View of the snow-covered resort from the ski slopes

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8 reasons

to holiday in Flaine

Nestling in the heart of the French Alps, the ski and mountain sports resort of Flaine stands out thanks to its unique characteristics that make it a very popular destination with snowsports enthusiasts and mountain lovers. But what is so special about this resort?

Doorstep skiing resort with a pedestrianised centre

The compact resort of Flaine guarantees doorstep skiing wherever you are staying. Make the most of everything thislively resort has to offer, including a pedestrianised centre with services, shops and ski runs all just a stone’s throw from your accommodation.

A mind-blowing ski resort

Flaine boasts an exceptional geographic location at the top of the Grand Massif ski area, the 4th largest interconnected ski area in France (Flaine – Les Carroz – Morillon – Samoëns – Sixt).  Surrounded by majestic summits, the resort enjoys a spectacular natural setting in which to indulge in skiing and snowsports.

A panoramic resort

Soak up breath-taking panoramas at an altitude of 2,500 metres!

Enjoy 360° views over the Mont Blanc, Aravis, Belledonne and Jura mountain ranges, accessible via the Grandes Platières cable car. In summer, explore the largest limestone formation in Europe. In winter, when it’s covered with a thick layer of snow, it forms the top of the Flaine and Grand Massif ski areas.

A surprisingly accessible resort

Head to the Haute Savoie region by car, train, or plane, where the resort of Flaine awaits you! Just a 1-hour drive from Geneva airport, a 2-hour drive from Lyon and 4 hours from Paris by TGV, Flaine couldn’t be closer.

A resort with exceptional snow cover

Thanks to its unique location in the heart of a natural cirque at altitudes of 1,600 metres to 2,500 metres, Flaine enjoys excellent snow cover until the end of the season.

A summer pass resort

During your summer holiday in the mountains enjoy more than 35 different activities, events, workshops… for free* with the Flaine Summer Pass. *offer available in conjunction participating accommodation suppliers.

A listed resort

A resort that features Bauhaus architecture, ‘le Flaine Historique’ was awarded the ‘20th Century Heritage’ label, with some buildings listed as ‘Historic Monuments’. Often referred to as an “open-air museum“, Flaine treats visitors to many works of art, including sculptures by Picasso, Dubuffet and Vasarely.

An environmentally friendly resort

Committed to protecting the environment, Flaine installed an environmental observatory in 2007. The Grand Massif ski area is pursuing its sustainable development approach by implementing concrete actions to reduce its impact on the environment by 2030.