Rules for visiting La Clusaz
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Natura 2000 "Les Aravis" (FR8201701) and "Plateau de Beauregard" (FR8201702); arrêtés de protection de biotope (biotope protection orders) "Combe à Claudius" and the Beauregard peat bog, so its public-use rules also apply. Source: auvergne-rhone-alpes.developpement-durable.gouv.fr
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsLa Clusaz has no motorhome reception area. The free public car parks (Nant, Crêt du Merle, Combe des Juments, Etale, Laquais) allow a maximum stay of 24 h. For overnight stays there are paid private car parks (Chenons, Col des Aravis).Source: laclusaz.com
- AllowedThe Plan du Fernuy campsite has pitches equipped for motorhomes and a paid service point that is also open to people not staying at the campsite.Source: laclusaz.com
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsWalking up the ski slopes is prohibited. Authorised routes: Beauregard (via Bachal, Matins Clairs and Piste Bleue), Montée de l'Etale and Boucle du Botal, only during lift or slope opening hours and never against the direction of travel. Class 1 fine.Source: forfait.laclusaz.com
- With conditionsPedestrians and snowshoers are not allowed on the ski slopes. There are signposted trails in Beauregard (open during the Beauregard gondola's operating hours) and in Village/Confins/Danay (during the opening hours of the Les Confins Nordic area).Source: forfait.laclusaz.com
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedMunicipal order (arrêté) 2025/425 bans animals from the alpine ski slopes of La Clusaz. The only exception is avalanche search dogs.Source: forfait.laclusaz.com
🛷 Sledging
- ProhibitedSleds (luges) are prohibited on the alpine ski slopes. The paret is only allowed on the Patinoire slope, on Thursdays from 18:30 to 20:30, from 25/12/2025 to 12/03/2026.Source: forfait.laclusaz.com
- AllowedFree sledding area for children and beginners at the Champ Giguet, in the village centre. Open daily from 21/12 to 19/04 when there is snow.Source: haute-savoie-tourisme.org
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedOutside slope opening hours, entering the ski area is not allowed because of snow groomers and winch cables. From 1 November to 15 May, outside the open season, access is prohibited.Source: forfait.laclusaz.com
- ProhibitedSpeed-riding and snowkiting are prohibited on the alpine ski slopes. Paragliding is only allowed in the take-off and landing zones set by a municipal order (arrêté).Source: forfait.laclusaz.com
Frequently asked questions
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at La Clusaz?
- With conditions. La Clusaz has no motorhome reception area. The free public car parks (Nant, Crêt du Merle, Combe des Juments, Etale, Laquais) allow a maximum stay of 24 h. For overnight stays there are paid private car parks (Chenons, Col des Aravis). Allowed. The Plan du Fernuy campsite has pitches equipped for motorhomes and a paid service point that is also open to people not staying at the campsite.
- Can you skin up the slopes at La Clusaz?
- With conditions. Walking up the ski slopes is prohibited. Authorised routes: Beauregard (via Bachal, Matins Clairs and Piste Bleue), Montée de l'Etale and Boucle du Botal, only during lift or slope opening hours and never against the direction of travel. Class 1 fine. With conditions. Pedestrians and snowshoers are not allowed on the ski slopes. There are signposted trails in Beauregard (open during the Beauregard gondola's operating hours) and in Village/Confins/Danay (during the opening hours of the Les Confins Nordic area).
- Can you bring a dog to La Clusaz?
- Prohibited. Municipal order (arrêté) 2025/425 bans animals from the alpine ski slopes of La Clusaz. The only exception is avalanche search dogs.
- Where can you go sledging at La Clusaz?
- Prohibited. Sleds (luges) are prohibited on the alpine ski slopes. The paret is only allowed on the Patinoire slope, on Thursdays from 18:30 to 20:30, from 25/12/2025 to 12/03/2026. Allowed. Free sledding area for children and beginners at the Champ Giguet, in the village centre. Open daily from 21/12 to 19/04 when there is snow.
Before you go
Rules collected on 13 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.