Flaine is famous for its ski area, quality of snow cover, and variety of slopes (from beginner to expert). Its special characteristics: the altitude- range and lenght of the pistes (2500m to 1600m) and its sheer expanse (140km of slopes).
A ski resort on three levels (Flaine Front de Neige, Flaine Forum et Flaine Foret), ski-in ski-out, , Flaine is remarkable concept, a blend of modern arhitetecture and spectacular mountain scenery. Snow conditions are impressive, among the best in the French Alps, often reaching six metres depth at the Grandes Platieres.
The centre of Flaine is pedetrianised, with car parks tucked away nearby.
JAMPARK Flaine :On red pistes Diable and Topaze all freestylers can develop their skills, admire the scenery and have fun. Entertainment with DJ and barbecue.
More information: www.jampark.com.
Nearest Airport: Geneva (CH) (65km) Bus from airport Shuttle from airport
Details about ski resort
Number of ski runs: 57
All slopes (km): 140
Night skiing False
Opening date: 13.12.2008
Closing date 26.4.2009
Maximum vertical drop (m): 900
Artificial snow (%): False
Green (km): 0
Blue (km): 0
Red (km): 0
Black (km): 0
Longest slope (km): 14km
Green: 7
Blue: 23
Red: 23
Black: 4
General information
Min. altitude: 1600m Max. altitude: 2500m
Airport connections
Nearest Airport: Geneva (CH) (65km)
Bus from airport True
Shuttle from airport False
Closest railway station: Gare de Cluses (30000km)
Direct bus from railway station True
Direct shuttle from railway station False
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Lift facilities
Drag lift True
Chair lift True
Cable car True
Gondola True
Connected resorts
Connection available with other ski resorts with one ski-pass True
Connected resorts
Max. length (km) reachable with one ski-pass: 265
Snowboard, free style park
Half pipe
Fun park
Corner
Wave rides
Snowboard cross True
Jumps
Slides
Boxen
Snowboard park description
Cross country skiing
Classic cross country runs (km) 14
Skate cross country runs (km) 14
Additional activities
Snow tubing
Curling
Tobogganing
Paragliding True
Sleigh trips
Heli skiing
Dog sled True
Ice skating True
Winter hiking True
Public infrastructure
Indoor pool
Indoor tennis
Sauna True
Hot spring
Fitness centre True
Casino
Massage centre True
Camping
Children
Child slope True
Child lift True
Children's park True
Childcare True
Child carpet lift True
Gastronomy
Restaurants 24
Bars / Pubs 5
Discotheques 1
Ski huts 0
Rentals
Rent-a-ski, boots, ski poles True
Rent-a-snowboard True
Rent-a-touring ski True
Rent-a-telemark ski True
Rent-a-sport outfit
Ski depot True
Rent-a-car False
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Sporting activities
Tennis True
Beach volley True
Inline skating
Kayak
Paintball True
Animal observation spots
Adrenaline park
Hunting True
Squash
Basketball True
Cycle paths True
Canoe
Gliding
Panorama flights True
Archery True
Diving
Badminton True
Football True
Surfing
Hiking True
Fishing True
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Nordic walking True
Volleyball
Skateboard
Sailing
Horse riding
Mini golf True
Cave exploring
Running paths True
Golf
Golf holes
Mountain bike
Signposted MTB routes 100
Downhill route 0
Free ride route
Bike park
Climbing
Fixed rope route True
Climbing park True
Climbing centre True
Climbing tours True
Adventure
Rafting
Paragliding True
Bungee jumping
Canyoning
Hydrospeed
Adrenaline park
Course, school, guidance, animation
Tennis True
Climbing True
Kayak
Public animation True
Badminton
Mountaineering
Horse riding
Squash
Surfing
Paragliding True
Golf True
Sailing
Nordic walking
Nature experience
Zoo
Petting zoo
Stables
Nature trail
National park
Rentals
Bicycle / Mountain bike True
Surfing / Sailing
Kayak
Canoe
Walking boots
Mountain sports equipment
Nordic walking poles
Boats
Fishing equipment
Scooter, motorcycle
Public infrastructure
Supermarket True
Camping
Chemist True
Cinema True
Railway station
Bowling True
Internet café True
Billiards True
Public wellness
Solarium True
Thermal spa
Bathing river
Fitness centre True
Outdoor pool
Bathing lake
Massage centre True
Indoor pool
Beauty farm
Sauna centre True
Additional information
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Specials
Happy Birthday Flaine!, Flaine celebrates its 40th anniversary, 19th-26th December 2008 and 24th-31st January 2009;
End of Year Magic!, 20th December to 3rd January 2009,
Get bewitched and bewildered by the magic of Christmas and New Year. Big and small are invited to celebrate in Flaine dressed in a thousand lights;
FIS World Cup Ski Cross14th January 2009;
Made by Me, 14th to 20th February 2009, Let your artistic side shine throught;
The Carnival, 21st to 27th February 2009, Parade, bazaar, costume party, and more!;
Girl Session, 7th to 13th March 2009, A week dedicated to the active woman. Enjoy winter and snow fun organized for girls only!;
Bon Appetit !, 14th to 20th March 2009, A gastronomical rendez-vous for those who love refined cuisine. It's the opportunity to get traditional Savoyard cuisine out of its fluffy socks and turn it into a modern cooking art;
Jazzy !, 4th to 10th April 2009, Flaine's jazz week;
Children are kings, 1th to 17th April 2009, A special week is organised just for them, with free events:
- Children's village
- Labyrinth
- Treasure hunt and quiz
- Snowman competition
- Clowns and magic shows
- Special snacks with storyteller
- Wood sculpture workshop...
And the under 12s ski pass is free when you buy an adult ski pass!
Plus many other offers for children in the resort.
Tips
More information
Skipass rates:
6-day skipass: Adult - 192.00 €
Free of charge for children under 5.
Click here to hire ski equipment.
