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The charms of La Clusaz ...
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... are described in this piece from US newspaper
The Portsmouth Herald.
From my one and only visit to La Clusaz - which is not far from the gorgeous Annecy and its lake - I'd agree with the following:
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Small towns like La Clusaz can be easily overlooked by foreign travelers lured by better-known resorts nearby that have long lost their local charm and gone global. For the curious traveler seeking more than just fresh powder, the forests, craggy peaks and cozy apres-ski restaurants with local cuisine here offer a true taste of France.
La Clusaz has a variety of runs, from vertical drops, twisting trails, and big bumps that will tempt the experts, to easy slopes winding through fir and birch forests for the novice. That variety makes it a perfect place for families, beginners and groups of friends with different levels of ski abilities.
One ski area of La Clusaz - La Balme - has gradients steep enough to have hosted attempts at the world speed skiing record, though the focus of that event now tends to fall on Les Arcs and, to a lesser extent, Vars.
Anyone else like to add anything about La Clusaz?
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Might have to give it a try this year when we are in Thollon as it sounds like the sort of resort that we like.
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I had a lovely time there mountain biking two weekends ago. Very attractive town and on a lovely scale, no big apartment blocks.
For the winter, I'd want to be sure of the snow conditions. It strikes me a being a bit too low to risk a long range,long break, but I am tempted by a cheeky weekend when I know there's snow.
You also get a ski bus which links you to Grand Bornand which loooks like an equally interesting ski area.
Other big plus is it's only an hour from GVA.
The sort of deal these guys offer looks very good
http://www.karibuni.co.uk/Ski/skiweekend.htm
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Had a great week there in 1986 (I think) with Uni ski club. Powder most of the week. Nice town, apparently sympathetically developed these days.
But please, let's not draw attention to these lesser known destinations! Keep em for the locals! (Or ME!)
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