Flaine for Beginners
Flaine scores 7.8/10 for beginners: Easiest-grade pistes (green in France, blue in Austria, Italy, Switzerland) 11.44 %, Magic carpets and rope tows 14 lifts and Nursery slope at village level 1.
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| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Easiest-grade pistes (green in France, blue in Austria, Italy, Switzerland) | 11.44 % |
| Magic carpets and rope tows | 14 lifts |
| Nursery slope at village level | 1 |
Facilities
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Magic carpet lifts | 14 |
| Green runs | 27 |
| Ski schools | 2 |
Tips for beginners
- Flaine scores 7.8/10 for beginners.
- 11% of the piste network is green, the easiest classification.
- 14 magic carpet lifts help first-timers get started.
- Villages span 504–1,800 m; Le Hameau de Flaine (1,800 m) is the highest ski-in village.
Green and blue runs
| Piste | Difficulty | Length | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serpentine | Blue | 5,026 m16,490 ft | 881 m2,890 ft |
| Marvel | Green | 4,660 m15,290 ft | 627 m2,060 ft |
| Dahu | Blue | 3,355 m11,010 ft | 434 m1,420 ft |
| Combe | Blue | 3,263 m10,710 ft | 615 m2,020 ft |
| Sairon | Blue | 3,186 m10,450 ft | 627 m2,060 ft |
| Les Chars | Blue | 3,018 m9,900 ft | 533 m1,750 ft |
| Sarbotte | Blue | 2,642 m8,670 ft | 205 m670 ft |
| Marmottes | Blue | 2,542 m8,340 ft | 458 m1,500 ft |
| Méphisto | Blue | 2,301 m7,550 ft | 538 m1,770 ft |
| Portet | Blue | 2,299 m7,540 ft | 379 m1,240 ft |
| Tourmaline | Blue | 2,292 m7,520 ft | 429 m1,410 ft |
| Grenat | Blue | 2,270 m7,450 ft | 331 m1,090 ft |
| Cristal | Blue | 1,952 m6,400 ft | 446 m1,460 ft |
| Verosse | Blue | 1,847 m6,060 ft | 314 m1,030 ft |
| Biollaire | Blue | 1,796 m5,890 ft | 252 m830 ft |
| Perce-neige | Blue | 1,722 m5,650 ft | 248 m810 ft |
| Aouïa | Blue | 1,706 m5,600 ft | 341 m1,120 ft |
| Plein Soleil | Blue | 1,627 m5,340 ft | 289 m950 ft |
| Dolomie | Blue | 1,455 m4,770 ft | 318 m1,040 ft |
| La Forestière | Blue | 1,452 m4,760 ft | 183 m600 ft |
| Lou Darbes | Blue | 1,391 m4,560 ft | 322 m1,060 ft |
| Arolle | Green | 1,327 m4,350 ft | 124 m410 ft |
| Traversée Diamant Noir | Blue | 1,252 m4,110 ft | 135 m440 ft |
| Coin Coin | Green | 1,105 m3,630 ft | 99 m320 ft |
| Opale | Green | 1,073 m3,520 ft | 85 m280 ft |
| Demoiselles | Green | 1,059 m3,470 ft | 80 m260 ft |
| Silice | Blue | 1,022 m3,350 ft | 106 m350 ft |
| Zéolite | Blue | 1,002 m3,290 ft | 120 m390 ft |
| Calcédoine | Blue | 979 m3,210 ft | 207 m680 ft |
| Traversée Lapiaz | Blue | 977 m3,210 ft | 128 m420 ft |
…and 57 more green/blue runs.
101 unnamed connecting sections, 8 km5.2 mi.
Frequently asked questions
Is Flaine a good resort for beginners?
Flaine has a beginner score of 7 out of 10. Green runs, the easiest grade in France, make up 9.39 % of the piste kilometres. The score also takes into account the 14 magic carpets and rope tows and the nursery slope at village level. The village sits at 1600 m.
How many green and blue runs are there in Flaine?
Flaine has 27 green runs covering 15 km and 59 blue runs covering 75 km. The resort has 140 runs and 163.1 km of pistes in total. Green is the easiest grade in France, and blue and red pistes together make up 80.85 % of the total kilometres.
How many ski schools are there in Flaine?
Flaine has 2 ski schools. For families with young children, the resort also has 1 childcare facility. Flaine's family score is 6.6 out of 10, and its beginner score is 7 out of 10.
Are there magic carpets or easy lifts for first-timers in Flaine?
Yes. Flaine has 14 magic carpets and rope tows, which count towards its beginner score of 7 out of 10. There is also 1 nursery slope at village level, and the village sits at 1600 m.
What lifts will I use to get around Flaine?
Flaine has 62 lifts in total: 6 gondolas, 22 chairlifts, 20 drag lifts and 14 magic carpets. There are no cable cars or funiculars. Between them the lifts can carry 84456 people per hour. Modern lifts make up 0.45 of all lifts.
Can beginners stay close to the lifts in Flaine?
Of the 18 places to stay listed for Flaine, 8 are ski-in ski-out, and 44.44 % are within 200 m of a lift. Flaine has a ski-in ski-out score of 7.4 out of 10. The places to stay include 6 hotels, 9 apartments and 2 chalets.
When is the ski season in Flaine for beginners planning a first trip?
The 2026/27 season runs from 5 December 2026 to 18 April 2027, and these dates are not provisional. January is the snowiest month, and the mean snow depth in January is 141.1 cm. The resort has snow cannons.
How do I get to Flaine for my first ski holiday?
The closest airport is Geneva (GVA), 51.9 km away, which is about 89 minutes by car. Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF) is 75.2 km away, about 105 minutes by car. Flaine has no train station of its own.
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