Forecast today: Generally clear
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.
It is therefore no surprise that Flaine has long been a key part of Ski Club Freshtracks and once again this winter we’re offering 17 weeks of holidays at the two Chalet Freshtracks – ranging from Advanced Powder Skills holidays to Learn to Ski Powder trips.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are two main sectors. The lower zone is Hameau de Flaine, a collection of smaller chalets that are home to the Ski_Club’s_two_Freshtracks_Chalets, and the upper village with its larger apartment blocks and hotels. 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.
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.
Nightlife in Flaine is very chilled, however there are a couple of options for those wanting to sample a local bar. The Dutch-run Flying Dutchman in Forêt and the White Pub, which has a big-screen TV, rock music and a happy hour. The Perdrix Noire also has a pub feel, whilst the bar at the bowling alley is popular with families.
The other resorts in the Grand Massif area are open a week later than above, although will close at the same time. Note that Sixt tends to close significantly earlier than other resorts in the Grand Massif. For full details see the resort’s website and note that these dates are subject to change.
It is only possible to purchase one or two day passes for Flaine. Should you wish to ski for longer than this, you will have to purchase a pass for the entire Grand Massif. A Grant Massif season pass costs €552 if bought before 30th November, after which point it will cost €1104.
Note that these prices may change, so check with the resort for the latest or give the Ski Club’s expert info & advice team a call on 020 8410 2009
Category | Day Ticket | 3 Days | 6 Days |
Flaine Only | |||
Adult (16-64) | €48.20 | n/a | n/a |
Child (8-15) | €34.70 | n/a | n/a |
Senior (65-74) | €48.20 | n/a | n/a |
Grand Massif | |||
Adult (16-64) | €53.50 | €160.50 | €273 online / €321 in resort / our pre book price £230 |
Child (8-15) | €42.80 | €128.40 | €191.40 – £169 |
Senior (65-74) | €53.50 | €160.50 | €273 online / €321 in resort / our pre book price £230 |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 2.3 cm | 3.3 cm | 2.9 cm | 2.9 cm | 3 cm | 3.5 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.9 cm | 2.4 cm | 2.8 cm | 1.6 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.8 cm |
Max temp | 1.5°c | 1.5°c | -0.9°c | 2.5°c | 2.8°c | 0.6°c | 1.8°c | 1.7°c | 0.1°c | 4.2°c | 4.4°c | 1.4°c | -0.5°c | -0.7°c | -4.5°c | -7.3°c | -6.9°c | -7.4°c | -4.8°c | -4.5°c | -5.7°c | -4.1°c | -4.1°c | -5.6°c | -1.6°c | -1.6°c | -3.4°c | -2.3°c | -2.1°c | -2.8°c |
Min temp | -1.8°c | -0.9°c | -2°c | -2.6°c | 0.6°c | -0.3°c | 0.3°c | 0.1°c | -1.4°c | 0.1°c | 1.4°c | 0.4°c | -1.3°c | -4.5°c | -7.5°c | -8.7°c | -7.4°c | -8.4°c | -9.9°c | -5.7°c | -7.3°c | -6.9°c | -5.6°c | -6.3°c | -5.6°c | -3.4°c | -4.7°c | -4.9°c | -2.8°c | -3.9°c |
Feels like temp | -4.7°c | 1.3°c | -0.9°c | -6.1°c | 2.2°c | -2°c | -3°c | -2°c | -3.6°c | -2.5°c | 1.8°c | -1.6°c | -5.4°c | -4.8°c | -10°c | -14.7°c | -13.6°c | -13.1°c | -14.3°c | -8.3°c | -5.7°c | -11.3°c | -8.8°c | -10.5°c | -9.3°c | -1.6°c | -7.2°c | -10.5°c | -7.2°c | -7.8°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 1.5°c | 1.5°c | -0.9°c |
Min temp | -1.8°c | -0.9°c | -2°c |
Feels like temp | -4.7°c | 1.3°c | -0.9°c |
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Max temp | 2.5°c | 2.8°c | 0.6°c |
Min temp | -2.6°c | 0.6°c | -0.3°c |
Feels like temp | -6.1°c | 2.2°c | -2°c |
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Rather cloudy |
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Max temp | 7°c | 7.1°c | 3.7°c | 8.8°c | 9°c | 5.4°c | 7°c | 6.9°c | 4.7°c | 9.9°c | 10.1°c | 5.9°c | 3.9°c | 3.5°c | -0.2°c | -1.6°c | -1.2°c | -2.6°c | 0.7°c | 1°c | -1°c | 1.6°c | 1.6°c | -1°c | 4.1°c | 4.1°c | 1.2°c | 4°c | 4.1°c | 2.1°c |
Min temp | -0.6°c | 3.7°c | 1.3°c | 0.2°c | 5.4°c | 3.2°c | 3.4°c | 4.7°c | 1.9°c | 1.5°c | 5.9°c | 3.6°c | 2°c | -0.2°c | -3.4°c | -4.6°c | -2.6°c | -4.1°c | -6.5°c | -1°c | -4°c | -3.9°c | -1°c | -3.2°c | -3.5°c | 1.2°c | -1.5°c | -2.1°c | 2.1°c | -0.2°c |
Feels like temp | -0.6°c | 6.5°c | 3.4°c | 0.2°c | 8.1°c | 5°c | 3.2°c | 6.6°c | 4.5°c | 1.3°c | 9°c | 5.5°c | -0.4°c | 0.9°c | -3.4°c | -8.1°c | -5.2°c | -2.6°c | -6.5°c | 0.6°c | -1°c | -3.9°c | -1°c | -1°c | -3.5°c | 3.7°c | 1.1°c | -5.6°c | 1.8°c | -0.5°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 7°c | 7.1°c | 3.7°c |
Min temp | -0.6°c | 3.7°c | 1.3°c |
Feels like temp | -0.6°c | 6.5°c | 3.4°c |
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Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 8.8°c | 9°c | 5.4°c |
Min temp | 0.2°c | 5.4°c | 3.2°c |
Feels like temp | 0.2°c | 8.1°c | 5°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 18/03/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 0.9 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 405 cm |
Lower piste depth | No information | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
Lifts | Lifts open | 46 out of 62 |
Resort opening date | Sat 09 Dec 2023 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 14 Apr 2024 |
France gets off to a slow start over the weekend with cold temperatures and minimal snow and a freezing line sitting around the 2000m mark. High pressure dominates the weekend until Monday meaning lovely blue bird days for a great weekend of skiing. This then turns to low pressure which results in a return of snow.
As we move into the next week, there is an early flurry of snow, most notably in Chamonix and for most of the northern French Alps getting 30-40 cm’s of snow early next week. Temperatures seem to stay around the -3 degrees mark and the creeping up to -6/-7 overnight.
The most up-to-date avalanche forecasting for the French Alps can be found on Meteo France’s website
Check out the programme below for meeting times and locations throughout the Reps’ time in resort. Please note these may be subject to change depending on Rep and external factors, such as weather. Meet your Rep at the social hour below, or reach out to them using the contact number or via the Ski Club App.
Day | Meeting time | Club Itinerary | Meeting place |
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Sunday | 9:30am | Explore Flaine | Bottom of DMC Liftcat |
Monday | 9:30am | A bit Faster, A bit Steeper | Bottom of DMC Liftcat |
Tuesday | 9:30am | More of a Challenge | Bottom of DMC Liftcat |
Wednesday | 9:30am | Cruise the Views | Bottom of DMC Liftcat |
Thursday | 9:30am | Expert Adventure | Bottom of DMC Liftcat |
Friday | 9:30am | Last Day Requests | Bottom of DMC Liftcat |
Saturday | Day Off | Day Off | Day Off |
Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! Stay up to date with everything in resort, find the best spots for an après beer, and ski to your hearts content.
Check out the weekly programme for details on where and how to find your Ski Club Rep, reach out to them using the contact numbers of via the Ski Club App, and register to let them know you’ll be in town using the form below.
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repping Freshtracks holidays is how I help the club these days, so come and join me, this year in Tignes and Flaine off piste courses.
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