WARNING!

It's no surprise that getting to La Clusaz on Friday January 12 and Saturday January 13 will be tricky, and you'll need to plan ahead if you don't want to miss Start !

You have 2 options:

• Don't forget to pick up your race number on Friday January 12 between 4.30pm and 8.30pm at the Salle des Fêtes, 99 Route de l'Étale, La Clusaz.
• Plan to be in La Clusaz 2 hours before the start of your race, to park your car and pick up your number if you're coming on the day.

There are several possible routes to La Clusaz. All roads lead to Bélier Blanc, so it's up to you to choose the winning route!

From Annecy

• By car

About 40 minutes drive, via D16 and D909.

From Thônes, if traffic is heavy, take the Col de la Croix Fry via Manigod: recommended route.

From Doussard / end of Lake Annecy, via Bluffy, then Thônes: recommended route

Choose carpooling!

With MOVICI, get around the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region by carpooling and preserve our beautiful planet! A gesture for the environment as beautiful as useful: https: //movici.auvergnerhonealpes.fr/ .

• By bus

Route Y62 - Y63 Annecy / La Clusaz / Le Grand-Bornand : https://www.laregionvoustransporte.fr/lignes/y62-y63-annecy-la-clusaz-le-grand-bornand

Altibus: https: //www.altibus.com/

Alpsbus : https://www.voyages-alpbus.fr/

• By train

Annecy train station 32 km away. TGV from most major cities. Information and reservations : https://www.sncf-connect.com/

From Lyon

• By car 

A41 (connects Grenoble to Geneva) exit Annecy Nord, direction Thônes, Stations des Aravis at 30 km.

• By train

From Lyon train station, to Annecy train station, and then take advantage of the bus connections: https: //www.sncf-connect.com/

From Geneva

• By car

A40 (Autoroute Blanche), exit N°16 Bonneville, direction Stations des Aravis at 20 km.

Or A41 (connects Grenoble to Geneva) exit Annecy Nord, direction Thônes, Stations des Aravis at 30 km.

Or from Geneva and the Arve Valley, via the Borne gorges (Glère Val de Borne) then Saint Jean de Sixt: recommended itinerary.

• By train

Via the Léman Express which is a train at Start . Up to 6 trains per hour and per direction between Geneva and Annemasse: from 5am to 12:30pm on weekdays and 24 hours a day on weekends. It connects the cities of Annecy and La Roche-sur-Foron and offers bus connections to La Clusaz: https: //www.lemanexpress.com/

• By air

From Geneva airport: https: //www.gva.ch/fr/

• Aravis Shuttle

Aravis Shuttle offers 5 shuttles per day between Geneva airport and La Clusaz bus station at the best price: https: //www.aravis-shuttle.com/

From Albertville

Via the Aravis pass: recommended itinerary

Paid car parks

- Parking du the Salon des Dames

430 covered places, at the entrance of the village (max. height: 2m35)

Open every day, 24 hours a day
Pay at
Platform for coaches and buses (50 spaces)
La Clusaz shuttle bus service

- Parking Centre Village

330 covered spaces in the heart of the village (max. height: 1m80)
Open every day, 24 hours a day
Paying

- Parking of the Bossonnet

85 covered places, at the top of the village (max. height: 2m30)
Open every day, 24 hours a day
Paying

- Parking Perrière
At the top of the village
Open every day, 24 hours a day

Parking

- Blue zones
The village of La Clusaz has several blue zones, subject to European regulations, which allow you to park free of charge for a maximum of one hour (using a parking disc available for sale at the Tourist Office).

The different zones:

• Roundabout of the former Caisse Centrale des Remontées Mécaniques
• The church tour
• Place Jean Prémat
• Pré de Foire
• Along the cinema
• Vatican Passage

- Parking meters

Parking in the other car parks in the village is still subject to payment.
The rate for parking meters is as follows: 0.50 € / 15 minutes
- Parking outside the car park
There are several parking zones where the duration is limited (24 hours max) and partially free.

List of free car parks outside the village centre

• Parking du Nant
• Parking of the Crêt du Merle
• Parking de la Combe des Juments
• Parking de l'Etale
• Parking des Laquais
• Parking des Chenons
• Parking des Confins

Are you looking for accommodation during the weekend of Bélier ?

Check the list of hotels of our partner PVG:

HOTEL AU CŒUR DU VILLAGE***** Relais & Châteaux

The only hotel in the Aravis Valley, the Au Cœur du Village hotel is ideally located in the center of the resort with a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains. This idyllic place is completed by two restaurants, one of which is gastronomic, a bar, a Cristal Spa with heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam and treatment rooms. The staff is available and attentive to your needs to make your stay as perfect as possible.

HOTEL BEAUREGARD****

Nestled in the heart of the Aravis valley, this hotel guarantees you a quiet stay in the middle of nature. Discover its warm atmosphere with its bar, its lounge and its authentic restaurant. To recharge your batteries, the hotel also has a wellness area with a heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, hammam, sauna and solarium.

HOTEL ALPEN ROC***

This chalet, built in the purest Savoyard style, is the ideal place for a stay with family or friends. Located a few minutes walk from the center of the village, this establishment will charm you with its All Inclusive offer and its breathtaking view on the resort and the mountains. The hotel also has a heated indoor pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna and a hammam.

HOTEL CHRISTIANIA***

Perfectly located in the center of the village of La Clusaz, the host offers a view on the bell tower of the resort and the surrounding mountains. Live the festivities as close as possible to the event and let yourself be seduced by its restaurant Le Bistro, a must in the resort, open 7 days a week, from breakfast to dinner.

RESIDENCE LES GRANDES ALPES****

Located in front of the Aravis mountain range, only 3 minutes walk from the shops and the center of the village, this residence offers you a very privileged situation and also has a lounge area with billiards, table soccer... and a wellness area with a view on the surrounding nature. Thanks to its 38 apartments ranging from studios for 2 people to T6 for 12 people, you will inevitably find the apartment of your choice.

RESIDENCE LES CIMES*****

This ideally located, high quality residence consists of only 12 luxurious apartments. All apartments have a balcony or terrace with a view of the mountains! Relax in the wellness area with heated indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna.

The program

Friday, January 12th

• 4:30 to 8:30 pm: Opening of the number withdrawal, Salle des fêtes de La Clusaz
• 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm: Opening of the exhibitors' village, Place de l'Eglise
  
• 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm: Musical parade (Les FAXS), Place de l'Eglise
• 6:45pm to 7:15pm: Musical strolling (Les FAXS), Place de l'Eglise
• 7:30pm: Start de la Trace Etoilée, Place de l'Eglise
• 8:00 pm: Start of the Trace Poursuite, Place de l'Eglise
• 8:15pm: First arrivals on the pursuit trail, Crêt du Merle
• 8.20pm: First arrivals from the starry trail, Crêt du Merle
• 8:30pm: Distribution of giant tartiflette, Place de l'Eglise
• 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm: Musical parade (Les FAXS), Place de l'Eglise
• 9:00 pm: Prize-giving ceremony, Place de l'Eglise

Saturday, January 13th

• 12pm to 7.30pm: Opening of the number withdrawal, La Clusaz village hall
•  from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm : Opening of the exhibitors' village on the church square.
• 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm: Musical parade (La Bandastico), Place de l'Eglise
• 6:45pm to 7:15pm: Musical parade (La Bandastico), Telemix du Bossonnet
• 7.30pm: Start Trail 14 km, Télémix du Bossonnet
• 19h45 : Start Trail 8 km, Télémix du Bossonnet
• 7.55pm: Start Rando Raquette 6 km, Télémix du Bossonnet
• 8:20pm: First 8km finishers, Place de l'Eglise
• 8:25pm: First finishers for the 14km, Place de l'Eglise
• 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm: Musical parade (La Bandastico), Place de l'Eglise
• 8:30pm: Distribution of giant tartiflette, Place de l'Eglise
• 9:00 pm: Prize-giving ceremony, Place de l'Eglise
• 9:20pm: First arrivals rando snowshoes, Place de l'Eglise

Skiing rando

You will be able to pick up your race number on Friday, January 12th from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Salle des fêtes, 99 Route de l'Étale, in La Clusaz.

Trail

You can pick up your race number on Friday January 12 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm or Saturday January 13 from 12:00pm to 7:15pm at the Salle des Fêtes, 99 Route de l'Étale, La Clusaz.

A deposit service will be offered at Bélier :

• Friday: leave your bag at Start Place de l'Eglise, and return to the same place after your run or hike.
• Saturday: leave your bag at Start at the Bossonnet Télémix, and meet him at the finish line in Place de l'Eglise.

Your companions will be able to follow you throughout your race via live tracking, thanks to mats placed along the course. Don't forget to let them know!

A classification will be established for each event, except for the randonnees. Not all categories will be rewarded on the podium.

Attendance at the protocol for the athletes concerned is mandatory. Any absent runner will not receive his prize.

Skiing rando

The prize-giving ceremony will take place from 9:00 pm on the Place de l'Eglise. Scratch prizes will be awarded by gender and by event.

Trail

The prize-giving ceremony will take place from 21h00, Place de l'église. There will be prizes for the scratch by gender and by event.

At Bélier, we want to make you happy ! We propose you a warm and friendly dish after the race: the tartiflette.

Skiing rando

The tartiflette is included in your registration!

Trail

Tartiflette, priced at 10€, is optional and must be reserved when you register. Your companions will also be able to enjoy it on the evening of the race, at a cost of 12€.

Visit of the heritage museum, gnole tasting, ice skating, ...Find all the activities taking place in La Clusaz during the weekend by clicking on this link : https://www.laclusaz.com/animations.html