Prepare to come to the Bélier VTT
There are several routes to La Clusaz. All roads lead to Le Bélier VTT, so it's up to you to choose the winning route!
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FROM ANNECY :
- BY CAR
→ Approx. 40-minute journey, 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
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- BY BUS
→ Lines Y62 - Y63 (Annecy / La Clusaz / Le Grand-Bornand) : Go to timetables
→ Altibus : View services
→ Alpsbus : Information here.
- BY TRAIN
→ Annecy SNCF station is 32 km away with TGV trains from many major cities. Consult timetables and bookings here.
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FROM LYON:
- BY CAR
→ Take the A41 (linking Grenoble to Geneva) and exit at Annecy Nord. Then follow the signs for Thônes towards the Aravis resorts (30 km).
- BY TRAIN
→ From Lyon stations, go to Annecy, then use the bus connections. See information here.
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FROM GENEVA :
- BY CAR
→ Via the A40 (Autoroute Blanche), exit N°16 Bonneville, then head for Stations des Aravis (20 km).
→ Or A41, exit Annecy Nord, direction Thônes and Les Stations des Aravis (30 km).
→ From Geneva, drive through the Borne Gorge (Glières Val de Borne) and then Saint Jean de Sixt.
- BY TRAIN
→ Use the Léman Express from Geneva, offering up to 6 trains per hour between Geneva and Annemasse (continuous service at weekends). Bus connections then take you to La Clusaz. See timetables here.
- ARAVIS SHUTTLE
→ Aravis Shuttle offers 5 shuttles a day between Geneva airport and La Clusaz bus station at the best prices: https: //www.aravis-shuttle.com/
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FROM ALBERTVILLE :
→ Via the Aravis pass: recommended itinerary
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Parking lots
- 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
Summer and off-season: free
Platform for coaches and buses (50 places)
Passage of the La Clusaz shuttles
- Parking Centre Village
330 covered places in the heart of the village (max. height: 1m80)
Open every day, 24 hours a day
Summer and off-season: free
- 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
- 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 village's other parking lots remains chargeable.
The rate for parking meters is as follows: €0.50 / 15 minutes
- Parking outside the parking lot
There are several parking zones where parking is limited (24h 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 a place to stay during the weekend of Bélier VTT ?
Our partner Groupe PVG, a family-owned group founded in 1979 and based in La Clusaz, offers accommodation in La Clusaz.
HOTEL AU CŒUR DU VILLAGE***** Relais & Châteaux
The only hotel in the Aravis Valley, Au Cœur du Village is ideally located in the center of the resort, with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. This idyllic setting is complemented by two restaurants, one of them gourmet, a bar and a Cristal Spa with heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam and treatment rooms. The staff are on hand to help you make the most of your stay.
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.
This chalet, built in the purest Savoyard style, is the ideal place to stay with family or friends. Located just a few minutes' walk from the village center, this establishment will charm you with its All Inclusive offer and breathtaking views of the resort and mountains. The hotel also boasts a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and hammam.
Perfectly located in the center of the village of La Clusaz, the hotel overlooks the resort's bell tower and the surrounding mountains. Experience the festivities up close and personal, and let yourself be seduced by Le Bistro, the resort's must-visit restaurant, 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.
This ideally located, top-quality residence comprises just 12 luxury apartments. All apartments have a balcony or terrace with mountain views! Relax in the wellness area with heated indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna.
During the event
Information coming soon
Race numbers can be collected at the community hall located at 99 Route de l'Etale in La Clusaz, on the following dates and times:
- Friday, June 12: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, June 13: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, June 14: 7:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Race numbers, handlebar numbers and timing systems (chips or transponders) will be given to you on presentation of an identity document.
No Bélier VTT without nice local food stands!
One of our objectives for the event is to focus on local food as much as possible! That's why we work with our partners to offer you food grown and produced only a few kilometers from the event. We present you our local producers just below.
Savoy Reblochon
On your run, of course we weren't going to forget to offer you some Reblochon de Savoie! Yes, Reblochon de Savoie is the emblematic cheese of the Aravis region! And yes, this Appellation d'Origine Protégée (AOP) cheese has been made in these mountains since time immemorial! In Haute-Savoie and Val d'Arly in Savoie, Reblochon producers adhere to strict, rigorously controlled specifications! This PDO guarantees that Reblochon will always be produced according to tradition: that our cows will always be fed the same natural diet that produces good milk, then used raw to make good Reblochon.
During your run, you'll no doubt see them: abundance, tarine and montbéliardes graze on the fresh grass and bask in the sun: they're the ones who produce the milk for Reblochon!
Even in summer, our cows and producers continue to produce Reblochon, and you'll see, it develops even more flavor! So you can enjoy Reblochon all year round. At the refreshment stations, recharge your batteries and taste this delicious local cheese. With its creamy texture and irresistible flavor, you'll quickly become addicted!
PS: We've been told that Reblochon improves the performance of great athletes...don't deprive yourself of it either before or after the race!
We're sharing insider information with you! We all love the mountains: you for your biking or trail running, and the producers for their work!
It's true that an "empty" field seems to be useless, and it's tempting to drive or run in it: beware! this is not the case... the fields may be empty today, but the grass is growing for our cows to come tomorrow or in the weeks to come... or maybe we'll be making hay (cutting the grass to feed the herds this winter), so take care of it and respect the fences! The paths and tracks are signposted and enable us all to preserve this mountain we hold so dear: let's respect our spaces and follow the tracks!
See you soon in Reblochon country!
Jeremiah's Pousse-Midi
Find Jérémie's charcuterie at the refreshment stations!
Your companions will be able to follow you throughout your race by tracking your ranking live, thanks to mats placed along the course. Don't forget to tell them!
To follow the runners, click here: info coming soon
XC 30 km:
Balme parking lot
Confins sector
Merle sector: allow 15 minutes' walk to see the participants or access via the Merle chairlift
XC 40 km:
Balme parking lot
Confins sector
Merle sector: access via the Merle chairlift possible
Col des Aravis sector (via ferrata parking lot)
Les Prises
Col de Merdassier
Col de la Croix Fry
Beauregard summit: access via the Beauregard gondola lift
XC 20 km:
Balme parking lot
Confins sector
For KIDS:
Champ Giguet
All meals will be served on the church square, right next to the finish line , from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Meals must be booked as an option when registering. The price is €15 for participants and €18 for accompanying persons.
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.
Saturday, June 13
- 12:00 p.m.: XC 40 km and XC 20 km awards ceremony, Place de l’Eglise
- 5:00 p.m.: XC Kids awards ceremony, Church Square
Sunday, June 14
- 11:45 a.m.: XC 30 km and Super Bélier awards ceremony, Place de l’Eglise
Visit the heritage museum, leisure center (Confins), taste some local spirits (Distillerie des Aravis), go summer sledding, swimming, mini-golf... Find all the activities taking place in La Clusaz over the weekend by clicking on this link: https://www.laclusaz.com/animations.html
Top Start Bélier VTT registrationsVTT 🔥
Top Start, registration is now open! Join us on June 13 and 14, 2026, for an unforgettable experience on the trails of La Clusaz. ✨
Registration opens: Tuesday, March 3 at 12:00 p.m.!
Le Bélier VTT mountain bike Le Bélier VTT a comeback in the heart of the Aravis mountains for a weekend dedicated to sport, sharing, and conviviality.
Thank you to our volunteers!
A huge THANK YOU to our volunteers! 💛 This weekend, le Bélier VTT wouldn't have been the same without you!
