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FLAINE

📍Flaine, Haute-Savoie, France

❄️ Powder Haven👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser🏞️ Scenic Cruiser🌲 Tree SkiingIndependent☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: DimiTalen · CC0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
3,281 ft*
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Skiable terrain
6,625 acres*
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Avg snowfall
197 in*
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Lifts
24
Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

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GVA
Geneva International
About 1–2 hours
drive time
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LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupery
About 2–3 hours
drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Geneva is the main nearby airport; allow roughly 1–2 hours by road, with more time for winter traffic. Arrange an airport transfer or hire car before travel. Flaine’s centre is pedestrianised, with parking at the different village levels. Inclined lifts link Forum and Forêt, while local shuttles connect Forêt, Le Hameau and the Col de Pierre Carrée. Confirm your property’s arrival and luggage arrangements.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$$ · earlier budget guide

Totem Friendly Hotel

hotel · Ski-in/ski-out at Flaine Forum

A useful choice for combining a design-focused hotel stay with Forum’s snowfront location. Secure ski lockers and the lobby ski shop simplify equipment logistics. Spa access depends on your room category. Arrange arrival drop-off and resort parking before travelling; parking is separate from the pedestrian centre.

design enthusiastsarchitecture loversthose seeking unique experience
♨️Outdoor Jacuzzi — check spa access💆Spa access depends on room category🐕Pets accepted — confirm booking terms🎿Secure ski lockers with slope access
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask the hotel about swimming facilities. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, recommendation details, booking link, Outdoor Jacuzzi — check spa access, Spa access depends on room category, Pets accepted — confirm booking terms, Secure ski lockers with slope access.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, mountain access, price guide, Ask the hotel about swimming facilities.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Résidence CGH Le Centaure

condo · Direct slope access at Flaine Forum, by Grandes Platières

Le Centaure combines apartment space and self-catering with a central Forum location by Grandes Platières. The indoor pool, whirlpool baths, sauna and hammam give families and groups an option after skiing. Check the chosen apartment layout and book spa treatments separately where required.

familiesself-catering groupscentral Forum stays
🍳Equipped apartment kitchens♨️Whirlpool baths🏊Heated indoor pool💆Sauna, hammam and bookable treatments
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Equipped apartment kitchens, Whirlpool baths, Heated indoor pool, Sauna, hammam and bookable treatments.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Les Chalets de Flaine Hameau — maeva Home

condo · Hameau; seasonal shuttle access, snow-dependent Opal route to Gérats

A chalet-based alternative to the Forum buildings for families or groups. Plan around the resort shuttle for the main ski area and the return to Hameau; the Opal route from the roundabout depends on snow. Check the selected chalet’s kitchen equipment, storage and parking arrangements before booking.

familiesthose avoiding brutalist architecturetraditional aesthetic seekers
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Check the chosen chalet’s kitchen equipment, Ask whether the selected chalet includes pool access, Ask about the chosen chalet’s ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, Check the chosen chalet’s kitchen equipment, Ask whether the selected chalet includes pool access, Ask about the chosen chalet’s ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page
Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Résidence Les Gémeaux

condo · Flaine Forêt; walk to slope starts and ski-school meeting points

A practical Forêt apartment base for skiers who want nearby shops and ski lockers. Compare the actual apartment’s layout, kitchen inventory and services before booking, since fit-out varies between rentals. Forum is a separate part of the resort; this is not a Forum snowfront building.

apartment staysgroupsFlaine Forêt base
🎿Ski lockers
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Check the selected apartment’s kitchen inventory. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Ski lockers.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Check the selected apartment’s kitchen inventory.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

MMV Village Club Le Flaine

hotel · Flaine Forum; walk to the snowfront

A useful hotel-format choice for travellers who want meals arranged as part of their stay. The lounge fireplace and suspended terrace add character, while family clubs and sauna/hammam facilities provide options beyond skiing. Compare the current meal package and included services when booking; the snowfront is reached on foot.

familiesfull-board staysarchitecture enthusiasts
💆Sauna and hammam — check booking conditions
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Sauna and hammam — check booking conditions.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Flaine, compare a booked room or rental around Flaine with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Grand Massif, Flaine Forum

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically mid December to late April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Walking and hiking; Paragliding; Guided fishing workshops; Dog-assisted hiking.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://www.flaine.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
5249
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
8202
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
64
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
24
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Reported average snowfall (in), Longest run (mi).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Flaine parking and local transport ↗Pedestrian centre; parking at resort levels; Forum and Foret linked by inclined lifts; shuttle serves Hameau and Pierre Carree. No exact price or frequency promised. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Flaine Cascades practical guide ↗Current tourist office identifies Cascades as red piste; long one-way descent needs stamina and planned Sixt shuttle/Samoens lift return using Grand Massif pass. Older blue classifications superseded. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Totem Friendly Hotel FAQ ↗Totem is on Flaine Forum snowfront with direct lift access, secure ski lockers and spa access varying by room category. Pets accepted subject to booking terms. Parking is in resort entrance lots, not guaranteed underground hotel parking. Forêt is above Forum, connected by resort elevators. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Totem spa ↗Operator indexed text describes two saunas, relaxation terrace, outdoor Jacuzzi and fitness/yoga space. No swimming pool was verified. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Totem Friendly Hotel ↗Current operator hotel identity and Friendly Kitchen restaurant. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

CGH Le Centaure ↗Residence is in Flaine Forum by Grandes Platières, with direct slope access, equipped apartment kitchens, heated indoor pool, whirlpool baths, sauna/hammam and Ô des Cimes treatments. Treatment inclusions must be checked separately. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Les Chalets de Flaine Hameau — maeva Home ↗Named chalet collection on the heights of Flaine, marketed through maeva Home/Flaine Réservation. Opal access from Hameau roundabout to Gérats depends on snow. Shuttle serves other slopes and return to Hameau; resort services via Forêt. Layout, parking and equipment depend on booked chalet. No pool inclusion verified. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Résidence Gémeaux ↗Named residence is in Flaine Forêt, a walk from slope starts/ski-school meeting points and near shops, with ski lockers. Individual apartment fit-out/availability requires checking; generic booking template unavailability does not establish closure. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

MMV Village Club Le Flaine ↗Current operator identifies Le Flaine as a Marcel Breuer village club with full-board rooms, restaurant/bar, lounge fireplace, terrace, family clubs and sauna/hammam. Snowfront is a walk away, not in-house ski-in/out. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Flaine tourism: MMV Le Flaine ↗Official destination listing locates MMV Le Flaine in Flaine Forum and confirms hotel-club/full-board lodging identity. Historical seasonal dates/rates on listing not applied. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

ESF Flaine ↗ESF offers group and private ski lessons, snowboard instruction and separate off-piste/freeride outings; children, teens and adults have programme choices. Address: Immeuble Aldebaran, Flaine. The site explicitly labels winter 2026/27. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

ESI Grand Massif — Flaine ↗Flaine ski and snowboard school with private lessons, children/teen courses, snowboard courses, freeride/off-piste and ski-touring navigation. Booking references remain 2025/26, so no 2026/27 availability or inclusion guarantee is inferred. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Intersport Rent — Flaine ↗Operator lists distinct Forum and Forêt rental shops. Forum: Flaine Forum 74300, +33 4 50 90 42 27. Flaine rental ranges cover ski and snowboard equipment for adults/children and different abilities, with online selection. Date-specific availability must be checked. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Flaine official ski-school directory ↗Current destination listing identifies ESF offices at Forum, Forêt and Les Gérats, and ESI Grand Massif at Flaine Forêt. It describes local group/private ski and snowboard instruction for children and adults. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Flaine tourism — Le Michet ↗Le Michet is an old sheepfold at the foot of the slopes in Flaine Forum, beyond the Grandes Platières departure. It serves Savoyard and French cooking, with a terrace and fireside indoor dining. Accessible on skis and on foot from Forum; evening reservations recommended. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Flaine tourism — La Perdrix Noire ↗The destination directory identifies La Perdrix Noire in Flaine Forêt and classifies its offering as traditional cooking. No support for a gastronomic tasting-menu flagship. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Flaine tourism — Le White Pub ↗Flaine tourism identifies Le White Pub in Flaine Forum. The retained source supports the pub identity and location; food style, current entertainment and menu are not established. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Brasserie Les Cimes — retained operator evidence ↗Brasserie les Cimes in Flaine. Traditional Restaurant & Panoramic Terrace. Opening for winter season on saturday 12th december 2026. Heart of Flaine Forum. Ski-in access. Savoyard specialities: fondue, raclette, and homemade tartiflette. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Flaine winter openings 2026–27 ↗

    Planned Flaine season; December 5–18 opening especially snow dependent. The wider Grand Massif has different dates.

  • Summer activities ↗

    Walking and hiking; Paragliding; Guided fishing workshops; Dog-assisted hiking.

  • Flaine — Ski Area ↗

    The resort-specific page publishes 64 pistes and 24 lifts for Flaine.

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