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. So, it’s no surprise that Flaine has long been a key part of Ski Club Freshtracks and once again this winter we’re offering 15+ 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 higher zone is Hameau de Flaine, a collection of smaller chalets that are home to the Ski Club’s two Freshtracks Chalets, and the lower village is home to larger apartment blocks and hotels. Hameau is served by a public bus until midnight. 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 White Pub and The Social have big-screen TVs, live music, DJs and a happy hour. The Perdrix Noire also has a pub feel, whilst the bar at the bowling alley is popular with families.
Connections to the other resorts in the Grand Massif open a week later (21 December 2024) and close a week earlier (21 April 2025)
Updated for 2024/25
Flaine-only lift passes are only available on a single day basis – anything more than this will automatically cover the entire Grand Massif area.
Category | Day Ticket | 3 Days | 6 Days |
Flaine Only | |||
Adult (15-74) | €57 | n/a | n/a |
Child (8-14) | €45.60 | n/a | n/a |
Grand Massif | |||
Adult (15-64) | €59 | €177 | €354 |
Child (8-14) | €47.50 | €142.50 | €285 |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.7 cm | 1.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm | 2.9 cm | 4.9 cm | 1.9 cm | 1.5 cm | 0.8 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 1.6 cm | 1.2 cm | 1.7 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -2.8°c | -2.1°c | -3°c | -1.4°c | -1.4°c | -1.8°c | -0.9°c | -0.6°c | -1.8°c | -3.4°c | -3°c | -3°c | -5.1°c | -5.7°c | -5.7°c | -4.2°c | -4°c | -5.3°c | -3.8°c | -3.7°c | -5.3°c | -3.9°c | -3.9°c | -5°c | -4.5°c | -4.1°c | -4.6°c | -2.7°c | -2.3°c | -3.2°c |
Min temp | -4.6°c | -3.2°c | -3.5°c | -3.2°c | -1.8°c | -4.3°c | -4.3°c | -1.8°c | -3.4°c | -3.7°c | -3.4°c | -4°c | -6°c | -6°c | -6.8°c | -7.6°c | -5.3°c | -6.5°c | -6.8°c | -5.3°c | -6.6°c | -7.4°c | -5°c | -6.6°c | -7°c | -4.6°c | -5.6°c | -6°c | -3.2°c | -3.9°c |
Feels like temp | -10.5°c | -7.1°c | -3.2°c | -3.2°c | -1.4°c | -1.8°c | -4.3°c | -0.9°c | -1.8°c | -7.7°c | -7.3°c | -3°c | -9.3°c | -11.4°c | -10°c | -7.6°c | -4.2°c | -5.3°c | -6.8°c | -3.8°c | -5.3°c | -7.4°c | -3.9°c | -5°c | -7°c | -4.5°c | -4.6°c | -6°c | -5.7°c | -3.2°c |
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Max temp | -2.8°c | -2.1°c | -3°c |
Min temp | -4.6°c | -3.2°c | -3.5°c |
Feels like temp | -10.5°c | -7.1°c | -3.2°c |
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Snow expected | 0.7 cm | 1.1 cm | 0.1 cm |
Max temp | -1.4°c | -1.4°c | -1.8°c |
Min temp | -3.2°c | -1.8°c | -4.3°c |
Feels like temp | -3.2°c | -1.4°c | -1.8°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 3 cm | 2.4 cm | 1.4 cm | 1 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 5.2°c | 5.7°c | 2.8°c | 4.3°c | 4.7°c | 3.3°c | 5.8°c | 6.2°c | 3.4°c | 3.2°c | 3.5°c | 2°c | 0.2°c | 0.6°c | -0.8°c | 1.9°c | 2.3°c | -0.3°c | 2.8°c | 3°c | 0.1°c | 2.9°c | 2.9°c | 0.2°c | 2.1°c | 2.6°c | 0.5°c | 3.9°c | 4.5°c | 2°c |
Min temp | 1.6°c | 2.8°c | 1°c | 0.7°c | 3.3°c | -0.5°c | -0.8°c | 3.4°c | 0.9°c | 0.7°c | 2°c | 0.3°c | -1.2°c | -0.8°c | -2.6°c | -4.3°c | -0.3°c | -2.9°c | -3.4°c | 0.1°c | -2.6°c | -3.5°c | 0.2°c | -2.6°c | -3.2°c | 0.5°c | -1.8°c | -2.1°c | 2°c | 0.1°c |
Feels like temp | -1.2°c | 4.7°c | 2.6°c | 0.6°c | 4°c | 3.1°c | -0.8°c | 5.2°c | 3.1°c | 0.6°c | 2.9°c | 1.9°c | -0.9°c | -2.9°c | -0.8°c | -4.3°c | 1.7°c | -0.3°c | -3.4°c | 2.5°c | 0.1°c | -3.5°c | 2.6°c | 0.2°c | -3.2°c | 1.9°c | 0.5°c | -2.1°c | 3.5°c | 1.8°c |
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Max temp | 5.2°c | 5.7°c | 2.8°c |
Min temp | 1.6°c | 2.8°c | 1°c |
Feels like temp | -1.2°c | 4.7°c | 2.6°c |
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Max temp | 4.3°c | 4.7°c | 3.3°c |
Min temp | 0.7°c | 3.3°c | -0.5°c |
Feels like temp | 0.6°c | 4°c | 3.1°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 14/02/2025 |
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Next 3 days | 2.9 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 310 cm |
Lower piste depth | 2 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
Lifts | Lifts open | 59 out of 62 |
Resort opening date | Sat 14 Dec 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Mon 21 Apr 2025 |
Updated 18/02
High pressure over Eastern and Central Europe creates a strong barrier that is preventing low pressure and unsettled weather making its way in off the Atlantic. The result will be a cool but otherwise really stable week and weekend ahead for the French Alps.
Sun will be the order of the day for most of this week, with a few flutters of cloud cover moving in through the middle of this week before becoming permanent over the weekend. The freezing line will drop overnight, with lows of -9°C possible at 2,000m. From its nadir at 1,000m, the line will climb in the midday sun, reaching 2,000m every day, bringing spring-like conditions to make areas.
Early indicators are for some more snowfall to begin the new week, but it remains too early to tell whether this will bring meaningful snow to the region.
Log your upcoming trip to Flaine now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
Meet your Rep using the details below, or reach out to them using the contact number or via the Ski Club App.
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 heart’s content.
Our Reps will be in resort between 4 January and 28 March 2025, skiing six days a week – Reps’ day off/changeover day is Saturday in this resort. Log your upcoming trip to Tignes now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
Been a rep since 97, love meeting new people and skiing challenging resorts.
Live in Prague where I make the most of long summer days to ride my mountain bike and the close location to Austria to ski weekends.
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.
We are still in the process of assigning Reps for the 2024/25 winter season. Thank you for your patience whilst we make these arrangements.
I am a passionate skier who enjoys sharing time on the mountains both on snow and in the bar with like minded people. I have been a rep for over ten years and am looking forward to meeting up with members in Tignes and Whistler this season. I am easy to spot at the meeting point as I wear a lot of orange ! I hope to see you either at the morning meeting point or at the evening social hour.
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