Flaine ski resort
Snow Range
700-2561m
great variety in a huge ski area
Offering some of the best skiing in France, Flaine is at the heart of the fantastic ‘Grand Massif’ ski area, with over 265kms of dazzling ski runs. Lying in a vast open snow bowl, this large, varied ski area has plenty to offer all levels of skier and is renowned for excellent snow conditions and sunny days. Flaine ski resort is compact and purpose-built, for ease and convenience, with all amenities close by. The resort is set on two levels; Flaine Forum is the traffic free centre of the resort, linked to Flaine Forêt by two free funiculars, operating all day and night. Flaine is an excellent choice for families, with short transfers from Geneva airport. There are also some great facilities for children on offer and Crystal run childcare is available in Flaine Forum.
Les Carroz ski resort is a traditional village linked to Flaine and the immense Grand Massif ski area. There are numerous restaurants offering traditional Savoyarde specialities, a few bars, a variety of shops and two supermarkets. Life centres around the wonderful village square, where weekly traditional markets are held. There is an array of activities available from Les Carroz, including dog-sledding, snowshoeing and horse-drawn carriage rides. An excellent resort for families, local childcare is also available in resort. Les Carroz is ideal for anyone looking for a resort with traditional and friendly atmosphere.- the experience
- the slopes Flaine snowboarding
- Flaine lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Flaine
The experience
Flaine Après Ski
Informal, mostly concentrated in the hotels, bars and restaurants. Le White Pub for traditional pub food and good value! Try the Flying Dutchman for live music and a lively atmosphere.
Activities
· Indoor swimming-pool · Ice-skating · Fitness centre, sauna and solarium · Ice-driving circuit · Snowshoeing · Skidoos · Helicopter tours · Paragliding · Climbing wall
Eating out in Flaine
A good choice of restaurants and bars, offering reasonably priced regional speciality evenings. La Perdrix Noire for a great family menu, Chez Daniel for fondue, and 'La Cascade' located on the piste for Savoyard evenings (with transport!)
Family choice
At Le Totem we offer a Pepi Penguin Club for children from 6 mths-4yrs and a Whizz Kids Club for 4-11yrs, open to all Crystal guests in Flaine. All childcare services must be pre-booked. Call the Family Hotline 0871 230 8128 (charges apply). Guests staying in Les Carroz should not book these clubs as they are in Flaine.
Resort features
- Crystal Ski Escort
- Family Choice
- Fast Pass
- First Time
Transfer time
Geneva 1hr 45 mins
The slopes
Beginners
Novice skiers will love the wide, gentle nursery slopes close to the village centre and there are some free beginners lifts so you won't need to buy a lift pass for your first day. The two ski schools offer expert, friendly tuition so you will soon be tackling some of the easy runs from the top of the mountain, back to the village in no time.
Intermediates
The range of skiing for intermediates is first class, with an extensive lift system and huge choice of challenging pistes. The red slopes in the Flaine bowl are perfect for improving your skills, whilst the runs leading to the neighbouring resorts follow narrow tree-lined trails. From long motorway cruising to mogul fields, there is plenty to keep you occupied!
Advanced
Expert skiers will relish the awaiting opportunities, with endless off-piste trails in addition to 265kms of pisted runs. Taxing black runs include the Diamond Noir, Styx and the wooded run down to Samoens or try the off-piste in the Gers Bowl.
Snowboarding
There is some fantastic riding here to cater for any type of rider. For freeriders there is the area above the Samoens lift to exploit and trees are abundant in Les Carroz. For those more concerned with jumping and spinning the snowboard park should satisfy your needs. For the budding nipper there is a kids half-pipe called Fantasurf.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
265km (Grand Massif)
Type of piste No. of runs Easy 75 Intermediate 47 Difficult 15 -
Number of lifts
77 (1 cable car, 8 gondolas, 30 chairlifts, 38 drag lifts)
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Snow cannons
236
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Longest run
14kms
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Mountain restaurants
7
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Cross-country trails
70kms
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Snow Range
700-2561m
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Village Height:
1,600m (5,249ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
2,500m (8,250ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Adult | Child | Senior |
| Area | £199 | £154 | £180 |
Lift pass coverage: Lift pass covers all lifts in the Grand Massif ski area. 8 & 13 day prices on request.
Photo required for lift pass? No
Lift pass keycard: €5 2010/11 prices available on request.
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult | Child | |
| Ski/board ESI (6 x 3hrs) | £137 | £121 |
| Ski ESF (6 x 3hrs am) | £133 | £113 |
| Board ESF (6 x 3hrs) | £133 | £113 |
| ESF Rabbit Club* | ||
| 6 x am (no lunch) 0900-1200 | - | £129 |
| 6 x am (with lunch) 0900-1400 | - | £182 |
| 6 x full day (with lunch) 0900-1700 | - | £240 |
We recommend families book with same ski school so hours & meeting point are the same.
Usual hours of instruction: (ESI) Adults ski 0930-1230 (Wed is a guiding day) board 1330-1630, max group size 9. (ESF) Adults ski/board Sun 1000-1300, Mon-Fri 0930-1230, Sundays and high season hours may vary.
Children: Ski 4-12 yrs (6-12yrs ESI), board 10-12yrs. Same hours as adult lessons. Children in Whizz Kids must book ESF ski school.
*ESF Rabbit Club 3-5 years (cannot combine with Whizz Kids option A). Combination of ski & play. Need to book ski equipment. 2010/11 prices available on request.
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £153 | £114 |
| First Time board | £173 | £121 |
Includes: 6 days equipment hire, 6 days tuition (3hrs/day, board PM). Lift pass should be bought locally on advise of your instructor. 2010/11 prices available on request.
the savings
One FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child |
| Bronze skis | £66 | £50 |
| Silver skis | £100 | £71 |
| Gold skis | £121 | |
| Ski/board boots | £48 | £30 |
| Snowboard | £100 | £71 |
| Superior snowboard | £121 | |
| Helmet | £28 | £17 |
the savings
One FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
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