The resort

Everything in the ski resort of Flaine is designed with winter sports in mind. It is called 'The White Desert' by locals and is at the heart of the Grand Massif ski area, the largest in France. Located at an altitude of 1600 metres, in a sunny bowl below Mont Blanc, snow is practically guaranteed.

Skiing and boarding

Skiing in Flaine means access to the Grand Massif ski area, set in the Haute Savoie region of France between Geneva and Mont Blanc. There are 265kms of ski runs serviced by 80 ski lifts; there is a vast variety of terrain and good skiing for all abilities. Snowboarders also have a good choice with a half pipe and 3 snow parks in the Grand Massif area. Many visitors return year after year to enjoy skiing here. Lying in a vast open snow bowl, the resort is renowned for excellent snow conditions and plenty of sunny days. more>>

Apres ski

Apres-ski in the ski resort of Flaine is easily accessible as all restaurants, bars, shops and activities are grouped around two central shopping plazas or in the resort centre. There is also a cultural centre where classical and jazz music events are scheduled, a library and art gallery. more>>

Resort overview

The ski resort of Flaine is connected by lifts to the more traditional lower altitude towns of Les Carroz, Morrillon and Samoens. Sixt is a bus ride away. Together these resorts form a huge ski circus of 78 lifts and more than a 100 pistes totalling over 255km of skiing. As the terrain is so varied there is something to suit all levels of skier.

The ski resort of Flaine is a car free resort and all accommodation and services are clustered to provide maximum convenience for skiers. Skiing in Flaine really does offer something for everyone. Families skiing in Flaine will love the excellent ski school, kindergartens and the very short transfer from Geneva.

Skiing in Flaine is unique. Flaine was constructed in the 1970s and it famous for its distinctive and unique style of architecture. Flaine is one of the most user-friendly ski resorts in France and is in a location that ensures exceptional snow conditions. Consisting of accommodation blocks built on three levels along the slopes in the centre of a natural bowl, this is the youngest resort in the French Alps. Flaine may not present the archetypical image of the Alpine village, but it has been architecturally designed for comfort and convenience, and visitors are amazed at how the buildings blend in with the limestone of their surroundings.