La Clusaz summer events

La Clusaz is a fantastic destination for the summer months, frequently hitting the high 30's. This year there have been lots of summer events organised in the town, not to mention all that the great outdoor activities on offer.

Stunning scenery, fantastic walks both in the fields and on the high mountains, challenging downhill and gentle cross country mountain biking courses through lush pastures and forests, as well as fresh mountain lakes to swim, canoe, kayak or sail in.

Take a look at some of this years summer events and hopefully you will join us soon to experience the wonders of the Alps...

From 19/06 to 21/06/2009
Bike demonstrations, trials bikes, plus entertainment throughout the evenings, from Friday to Sunday. Plus the bars and restaurants in the town will all be running themed events.

From 26/06 to 28/06/2009
The “Ronde des Alpes” is a vintage car rally organised by enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. During this friendly race you will be able to admire some amazing cars, including Porsche 911’s, Austin Healeys and Jaguar XK’s. 

Lots of variety and competitions.

10-12th 07/09
VTT Free Sessions - A sporty fun filled mountian biking event with ots of thrills and spills

15-18th 07/09
Aravis & Cie - 4 villages, 4 shows, 4 days - 4 times as much fun for visitors on different days.

25/07/09
Walk in the moonlight - Just imagine... Summer's evenings in La Clusaz, a calm atmosphere, the moon and candles to light the way. A magical ambiance guaranteed: the enchantment of the village for all to see in the middle of the night! Wander through the streets and discover the many artists in the village, here especially for you.

23/07/09
La Gamineries des Aravis, - A friendly inter-village competition, with teams of holidaying vistors who battle it out in La Clusaz. 

02 - 03rd 08/09
Village festival, - A week-end of games, entertainment, activities and shows especially aimed at children. Throughout the two days you will discover traditional dances while enjoying the giant tartiflette (local cheese and potato speciality) and wandering through the stands. In the evening soak up the atmosphere of the village dance with music, refreshments.

09/08/09
Reblochon festival, - A parade of floats, re-enacted scenes through "tableaux vivants", activities, bread making, and folk dances...a day to celebrate our craftsmen and farmers and our famous Reblochon cheese, made late in the afternoon in a huge copper cauldron and eaten freshly molded. Almost 10 000 spectators come every year to the green pastures of the Bossonnet to recapture some of the spirit of the olden days and to taste many Savoyard specialties.

23/08/09
Bélier des Aravis, - 27 km long race is with a vertical climb of 1000m over the alpine trails surrounding the village.