Where to find us

Maison Cluaran is situated in the heart of le Courtil Venosc (1000m), an exquisite artisan mountain village whose roots extend to before the 17th centuary. It is famous for its beauty and charm, not to mention its artisan shopping, village bars and restaurants.

Venosc is quiet and tranquil, however it is on the doorstep of some of the best skiing, walking, VTT, cycle touring, climbing and paragliding in the French Alpes. Venosc is a superb base for a full range of amazing outdoor activities, or a beautiful quiet place for a rest, creative retreat, or both! Venosc has a couple of restaurant/bars and a couple of cafés together with several shops selling artisan crafts and produce.

A 10 minute walk and 10 minute gondola ride takes you to the vibrant alpine resort of les Deux Alpes. During the sports seasons of winter and summer, you can get pretty much everything you need, including equipment spares and repairs, provisions and extensive night life /events.

There are many other world-renowned locations close by, including La Grave and Alpe d’Huez.
Bourg d’Oisans is the nearest ‘commercial centre’; 15 minutes’ drive and on the journey in to Venosc. Open all year round, you can also get pretty much everything you need, including equipment spares and repairs, provisions and a great night life. There is a lot more, so check out the sites below.

Venosc is readily accessible by road and is served by several airports.

Grenoble Isere Airport, also known as Aéroport Alpes–Isère is 1h25m by car. Car hire opening hours vary throughout the year, with most activity being seen in the peak winter season.

Geneva Airport is 2h25m by car and has on site has car rental all year round.

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is 1h50m by car and has on site has car rental all year round.

Chambéry Airport is 2h by car. Car hire opening hours vary throughout the year, with most activity being seen in the peak winter season.

Many visitors drive for their home country and some adventurous families even travel by train and take the bus form Grenoble to Venosc. We can arrange minivan transfers for you. Tariffs can be sent on request. These must be booked and payed for at the time of paying your deposit.

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