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The Skiers' Guide to Flaine: Expert Analysis & Reviews

4.2 (98 reviews)
Ranked 150th of 230 Ski resorts
Ski Resorts>Europe>France>Flaine
4.22 (98 ratings)
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4.38 (97 ratings)
Value for Money
3.02 (94 ratings)
Après Ski
4.11 (84 ratings)
Off Piste
3.62 (95 ratings)
Eating Out
4.16 (93 ratings)
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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.

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We stayed in Flaine as a family of four. 2 adults 2 children aged 10 and 13. Plenty of variety of slopes ski school ok, lots of mountain cafes. Good public swimming pool and outside ice rink. Not massive amount of restaurants but enough lots of local cuisine. We went at Easter half term so fairly busy but snow and overall reasonable price especially lift passes. Would recommend for families
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Flaine is a fantastic ski destination for families, especially those with young or beginner skiers. The ski area is well laid out, with wide, cruisy runs that are perfect for building confidence. There's a great mix of terrain, so everyone from first-timers to more experienced skiers can enjoy themselves without feeling out of their depth. One of the standout features is the quality of the ski schoolsboth group and private lessons are very well organised, and the instructors are patient, professional, and great with kids. It's a great place to learn or brush up on skills in a supportive and scenic environment. If you're heading to Flaine for the après, though, you might be a little underwhelmed. It's a quieter resort in the evenings, with a more relaxed and family-friendly vibe rather than lively bars and parties. Perfect if you're after peaceful nights, but not ideal if you're chasing a big après-ski scene. All in all, Flaine is a solid choice for a family ski holiday with great training facilities and reliable snowjust dont expect the nightlife to be the main attraction.
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Snow no longer reaches all the way down to the lower resorts, so not all Grand Massif runs are available, eg. cant always ski back to Les Carroz, Cascades run closed. Good wide pistes for cruising fast. Most dont become mogul fields in the afternoons. Easy to navigate lifts. Not best resort for complete beginners as some connecting Blues can be a challenge. On-mountain lunch stops less varied and less high quality than Italy & Austria, but still expensive.
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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