Claviere resort guide - a general overview
Claviere is a small, traditional village, on the border between Italy and France. In fact the main route between Turin and Briancon goes through Claviere and then into France and the resort of Montgenevre. The slopes of Montgenevre are just as easily reached as those of the Italian side and the large Milky Way. However, the lift pass is not shared so you have to buy a day pass to ski on the French side. Ski holidays in Claviere can be described as cheap and cheerful, best suited to those who are on a budget and are beginners or low intermediates.
Resort stats
400km
1,760m - 2,680m
Level of skiing
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Experts
- Snow sure
- Off-piste
- Ski area
Qualities
- Charm factor
- Non-skiers
- Nightlife
- Resort layout
- Fine dining
- Short transfer
- Resort value
Airports
- Turin
- 1hr 30mins
- Grenoble
- 3hrs
Pros and Cons
Pros
- A relatively cheap ski holiday
- Good snow reliability
- Small and friendly resort
- Acces to the large Milky Way ski Circuit and Montgenevre in France
- Beginners and low intermediates
Cons
- Little to do if not skiing
- Limited apres ski options
Restaurants
Claviere Resort Restaurants
Claviere is one of those resorts lucky enough to be located on the boarder of two countries famous for their tasty cuisine. The restaurants in Claviere are a fusion of beautiful Italian tastes mixed with the class of famous French dishes. The beef Carpaccio at The Kilt restaurant gets fabulous reviews, described as "melt in your mouth". The Kilt is a family run traditional restaurant which has a lovely cosy mountain "Alpine" atmosphere and the owners Roberto and his wife are keen to explain the dishes and their origins to you.
Claviere Mountain Restaurants
Being nicely located right on the border of France and Italy this charming resort is lucky enough to have restaurants offering a fusion of two of the most famous culinary nations in Europe. Although there is not as many restaurants located here as other parts of the Milky Way, there is still a fair few very good Italian eateries dotted around. The Ski Lodge on the nursery slopes is a good place to try, offering tasty Italian cuisine and it also serves a beautiful glass of Vino Caldo. Chalet Mon Soleil located at the start of the number 93 run serves flavoursome Italian delicacies and the views here are stunning.
Funicular
Cable Car
Gondola
Chair lift
Drag lift
Property
