Flaine

Purpose-built Flaine, set below Mont Blanc, has an excellent snow record, doorstep skiing which is genuinely suitable for all levels, and is an easy drive from the Channel ports and only 45 miles from Geneva.  Flaine has superb nursery slopes with four free lifts and very good children’s facilities.  Of enormous attraction to intermediates are the links to the three traditional resorts of Samoens, Morillon and Les Carroz, closeby.  Unusually, for such a large linked circuit, there are plenty of steep runs and mogul fields, as well as exceptional off-piste opportunities.  With one of the best funparks in the Alps and a designated kid’s half-pipe, Flaine is popular, also, with freestylers.  Choose from simple, budget accommodation or independent, Scandinavian style chalets.  Flaine offers plenty of choice.

Grand Massif 1600m-2500m       

The Grand Massif pass covers Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoens and Sixt, all linked to Flaine by pistes or lifts.

Beginners*** Intermediates***
Advanced*** Snowboarders***

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Ski Facts: 265km with 132 pistes: 16 black, 54 red, 47 blue, 15 green, snowpark, boardercross. 64km cross country.

Lift Pass: Le Grand Massif 6 days adult €154, child 5-11yrs €112, 12-15yrs €122.

Ski School: 6 half days group lessons adult €108, child €88. ESF Flaine Fôret tel 0033 450 90 80 44.

Non-skiing: Snowshoeing, swimming pool, ice skating, indoor climbing, cultural centre, cinema, ice driving, classical music & Jazz concerts, Xmas snow carnival.

Children: Les Petits Loups tel 0033 450 90 87 82 from 6mths-4yrs €30/day.

Travel: By car: Calais 522 miles. By rail: Cluses 16 miles. By air: Geneva 1.75hrs.

NOTE: Prices are approximate and are to be used as a guide only. Travel distances are approximate and travel times are subject to road conditions.