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Ski resort · France
Flaine
Flaine is a ski resort in France with 166.8 km of pistes, 62 lifts and skiing between 1,103 m and 2,465 m. The nearest airport is Geneva, about 89 minutes by road. Season 5 Dec–18 Apr.
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Flaine is a French ski resort with its village at 1600 m. The ski area runs from a base of 1103 m to a top elevation of 2465 m, a vertical drop of 1362 m. The 2026/27 season runs from 5 December 2026 to 18 April 2027. Records over 10 winters show average season snowfall of 418.3 cm, with January the snowiest month.
There are 163.1 km of pistes across 140 runs: 15 km green, 75 km blue, 54.2 km red and 15.6 km black, with a longest run of 10.5 km. The resort has snow cannons and a snowpark. Its 62 lifts include 6 gondolas, 22 chairlifts, 20 drag lifts and 14 magic carpets, with a combined capacity of 84,456 people per hour. Geneva airport is 51.9 km away, about 89 minutes by road, and Chambéry Aix les Bains airport is a 105-minute drive. There is no train station in the resort.
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The scores favour beginners (7 out of 10) and families (6.6). Intermediates score 6, access scores 6.3 and the separate ski-in ski-out rating is 7.4. Advanced skiers score 3.1, snow reliability 3.9 and nightlife 1. The overall score is 5.3.
Villages504–1,800 m
Nearest airportGeneva89 min transfer
One resort, several villages
Villages
| Village | Altitude | Ski access |
|---|---|---|
| Magland | 504 m1,650 ft | - |
| Les Carroz | 1,150 m3,770 ft | Ski-in/ski-out |
| FlaineMain | 1,600 m5,250 ft | Ski-in/ski-out |
| Le Hameau de Flaine | 1,800 m5,910 ft | Ski-in/ski-out |
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Resort scores
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Strongest for beginner and ski-in/ski-out.
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In the village
A village with everything.
- Restaurants23
- Supermarkets4
- Ski schools2
- Pools2
- Bars & clubs1
- Childcare1
- Pharmacies1
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Pavillon d'accueil
Getting there
From arrivals to Alpine.
| Airport | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 51.9 km | 89 min |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains | 75.2 km | 105 min |
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry | 128.2 km | 142 min |
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Ask the local tourist office ↗How high is Flaine and how much vertical does it have?
The village of Flaine sits at 1600 m. The ski area runs from a base of 1103 m up to a top elevation of 2465 m, which gives a vertical drop of 1362 m. The longest run in the area is 10.5 km.
How many kilometres of pistes and lifts does Flaine have?
Flaine has 163.1 km of pistes across 140 runs: 15 km green, 75 km blue, 54.2 km red and 15.6 km black. They are served by 62 lifts (6 gondolas, 22 chairlifts, 20 drag lifts and 14 magic carpets), with a combined capacity of 84456 people per hour.
Is Flaine good for beginners?
Flaine scores 7 out of 10 for beginners. It has 27 green runs covering 15 km, which is 9.39 % of the piste total, plus 14 magic carpets and rope tows and a nursery slope at village level. There are 2 ski schools in the resort.
Is Flaine suitable for advanced skiers?
Flaine scores 3.1 out of 10 for advanced skiers. It has 14 black runs totalling 15.6 km, which is 9.76 % of the piste total. In its favour are a vertical drop of 1362 m and a top elevation of 2465 m. Intermediates score it 6 out of 10.
What is the nearest airport to Flaine?
Geneva is the nearest airport, 51.9 km away with a drive of about 89 minutes. Chambéry Aix les Bains is 75.2 km away, about 105 minutes by car. Lyon Saint-Exupéry is 128.2 km away, about 142 minutes. The resort has no train station.
When is Flaine open for the 2026/27 season?
For the 2026/27 season, Flaine is due to open on 5 December 2026 and close on 18 April 2027. These dates have been confirmed and are not listed as provisional. The resort offers no summer skiing and has no glacier.
How reliable is the snow in Flaine?
Based on 10 winters of data, Flaine gets an average of 418.3 cm of snow per season, with a mean January depth of 141.1 cm. January is the snowiest month and the first snow usually falls in November. The resort has snow cannons. It scores 3.9 out of 10 for snow reliability.
Is Flaine a good choice for families?
Flaine scores 6.6 out of 10 for families. The resort has 1 childcare facility, 2 ski schools, 2 pools, 4 supermarkets and 1 pharmacy. Of the 18 places to stay listed, 8 are ski-in ski-out. Nightlife is limited, with 1 bar and a nightlife score of 1 out of 10.
Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)