Le Grand Massif is a linked ski area where the Grand Massif lift pass covers 265 km of piste. We list 2 resorts inside it, and the highest of them reaches 2 480 metres. The pass is worth around €378.
What Le Grand Massif is like
Le Grand Massif links 2 of our resorts. The villages sit between 1 and 740 metres above sea level, and the skiing goes up to 2 480 metres.
Lifts in the area normally open around 5 December and close around 15 April. 1 of the 2 resorts are marked as snow sure in our data.
2 of the resorts suit families particularly well, 0 suit strong skiers and 0 suit après ski. From Calais it is between 873 and 886 km to the resorts.
The pass is valid in all 2 villages, so you can stay in one and ski the whole area. That is the point of a linked ski area: you do not have to pick a village based on where the pistes are.
The resorts in Le Grand Massif
Every resort shares the same lift pass. Click through for the guide, the piste map and booking.
The resorts in Le Grand Massif side by side
| Resort | Village | Top | Piste | Lifts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaine | 1 m | 2 480 m | 265 km | 63 | See stays |
| Samoëns | 740 m | 2 480 m | 265 km | 63 | See stays |
Piste and lifts in the table are each resort's own figures. The figures for the whole area are at the top.
Common questions about Le Grand Massif
Which lift pass do I need in Le Grand Massif?
The pass is called Grand Massif and covers 265 km of piste. It is valid in all 2 of our villages in the area, so you can stay in one and ski the whole system.
Which resorts are in Le Grand Massif?
We list these: Flaine, Samoëns. They all share the same lift pass.
How high is Le Grand Massif?
The villages sit between 1 and 740 metres above sea level, and the skiing goes up to 2 480 metres.
When is the season in Le Grand Massif?
Lifts normally open around 5 December and close around 15 April. The dates move with the snow, so check the resort's own page before you book.