 Poster: A snowHead
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Never skied La Clusaz before, but it looks good so we're (4 guys) heading out there for a long weekend in early Feb.
We'll be arriving early afternoon on a Thursday, and leaving just after lunch on the Sunday, so to maximise skiing time we'd like to stay close to a lift and close to the action (i.e. we'd like to get a transfer, drop the bags at the hotal and head out, and on the last day we'd like to ski down, pick up bags and jump in to the cab).
I don't know the town at all, so can anyone give me any tips? Ideally we'd like a couple of twin rooms in a cheapish hotel. Would be happy with B&B or 1/2 board.
Thanks!
Steve
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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We stayed in hotel alpen roc and paid for half board. It was a pleasant hotel and well located in the centre of the resort. I'd recommend it.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Can't help with lodging. My time there was in a rental flat that is only availalble by the week.
It's a great resort for intermediates. Not sure experts would get much out of it.
The village is great, very traditional. Not a lot of partying going on, but a couple pubs. A Scottish/French couple runs a place called "Le Pub" at the bottom of the slopes; that seemed like the best (nearly only) apres option. Some great huts on the mountain with very good food. Some are pretty swish with the prices to match, but others are quite reasonable with great food. There's a place by the U Fredy lift that does a great Tarteflette. Plenty of nice cheese and wine shops in town.
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Try Les Sapins, says its only 2 star, but this is only because of no pool. We tried to get in here, but it was booked up. It is right on the slopes, definitively ski in si out. If you get the wrong hotel in La clusaz you can have a bit of a drag. Nice resort though, good bars and restaurants.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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2 star is fine by me, thanks! Will take a look.
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We stayed at the Christiana hotel, right in the main square and two minutes from the lifts. It's a nice, clean hotel, not too grand (eg lots of pine panelling!).
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Hello Sah.The Christiana Hotel is the perfect location right beside the town square and about a 2 min walk to the chair lifts.Was in La Clusaz with my wife last March for 4 days and really enjoyed the skiing.The town is pretty with some good restaurents but the night life is very quiet.
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Haven't skied in La Clusaz yet, but have had two reliable recommendations for Les Sapins.
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All booked in the Christiania, they seem very friendly and happy to take a weekend-only booking. Thanks for the advice.
Now, any advice for transfers from GVA?
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Looks like you've considered the taxi option and I think if time is of the essence you'd struggle with anything other than hiring a car and split between four of you it shouldn't work out too costly.
Send the driver through first to do all the paperwork while the rest of you wait for bags. There are several threads on here (!) re car hire options from Geneva but generally speaking you would be best hiring from the swiss side and getting on to the Motorway. It's a really straightforward drive to La Clusaz. For what it's worth we hired from Rent Occasion last 2 times and avoided the potential delay at the check in desk and walk to the car hire garage which may, again, be important to you for getting away as quickly as possible. However, others weren't so convinced of the benefits so it's up to you (see thread on this). Also, if using Holiday Autos don't forget the discount code on here which can save about 10% and we have also used very successfully in the past.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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We won't be needing a car when we're there, and for 4 of us with skis I think a taxi/minibus transfer would be about the same cost and a less hassle. Or, to put it another way, I can't be bothered this time:)
I've seen one offer for EUR120 each way (http://www.laclusaz-transfers.co.uk/), and car hire for 4 days is going to be around EUR250 for a Focus sized car. I was just wondering if anyone had any favourites for transfers to La Clusaz.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Last year we used Alps 2 Alps [url] http://www.cheap-airport-transfers.co.uk/index.html [/url] from GVA to La Clusaz.
The price for an 8 seater (there were 6 of us) was €198 for the return trip. The guy was on time and got us through a huge snow storm too.
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Thanks for that Tiger2. Just checked their site; the price is slightly higher (EUR224) but still looks good!
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You know it makes sense.
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All booked in the Christiania, they seem very friendly and happy to take a weekend-only booking. Thanks for the advice.
Now, any advice for transfers from GVA? |
They are - they are a very nice couple and they made us very welcome when we stayed there.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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OK, I've done the bookings... now, any tips for the off piste? E.g. Areas to look at (I've heard the Balme is the best bet), any guides or ski schools in the area worth looking at, places to find info etc. I've never skied the area before so any tips gratefully received!
[I'll probably cross post to another forum, so apologies if you get deja vu!]
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Poster: A snowHead
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sah, deja vu is not unheard of in this place 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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sah, there are some good spots over in Etale off the sides of the black runs which bring you down to the Telemark resto, enjoy! 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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sah, I'm just reading this thread. How was your stay at Le Christiana? I'm thinking of going to La Clusaz this March with a group of four lads. How was it?
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StanBowles, it was excellent, highly recommonded. The food was superb, rooms were ok, location unbeatable. Transfer worked out well, didn't need to bother with hiring a car.
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