| Ronde des Alpes, 27/06/2008 To
29/06/2008 - Vintage car rally organised by enthusiasts in a relaxed
and welcoming atmosphere.
Street VTT, 28/06/2008 - A new formula, adapted to ski cross,
the competitors will have to ride a 1,5 km of a route composed of
urban obstacles.
Walk in the moonlight, 19/07/2008 - Just imagine... Summer's
evenings in La Clusaz, a calm atmosphere, the moon and candles to
light the way.
A magical ambiance guaranteed: the enchantment of the village for
all to see in the middle of the night! Wander through the streets
and discover the many artists in the village, here especially for
you.
Antiques market, 23/07/2008 - A day of secondhand market to
stroll, cloud between old pieces of furniture, crockery and books.
Country fair, 23/07/2008 - The craftsmen of La Clusaz will
demonstrate how to make tavaillon (wooden shingles). See Reblochon
cheese and Bossonnet bread being made enjoy a country meal and folk
dances by Lou Socali folklore troupe.
Les Confins cycle race, 26/07/2008 - La Clusaz's renowned timed
cycling race ! The race starts in the resort centre and finishes at
the top of les Confins : 6.2 kms over a vertical incline of 392 metres!
National paragliding competition, 26/07/2008 To 27/07/2008
- This competition collects 120 pilots of whole France. 2 courses
will be navigated over the 2 days.
Village festival, 02/08/2008 To 03/08/2008 - A week-end of
games, entertainment, activities and shows especially aimed at children.
Throughout the two days you will discover traditional dances while
enjoying the giant tartiflette (local cheese and potato speciality)
and wandering through the stands. In the evening soak up the atmosphere
of the village dance with music, refreshments and coloured garlands.
Reblochon festival, 10/08/2008 - A parade of floats, re-enacted
scenes through "tableaux vivants", activities, bread making,
and folk dances...a day to celebrate our craftsmen and farmers and
our famous Reblochon cheese, made late in the afternoon in a huge
copper cauldron and eaten freshly molded. Almost 10 000 spectators
come every year to the green pastures of the Bossonnet to recapture
some of the spirit of the olden days and to taste many Savoyard specialties.
23rd edition - Bélier des Aravis, 24/08/2008 - 27 km
long race is with a vertical climb of 1000m over the alpine trails
surrounding the village.
La Croix fair, 14/09/2008 - This is the first fair of the autumn
fairs and it is held in the Thônes district. It brings together
the best Abondance cows that aspire to the highest distinctions. It
also hosts the best Reblochon contest. Mountain farmers, shepherds
and goat herders all get together to celebrate the end of summer and
the return of the herds and flocks to the village. Enjoy the parade
of animals, the contests and an evening with the farmers.
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