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LE DOMAINE - LA CLUSAZ MTB AREA
GUIDE 2020
OPENING
• From the 3rd July to 30th August
WEEK-ENDS
• From 12th to 14th June
• 19h & 21st, 26th & 28th of June
• From 4th to 6th, 11th to 13th September
SUMMER
2020
FROM JUNE 26TH TO 28TH
FROM JULY 3RD TO AUGUST 30TH
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE «DÉTENTE PLUS» PASS IN LA CLUSAZ AND
ENJOY UNLIMITED ACCESS TO A MULTITUDE OF ACTIVITIES AND
GREAT DISCOUNTS ON LOTS MORE!
LE DOMAINE
LA CLUSAZ
MTB AREA
Welcome to «Le Domaine», La Clusaz’s
natural MTB park in the heart of the
THE FIGURES
alpine forests and only 30 mins from 20 TRACKS WITH :
Annecy. There is something for all MTB • 1 All Mountain,
enthusiasts with 20 circuits over 125kms • 1 Bike Park,
of tracks for different levels, from starter • 9 Crosscountry tracks with :
tracks to enduro and a Bike Park, all 1 new track on the Danay
accessible from 4 ski lifts. Everyone • 5 Downhill
from beginners to experts, and the • 4 Enduro tracks
young to the not-so young, can have
a go at mountain biking here. Whether
you are looking for a fun or cultural trail,
an easy or a high on adrenalin ride, you
are sure to find what you are looking for
through wide-open landscapes, summer
MORE INFO ON W W W. L A C L U S A Z . C O M meadows and expertly prepared trails.
WHAT’S NEW IN 2020 ONLINE PASS
MAGNETIC PASSES AND LE DERBY DES ALPAGES
ONLINE PURCHASE 5 AND 6 SEPTEMBER
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ENJOY LA CLUSAZ THIS SUMMER
La Clusaz has set up 2 easy-access More info P9.
tools to make it even easier for MTB
fans to do what they love best. The pass IN LA CLUSAZ THE FUN
for the domain can now be purchased KEEPS ON COMING!
online from the comfort of your own Going back to school or work does not
home. Once at the resort, all you necessarily mean the end of the MTB
need do is approach one of the many season, so this year for the second year
terminals with the pass in your pocket running, La Clusaz is playing extra time. I WISH TO BUY
A 4H MTB PASS
I WISH TO BUY A ONE
DAY MTB PASS
I WISH TO BUY A FEW
DAYS MTB PASS
I ONLY WISH TO BUY A
SINGLE TRIP
and you are set to enjoy “Le Domaine”! This means the ski lifts in La Domaine
will be open for the first two weeks of
« ACCUEIL VÉLO » September from Friday 4th September
to Sunday 6th and Friday 11th September
ACCREDITATION to Sunday 13th. It’s an Endless summer
The Tourist Office has been awarded in La Clusaz!
«Accueil Vélo» status, which is a
guarantee of quality service to riders
MORE CROSS-COUNTRY
I HAVE INTERNET
along the cycle trails. An establishment
with the «Accueil Vélo» award means Work has been carried out on the
that it : blue trail, the boucle du Vargne near
• Is less than 5km from a cycle route the Corbassières, to make it more
• Provides adapted equipment accessible to e-bikes. Improvements
including secure bike shelters and will continue to be made over the next
repair kits few years.
• Provides a warm welcome to riders
with information and useful advice
• Has bike-friendly services for riders: I CONNECT TO
FORFAIT.LACLUSAZ.COM
I GO DIRECT TO THE
TICKET OFFICE ON CHAMP
luggage transfer, laundry service, OR THE LA CLUSAZ APP GIGUET OR CRET DU MERLE
bike hire and accessories etc..
NEW FOR ENDURO
The access to the Bois du Plan and
Encarnes trails have been improved
over last summer and autumn. Where
certain sections required intensive I ALREADY HAVE MY PASS I DON’T HAVE A PASS
braking and concentration, they have (A CARD WITH A NUMBER
been replaced by less steep sections THAT STARTS WITH
01-1614)
and while remaining technical, the trails
are now much more fun and easier. The
first part of the Encarnes trail is now red
and the lower part for more experienced
riders is still black.
I TOP-UP MY PASS: NO I ORDER MY PASS AND
NEED TO GO TO THE PICK UP MY CARD FROM
TICKET OFFICE, DIRECT AN AUTOMATIC
More info on : ACCESS TO MY ACTIVITY! TERMINAL 7 DAYS A
WEEK, 24 HOURS A DAY!
WWW.LACLUSAZ.COM
LA CLUSAZ’S CHAMPIONS E-MTB
MORGANE KILIAN ADRIEN
CHARRE BRON SEIMETZ EXPLORE THE MOUNTAINS
• 30 years old • 28 years old • 22 years old
• Downhill / Enduro • Enduro / Freeride • Enduro / Freeride EASILY ON AN E-MTB
Mountain biking is the ideal way to explore the
Morgane Charre has a Originally from Annecy, Adrien Seimetz is the mountains. Going uphill is a breeze thanks to
smile that hides a fiercely Kilian Bron has been resort’s rookie mountain todays’ technology, just add a little electrical
competitive spirit. She mountain biking since he biker. Cycling before assistance and no extra effort! Today the
is considered one of was young. He started he could walk, he has mountains are accessible to all cyclists of
the most passionate off with mainly downhill been riding his bike in La any age and ability, all you have to do is
mountain bikers within tracks, always in search of Clusaz’s mountains since enjoy the view! Mountain Biking, long time
her sport. After having adrenaline and that feeling he was a child. He knows viewed as a sport for the initiated is becoming
reached the top in 2012 of flying. He then began his the resort’s tracks and more inclusive thanks to the development of
with her Downhill World travels around the world, routes like the back of his the electric mountain bike for everyone to
Champion title and her 9 cycling from Indonesia hand! enjoy the numerous trails and itineraries in La
world podium positions, to New Zealand, passing Clusaz. No more excuses to get on your bike!
she continues to compete through Hawaii...Today he « The La Clusaz resort is
all over the world. And the divides his time between splendid: there are so many
resort is where she found enduro races and making exceptional panoramas
the varied tracks and wild videos and photos. and varied landscapes in
spaces that she loves. both forests and mountain
« La Clusaz is a fully- pastures. Mountains -
« The variety of tracks is what equipped mountain biking exactly how I like them! »
I like at La Clusaz. I like to ride resort that’s accessible to all
on the resort’s mapped-out and for all disciplines. It’s rare
tracks but also the routes to find a resort that satisfies
that are in the middle of everyone! »
nature and are accessible
from the resort! »
MTB FOR BEGINNERS LE DERBY DES ALPAGES
MTB COURSES THE BIKE PARK LE DERBY DES ALPAGES
Before getting going, it’s important to This fun zone has been created with 5 AND 6 SEPTEMBER
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know the basics. The MTB schools are both beginners, who want to progress «The descent from the summer
here to accompany you and get you and experts who are looking to develop grazing pastures» is a tradition that
started at any age. You can also choose their manipulative skills in mind. Ideally has perpetuated in the Alps since the
to take it further with extra lessons located on Mini-Loup to be accessible Middle Ages. It involves escorting
to safely advance as you master the to all riders, the Bike Park is now the the cows from their high mountain
techniques. new playground for the Domaine and pastureland to the fields for grazing in
will continue to evolve over the next the valleys, where they will see out the
seasons to provide a rich and innovative winter. It also means the herdsmen who
LEARN IN SMALL experience for riders. have spent the summer months alone
with their dogs and cattle high in the
GROUPS mountains return to the company of the
Schools offer individual, personalised local villagers. Inspired by this tradition,
lessons adapted to your level. It’s also La Clusaz has decided to organise an
possible to organise tailor-made family MTB mass start race.
or friends’ excursions. A great and safe
way to discover the area!
FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
Free reconnaissance of proposed
tracks.
SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
• 8AM-11AM
Number bib pick-up
• 9AM-2PM
Free reconnaissance
• 2PM-5PM
Individual qualifications
• 7PM-9PM
Entertainment in partner bars
SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER
• 9AM
CHOOSING THE RIGHT Skilifts open
EQUIPMENT
Choosing the right equipment depends A simple concept : 200 cyclists dressed • 11AM
on your morphology and the type of in white jerseys with black spots, to Race begins in a mass start
activity. We advise beginners to start look like the cows coming down from
with one of the sports’ shops in the resort the pastures followed by 5 top riders(1) • 12PM
where experienced professionals will including Killian Bron (see below) as the Podium for the first 5 to arrive and
guide you in your choice of equipment. herdsmen. After the mass start of the prize giving
«cows», the «herdsmen» have to pass in
MY FIRST MTB OUTING front of their herd to guide them to the
Le Tour du Danay (check the circuit idea finish line in the centre of the village of
page) La Clusaz.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Name Bike Park Washing area Maintenance area MTB
availability
HÔTEL
Au Coeur du Village ***** X X X
MTB LIFTS Beauregard**** X X X X
Everyday from 3rd July to August 30th 2020, from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Les Chalets de la Serraz**** X X X
Week-ends : June 12th to 14th, June 19th & 21st , June 26th & 28th, September 4th to 6th , Le St Alban**** X X
September 11th to 13th Alpen Roc*** X X
• Beauregard Cable Car: from 9.30am to 5.30pm
• Crêt du Merle Chairlift: from 9.30am to 5.15pm Alp'Hôtel*** X
• Crêt du Loup Chairlift: from 9.40am to 5pm Carlina*** X X
• The Patinoire Cable Car is not accessible to mountain bikes. Chalet Alpage*** X X X
Christiania*** X X
Online purchase and top-up of passes on forfait.laclusaz.com Altitude 1647** X X X
Beaulieu** X X
PRICE La Ferme** X
Adult * Junior **
PRESTIGE CHALET
Day pass (fixed priced) 19,20€ 13,80€
Chalet Au Coeur du Village X
Pass 4h 17,20€ 12,40€ Chalet du Bossonnet X
Pass 2h 36,70€ 24,80€ Chalet La Douceur X
Saison 173,00€ 89,00€ Le Chalet des Rhodos X X X X
TOURIST RESIDENCE
* Adult : From 15 year old ** Junior : from 5 to 14 year old
All Passes are strictly personal and non-transferable. Photos are obligatory for the seasonal pass. Free for under 5s on proof of
Les Cimes**** X X
age. Users must obtain a magnetic pass at a cost of 2€ which can then be topped up. Find all prices on forfait.laclusaz.com. Les Grandes Alpes**** X X
La Résidence** X X
CAMPING
Camping Capfun**** X X
WHERE TO HIRE LA RANDONNÉE
4387, Route des Confins
EQUIPMENT? Tel. : +33 (0)4 50 02 65 91 WHERE TO EAT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Email : larandonnee74@orange.fr PLAZA BIKE
ALPES AVENTURES Chalet des Rhodos SCHOOLS
471, Route du Col des Aravis LE SCHUSS Col des Aravis ALPES AVENTURES
Tel. : +33 (0)4 58 23 10 00 59, Place du Pré de foire / Champ Giguet Tel. : +33 (0)4 50 02 48 14 471, Route du Col des Aravis
Email : contact@alpesaventures.com Tel. : +33 (0)4 50 02 42 68 www.rhodos.fr Tel. : +33 (0)4 58 23 10 00
www.alpesaventures.com/laclusaz Email : schuss.le@wanadoo.fr Email : contact@alpesaventures.com
www.le-schuss.notresphere.com/ete • WIFI access + free phone charging www.alpesaventures.com
CHALET NORDIC and electric bike batteries
317, Route de la Chapelle - Les Confins PASSION GLISSE – SPORT 2000 • Free half-day mountain bike loan for ÉVOLUTION 2 - LA CLUSAZ
Tel. : +33 (0)4 50 02 51 94 6, Place Yves Pollet-Villard all half-board stays. 232, Route des Grandes Alpes
Email : chaletnordic@gmail.com Tel. : +33 (0)4 50 02 57 98 • Mountain bike rental, with or without Tel. : +33 (0)4 50 02 81 29
www.chaletnordic.info Email : remonnay.sport@wanadoo.fr accompaniement, for a day. or a raid Email : info@evolution2-laclusaz.com
www.passion-glisse.sport2000.fr with a stopover in Rhodos. www.evolution2-laclusaz.com
INTERSPORT FREESPORT LOCATION • Lemon-flavoured water + K-Way
1, Place de la Poste SPORT BOUTIQUE waterproofs offered.
Tel. : +33 (0)4 50 02 52 80
Email : contact@intersport-laclusaz.com
176, Route des Grandes Alpes • Basic tools + inflation system. CLEANING AREAS (FREE)
Tel. : +33 (0)4 50 02 42 05 • Special rates on food and drinks. • At the Beauregard lift (also equipped
www.intersport-laclusaz.com Email : skisetlaclusaz@orange.fr • In partnership with Alpes Aventures with a repair kit)
www.sportboutique.fr and Moustache bikes. • At the Cret du Merle chairlift
A DETAILED MAP OF THE RESORT IS AVAILABLE TO BUY FROM THE TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE IN LA CLUSAZ
La Grande Balmaz L’Étale
2616m Pointe des Verres
La Grande
La Roualle
2589m 2532m Les Parossaz Pointe de Merdassier 2483m
Tête Pelouse Torche
Tête de Paccaly Roche Perfia 2537m 2505m 2556m
Porte des
2313m
2499m Col de
2467m Balme Aravis Aiguille des Calvaires
2322m
Passage
du Père
Trou de
la Mouche
Torchère Col des Aravis
La Creuse Vers La Giettaz Le Belvédère
Flumet / Megève
Combe de
Balme Combe de
Combe de Fernuy Crêt du
Combe de Bellachat Loup
Tardevant
38
Combe de Combe du Combe du 13
Paccaly Grand Crêt 15 Voret
Col de
36
9 Merdassier
Lac des 21
Wall Ride
Merdassier
14 Confins Tête de 19
Paccaly Bike Park
Cabeau
20
25
20
19 1650m
13 25
14 Combe des Les Étages
14 Juments
N Les Chenons
12 37 Crêt du Les Joux Col de
11 Merle
8 La Croix-Fry 19
14 Le Fernuy Bois de 25 1480m
N Les Converses 23
la Motte
Le Var
10 Vers Manigod
La Rochette Le Cortibot Les Verriers Plateau de Beauregard 20 25 39
Le Plan Gotty 1690m 18
Le Nant Les Tollets
39
La Graillère 23 18 25
Le Bossonnet
Les Granges Les Fiaux 20
N Tête du Danay La Perrière
39
25
1700m
Bois du Danay
24 18
Les Riondes 29 18
17
20
Centre village Les Riffroids 25 39
Chapelle du Parc
17
N
Croix de Colomban
1691m
29
Vers Saint-Jean-de-Sixt
Le Grand Bornand / Thônes
All Mountain Easy Lifts pass purchase 8. Les Confins / Le Grand Bornand 20. L’Envers de Beauregard
9. Descente du Loup 21. Balcon du Vorêt
Enduro Average Cleaning area 10. La Grenèche 23. Le Bré
11. Bois du Plan 24. La Fériaz
Downhill 12. Bois de la Motte 25. Tête de Cabeau (Manigod)
Hard Repair station
(forbidden to
pedestrian)
13. Sud Aravis 29. Les Ecotagnes
14. Merle / Danay 36. Les Juments
Difficult Picnic area 15. Les Encarnes 37. La Trace (by Kilian Bron)
Cross Country
17. La Boucle du Vargne 38. Le Dahu
Link 18.Le Tour de Beauregard 39. Pré à l’Ours (Manigod)
Bike Park
19.Le Tour de l’Andran (Manigod) N. Tour du Danay
FAMILY-FRIENDLY L’ENVERS DE BEAUREGARD
Enjoy a great family adventure as you admire. The Aravis range, cross through
CIRCUITS summer meadows and descend through the woods to arrive in the village. The
trail begins from the Beauregard cable car with a descent down a rocky 4x4 track
then becomes hilly all the way to the Col de la Croix Fry. Then on to an easy section
through the forest joining with the tour de l’Andran loop. Just before arriving at the
Col de Merdassier, the track splits to join another narrower and faster track, the trail
LE TOUR DU DANAY then comes to a gentle end back at the village.
Le Domaine added a new 13km circuit last summer, a round trip through the heart of
the forest, leaving from the Confins and passing by Saint Jean de Sixt and Le Grand
Bornand. A great way to disconnect from the world in the heart of nature.
E-BIKE CIRCUIT
E-MTBs are ideal for exploring the mountains without any difficulty, but you still
need to know where to go! To get the most out of your day, straight from the village,
LE BOIS DE LA MOTTE head direction “le ranch” to reach the summit of the crêt du Merle, past the balcon
The wide Bois de la Motte trail is ideal for beginners and departs from the Crêt du du Voret. On the way down, pass by the Confins Lake before going down to the
Merle chairlift. Most of the trail goes downhill without any major points of difficulty village. The more adventurous can take it further and go round the tour du Danay.
(apart from some short passages over roots at the end of the track) to take you There are many circuits available depending on your level!
gently back to the village.
A DAY WITH BACK IN THE SADDLE
After filling up, it’s back on the tracks.
KILIAN BRON There’s just a 5 mins ride from the top
of Crêt du Merle to the trail head of the
Encarnes. It’s a great way to get back into
the swing of things, but don’t head off
TO GET THE MOST OUT OF OUR to quickly, the last 50m are tough. You
MTB AREA, OUR CHAMPION KILIAN can always try to go up to the top, but I
BRON LETS YOU IN ON SOME OF recommend keeping some strength for the
HIS SECRETS, WITH SOME SPOTS, descent.
ADVICE AND TIPS.
ENDURO
THE START Life isn’t just about downhill,and I love
All ride days are different, but they all start doing a short enduro trip. On a 2-hour trip
in the same way for me. I like to arrive in you can combine chairlifts with pedalling
time to take advantage of the morning to go from one end of the valley to another
dew on the runs through the forest just as far as the Confins Lake. The advantage
as the area opens up. I often park at the of the Domaine of La Clusaz is that a lot of
car park on route du Col des Aravis, under tracks are linked, which means you can go
the Crêt du Merle chairlift. The view over whereever you want. There are so many
the village is stunning, it’s generally quiet options, you can imagine, for example a
and there’s enough space to sort the trip going down from the Combe des
bike before leaving. If it’s not too chilly I Juments to then go up in the direction of
start with a few runs in the forest on the PHOTO STOP Manigod, before going down to Thônes.
Encarnes. The ground is still a bit damp Everyone has their favourite spot! I have a
in the morning, and I love riding on it. As few depending on the time and my mood. THE FINISHING TOUCH
the sun slowly rises over the peaks of the At the end of the day, the light and the view After a long day in the saddle, you deserve
Aravis it really is my favourite time to get are fantastic at the top of La Trace. There a rest. There are many terraces around
the best out of the area. are some lovely shots to be had from here the village to enjoy a drink, but you can
when the sun moves round to shine on also go up (again) to the Confins Lake to
WARMING UP the first jumps.You can get some good watch the sun go down. As for me, I go
For a gentle warm up on the bike, I advise shots in the morning or at the beginning home to Annecy for a dip in the lake!
combining the Crêt du Merle and Crêt du of the afternoon of the wooden features
Loup chairlifts. Once up top, I get into the on the North Shore trail round about the
swing of things on the descent of the Crêt hill reservoir on Beauregard. For the more
du loup. The first tracks mean you can ambitious, a trip into to the scree behind
gently warm up before heading into the BETWEEN FRIENDS the trailhead of the Encarnes trail is well
forest. Then all you need to do is head to A good day on the bike is a day out with worth the effort. In fact, there are some
the bois du Plan and follow it right to the friends. In my opinion, the best place to great slabs and stunning mountain tracks
bottom! Then to catch up with the sun, ride together is to La Trace. We created just beyond!
Beauregard is great. There are some it together with a few friends a few years
lovely tracks, personally, I like to head into ago. SNACK TIME
the Bois des Ecotagnes. Personally, I’m a big fan of Pizz’Avalanche
Every year, we used to organise a weekend in the heart of the village.The big plus for
together with local mountain bikers to them is that you can easily head back up
build and shape our own trail with spades the tracks as the Crêt du Merle chairlift
and pickaxes. It became an official track is right beside it. Otherwise, if you want
a year ago and it makes its way into the to chill out for a longer meal, La Ferme is
Encarnes forest with jumps and flowing right beside the car park I usually park at
turns. There are lots of different tracks (I mentioned it at the beginning of the
in this part of the area as there is also a article). Another option: take a packed
freeride zone on the lower area and some lunch to eat at the viewpoint of the Bike
steeper gullies to have fun in. Park on Crêt du Loup.
THE 10 RULES
FOR A SAFE RIDE
1 2
Respect Equipment
Make sure that your mountain
the difficulty levels
bike is in good condition.
Choose your downhill track to
match your skill level and Wear protective gear.
based on the difficulty levels Make sure you have a repair kit, a
indicated telephone and a first aid kit.
LA CLUSAZ’S NEW CULTURAL AREA
!
3 4
Respecting Respecting pedestrians
cyclists Slow down when pedestrians are near.
Respect other cyclists, Pass pedestrians on the left.
by behaving with caution and Yield the right of way to pedestrians.
courtesy. Never go back up a
DH (Downhill Track) or an
Enduro track.
5
6 6
Respecting
information, Adapting your speed
Adapt your speed to suit your
markings and signage abilities and the terrain.
Stay on the marked paths. Adapt it to suit weather and traffic
Respect private property.
Respect the Bike Patrol.
conditions. «Pedagogical and playful»
Leave the equipment in place. «AN INNOVATION AT LA CLUSAZ»
«Beautiful work to mixe tradition and modernity»
«Amazing visit with the children!»
Source: Google opinion year 2018-2019
67 8
Overtaking Stopping
Overtake on the left. Stop only if you are visible and far
Leave a wide birth. away from other cyclists.
If you fall, vacate the trail as quickly
as possible.
69 10
Going up and If you witness an accident
Raise the alarm by calling 112.
down the Provide assistance and identify yourself to
moutain on foot the Bike Patrol or the RM agents.
Leave your equipment
outside of the tracks.
Keep off the main track
when cycling.
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