Flaine Ski Resort Guide
Flaine, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 7 ratings)
| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 140km |
| Highest Lift | 2,500m |
| Resort Height | 1,600m |
| Nearest Airports | Geneva 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 11cm, expected on 21 November.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to 2,089m |
Ski Area Stats
Flaine Ski Area
| 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
| 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
| Highest Lift | 2,500m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,600m |
| Resort Altitude (Flaine) | 1,600m |
| Max Vertical | 900m |
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
| 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'.
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Ski Lessons in Flaine
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.
