of La Clusaz, at 1,100m, with 125km of ski terrain in the Aravis mountains across five sectors and linked to Manigod, is just a one-hour drive from Geneva airport and 40 minutes from Annecy train station.
Opening on 5 December 2026, La Clusaz enjoys an extensive winter season until 25 April 2027.
The Winter 2026/27 season sees the return of the Full Moon Festival on 23 January 2027 where La Clusaz will be transformed into an after-dark festival as the full moon party takes off! Ski through the night and party until dawn in this moon-lit playground. There will be special ticket prices with skiing to 1am.
Meanwhile Col de Balme, the highest sector of La Clusaz resort, renowned for its terrain and the Candide XXL freeride zone, will boast a new chairlift this winter. Maximise time on the iconic pistes of La Clusaz, giving speedier access to the summit and to 2km of descent. Also, a new 125m magic carpet at Louveteau in the Aguille sector, completes the double bill, alongside a newly developed beginner piste to enhance the novice ski experience.
Les Confins: Olympic Edition 2030
Plateau des Confins in La Clusaz will host cross-country skiing, para cross-country skiing and para biathlon during the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games as part of the French Alps 2030 cluster. This unspoiled plateau, located at 1,450m is one of La Clusaz’s iconic sites, situated at the top of the valley in the heart of the Aravis range. So why not take a Nordic lesson as part of your experience in La Clusaz ahead of the 2030 events?
The Club des Sports de La Clusaz (La Clusaz Sports Club) marks a century of history this year, remaining central to local mountain life and winter sports development. Established in the 1930s, the club has guided generations of local athletes and produced numerous world-renowned winter sports figures.
And for those looking to get into the festive spirit, from 20 December to 1 January the streets of La Clusaz will be transformed into an open-air Christmas style theatre, for children of all ages. Experience the magic of an Alpine Christmas where enchanting magic meets music and folk stories as well as Santa appearing on Christmas Eve.
Diary dates for Winter 2026/27
There are lots more dates to put in the diary for the Winter 2026/27 season, as from 15-16 January 2027, 3,000 contestants will battle it out over 24km of torchlit racing, under the starry skies of La Clusaz in Le Bélier Blanc. A fascinating race of grit and nerve, for both competitors and spectators alike.
A weekly event, hop on the last Furney gondola every Thursday between 7 January and 4 March 2027 for a gourmet aperitif at the summit, featuring Savoyard specialities. As daylight fades, descend at leisure accompanied by local ski instructors.
Plus, for one week each year, La Clusaz goes fully freestyle. From 1- 6 February 2027, Europe’s top freestyle riders compete in the European Cup’s Slopestyle and Big Air. When the competitions close, the LCZ Freestyle Show and Party takes flight!
If you’re looking for a week of wellness, wellbeing and yoga workshops, then this takes centre stage in La Clusaz from 2-7 March 2027, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Aravis mountains.
• For more information, and ideas on what to do in La Clusaz for Winter 2026/27, visit laclusaz.com
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