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Flaine Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • All round resort
  • 265km well-groomed pistes
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation

Great for

  • Families
  • Intermediates
  • Snow-sure
  • Late season holidays

Ski Holidays in Flaine

Part of the Grand Massif ski area, Flaine was purposely built on the mountain for direct access to some of the greatest terrain around. While the village may not be brimming with alpine charm, the skiing and facilities more than makeup for it, a place much loved by powder hounds and families alike.

  • Flight Time
  • 1h 45m
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Geneva, Grenoble
  • Chambery, Lyon
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • French
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Flaine Stats

Top Altitude
2500m
Bottom Altitude
1600m
Resort Altitude
1600m
Total Piste
265km
Longest Run
Cascade 14km
Slope Orientation
N, E, S
Vertical Drop
914m
Skiable Vertical
914m
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No
Location
France, Alps.
Established
1969
Downhill
265km
Lift Pass
£331

At just an hour's drive from Geneva, Flaine's known as a 'fly-in, ski-in ski-out' resort. The ease of skiing that families and keen skiers rave about here's no accident – legendary architect Marcel Lajos Breuer designed it to be as ski friendly as possible, and he did a jolly good job. A ski lift or piste is never far away, and the town itself is entirely traffic-free, with cars only allowed to enter to drop off and pick up luggage.

Whilst it won't be winning the gong for chocolate box charm, Breuer's work has seen Flaine classed as 'architecturally significant'. He described his buildings as 'cut like diamonds' to reflect the sunlight from different angles - if you can draw your eyes away from those gorgeous Haute-Savoie peaks, see if you can spot the glittering effect he aimed for.

The resort is divided into two areas, Flaine Foret and Flaine Forum. Foret sits at 1700m and Forum slightly lower down at 1600m. Both are very similar, although the latter's considered somewhat better in terms of facilities. A new development just outside the resort, Hameau de Flaine, is still ski-in ski-out but with a more traditional feel.

One claim to fame here is that Flaine had Europe's first-ever snowmaking machine in 1973 - not that the ski area needs much help creating the white stuff; the slopes are snow-sure throughout the season thanks to a lofty top altitude of 2500m. The resort has an efficient lift system providing easy access to the rest of the Grand Massif ski area.

Being in the middle of the 5th largest ski area in France, Le Grand Massif, skiers also have excellent access to the slopes around resorts including Samoëns, Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval and Les Carroz. The Grand Massif ski area is also very proud to boast of being the first ski area in the world to carry the Green Globe Certification for sustainable tourism.

The nearest airport to Flaine is Geneva / Geneve at 90 km or about 1 hour 30 minutes by car.

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Snowboarding

What's the ski area like in Flaine?

With its high altitudes producing outstanding ski conditions throughout the season, Flaine is famed for offering an all-round ski area with plenty of slopes for all abilities. It is the perfect place for some quality skiing or snowboarding.

Which other ski resorts are near to Flaine?

The nearest ski resorts to Flaine include Chamonix, Megeve, Samoëns, Morillon, Les Carroz and Sixt..

Beginner Slopes

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Intermediate Slopes

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Advance Slopes

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Expert Slopes

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What is Flaine like for Beginner skiers?

Flaine is a popular place to learn to ski or snowboard and even has free beginners lifts for those who are finding their feet. The schools all have English speaking instructors who can guide you through the basics and have you gliding down the slopes in no time. Once you're comfortable on the nursery slopes, purchase the complete lift pass and venture further afield - Tourmaline is a great blue run.

What is Flaine like for Intermediate skiers?

Perfect for intermediate skiers and snowboarders, Flaine has an excellent amount of more challenging terrain. Head to Piste de Cascades for the longest run in the Grand Massif and 14km of ultimate intermediates paradise. Lower-level intermediates should try the Serpentine piste while a must-ski for those looking for more of a challenge is the Mephisto.

What is Flaine like for Advanced skiers?

With the snow quality being some of the best around, advanced skiers and boarders can discover some trying descents on and off-piste - take the white-knuckle Styx and Le Diamant Noir for a real challenge.

What is Flaine like for snowboarding?

Throughout the larger ski area, freestylers will find some great natural obstacles and purpose-designed developments to conquer, two of which are in the Flaine ski area. 'Ze Funny Slope' on the Tourmaline run is an easy-going descent with various features and jumps for the whole family, and 'Urban'z' has a decent selection of boxes, rails and kickers to tackle. However, if it's something a bit more challenging you're after, you'll need to head over to Morillon and the Chalet blue run to tackle the red level freestyle features at 'Ze FunkyPark.'

What is Flaine like for off-piste skiing?

The off-piste and freeriding terrain is impressive and seriously steep - head out with a local guide to find the best powder safely.

What is Flaine like for cross country skiing?

Here you will find the highest track in the Alps. The trails only amount to 5km, but the terrain and views are stunningly beautiful, sitting at the Col de Pierre Carree, at about 1850m.

Flaine Restaurants

You'll find a good number of restaurants ranging from venues serving traditional French cuisine to home-from-home British classics. L'Ancolie is a delicious French restaurant well worth a visit for their exceptional traditional deserts (which usually involve much alcohol). Le Desert Blanc serves all kinds of cuisine and is famed for its hearty meals, including fabulous hamburgers.

Where to eat in Flaine and on the mountain

The Flying Dutchman Salads, Fish and Chips, Kroket, Frikedel, bolognaise, Sandwiches. On wednesdays FD holds a barbecue where for 15€ you get a plate of meat whihc you can cook to your own taste. Salads, bread and sauces also included.

La Perdrix Noire At the centre of Flaine Forêt, in the shopping arcade opposite the stunning auditorium, you'll find the Perdrix Noire Restaurant and Bar. Providing expansive mountain top views, good food and classic alpine decor. We have recently been awarded 'Best Resort Restaurant in Europe 2008' by Cadogan Guides, in The Great Skiing & Snowboarding Awards. Choose from our seasonal menu or the extensive a la carte. Regional specialities, plus meats and fresh seafood from the rottisserie and grill, acompanied by a fine selection of wines.

Chalet La Cascade Find rest, calm and tranquility offered by the "Chalet La Cascade, ideally located in a completely natural environment; on the slope "Azurite" in winter, close to all mountain activities in summer. In "La Cascade" you will discover a refined cuisine (lunch and dinner) where fantasy and tradition mingle with mountain specialties

Flaine Après Ski

The excellent skiing in the resort is matched by fun après ski, and there's something to suit everyone - from a family night out to an all-night party thanks to a range of places to eat, drink and dance. If you're staying in Flaine Forum, you'll enjoy all the restaurants and bars right on your doorstep. The après is a short bus ride from Flaine Foret which is considered the slightly more residential part of Flaine. You can get a ski lift or shuttle bus into the town for après so you won't be missing out. Le Diamant Noir is a popular bar that has a great atmosphere. It serves fantastic cocktails, and you'll have an unforgettable night here... and possibly a sore head in the morning! Another excellent drinking venue is Le White Pub - a favourite with British tourists with karaoke nights and live music. Perdrix Noire is considered an upmarket venue so is perfect if you want to get your glad rags on and dance the night away. Flaine also has the one obligatory late opening, French alpine night club. Les Caves is open late until 5 am, it's the go-to spot for a late-night soiree.

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Flaine

The Flying Dutchman Parties, Theme evenings, beers from around Europe, snacks. lively Dutch atmosphere.

Flaine Activites for Non-skiers

There are plenty of non-ski activities to keep you entertained off the slopes - try ice-driving, race your friends at high speed on snow buggies or if you feel extremely daring, go paragliding over the mountains. More traditional winter activities include ice skating, curling, sleigh rides and snowshoeing. There's a cultural centre with an art gallery and library in Flaine Forum. Or If you just want to relax after a day on the slopes many of the hotels have pools and spas for some well-deserved pampering

Climbing Wall Artificial climbing wall in the auditorium at Flaine-Forêt. Qualified instructor, shoes and ropes provided. Enrolment locally. Opens late afternoon. Details of swimming pool: water 28°C/82°F, air 26°C/79°F with pool measuring 10m x 25 m (33 x 82 ft), paddling pool and water garden for toddlers. Swimming school with state-qualified instructor: introduction to the water from 3 years, advanced tuition in the 4 swimming styles, relaxation, aqua-aerobics. Contact Tourist info for more details

Flaine Mountain Experience You don't ski or you want to see the country side of a ski resort, snowshoeing is a good way to do so ! With the compagny of a qualified mountain leader specilised in snow shoes , you will be able to enjoy the sight of snowed and peaceful scenery without being disturb by the skiers and therefore appreciate at its best the beauty of the mountain landscape . snowshoeing in les Grandes PLATIERES we have a bus to organised a day or a alf day in the Grand Massif area . And after a skiing day wy not to have a evening meal in a mountain chalet after a small tour with snowshoes ?? really good fun !! 1/2 day snow shoes walk 22 €/pers

Flaine Mountain Experience The Grand Massif by mountain bike with a guide to show you the best places to ride ! 25 € ½ day / 45 € day Grand Massif / Portes du Soleil 25 € Downhill des Grandes Platières ( téléphérique compris )

Nature Motoneige Treat yourself to an unforgettable ride, alone, with your special someone, with friends or family. Accompanied by a guide, you can steer your snowmobile and discover the canadian landscapes or Haute Savoie on the maginificent massif of Carroz d'Arâches. The course is varied: it runs on trails, through the forest, and on powder, with a pause at the top of Carroz d'Arâches to take advantage of the superb views over the mountain massifs of Faucigny, Aravis, Bargy, Salève, and Chablais. 2009 Prices Caribou Excursion For everyone ! 1 hour excursion : 85€ snowmobile one person ...........................95€ snowmobile two persons Passenger riding with the guide 30€ ( for Caribou Excursion )

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Flaine is highly regarded for its excellent quality snow and ski-in-ski-out resort, however, the shopping experience in Flaine is not one to be overlooked. The quintessential ski haven has bars such as the Flying Dutchman, Le White Pub and more! There are other activities such as ice-skating, swimming and spas. For those who love food, there are a range of shops that are in resort range from mini markets, local food shops and regional food and produce. There are wonderful souvenirs from the resorts that will bring back memories for years.

Flaine Simonds Sports With so much experience on skis, Simond Sports can offer you the best service and advice for your winter holiday. Come and take a look at our massive selection of skis, boots and snowboards to rent or buy. We stock the best from the top French brands, Salomon, Rossignol and Dynastar - and if you want to buy equipment we offer free tests and friendly, helpful advice to ensure you make the right choice. We have 2 shops in Flaine - in the Forum and Foret levels, so there's one nearby wherever you're staying. Book this winter's skis online - to make sure you get the equipment and service you deserve. Prices: 2008 - 9 (in euros) 1 day / 6 days: Adults: Pack Competition/Black 31 /160 Ski only 23 /117 Pack Performance/Red (skis or snowboard) 28 / 140 Ski only 10/97

Flaine Sport Since 1975, 30 years of experience , situated in the center of the resort in the residence “Pierre et Vacances” only two minutes walking from the slopes. A team of professinals , two ski instructors , who will welcome you friendly , advice you and help you to choose your ski equipement. Come to visit us to discover the new 2006/2007 ski equipement, boots ski suits and sportswear. See you soon in our shop...

Sherpa Supermarché Flaine Opening hours : Winter : 7.00am / 7.30pm non stop Summer : 7.00am / 7.30pm non stop Periods when open : Winter : 05/12 to 30/04 Summer : 01/07 to 31/08

SKI REPUBLIC The place to go for fantastic ski and snowboard rental. Top quality equipment with great money saving deals. Easy online booking process. • FREE helmet hire! • 2 for 1 on all ski & snowboard rental • Snowlib’ - FREE exchange in any resort! • FREE guarantee for kids & juniors • Group booking deals Open hours: Monday – Friday 8:30–10:30 and 16:30–18:30 Saturday 8:30–11:30 and 14:30–20:00 Sunday 8:00 -12:00 and 16:00 – 19:00 Closed on Wednesday morning unless during school holidays.

Flaine Package Ski Holidays

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With the resorts high altitudes and the best snow record in the Alps, skiing in Flaine is excellent throughout the whole season. Whether you fancy and early Christmas break or something late in the season then you can be sure to expect fantastic ski conditions! Ski the south facing sunny slopes in early in the season and then head to north facing slops for the best preserved snow later on. There is good snow making technology with 218 snow cannons topping up any slopes where the snow is a bit sparse. This is a very popular resort with visitors flocking here throughout the ski season. Peak dates, such as Christmas, New Year and Half Term are especially busy so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.

Christmas and New Year's Festivities   Torchlight descents, food stalls, sound and light shows, and fireworks. Mostly from Christmas Eve through to New years day.

What's Flaine like at Christmas?

If you are looking for an amazing festive ski break, spend Christmas in Flaine. There are a number of fantastic Christmas events to take part in, such as festive markets and live music celebrations and with the ski area’s great snow record you can be sure to have an excellent time on the slopes.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Flaine like in the New Year?

Start your New Year off in the best way possible and head to Flaine for some unforgettable skiing and partying. New Year in Flaine is a big event with fireworks and big parties and the slopes are in excellent condition to top it off.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Flaine like in Half-Term?

Half term in Flaine offer the perfect time and place for a week of skiing. If excellent snow fall and well groomed slopes sound good, this is a fantastic Half Term holiday destination. There are great ski schools and with free beginners lifts its really well suited to a family holiday.
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's Flaine like at Easter?

Easter in Flaine is a wonderful time to book a ski holiday! The skiing is still likely to be excellent thanks to high altitude, snow sure slopes, making this the perfect place for a late season ski break.
Easter Ski Holidays

Flaine Snow Conditions

Average snow depths in Flaine are 55cm to 182cm in January, 91cm to 267cm in February, 87cm to 285cm in March and 33cm to 269cm in April. Read our detailed Flaine snow history for more details.

  • Top Depth Base Depth
  • 106 cm DECEMBER 47 cm
  • 182 cm JANUARY 55 cm
  • 267 cm FEBRUARY 91 cm
  • 285 cm MARCH 87 cm
  • 269 cm APRIL 33 cm

Today in Flaine the average snow depth is N/A, with N/A at the base of the mountain around 1567m altitude, and N/A at the top of the slopes, around 2561m above sea level. There is 5cm recent snowfall and 1.5cm predicted today. Here's the full Flaine snow report.

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Flaine snow report is updated every 4 hours during the winter ski season

There is in Flaine currently forecast approximately 5cm of new snow expected over the coming week. We also have a detailed Flaine snow forecast.

  • Summit Temperature Flaine Weather Coming Week
  • 1 °c Moderate or heavy snow showers Today
  • 3 °c Sunny skies Wednesday
  • 4 °c Sunny skies Thursday
  • 8 °c Sunny skies Friday
  • 6 °c Sunny skies Saturday
  • 10 °c Sunny skies Sunday

Ski Accommodation in Flaine

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This excellent ski resort prides itself in being perfect for families, whether this is everyone’s first time on the slopes or you’re all confident skiers. A traffic free, purpose built resort, Flaine is a fantastic location with lots of amenities and all accommodation conveniently near the slopes and facilities.

With most properties like Hotel Terminal Neige Totem being directly in the centre of town, everything is easily accessible and you won’t have to walk far to get to the ski school meeting point or the nearest lift. The majority of the accommodation here is ski in/ski out, such as self-catering apartments Residence Terrasses De Veret – ideal for a cheap family getaway where you won’t have to walk long distances carrying ski equipment.

Flaine has great beginner’s facilities with good ski schools and accessible nursery slopes. The ski school’s English speaking instructors will have beginners skiing in no time and little skiers will love the kindergarten which takes children aged 3-12. There is a fantastic beginner’s lift system that offers four free lifts (Pre chair lift, Bissac carpet and forum bucket lift) which beginners can use until they feel ready to purchase a complete lift pass and try out some of the blue slopes. A lot of the hotels offer daycare and evening babysitting services and the Gardiere Les petits Loups crèche in the resort caters for small children aged 3-6 months.

There are some fantastic non-ski activities in the area including bowling, ice skating, swimming, sleigh rides and husky rides for some quality time off the slopes. Flaine is very popular with families and can get busy during peak season such as Christmas and Half Term - make sure that you book in advance to avoid disappointment!

Choosing the right accommodation for your group is important and in this purpose-built resort you can be sure you will find centrally located, ski-in ski-out properties to suit everyone. Hotels are great for groups as you can enjoy the facilities together while having your own space in your room. Hotel Le Flaine is a large hotel – perfect if you think stragglers might want to join the group later down the line. Self-catering apartments are also really well suited to a group of skiers and are often the cheapest way to ski. Montsoleil Terrasses d'Helios Apartments offer simple and comfortable accommodation for small groups, just 5 minutes from the town centre, slopes and lifts.

Part of the Grand Massif ski area, Flaine offers a great variety of terrain with plenty of skiing and snowboarding for all abilities! With its high altitudes, it has an excellent snow record and a good reputation as an all-round ski resort. The beginner’s facilities are really excellent and newcomers can quickly find their feet whilst the rest of the group tries more advanced terrain.

Flaine has plenty of non-ski activities to keep any non-skiers in the group entertained. Anyone feeling adventurous can try out high-speed ice driving and everyone can race against each other steering buggies through icy terrain. A lot of the hotels have good facilities where you can relax in a spa and have a swim or a work-out. You can also try ice skating, curling, bowling and sleigh rides.

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Flaine is very good and the ski school were great (we had the blue people instead of the red people). The only thing was that it’s slightly difficult to get back to the Flaine bowl in time for the ski school pick up as there’s only one lift that comes all the way back. Overall we'd really recommend it. + more
Lisa Burns, Fife
5 out of 5
We picked Flaine because it looked like a good big resort and we liked it. We were skiing as a group of different levels and it was fine for everyone, there wasn’t much hard stuff on piste but there was a bit of off-piste. The weather was quite warm which was unusual considering we were here at the start of Ja... + more
Elizabeth,
4 out of 5
We have some friends who own an apartment out there who we visited for a few days over New Years. It’s a lovely resort and really pretty. We all had a bit of a scare on the drive there as there was an unusual snowstorm which added an extra 3 hours onto our 9 hour drive and was quite stressful. I skied one morn... + more
Mrs H, Southampton
4 out of 5
It was our family’s first experience of Flaine and we had an excellent week. Everyone who was skiing thoroughly enjoyed themselves, there was more than enough for them all to explore. I go as a babysitter for one of the children, there's less to do here as a non skier during the day than you get in other place... + more
Cheryl, Surrey
5 out of 5
Really enjoyed our week here, the skiing is fantastic and the area covered by the Grand Massif pass is brilliant. The snow was brilliant for the end of March and we had 5 days of sunshine. There are lots of reds, blues and greens but I think the rating of the slopes is underestimated – a blue in Flaine would h... + more
Jessica Sharples,
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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Flaine

Maximum and minimum adult Flaine lift pass prices ranged from £331 to £331 for 6 days access to the Flaine ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Flaine holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

PassLift Tickets Child Adult Senior
6 Day(Ski Area) £265 - £265 £331 - £331 -
AgesAge Range 8 - 14 15 - 74 +

Free lift passes for children under 8 years and seniors over 75 years are issued in resort, photo ID is required for proof of age.

Area lift pass covers:  Flaine,  Les Carroz,  Morillon,  Samoëns  and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval


How much is ski rental in Flaine?

Ski rental in Flaine starts from £115 for adults and £88 for children.

How much is boot rental in Flaine?

Boot rental starts from £48 for adults and £30 for children.

Rental Ski Boot Snowboard
Adult £115 £48 £115
Child £88 £30 £88

How much are ski lessons in Flaine?

Ski school in Flaine starts from £198 for adults for a half day and £184 for children.

How much are snowboard lessons in Flaine?

Snowboard school in Flaine starts from £198 per adult and £184 per child for a half day.

Lessons Skiing Snowboarding
Adult £198 £198
Child £184 £184
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Getting to Flaine

Most of our ski holidays to Flaine packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Flaine from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Flaine from the UK?

Flights from London take about 1h 45m to Geneva, Grenoble, Chambery, Lyon. This table shows approximate transfer times to Flaine from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Geneva / Geneve 90 km 1 hour 30 minutes
Lyon 200 km 2 hours
Annecy 80 km 1 hour
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How long does it take to drive to Flaine from the UK?

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How long is the transfer from nearest France train station to Flaine?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Flaine transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Cluses 25 km 25 minutes

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Going to Flaine under your own steam

For independant travel to France, compare accommodation only with Flaine self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.

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Flaine Tourism Flaine Tourist Office Knowledge is next level. They have expert knowledge of the pistes, the ski areas, shopping, hotels, parking and more. The tourism office provides up to date and accurate advice and ability to purchase lift passes and guided tours for both summer and winter periods. Services Provided by Flaine Tourism Office: - Information and advice for your stay. - Brochures, activity guide, resort guide, ski map, hiking routes, etc. - Each week, a new program of entertainment, the Flainescope. - Guides and tourist maps of the region. - High-speed wifi access. - Photocopy and fax service (€). - 4 day weather forecast. - Receipt of lost property from the station. Opening Times: Daily Winter: daily 8:45 am - 7 pm Summer: daily 9 am - 12:30 pm / 2:30 pm - 7 pm Interseason: Monday to Friday 9 am - noon / 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Medical centre of Flaine Winter Opening hours, appointment not necessary: Monday to Saturday: 09h00-12h00 and 14h00-17h00 Sunday and public holidays: 10h00-12h00 and 14h00-18h00 Between 12h00-14h00 - emergencies only. Summer Opening hours, appointment not necessary: Monday to Friday (except public holidays): 10h00-12h30 When the Medical Centre in Flaine is closed, the medical office is relocated to Les Carroz d'Arâches.

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