Flaine at a glance
- Ideal for
- Families: 4 free lifts for beginners
- Car-free: pedestrian centre, runs at the door
- Good skiers: Gers and Véret combes
- Less suitable if
- If you want a chalet village: 1960s concrete
- If you want to park outside: car parks are paid in winter
Weather, snow and webcams in Flaine
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Flaine
Recommended hotels for your budget
Budget
Comfort
Upscale
What to do in Flaine besides skiing
Flaine piste map and ski area
Beginners: 4 free lifts at Pré and Bissac · beginner pass at €30.50 a day
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Flaine lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Flaine · 1 day | €60.70 | €48.60 |
| Flaine · 6 days | €364.20 | €291.60 |
| Grand Massif · 1 day | €63 | €50.40 |
| Grand Massif · 6 days | €378 | €302.40 |
2026-2027 prices · Child 8–14 · free day pass for under-8s and over-75s, from the ticket office · skicard €2 · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Flaine
Book your skis before you go
- 4 Skiset shops in Flaine, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset (4 shops) and Snowrental (7): rent in your accommodation’s neighbourhood
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| ESF, adult group lessons, 6 mornings | €260 |
| ESF, children’s group lessons, 6 half-days | from €220 |
| ESI, group lessons for ages 5–14, ski or snowboard, one week | €295 |
| ESI, private lesson 1h | from €65 |
ESF Club Piou Piou for ages 3 to 12; ESI Tout Petits courses from age 4½ · Book your lessons in advance, at any time of the winter.
When to ski in Flaine
Best time: January to March
Getting to Flaine
On site
Flaine Forum, 74300 Flaine
Where to eat and unwind in Flaine
Forum bars: RockyPop (karaoke, pool table), Le Bar Qui Mange at the foot of the cable car, Munchies
Restaurants in the resort
Braserade, fondues, thin-crust pizzas; menu from €11 to €36
📍 Flaine ForumSavoyard specialities, fresh local produce
📍 Flaine ForumDishes from different countries, lunch and dinner, menu from €18
📍 Flaine ForêtChalet with a fireplace: raclette, fondues, hot-stone grills
📍 Hameau de FlaineSavoyard dishes, pizzas, set menu of the day, south-facing terrace
📍 Flaine ForumOld sheepfold, quick menu at lunch, more refined in the evening
📍 Foot of the slopes, ForumMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Pool, sauna, steam room; open to non-residents
400 m² pool and steam room, treatment booking required
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Frequently asked questions
When does Flaine open?
The Flaine area opens on 5 December 2026 (partial opening until the 18th, depending on snow conditions) and closes on 18 April 2027. The linked Grand Massif is open from 19 December 2026 to mid-April.
How much is a lift pass in Flaine?
A day costs €60.70 for an adult and €48.60 for ages 8 to 14 in the Flaine area, €63 and €50.40 for the whole Grand Massif. Multi-day passes are priced at the day rate multiplied by the number of days.
Is skiing free for children in Flaine?
Yes, by the day: the pass is free for under-8s and over-75s, to be collected at the ticket office with proof of age.
Is Flaine suitable for beginners?
Yes: 4 lifts are free for beginners (3 covered magic carpets and 1 gondola) in the protected Pré and Bissac areas. A beginner pass at €30.50 a day then gives access to about ten green runs.
Can you park in Flaine?
The centre is pedestrian. Car parks P1, P2 and P3 are paid in winter (€10 per 24 hours), with 1h30 free for unloading. A free car park is available at the Col de Pierre Carrée, linked by a free shuttle.
How do you get to Flaine without a car?
By TGV to Cluses (about 4h from Paris), then the Arv’i Mobilité bus to the resort centre, booking required. From Geneva airport, buses such as EBA Eurobus go directly to Flaine.
Sources and method
Resort profile: flaine.com, grand-massif.com, wikidata.org, fr.wikipedia.org
Lift passes: grand-massif.com, flaine.com
Accommodation: flaine.com, data.classement.atout-france.fr
Ski area: flaine.com, grand-massif.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, flaine.com
Getting there: flaine.com
Restaurants and activities: flaine.com
Webcams and reports: flaine.com, grand-massif.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Comparison: grand-massif.com
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: DimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons · Macabe5387, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · The original uploader was Soubok at French Wikipedia., CC BY 1.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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