Genève
Cluses
2500
1600
15
56
41
13
17 km
CHILDREN
Children: (BCG and healthcare records required)
"Les Petits Loups" 6mths-4s (Flaine-Forum - Tel.0033.450.90.87.82)
ESF 'Rabbit Club' and 'Fantaski' for 3-12s (Tel.0033.450.90.81.00)
International Ski School 'Club de la Souris Verte' for 3-12s (Tel.0033.450.90.84.41).
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Skiing in Flaine: Linked to the Grand Massif domain, Flaine has 140km of ski runs, part of the 265km covered by Grand Massif and served by 26 lifts.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 17 Km
Cross-country Skiing: 10km of ski trails (free shuttle bus).
THE AREA
Apres-ski in Flaine:
Snow scooters, ice driving, dog-sledding, hang-gliding, paragliding, fitness centre, snowshoeing, indoor swimming pool, ice-rink.
Cinema, restaurants, nightclubs.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Useful Information: Flaine is within easy reach by coach or taxi from Cluses train station (30km). The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday:
> shops
> bars and restaurants
> doctors
> pharmacy.
This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033 450 90 80 01 or log on to www.flaine.com or www.skiflaine.com
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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
The 5 ski resorts of Flaine, Les Carroz d'Araches, Morillon, Samoens and Sixt form part of "Le Grand Massif" domain.
* Large, varied area offering good skiing for all levels.
* Challenging terrain for intermediates and experts.
* Family-friendly resorts.
* For the more adventurous, the 'Combe de Gers' off-piste area is reccomended.
* Snowboarding: good, wooded off-piste terrain, fun park with half-pipe in Flaine.
Height: 700m-2500m.
265km of ski runs.
15 green slopes, 53 blue slopes, 51 red slopes, 14 black slopes.
6-day lift passes:
204 euros/adult, 183 euros/senior (ages 61-75 years inclusive), 156 euros for all children aged 5-15 years inclusive, children under 5 years FREE.
Cross-country skiing: 80km of trails.
