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Flaine Ski Resort Guide

Flaine, France

Rated: 3/5 (from 7 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForFreeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length140km
Highest Lift2,500m
Resort Height1,600m
 Nearest AirportsGeneva and Annecy
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Flaine

Purpose-built and snow-sure, Flaine has some great skiing at the head of the Grand Massif ski area. Lifts radiate out in a skier-friendly natural basin, extending to Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt.

Summary

The ski area of Flaine is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,600m, with 140km of marked runs.

Flaine is part of the Grand Massif ski area with access to 265km of downhill skiing, with 351 marked pistes, served by a total of 78 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Flaine itself (140km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Grand Massif ski resorts of Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt Fer à Cheval.

The ski resort itself is at 1,600m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,500m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Flaine offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Flaine.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Flaine?

The next notable snow forecast is 9cm, expected on 14 December, with around 39cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Flaine Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 5 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
25
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
26
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 7 
Downhill
Total Length
140km
Cross Country
Total Length
13km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
26

Grand Massif Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
37
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
132
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
140
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
42
Downhill
Total Length
265km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
78

Altitudes & Slopes

Flaine Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,500m
Lowest Piste1,600m
Resort Altitude (Flaine)1,600m
Max Vertical900m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, S, W

Flaine has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Flaine
Freeriders
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Flaine Overview

Flaine - the village - is not a sight that suits everyone, although the famous concrete-block architecture actually includes listed buildings! Flaine the ski area, on the other hand, offers a tremendous variety of well connected skiing for all levels. Absolute beginners can start on the tennis courts near the town and can progress on long meandering Blues further up. Unusually, beginners are also served by a couple of runs beside the highest restaurant.

Flaine sits on a forested hillside in a natural snowy bowl only 30km (18 miles) from Mont Blanc.

The resort is located at a snowsure altitude in the huge Grand Massif ski area, with lift-links across and down to quaint traditional villages like Samoëns and Sixt in the valleys below.

 Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Flaine is 14km long and the most difficult run is the 'Styx'.

Ski Lessons in Flaine

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Flaine Ski Schools and Flaine Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Flaine?

This ski resort is in the French Alps in Arâches-la-Frasse, Bonneville.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Flaine is Geneva, 53 minutes drive away.

Annecy, Chambery, Sion, Lyon St-Exupéry, Grenoble, Lyon Bron, Berne and Turin Caselle airports are all within three hours drive.

Geneva is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 26 ski lifts are able to uplift 32,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 10km of ski runs, with 100 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Flaine open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Piste Map

Flaine Piste Map
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