La Scierie
La Clusaz
Restaurant in La Clusaz, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Scierie is the practical La Clusaz choice when you want a flexible meal rather than a formal tasting-menu evening. For a more polished Alpine French or Creative experience, compare it with Au Cœur du Village Hôtel & Spa and the Cin5 restaurants before committing.
About La Scierie
La Scierie is a La Clusaz venue with a smart-casual dress code and late-night opening on its operating days.
The useful verdict is direct: consider La Scierie when its schedule fits your time in La Clusaz. It is open Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10 AM to 2 AM, Thursday from 5 PM to 2 AM, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. For specifics such as cuisine, chef, price tier, menu format, awards, seat count, or service style, check directly before making plans.
Best for checking hours and fit before you go
If you are comparing La Scierie with another option, Le Cin5 - Au Cœur du Village is one name to review separately. Restaurant Gastronomique le Cin5 is another relevant comparison when you are deciding where to book. For La Scierie itself, focus on the practical points: it is in La Clusaz, follows a smart-casual dress code, keeps late hours on its open days.
That matters when planning in La Clusaz. Treat La Scierie as a venue to check against your schedule, confirm any menu, booking, group, or dietary details directly before relying on them.
Where it sits among La Clusaz alternatives
For broader context, Au Cœur du Village Hôtel & Spa is another name to compare. L'Outa and Le Cairn are also options to review when availability, timing, or setting matters. For broader planning, use Pearl's La Clusaz restaurants guide alongside the La Clusaz hotels guide.
The decision is simple: pick La Scierie only after confirming that its hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. If you need a specific cuisine, menu format, price level, dietary accommodation, or special-occasion setup, check those details directly before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- 331 Rte du Col des Aravis, 74220 La Clusaz, France
- Website
- la-scierie.com
- Phone
- +33450633468
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Scierie anchors itself where the Alps begin to rise, and the dining experience reflects that geographic clarity. The room reads as a classic Savoyard table pulled toward the mountain: thoughtful, grounded cooking that leans on dairy, cured meats and seasonal alpine produce. It sits at the edge of La Clusaz, close enough to village life to feel familiar and far enough into high-mountain terrain to feel like a destination. The result is a scenic, quietly assured place that feels both rooted in regional tradition and welcoming to travellers who arrive by bike in summer or skis in winter.
Best For
La Scierie suits a range of alpine occasions, from family meals to celebratory dinners, and functions well as a destination stop for visitors spending a weekend in La Clusaz. The description highlights its appeal to both local clientele and a well-travelled winter and summer crowd—cyclists, skiers and mountain visitors who treat the restaurant as part of a day on the slopes or a regional outing. It also works for small group dining where guests want a hearty, regionally minded meal that reflects Savoyard culinary traditions.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the house specialties that demonstrate the restaurant’s Savoyard roots. The porcini mushroom fondue and tartiflette are signature items that showcase the alpine focus on rich dairy and mountain mushrooms; both are natural for sharing and pair well with the region’s straightforward, rustic preparations. Expect dishes that emphasize seasonal alpine produce, cured meats and cheese-forward plates. If you want a compact sense of what La Scierie does best, order one of the fondue preparations and the tartiflette to experience its take on classic mountain cuisine.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and festive atmosphere with a large fireplace, stylish rustic decor evoking the venue's sawmill heritage, and a lively yet welcoming vibe.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- porcini mushroom fondue
- tartiflette
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- L'Outa, Notable alternative
- Au Cœur du Village Hôtel & Spa, French Alpine, French Alpine
- Le Cin5 - Au Cœur du Village, Creative, €€€€
- Restaurant Gastronomique le Cin5, Alpine French, Alpine French
- Le Cairn, Modern Cuisine, €€
Restaurant context
How La Scierie compares in La Clusaz
La Scierie is the easier, more casual choice in La Clusaz when the meal needs to fit around the day rather than become the main event. L'Outa is the closest local cross-shop when availability and mood are the deciding factors, while Au Cœur du Village Hôtel & Spa is the better fit for diners who want a French Alpine hotel setting.
For a more ambitious dinner, Le Cin5 - Au Cœur du Village is the clear step up: Creative, €€€€, and better suited to a planned special occasion. Restaurant Gastronomique le Cin5 also reads as a stronger choice for Alpine French dining when polish matters more than flexibility.
Le Cairn, listed as Modern Cuisine at €€, is the value-minded alternative if you are willing to look outside the immediate La Clusaz set. Stay with La Scierie for an easier local booking; move to the Cin5 options when the evening needs more ceremony.
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Compare La Scierie
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Scierie | La Clusaz | ; | ; | No published awards |
| L'Outa | La Clusaz | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Au Cœur du Village Hôtel & Spa | La Clusaz | French Alpine | ; | No published awards |
| Le Cin5 - Au Cœur du Village | La Clusaz | Creative | €€€€ | No published awards |
| Restaurant Gastronomique le Cin5 | La Clusaz | Alpine French | ; | 2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2025 Relais Chateaux Award |
| Le Cairn | Saint-Jean-de-Sixt | Modern Cuisine | €€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book La Scierie?
La Scierie's schedule is Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10 AM to 2 AM; Thursday from 5 PM to 2 AM; and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Check the venue directly for reservations and current availability.
Is La Scierie good for a special occasion?
La Scierie is in La Clusaz, has a smart-casual dress code, keeps late hours on its open days. For a more planned occasion, compare it with Restaurant Gastronomique le Cin5 and confirm details directly with any venue before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Scierie?
La Scierie is open from 10 AM on Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, from 5 PM on Thursday, until 2 AM on each open day. If you need a specific meal period or menu, confirm it directly with the venue. Le Cin5 - Au Cœur du Village is another option to review separately.
What are alternatives to La Scierie in La Clusaz?
Other names to compare include Le Cin5 - Au Cœur du Village, Au Cœur du Village Hôtel & Spa, L'Outa, Le Cairn, Restaurant Gastronomique le Cin5. Review each venue directly for its current hours, menu, booking details, setting before choosing.
Can La Scierie accommodate groups?
La Scierie's hours may help with planning, but group size, seating, booking requirements should be checked directly with the venue. For a planned group meal, compare other options such as Le Cin5 - Au Cœur du Village as well.
