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Summer activities

HORSE AND DONKEY RIDES

On the back of a horse, pony or donkey, there are walks, hikes, carriage rides and introductory courses on offer.

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RUNNING

The city of Cluse has 4 marked running circuits that you can complete with total independence. Please discover the circuits in detail below (click on the photos to view maps of better quality).

4.1 km circuit

5 km circuit

7.9 km circuit

10 km circuit

WATER

In summer, there’s nothing better than a bit of water to freshen you up. Whether it’s well-being or an adrenaline rush that you’re looking for, our water activities have got you covered!

Swimming

Inside

Centre Nautique Intercommunal – 80 rue Carnot – Cluses: Needing to refresh your spirit? The Intercommunal Nautical Centre is here to help, with two pools, an aquatic park and a water slide. There are also many activities available like aqua cycling, water gymnastics, swimming training…

This space has disabled access and is equipped to meet the needs of persons with reduced mobility.

Outside

Aquacime Mountain Spa – 455 route du Mont Favy – Arâches-la-Frasse: A complex dedicated to relaxation, sport and well-being for your mountain summer holidays in Les Carroz: an outdoor heated pool, extensive lawns for tanning on, playing on or relaxing on, a little something to eat, slides, a swimming pool and a learning pool, splash pads and mini fountains for your kids, a beach volleyball court and a well-being area available in the afternoon with an inside zen pool, sauna, Turkish bath…

In a Lake

Lake Thyez Leisure Centre: Free, authorised and supervised swimming in July and August. Multi-sports playing area and picnic areas.

Water Sports

Working out Which is What

Canyoning = making your way along a riverbed with a stream that varies from weak to strong, in sections where it moves through gorges or narrow ravines, with waterfalls of varying heights.

Rafting = a sport which involves navigating the sections of a river containing white water rapids on board an inflatable raft steered either by several team-members with paddles, a single individual with an oar, or even occasionally with the help of motors for very large rivers.

Hydrospeed = a board sport in the wilds of nature where swimmers make their way down a river with the help of a float while propelling and steering themselves with flippers.

ROCK-CLIMBING

Our rock-climbing sites are many and varied. Certain rock faces are ideal for beginners (La Frasse, Malsaire, Les Blocs à Morsullaz, Col de la Colombière). Other sites are adventure terrains and are designed for climbers with experience in mountain terrains (Les Vuarnes, Le Bargy, Col de la Colombière, Les Aravis).

Two different TopoGuides are available for purchase at the Intercommunal Tourist Office centres:

  • “Massif Borne Aravis” Rock-climbing Topo for €32
  • “Vallée de l’Arve” Rock-climbing Topo €25

For all information regarding the state of the cliffs, please see topoguides.

Please do not hesitate to call on one of our qualified Alpine Guides: climbing school, multi-pitch climbing, via Ferrata, glacier hiking, mountaineering (introduction and further training). Legendary peaks: Mont Blanc, Cervin…

GOLF

Search for the perfect swing, and think of nothing else!

At an altitude of 1,900 m in the Col de Pierre Carrée, the Golf de Flaine – Les Carroz offers you an exceptional Alpine panorama: a view over the Valley of the Arve – the Aravis range – Mont-Blanc…
There is no lack of fresh air and welcoming atmosphere to ensure you have an enjoyable time.

18 hole course (3,693 m long- by 63)
4.5 hours of fun terrain with differing elevations and varied difficulties.

OUTSIDE THE BOX

Cani-hiking

Looking for something different to really sink your teeth into? Have a go at hiking while harnessed to a sled dog! Known as cani-hiking, this outdoor activity is ideal for encouraging kids to enjoy hiking and for allowing adults to venture out along new paths.

Water Ruisseling

Water ruisseling is a brand new activity that’s lots of fun. It involves climbing up a waterway with your feet in the water to discover the aquatic environment. You must be adequately equipped (studded shoes, helmet, etc.) and accompanied by a qualified mountain guide.

PARAGLIDING

It’s time to take flight! Thanks to our two-seater paragliders, take off in complete safety accompanied by a state-qualified instructor.

For the practice of free-flying, paragliders will find all the necessary information on the website HERE.

FISHING

Full details are on the website of the AAPPMA du Faucigny.

Lowland Lakes

  • Thyez: fishing lake, Thyez leisure centre in the town centre. 2nd category fishing spot.
  • Magland: Lake Chamonix and Lake Balme. The two lakes are side by side. Access is via the main road 205 from Magland, heading in the direction of the Tour Noire, then towards Chamonix. 2nd category fishing spot.

Mountain Lakes

  • Carroz d’Arâches and Flaine (Arâches-la-Frasse):  Lake Airon, a 15-minute walk from the carpark on the road from Flaine after Les Molliets (Arâches-la-Frasse. 1st category fishing spot.
  • Carroz d’Arâches and Flaine (Arâches-la-Frasse): Vernant Lake, a 20-minute walk from the Vernant carpark on the road from Flaine. 1st category fishing spot.
  •  Carroz d’Arâches and Flaine (Arâches-la-Frasse): Lake Flaine, a 30-minute walk from the centre of the Flaine resort. 1st category fishing spot.
  • Mont-Saxonnex: Lac Bénit, a 1-hour walk from Le Bété in Mont-Saxonnex. 1st category fishing spot.

Rivers

  • Through the whole valley: The Arve, a glacial river that emerges from the Mont-Blanc range.
  • Rivers and Torrents: The Bronze, the Englenaz, the Rau de l’Englenaz, the Tor de Balme, the Rau de Gron, the Tor de l’Epine, the Rau de Gravin, the Foron du Reposoir, the Rau de Marnaz, the Bézière de Magland,.

Purchasing a Permit

  • Les Carroz Tourist Office – 9 place de l’Ambiance – Arâches-la-Frasse – 04 50 90 00 04
  • Flaine Tourist Office – Galerie Marchande de Flaine – Forum – Flaine – 04 50 90 80 01
  • Cluses Arve et Montagnes Intercommunal Tourist Office, centres in Cluses (Espace Carpano & Pons, 100 place du 11 Novembre – 04 50 96 69 69), Le Reposoir (Chemin Rural dit du Fréchet – 04 50 98 18 01) et Mont-Saxonnex (294 route de l’Eglise – 04 50 96 97 27)
  • Magasin le Pêchacout – 14 avenue de la Libération – Cluses – 04 50 98 92 17
  • Bar des Sports – 895 route Nationale – Magland – 04 50 34 73 35

PÉTANQUE

What better way to bring your family or friends together than with a game of pétanque? Please find below the list of free-access terrains in our region.

  • Boulodrome Pierre Devant – Rue de la Garette – Cluses – outdoor terrains with free access outside the hours of use by the local pétanque club.
  • Boulodrome – Avenue des Iles – Thyez – outdoor terrains with free access outside the hours of use by the local pétanque club.
  • Pétanque pitch – Hameau de Romme – Nancy-sur-Cluses – outdoor terrain with free access
  • Pétanque pitch – Route de Gravin – Magland – outdoor terrain with free access

More Information

Every Friday evening from 7.30pm in July and August (games beginning at 8.30pm), a pétanque competition, open to everyone, is organised in the commune of Mont-Saxonnex, in the Hauteville carpark, behind the community hall! More information at the Mont-Saxonnex Tourist Office.

TENNIS

Are you a backhand buff? Lover of the lob? Open-access courts are available in our region.

Courts de tennis aux Carroz d’Arâches

5 tennis courts, 2 half courts, 1 club house right next to the pool in the leisure centre. Court rental at the pool reception from mid-July to early September

04 50 90 24 80

Le Serveray Leisure Centre

Getting Equipped

  • Décathlon – Zone Commerciale du Val d’Arve – rue César Vuarchex – SCIONZIER – 04 50 47 92 70
  • Intersport – 125 place Charles de Gaulle – CLUSES – 04 50 98 31 15
  • Missy Sport – Pralong – LE REPOSOIR – 04 50 98 10 82
  • Sport 2000 – Centre Commercial Carrefour – avenue Georges Clémenceau – CLUSES – 04 50 89 32 08