Check out the ski resort map for Flumet - St Nicolas la Chapelle to get a proper feel for the terrain before you arrive. The trail map covers 159 runs spread across 650 metres of vertical, ranging from 1000m to 1650m, with a solid mix of 30 beginner runs, 67 intermediate pistes, and 51 advanced trails. You'll find six lifts servicing the area, including one chairlift and five drag lifts.
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Best Runs in Flumet - St Nicolas la Chapelle
Flumet - St Nicolas la Chapelle is a smaller, low-key domain that's great for families and cruisy intermediates, though it won't trouble expert skiers looking for steep lines. Here's what's worth lapping:
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Piste de la Ravelle (Green): A wide, gentle slope running from the mid-station that's ideal for first-timers building confidence with plenty of space to practice turns.
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Piste du Sarto (Blue): A mellow, tree-lined cruise that winds down through the forest with a consistent pitch, perfect for intermediates warming up in the morning.
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Piste du Bois Barbu (Blue): A rolling blue run that offers a bit more length and variety than most at the resort, with some nice sweeping turns through the trees.
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Piste des Sapins (Blue): A pretty descent through the pines that stays sheltered when the weather turns, making it a reliable option on windier days.
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Piste du Darbouet (Red): The resort's standout red run with a steeper pitch in the top section that'll get your thighs working before easing off lower down.
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Piste de l'Epaule (Red): A decent red with some proper gradient that runs directly down the fall line, offering the most vertical on the mountain for carving practice.