Flaine is a ski resort in France with 140 km of pistes and 24 lifts. Skiing reaches up to 2 500 m above sea level and the village sits at 1 600 m. Accommodation with lift pass included can be booked directly, you arrange your own travel there.
Flaine is a snow-sure ski resort at 1,600 metres in the Grand Massif area, set in a natural bowl-shaped valley surrounded by high mountain walls. The resort offers 140km of its own pistes, with access to the Grand Massif's 265km in total. A ski holiday in Flaine suits families and anyone who prioritises snow-sureness and varied terrain at sensible prices.
The resort's architecture is distinctive, and opinions are divided. The brutalist concrete buildings were designed by the Hungarian-American architect Marcel Breuer (known for the UNESCO building in Paris) and house original artwork by Picasso, Vasarely and Dubuffet. It's a ski resort that doubles as an open-air museum, an unusual combination.
The Grand Massif system links Flaine to the traditional villages of Samoëns, Morillon, Les Carroz and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. The famous Cascades run from Flaine to Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval is 14km long with a vertical drop of 1,700 metres, one of the longest runs in the French Alps.
Flaine's position in a north-facing valley gives it very good snow-sureness. The mountain walls shield it from sun and wind, so natural snow lasts longer than in south-facing resorts. This makes Flaine a reliable choice throughout the winter season, from December to late April.
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Flaine has 140km of its own pistes and 24 lifts, with access to the Grand Massif's 265km network. The north-facing location provides excellent snow quality. The Cascades run (14km, with a 1,700m vertical drop) down to Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval is one of the longest in France. The mix of pistes is well balanced, with plenty of blue and red runs. Tête des Lindars (2,500m) offers off-piste terrain with panoramic views.
Piste map for Flaine
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Best time to travel to Flaine
December to April brings reliable conditions throughout the season. January and February see the most snow. The north-facing location preserves snow quality well into March and April too. This snow-sureness makes Flaine a good choice if you're booking early without knowing how the winter will turn out.
How to get to Flaine
You arrange your own travel, and many drive their own car. Taking the Eurotunnel from Folkestone and arriving at Calais, it's roughly 886 km to Flaine, around 9,1 hours of pure driving time through France. Remember that studded tyres are banned in France and Germany.
Flaine is suitable for
⭐ Excellent choice
Suitable to some extent
Limited selection
⭐ Very snow-reliable
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See prices for ski holidays in FlaineFrequently asked questions about Flaine
Flaine sits in a north-facing valley at 1,600 metres, surrounded by high mountain walls that shield it from sun and wind. This northerly position preserves natural snow for longer. The ski area rises to 2,500m. Together, these factors provide reliable conditions from December to April.
The Grand Massif links five resorts: Flaine, Samoëns, Morillon, Les Carroz and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. Together they offer 265km of pistes on a single lift pass. Flaine sits highest and acts as the hub of the system.
Yes, the architect Marcel Breuer ensured that original artwork by Picasso, Vasarely, Dubuffet and others was placed throughout the public spaces. Flaine Forum, the resort's centre, works as an open-air museum, with sculptures and artworks built into the architecture.
