Groups
Equity in resort
Equity run hotels and chalets
Always one of our most popular destinations, this lovely little village continues
to improve every year, and if you first got your ski legs here a few seasons
ago you have a surprise in store! As part of the Turin 2006 Olympic Games there has been
huge investment in the whole area. You'll find all the charm still intact but
the improvements to the village and the developing relationship with neighbouring
Montgenevre have propelled Claviere into a different league.
There's so many of the right ingredients in place here. The local skiing, distinguished
by delightful tree runs, is excellent, but your pass also includes one free
day on the Milky Way, one of the biggest systems in the world, and one day in
Montgenevre. Our ski map never does justice to the Claviere skiing because it's
dwarfed by the Milky Way as a whole. The Claviere runs are varied and attractive,
curving through trees on the shoulders of the high divide between Italy and
France. Like neighbouring Montgenevre, the snow record is first class. For beginners,
there's a pleasant, flat area in the village and an enormous blue run which
starts above the trees and goes all the way back to the village. It's long and
quite demanding, but enthusiastic beginners will feel a great sense of achievement
if they can manage all of it. Intermediates have many choices including some
adventurous semi off-piste down little paths which wind through trees and seem
to go on forever. Advanced skiers have some good reds, some inspiring off-piste,
and there's the Milky Way to explore. It's a long day but a great one. First
lift out, last lift back!
You will certainly want to visit Montgenevre at least once. On the way back,
intermediates can enjoy one of the best runs on the Milky Way, from the top
of the dramatic Roc l'Aigle, down the wild and beautiful Colletto Verde, followed
by a colossal schuss home. Claviere's height (1760m) and exposed position on
the top of a pass gives exceptional snow security. Conditions are as good as
anywhere in the Alps except glacier resorts. Claviere has always been appreciated
as a good village for skiers and was actually one of Italy's first resorts.
There's an attractive sense of ski tradition. It has masses of character and
low priced border-town shopping. One of the nice things about Claviere is the
many traditional mountain restaurants which can be reached by all levels of
skier. We also recommend the first class ski school.
We organise a lively après ski programme including a riotous skidoo ride
to a mountain restaurant for an Italian banquet with lots of grolla! The local
karaoke bar and ice skating rink are also good fun. Montgenevre is a brisk 20min
walk or a taxi ride for a night out.
Milky Way resorts - Sestriere, Montgenevre.
Village Facts
Small, quiet and picturesque, but with a good mix of cosy bars, amusements and
well priced shopping. Claviere has lots of character and charm.
o Torchlight descents
o Several mountain bars and restaurants
o Two small supermarkets
o Five bars plus hotels
o Two karaoke bars
o Natural skating rink
o Skidoo rides
o Tobogganing
o Paragliding (Montgenevre)
o 24hr cash machine
o Post office
o Tourist office
o Two pizzerias
o Newsagent
o Two sports shops
o Historic Briançon, just over the border, is a fantastic day out.