Cluses

Cluses is nestled in the Arve valley, about 30 kilometers southeast of Geneva and an hour from Grenoble and Annecy. This strategic position gives it a notable economic and tourist importance in the region. Cluses is known for its economic dynamism, particularly in the field of watchmaking and precision mechanics. The city also benefits from an exceptional natural environment, with spectacular mountain landscapes and outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. Nearby ski resorts like Le Grand Massif (Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns, and Sixt) or Les Portes du Soleil (Morzine / Avoriaz) offer an exceptional playground.

Access

Road

• A40 Motorway : Cluses is directly accessible via the A40 motorway, which connects Geneva to Chamonix and Italy via the Mont-Blanc tunnel. This motorway is a major axis for travel to Switzerland, Italy, and the rest of France.

Rail

• Cluses Train Station : The city is served by Cluses train station, which is an important stop on the line connecting Annecy to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet. This line allows for regular connections to Annecy, Sallanches, and Saint-Gervais, as well as connections to Paris and other major French cities via the Annecy or Geneva train stations.

Public Transport

• Arv'i Network : The town of Cluses and its surroundings are served by the Arv'i bus network, which offers several lines connecting Cluses to other towns in the Arve valley.
• TGV and TER : Regional express trains (TER) and high-speed trains (TGV) accessible from Annecy or Geneva train stations facilitate travel to Paris and other major cities.

Private Transfers

• Taxi and VTC : It is best to book a private transfer on our website www.alps-direct.com to access the resorts of the Grand Massif (Flaine, Morillon, Samoëns, Les Carroz) and Les Portes du Soleil (Les Gets, Morzine, Avoriaz)