How big is Les Saisies?
Les Saisies has 65 pistes served by 20 lifts — the fewest pistes of the 15 resorts we track in France.
Les Saisies resort guide
Savoie, France
Cross-country skiing paradise with gentle slopes
Les Saisies at a glance
65
Pistes
20
Lifts
2,040m
Top
1,650m
Base
390m
Vertical
NCY
Nearest airport, 38 km
50% beginner40% intermediate10% advanced
Les Saisies is renowned for cross-country skiing and offers gentle terrain perfect for families and beginners.
Your questions about Les Saisies, answered
How high is Les Saisies?
The lifts run from 1650m at the base to 2040m at the top, a vertical of 390m. Of the 15 resorts we track in France, that is the 15th highest, with the 15th biggest vertical.
Is Les Saisies good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Les Saisies split 50% beginner, 40% intermediate and 10% advanced, against an average of 27% beginner and 32% advanced across the resorts we track in France.
On those numbers it suits beginners.
When is the ski season at Les Saisies?
Over the last ten winters Les Saisies has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 29 November to 11 May, about 165 days.
January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 101cm, 97cm of new snow and 4.2 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Les Saisies?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Annecy Meythet (NCY), 38km away in a straight line. Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF) is 51km, Geneva (GVA), Switzerland is 63km. 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 Les Saisies?
A 6-day adult Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) costs €260 for 2026/27, or €43 a day. For value it ranks 15th of the 15 resorts we price in France.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Les Saisies
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Annecy MeythetNCY38 km
- Chambéry Aix les BainsCMF51 km
- GenevaGVA63 km · major airport
Travel time to Les Saisies
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
- 45m · 51 km
- Total
- ≈ 2h 25m
- Fly to Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF)
- Flight
- 1h 40m · 798 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 5m · 69 km
- Total
- ≈ 2h 45m
- Fly to Geneva (GVA)
- Flight
- 1h 35m · 754 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 20m · 85 km
- Total
- ≈ 2h 55m
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.
Les Saisies lift pass 2026/27
€2606-day adult Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) · ≈£223
€43 per day · 1.5 km of piste per € · #15 of 15 for value in France
58value scoreGood value
Les Saisies 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 Les Saisies. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Les Saisies has 65 pistes and 20 lifts, running from 1,650m to 2,040m.
Why go to Les Saisies
- Excellent beginner terrain
- Great for families
- Good value for money
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Less crowded than major resorts
Things to know
- Limited challenging terrain
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
- Limited après-ski
Skiing and snowboarding Les Saisies by ability
Beginners
Les Saisies is perfect for beginners! The resort has extensive beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Les Saisies offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find limited challenging terrain at Les Saisies, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Les Saisies
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Budget friendly
Facilities
Official resort website: lessaisies.com
More on Les Saisies
- Les Saisies snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Les Saisies snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Les Saisies 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 Les Saisies
Distances are straight-line, not by road.