
The Ski Club is unable to confirm a Rep in Flaine for the 2025/26 season; thank you for your patience whilst we work towards this.
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The north-facing bowl above Flaine has a reputation for maintaining great snow conditions, whether this is on the gentle blues above the resort or on the plentiful off piste that gives this resort so much variety. Add in the network of mostly tree-lined slopes dropping down towards Samoëns, Les Carroz and Morillon and the 265km of linked pistes will keep all but the most expert of skiers happy. So, it’s no surprise that Flaine has long been a key part of Ski Club Freshtracks and once again this winter we’re offering 15+ weeks of holidays at the two Chalet Freshtracks – ranging from Advanced Powder Skills holidays to Learn to Ski Powder trips.
The purpose-built resort was designed with a striking Bauhaus style in mind and although it may appear quite stark, it is incredibly convenient and most of the accommodation is ski-in-ski-out. The car free streets are very family-friendly and when you add in a quick, hour-long transfer from Geneva, this is one of the most accessible resorts in France.
The ski area is perfect for families, with most of the local slopes ending up right back in the heart of town – it’s pretty hard to get lost. There’s some great on piste cruising, especially when you include the rest of the Grand Massif and take advantage of the long, tree-lined runs down towards Samoëns.
With such a good snow record, Flaine is also a great resort for off piste and this is the reason why we keep returning to this great area year on year.
This is a great resort for beginners, and there are some fantastic learning areas right in town, just steps away from most of the accommodation. Several of the lifts are free and there is also an excellent beginner points card. For a longer green, it is worth moving across to the Arolle piste below the Le Lac chairlift – you do need to drive there or catch the bus however. Progression on to gentle blues and longer runs is then possible across the ski area.
Flaine is ideal for confident intermediates, with a great variety of long, well-groomed blues and reds in the snow sure bowl above Flaine. Many of these drop the full 800m of vertical back to the resort and are a blast first thing in the morning when freshly pisted. More adventurous intermediates will want to explore the blues and reds above Samoëns and Morillon – we’d recommend the long runs served by the Coulouvrier chairlift.
Some fantastic lift-served off piste and some seriously challenging terrain is within easy reach of the resort. Most of the blacks are genuinely steep and the two marked freeride zones – off the Lindars Nord chair and Veret draglift – are always popular. The Combe de Gers is another excellent area, although it is served by a fairly tricky draglift.
There are two main sectors. The higher zone is Hameau de Flaine, a collection of smaller chalets that are home to the Ski Club’s two Freshtracks Chalets, and the lower village is home to larger apartment blocks and hotels. Hameau is served by a public bus until midnight. As you’d expect with a purpose-built resort, it has all the amenities you need, although it is relatively quiet – don’t come here expecting raucous après.
The ski-in-ski-out convenience of the traffic-free resort makes Flaine a fantastic base for families, especially as all the nursery slopes are located right on the edge of the compact sector. There are lots of English-speaking facilities and there’s a very good chance the ski school group will be English.
That being said, away from the slopes there isn’t a huge amount to entertain kids.
Nightlife in Flaine is very chilled, however there are a couple of options for those wanting to sample a local bar. The White Pub and The Social have big-screen TVs, live music, DJs and a happy hour. The Perdrix Noire also has a pub feel, whilst the bar at the bowling alley is popular with families.
Connections to the other resorts in the Grand Massif open a week later (21 December 2024) and close a week earlier (21 April 2025)
Updated for 2024/25
Flaine-only lift passes are only available on a single day basis – anything more than this will automatically cover the entire Grand Massif area.
| Category | Day Ticket | 3 Days | 6 Days |
| Flaine Only | |||
| Adult (15-74) | €57 | n/a | n/a |
| Child (8-14) | €45.60 | n/a | n/a |
| Grand Massif | |||
| Adult (15-64) | €59 | €177 | €354 |
| Child (8-14) | €47.50 | €142.50 | €285 |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 2.2 cm | 4.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.4 cm | 1.2 cm | 1.2 cm | 1.2 cm | 1.2 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.7 cm | 2.7 cm | 5.8 cm | 8.1 cm | 4.1 cm | 3.4 cm | 1 cm | 1.8 cm | 4.4 cm | 6.2 cm | 3.7 cm | 4.4 cm | 3.7 cm | 1.9 cm | 0.9 cm | 2.3 cm |
| Max temp | -5.2°c | -4.8°c | -5.4°c | -7.1°c | -6.4°c | -6.5°c | -7.4°c | -6.6°c | -7.2°c | -7.2°c | -6.8°c | -8°c | -8.4°c | -7.6°c | -9.4°c | -5°c | -4.6°c | -4.6°c | -5.2°c | -6.1°c | -7.2°c | -6.8°c | -5.6°c | -5.1°c | -5.6°c | -5.4°c | -5.5°c | -6.4°c | -6.2°c | -7°c |
| Min temp | -7.6°c | -6.9°c | -6.6°c | -7.8°c | -7.1°c | -6.8°c | -9°c | -7.4°c | -7.5°c | -7.8°c | -8°c | -8.8°c | -9°c | -9.4°c | -9.9°c | -5.8°c | -5.6°c | -4.8°c | -6.8°c | -7.2°c | -8.6°c | -9°c | -6.8°c | -6.2°c | -6.2°c | -6.2°c | -6.6°c | -6.8°c | -7.2°c | -7.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -15°c | -8.9°c | -10.4°c | -7.6°c | -7.1°c | -6.5°c | -9°c | -7.4°c | -7.2°c | -7.2°c | -7.8°c | -8°c | -8.7°c | -8.4°c | -9.4°c | -5.8°c | -5.6°c | -8.5°c | -5.2°c | -6.8°c | -7.2°c | -9°c | -6.8°c | -6°c | -5.8°c | -6.2°c | -5.5°c | -6.8°c | -6.6°c | -7.2°c |
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| Max temp | -5.2°c | -4.8°c | -5.4°c |
| Min temp | -7.6°c | -6.9°c | -6.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -15°c | -8.9°c | -10.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 2.2 cm | 4.1 cm |
| Max temp | -7.1°c | -6.4°c | -6.5°c |
| Min temp | -7.8°c | -7.1°c | -6.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.6°c | -7.1°c | -6.5°c |
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| Max temp | 1°c | 2.5°c | -1.4°c | 1°c | 1.7°c | -0.9°c | 0°c | 0.6°c | -2.2°c | -0.9°c | -0.1°c | -2.9°c | -1.7°c | -1°c | -4.3°c | 2.2°c | 2.6°c | 1°c | -0.3°c | 0.2°c | -2.8°c | 0°c | 0.7°c | -0.4°c | 0.5°c | 1.1°c | -0.4°c | 0.4°c | 0.9°c | -2°c |
| Min temp | -2.4°c | -1.4°c | -2°c | -3.5°c | -0.9°c | -1.7°c | -5°c | -2.2°c | -2.6°c | -3.7°c | -2.9°c | -3.6°c | -4.7°c | -4.3°c | -4.9°c | -1.2°c | 0.9°c | 0.3°c | -1.8°c | -2.8°c | -4.2°c | -5°c | -1.1°c | -1.2°c | -1.5°c | -0.4°c | -1.5°c | -2.5°c | -2°c | -2.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.7°c | 0.9°c | -1.4°c | -6.8°c | 0.9°c | -3.7°c | -8.3°c | 0°c | -2.2°c | -3.3°c | -0.9°c | -2.9°c | -4.2°c | -1.7°c | -4.3°c | -4.5°c | -0.6°c | -2.2°c | -0.8°c | -0.3°c | -2.8°c | -5°c | -2.6°c | -4°c | -4.1°c | -2.3°c | -3.2°c | -5.3°c | 0.4°c | -2°c |
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| Max temp | 1°c | 2.5°c | -1.4°c |
| Min temp | -2.4°c | -1.4°c | -2°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.7°c | 0.9°c | -1.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.5 cm | 3.4 cm |
| Max temp | 1°c | 1.7°c | -0.9°c |
| Min temp | -3.5°c | -0.9°c | -1.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.8°c | 0.9°c | -3.7°c |
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 11/01/2026 |
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| Next 3 days | 15.3 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 225 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 50 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 52 out of 62 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 29 Nov 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 19 Apr 2026 |
Updated 22/01
A promising week is in store for the French Alps, as the freezing line prepares to take a long walk off a short pier and plummet to finish off the week, as unsettled weather moves in at the same time. Snowfall already falling over the Alps will therefore being to reach lower slopes over the course of Thursday.
Friday will dawn cold as the freezing line hits 500m, and whilst it will recover over the course of the day it won’t climb too far above 1,500m. Snow will begin with flurries throughout the afternoon, then will continue for much of this forecast period. Around half-a-foot will fall over each of Saturday, Sunday and Monday, before the taps open on Tuesday and around 2ft of snowfall could be expected across higher ground – the freezing line will climb to 2,000m thereby limiting this snowfall across lower slopes, before falling again as Tuesday draws to a close.
This snow will fall on a persistent weak layer avalanche problem that has already caused havoc across the French Alps in previous weeks; expect the avalanche risk to climb considerably over this period. Check your local avalanche forecast and plan off piste and backcountry travel carefully.
The Ski Club is unable to confirm a Rep in Flaine for the 2025/26 season; thank you for your patience whilst we work towards this.
Our Reps service in Flaine has now concluded for the season; thank you to all our Reps who helped Members and non-Members alike discover better skiing! We look forward to seeing you all in in resort next season.
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