Flaine Ski Resort Guide: Reviews, Ratings and Stats
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Flaine reviews & ratings
4.2 (25 reviews)
Ranked 94th of 155 Ski resorts
4.24 (25 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.48 (25 ratings)
Value for Money
3.22 (23 ratings)
Après Ski
4.24 (21 ratings)
Off Piste
3.68 (25 ratings)
Eating Out
4.43 (23 ratings)
Accommodation Options
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Overview

Flaine, part of the Grand Massif ski area, is known for its modernist architecture and excellent snow conditions. The resort offers a variety of slopes for all skill levels, along with a range of winter activities, making it a popular destination for both families and avid skiers.

Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
9Beginner Runs
28Intermediate Runs
22Advanced Runs
6Expert Runs
7 kmLongest Run
146 kmSkiable Terrain
40 kmsSnow making
Elevation
2500 mTop
1600 mBottom
900 mVertical Drop
Lifts
2Gondolas / Cable Cars
1Chairlifts
14Surface Lifts
Lift Pass Costs
€1242Season pass
€3456 days
€57.51 day
Weather
445 cmAverage annual snowfall

Getting There

Airports

  • Geneva Airport (GVA) 90KMs 75min drive
  • Chambéry Airport (CMF) 120KMs 90min drive
  • Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 190KMs 150min drive

Train Stations

  • Cluses 5 / km 10m drive

Flaine Reviews & Ratings

Overall Rating: 4.2
Ranking: 94th of 155 resorts
4.24 (25 ratings)
Overall Rating
3.48 (21 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.48 (25 ratings)
Value for Money
3.22 (23 ratings)
Après Ski
4.58 (24 ratings)
Family Friendly
4.24 (21 ratings)
Off Piste
3.68 (25 ratings)
Eating Out
3.43 (21 ratings)
Tree Skiing
4.40 (25 ratings)
Groomed Runs
3.33 (21 ratings)
Mogul Fields
3.90 (21 ratings)
Powder Zones
3.92 (25 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
4.40 (25 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.63 (16 ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.43 (23 ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.18 (11 ratings)
Intermediates
4.30 (10 ratings)
Advanced
4.25 (4 ratings)
Experts
4.00 (2 ratings)
Snowboarders

All Reviews

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Jill Hodge - intermediate skier
Apr, 30 - 2024
We really love Flaine as a family resort. We ski the whole area of the Grand Massif which is huge! Loads of green, blue and red runs for us as a family of intermediate skiers. There isnt much apres ski but that suits as with kids. We loved going to the Rocky Pop hotel for drinks. Only an hour or so from Geneva makes it a very easy resort to get to. We will return next year.
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Martha - expert skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
Fav resort! Wide pistes and great off piste when it snows Season often starts earlier than expected due to early snow and lasts longer than most 1h from gva, so very convenient and easy to get to!!
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Clifford - intermediate skier
Apr, 28 - 2024
Flaine is a absolute gem of a resort, to be honest I don't wish it to gain in popularity any more because its almost the secret you wish to keep. Built almost in a Bowl like area were all lifts take you up and out from the resort and you then link to many fabulous runs back into the village. The addition bonus is that it also links to Lez carroz via giving you even more freedom to experience some different terrain. Flain itself provides some great hotels that are literally ski to door. Food and after ski entertainment is aplenty. Ski pass and ski hire is very reasonable for the European ski. And the bonus is the views from the top highest peak not only provides some fabulous views and ski runs down but the restaurant at the top is fab rest stop for some amazing hot chocolate and Rum lol
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Ella Pugh - intermediate skier
Apr, 26 - 2024
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Kevin - intermediate skier
Apr, 24 - 2024
Plenty of range of skiing - loads of off piste, great through the woods, and lovely places to eat and stay Not a lot of apres-ski but we liked that
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Celyn - intermediate skier
Apr, 20 - 2024
I worked in Flaine during the 22/23 winter season. The ski area in Flaine is great which countless ranging level runs. Its great for beginners. A big money saving tip for complete beginners would be to hold out getting a lift pass whilst youre only doing the nursery slopes. You can take the magic carpet in Foret level and also take a green down to Forum level, take magic carpets down and also take the yogurt pot lift back up to Foret all without a lift pass. Every other lift requires a lift pass. Aprês is extremely limited in Flaine, however, I would highly recommend taking a visit to LEoge on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 4pm-10pm where there is a slight Aprês scene. For nights out, definitely head to The White Pub and The Social. The Social also do a deal for beer and Pizza. For food, I would highly recommend Le Michet. This place has an incredible stone grill experience. This restaurant is located on the nursery slope and next to LEoge. It was walkable. Chez Pierrot is my favourite restaurant in Flaine. Here they have incredible fondue and stone grill too, alongside other dishes. The service is incredible and its a lovely family run restaurant. Sabaudia is a great Gluten Free option.
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Lauea - advanced skier
Apr, 16 - 2024
We have been to Flaine twice and booked again for next year already. The value of for money for this resort is outstanding. Great range of accommodation options to suit all budgets. Some excellent restaurant options too, and we found several that catered excellently for food allergies. On top of this, you have access to some amazing skiing, and a large ski area if you get the Grand Masif pass.
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john - expert skier
Apr, 14 - 2024
I've just been at the end of season 11th to 14th April. Flaine was still all open, only not able to ski to connecting resorts on The Grand Massive as they were closed and lacked snow. Skiing in 19° heat with snow all the way to the centre of Flaine... nuts! The resort itself is pretty ugly concrete buildings and only a few restaurants and shops with 1 main bar, and a couple of smaller ones. For the lads... or lasses no. For families yes! Plenty tree lined runs and a good selection of reds. Only a couple of blacks. Loads of off pieste. Just over an hour from Geneva. No cars in resort. Free carpark outside resort and a free shuttle bus to take you in and out. Weekend break ideal. Week ski.. ideal !
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Jim - advanced skier
Apr, 14 - 2024
Excellent runs tho few toilets up top....restaurant and bar with no toilet??? 14 km runs , Broad runs and lots of variety
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Joseph - expert skier
Apr, 13 - 2024
Flaine has a lot to offer and has a great snow record despite it's relatively low altitude. Those looking for miles and miles of cruising pistes should perhaps look elsewhere as the lower lower parts of the larger Grand Massif area can suffer in warmer temperatures but for those looking for off-piste fun who can make the most of an area it's fantastic. Also excellent for families with it's central bowl, hard to get lost, or lose children!

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