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Explore La clusaz with U'FREDY: activities and sights

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Welcome to La clusaz, a gem in the Haute-Savoie region of Rhône-Alpes! During your stay at U'FREDY, you will find yourself steps away from a variety of captivating attractions and activities. Spend a day skiing on the renowned snowy slopes, or opt for summer tranquility on hiking trails offering breathtaking panoramic views. La clusaz also boasts rich cultural heritage with its traditional chalets...See more

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IGN cards

3531OTR - MEGEVE RESISTANTE COL DES ARAVIS
3531OTR - MEGEVE RESISTANTE COL DES ARAVIS
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE
Scale : 1:25 000
17.20€
3430ETR - LA CLUSAZ RESISTANTE LE GRAND-BORNAND
3430ETR - LA CLUSAZ RESISTANTE LE GRAND-BORNAND
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE
Scale : 1:25 000
17.20€
3430ET - LA CLUSAZ LE GRAND-BORNAND
3430ET - LA CLUSAZ LE GRAND-BORNAND
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE
Scale : 1:25 000
13.90€
3531OT - MEGEVE COL DES ARAVIS
3531OT - MEGEVE COL DES ARAVIS
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE
Scale : 1:25 000
13.90€
TOP75032 - CHAINE DES ARAVIS - MASSIF DES BAUGES
TOP75032 - CHAINE DES ARAVIS - MASSIF DES BAUGES
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 75
Scale : 1:75 000
9.80€
TOP75004 - BEAUFORTAIN MASSIF DU MONT BLANC
TOP75004 - BEAUFORTAIN MASSIF DU MONT BLANC
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 75
Scale : 1:75 000
9.80€
TOP100D74 - HAUTE-SAVOIE ANNECY THONON-LES-BAINS MASSIF DU MONT BLANC CHAÎNE DES ARAVIS
TOP100D74 - HAUTE-SAVOIE ANNECY THONON-LES-BAINS MASSIF DU MONT BLANC CHAÎNE DES ARAVIS
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
TOP100D73 - SAVOIE CHAMBÉRY ALBERTVILLE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE PNR DU MASSIF DES BAUGES
TOP100D73 - SAVOIE CHAMBÉRY ALBERTVILLE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE PNR DU MASSIF DES BAUGES
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
202 JURA   ALPES DU NORD
202 JURA ALPES DU NORD
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 200
Scale : 1:200 000
6.80€
D38 ISÈRE
D38 ISÈRE
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN
Scale : 1:150 000
5.90€
NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN
NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL
NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
SUISSE
SUISSE
Editor : IGN
Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN
Scale : 1:303 000
7.00€
EUROPE
EUROPE
Editor : IGN
Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN
Scale : 1:2 500 000
7.00€

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Aravis pass
2.6 km

Aravis pass

At 1486 m. With breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, it is an unmissable stop: restaurants, shops, Sainte Anne chapel, in summer, starting points for hikes, farms selling Reblochon cheese and cows in the pastures. The History of the Col des Aravis: Construction of the Col des Aravis road began in 1880. In 1886, a tunnel was bored on the descent towards La Giettaz. The pass road was opened in 1902. Until 1925, the Col des Aravis was the midday stop on the Annecy-Thônes-Chamonix tourist route. La Clusaz was very geographically isolated, and this road was therefore crucial to the village's tourism development. Horse-drawn carriages, then stagecoaches, and later coaches climbed the pass. The Route des Alpes was created. During the summer of 1932, 500 vehicles crossed the pass... Today, the pass is a must-see on the Route des Grandes Alpes®, which connects Lake Geneva and Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie) to the Mediterranean Sea and Nice (Alpes-Maritimes). The Col des Aravis is renowned for its steep gradients. The Col des Aravis has been crossed a total of 38 times by the Tour de France, 19 of them since 1947. It has been classified as a Category 2 climb on its last three appearances. The ascent can be made from Thônes (Fier Valley, northwest, 18.9 km via the D909) or from Flumet (Arly Valley, southeast, 11.5 km via the D909). Along the way, you'll find various restaurants and shops, parking areas, a chapel, hiking trails, pastures, and a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc!

Col des Aravis 74220 La Clusaz
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Chapel of St Anne
2.7 km

Chapel of St Anne

This chapel on the Aravis pass is dedicated to Saint Anne, patron saint of travelers. Erected in 1650, it was rebuilt around 1765 by the parish priest of La Giettaz, and although it is located in the commune of La Clusaz, it is maintained by both parishes. Dedicated to Saint Anne, it served as a refuge for travelers caught in bad weather as they crossed the pass. A visit in 1766 described it as having no bell, no ornaments or chalice, and no door. Its founder was Noble Pierre François de Riddes de Belletour, Seigneur de Flumet. He had asked the parish priest of La Clusaz to hold an annual mass on Saint Anne's Day. So, on Saint Anne's Day, July 26, many people arrived for the vogue. That said, this same crowd had already partied the day before, on the occasion of Saint-Jacques on the Beauregard plateau, at a place called Les Vaunessins. It is reported that there were numerous outbursts.... On March 6, 1751, the bishop forbade the celebration of mass on Saint Anne's Day. The Aravis vogue came to an end... However, the parishioners of La Clusaz and La Giettaz have long organized processions in times of disaster, or to ask for rain in times of drought. The inhabitants of La Giettaz and La Clusaz have long disputed the boundaries of the 2 communes. On which territory did the chapel stand? Neither arguments nor discussions found an answer, so Mother Nature decided - and this is not a pun! - and the problem was settled once and for all. Indeed, one fine morning, everyone could make out a long furrow running from the chapel to the foot of the cliff. Detecting this as "the mark of the hand of God, or perhaps of Saint Anne", the inhabitants of the two communes ceased their quarrelling and took part in the pilgrimage to mark the feast of Saint Anne. "Let's keep going. Slow as we go, we'll come a long way."

Col des Aravis 73590 La Giettaz
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Where to eat in U'FREDY

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Holidays Center AEC Forgeassoud
5.7 km

Holidays Center AEC Forgeassoud

A holiday-village facing the magnificent Aravis mountain range. 5 kilometers from La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand, 30 minutes from Lake Annecy. Holiday-village*** with 60 rooms and 20 apartments Full-board or rental options 60 rooms with 2 to 6 beds and flat-screen TV. 20 apartments from 4-person studios to 3-room 8-person apartments with flat-screen TV. Formulas : full board or rental Facilities: outdoor Norwegian bath, indoor heated pool, sauna, fitness room, sports fields: tennis, pétanque, volleyball. 6 kids' clubs for children aged 3 months to 17 years during school vacations Daytime and evening entertainment for adults: Leisure package included : 3 to 5 half-day activities depending on the period (hiking, cultural outings or sports discovery), 6 sports or artistic workshops. During the school vacations, a richer program of activities every day and for all levels: more guided hikes, supervised cultural walks, family outings and entertainment with our sports leaders. In winte r: shuttles to resort villages, ski lessons for children, on-site ski room for equipment rental, ski pass sales on site. For children : toboggan run with buoys. In summer, the mountains offer pure air, lush green landscapes and a thousand and one opportunities for family fun and relaxation. Open-air wellness area : Norwegian bath and sauna with mountain views. -Indoor swimming pool heated to 27°. -Sauna, fitness room, massage salon. -Sports fields: tennis, pétanque, volleyball.

942 route de Forgeassoud 74450 Saint-Jean-de-Sixt
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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾