How big is Flaine?
Flaine has 265 pistes served by 70 lifts — 4th for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in France.
Flaine resort guide
Haute-Savoie, France
Modern architecture and excellent snow conditions
Flaine at a glance
265
Pistes
70
Lifts
2,500m
Top
1,600m
Base
900m
Vertical
NCY
Nearest airport, 47 km
25% beginner45% intermediate30% advanced
Flaine features unique modern architecture, excellent snow reliability, and access to the Grand Massif ski area.
Your questions about Flaine, answered
How high is Flaine?
The lifts run from 1600m at the base to 2500m at the top, a vertical of 900m. Of the 15 resorts we track in France, that is the 13th highest, with the 13th biggest vertical.
Is Flaine good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Flaine split 25% beginner, 45% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 27% beginner and 32% advanced across the resorts we track in France.
On those numbers it suits intermediates and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
When is the ski season at Flaine?
Over the last ten winters Flaine has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 15 November to 8 June, about 207 days.
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 205cm, 85cm of new snow and 4.5 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Flaine?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Annecy Meythet (NCY), 47km away in a straight line. Geneva (GVA), Switzerland is 53km, Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF) is 75km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Flaine?
A 6-day adult Grand Massif costs €378 for 2026/27, or €63 a day. For value it ranks 9th of the 15 resorts we price in France.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Flaine
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Annecy MeythetNCY47 km
- GenevaGVA53 km · major airport
- Chambéry Aix les BainsCMF75 km
Travel time to Flaine
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)Quickest
- Flight
- 1h 40m · 781 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h · 63 km
- Total
- ≈ 2h 40m
- Fly to Geneva (GVA)
- Flight
- 1h 35m · 754 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 5m · 72 km
- Total
- ≈ 2h 40m
- Fly to Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF)
- Flight
- 1h 40m · 798 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 35m · 101 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 15m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Flaine lift pass 2026/27
€3786-day adult Grand Massif · ≈£325
€63 per day · 4.2 km of piste per € · #9 of 15 for value in France
82value scoreGreat value
Flaine piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Flaine. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Flaine has 265 pistes and 70 lifts, running from 1,600m to 2,500m.
Why go to Flaine
- Excellent snow record
- Great for all skill levels
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Good value for money
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Great for families
Things to know
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
- Limited challenging terrain
Skiing and snowboarding Flaine by ability
Beginners
Flaine is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Flaine offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Flaine, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Flaine
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: flaine.com
More on Flaine
- Flaine snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Flaine snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Flaine lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in FranceLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in France
Ski resorts near Flaine
- Chamonix16 km
- Avoriaz21 km
- Les Saisies31 km
- Courmayeur, Italy32 km
- La Thuile, Italy37 km
- Verbier, Switzerland41 km
Distances are straight-line, not by road.