Flaine

Flaine is a firm Ski Club favourite and there’s plenty of reasons why.

weather Forecast today: Light rain shwr

Max temp: 10.7 °c
Min temp: 4.8 °c

Last Updated: Sun 27 Apr

weather Forecast today: Light rain shwr

Max temp: 10.7 °c
Min temp: 4.8 °c

Last Updated: Sun 27 Apr

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44%Beginner

34%Intermediate

9%Advanced

Consistently excellent snow quality and ski-in-ski-out slopes, Flaine is the jewel in the crown of the Grand Massif's 265km of varied and exciting ski area.

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.

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Pros and cons

Great snowsure bowl with varied local terrain
Lots of variety throughout the 265km network of slopes of the Grand Massif
Family-friendly resort and great beginner areas
Very quick transfer from Geneva

Still some slow old chairlifts, but new lifts have helped
Bad weather can close lifts and runs above the tree-line
Can be relatively quiet in the evening and fewer resort activities than larger resorts
Original 1960s buildings are not to everyone’s taste

On the Slopes

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.

For Beginners

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.

For Intermediates

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.

For Advanced/Expert & Off Piste

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.

In the Resort

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.

For Families

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.

For Après

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.

Getting to Flaine

Around a 1.5 hour drive away from Geneva airport, Flaine is one of the most accessible resorts in the Alps. This makes it an ideal weekend destination.

Booking a transfer or hiring a car is the easiest but there are also buses departing Geneva each day. Chambéry and Lyon airports are other alternatives.

Flaine is also one of the closest resorts to the UK for driving and on a good run, you could be in resort less than 10 hours after departing Calais.

Geneva airport: 1.5 hour (driving/transfer)
Chambéry airport: 2 hours (driving)
Lyon airport: 2.5 hours (driving)
Calais: approximately 10 hours driving (548 miles)

Season Dates and Lift Pass Prices

Season Dates

Opens: 14 December 2024
Closes: 21 April 2025

Connections to the other resorts in the Grand Massif open a week later (21 December 2024) and close a week earlier (21 April 2025)

Lift Pass Prices

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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Max temp	1.8°c	2.1°c	1°c
Min temp	-0.2°c	1°c	-0.2°c
Feels like temp	-0.2°c	-0.5°c	0.9°c

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Max temp	3.9°c	4.2°c	2.1°c
Min temp	-0.2°c	2.1°c	-0.2°c
Feels like temp	-3.3°c	1.7°c	1.9°c

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Max temp	5.5°c	5.7°c	3.2°c
Min temp	0.6°c	3.2°c	0.5°c
Feels like temp	0.5°c	5°c	2.9°c

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Max temp	6.5°c	6.5°c	3.9°c
Min temp	1.8°c	3.9°c	1.1°c
Feels like temp	1.6°c	5.9°c	3.6°c

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Max temp	7.4°c	7.5°c	5°c
Min temp	3°c	5°c	2.1°c
Feels like temp	2.7°c	6.7°c	4.6°c

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Max temp	8.2°c	8.3°c	5.9°c
Min temp	3.8°c	5.9°c	2.8°c
Feels like temp	3.5°c	7.5°c	5.5°c

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Max temp	8.4°c	8.4°c	5.7°c
Min temp	4.3°c	5.7°c	2.8°c
Feels like temp	3.9°c	6.6°c	5.3°c

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Max temp	7.6°c	7.6°c	4.5°c
Min temp	4.4°c	4.5°c	2°c
Feels like temp	4°c	5.7°c	4.2°c

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Max temp	3.8°c	3.8°c	2.2°c
Min temp	2.2°c	2.2°c	0.8°c
Feels like temp	-0.1°c	1°c	-0.6°c

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Max temp	4.2°c	4.5°c	2.9°c
Min temp	1.1°c	2.9°c	0.7°c
Feels like temp	1°c	1.6°c	0.8°c

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Max temp	12.3°c	13°c	8.6°c
Min temp	5°c	8.6°c	5.4°c
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Max temp	13.5°c	14.1°c	9.7°c
Min temp	6°c	9.7°c	5.7°c
Feels like temp	5.7°c	12.9°c	9.4°c

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Max temp	14.5°c	15.1°c	10.5°c
Min temp	6.8°c	10.5°c	6.2°c
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Max temp	15.7°c	16.6°c	11.8°c
Min temp	7.8°c	11.8°c	7.3°c
Feels like temp	7.5°c	15.1°c	11.6°c

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Max temp	16.6°c	17.5°c	12.7°c
Min temp	8.8°c	12.7°c	8.2°c
Feels like temp	8.5°c	16°c	12.5°c

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Max temp	16.6°c	17.3°c	12.5°c
Min temp	9.5°c	12.5°c	7.9°c
Feels like temp	9.3°c	16.1°c	12.3°c

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Max temp	15.4°c	16°c	10.9°c
Min temp	9.2°c	10.9°c	6.9°c
Feels like temp	8.9°c	14.9°c	10.7°c

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Max temp	11.1°c	11.8°c	8.3°c
Min temp	6.9°c	8.3°c	5.6°c
Feels like temp	6.7°c	10.2°c	8°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	11.9°c	12.8°c	9.2°c
Min temp	6°c	9.2°c	5.4°c
Feels like temp	5.8°c	10.9°c	8.9°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Next 3 days	2.3 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	No information
Depths	Lower piste depth	No information
Snow conditions	Snow quality	No information
Lifts	Lifts open	No information
	Resort opening date	Sat 14 Dec 2024
	Resort closing date	Mon 21 Apr 2025

Snow Overview

France

Updated 25/04

Good conditions remain in play for resorts that are still open, with the snowpack holding up well above 2,000m. This is especially true after the good snowfall of the last couple of weeks, which has been retained at these higher elevations.

Things will remain broadly calm and dry for the French Alps this week, with high pressure bringing sun and fine, dry and bright conditions for many areas. The freezing line will climb gently over this weekend and into the new week, beginning at 1,750m overnight/2,250m day and rising to 2,500/3,500m.

Some precipitation may move across the region in the middle of next week – this could well fall as rain given these mild conditions.

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