From Annecy

• By car

About 40 minutes drive, via D16 and D909.

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• 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.

• 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/

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
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 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 a place to stay during the weekend of Bélier VTT ?

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.

Friday 

• 16h00 to 20h00 : Opening of the number tent, Champ Giguet

Saturday

• 07:00 : Opening of the number tent, Champ Giguet
• 08:30: Start XC 30 km and XC 17 km, Parking des Chenons
• 09h00 : Opening of the exhibitors' village, Champ Giguet
• 10h00 : Start e-Rando Sport 30 km, Parking des Chenons
• 10:30 am: Cairn Sport freestyle show, Champ Giguet
• 11:00 am : XC 30 km and XC 17 km prize giving, Champ Giguet
• 11:30am: Start Draisiennes et Microbes, Pré de Foire
• 1:30pm: Show trial, Champ Giguet
• 2:30 - 4:00 pm: Start XC Kids, Riffroids
• 16h00 : XC Kids awards ceremony, Champ Giguet
• 5pm: Cairn Sport freestyle show, Champ Giguet
• 5:30pm to 6:30pm: Speed Wheels entertainment on the ekosport stand, Champ Giguet
• 18h30 : Impossible climb, Champ Giguet
• 8:00 pm: Closing of the exhibitors' village and the number tent, Champ Giguet

Sunday

• 07:00 : Opening of the number tent, Champ Giguet
• 08:00: Start XC Bélier - 50 km, Bossonnet
• 9:00 am: Opening of the exhibitors' village, Champ Giguet
• 9:00 am: Start Randuro, Chairlift Crêt du Merle
• 10h00: Start Rando 20|37 km, Summit TS Crêt du Merle (allow 15 min climb)
• 11:15 am: Live band entertainment, Champ Giguet
• 11:30 am : Start E-Rando 20|37 km, Summit TS Crêt du Merle (allow 15 min of climbing)
• 12:00 pm: XC 50 km and Super Bélier prize-giving ceremony, Champ Giguet
• 12:30 pm: Start Rando 3 fromages - 18 km, Sommet TS Crêt du Merle (15 min climb)
• 1:30 pm: Live band entertainment, Champ Giguet
• 2:00 pm: Closing of the number tent, Champ Giguet
• 4:00 pm: Live band entertainment, Champ Giguet
• 5:00 pm : Closing of the exhibitors' village

You can pick up your number bibs at Champ Giguet, in the number bibs reception tent at the following dates and times:

• Friday: 4pm - 8pm
• Saturday: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Sunday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.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.

Les Fruitières Chabert

From generation to generation, the Chabert family cultivates the taste of the land, the respect of the ancestral know-how and the quest for authenticity. It is with as much passion as patience that the house elaborates cheeses of Savoy and specialities.

You will find good reblochon cheese at the feed stations to refresh you during your race!

Jeremiah's Pousse-Midi

Find Jeremie's delicatessen at the refreshment stands! If you participate in the Impossible Climb, you may have the chance to win a basket filled with several of his products!

The events whose Start is located at the top of Crêt du Merle (XC 17 km, XC 30 km, E-Rando Sport 30 km, Rando 20-37 km, E-Rando 20-37 km, Rando 3 Fromages - 18 km) will be able to have free access to the ski lift that reaches their Start.

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 riders, click here: (link coming soon)

XC 30 km

• Sector les Confins - car access, parking de Balme
• Crêt du Merle - access to the ski lift (voucher to be reserved at the time of registration);
• Route du col des Aravis - access by car, Parking of the Via Ferrata, lower situated at 150m from the passage of the participants;
• Les Prises - car access ;
• Col de Merdassier - access by car ;
• Col de la Croix Fry - access by car.

Draisiennes and microbes

• Fairground in the center of the village of La Clusaz

Kids

• Village of La Clusaz

XC 17 km

• Sector les Confins - car access ;
• Parking de Balme - access by car.

XC Bélier 50 km

• Sector les Confins - car access ;
• Parking de Balme - car access ;
• Crêt du Merle access to the ski lift ;
• Route du col des Aravis - car access ;
• Les Prises - car access ;
• Col de Merdassier - access by car ;
• Col de la Croix Fry - access by car ;
• Pointe de Beauregard - access to the ski lift (ticket to be reserved at the time of registration).

All meals will be served at the ice rink, right next to the finish line at Champ Giguet.

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

• 11:00 am : XC 30 km and XC 17 km prize giving, Champ Giguet
• 16h00 : XC Kids awards ceremony, Champ Giguet

Sunday

• 12:00 pm: XC 50 km and Super Bélier prize-giving ceremony, Champ Giguet

Visit of the heritage museum, leisure base (Confins), gnole tasting (Distillerie des Aravis), summer sledging, swimming pool, mini-golf...Find all the activities in La Clusaz resort which will take place during the weekend by clicking on this link : https://www.laclusaz.com/animations.html