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Resort facts
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Resort Height
1,600m (5,249ft)
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Transfer time
Geneva 1hr 45 mins
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Typical costs
· small beer £2.50 · litre of milk £1 · bottle of house wine £10 · cup of coffee £1.80
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
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Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
4
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
4
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So what's it like?
Great variety in a huge ski area
At the heart of the Grand Massif ski area, Flaine is set in a sunny bowl with an excellent snow record. A superb resort for families and skiers of all abilities Flaine makes up part of the Grand Massif ski area with 265km of piste. We also offer accommodation in the pretty, typically French village of Les Carroz just down the valley.
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2 for 1 equipment
2 for 1 equipment hire on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013 - get on the slopes for less with this fantastic equipment hire deal.
Available on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. Terms apply.
Ski information
Beginners
Novice skiers will love the wide, gentle nursery slopes close to the village centre and there are some free beginners lifts so you won't need to buy a lift pass for your first day. The two ski schools offer expert, friendly tuition so you will soon be tackling some of the easy runs from the top of the mountain, back to the village in no time.
Intermediates
The range of skiing for intermediates is first class, with an extensive lift system and huge choice of challenging pistes. The red slopes in the Flaine bowl are perfect for improving your skills, whilst the runs leading to the neighbouring resorts follow narrow tree-lined trails. From long motorway cruising to mogul fields, there is plenty to keep you occupied!
Advanced
Expert skiers will relish the awaiting opportunities, with endless off-piste trails in addition to 265kms of pisted runs. Taxing black runs include the Diamond Noir, Styx and the wooded run down to Samoens or try the off-piste in the Gers Bowl.
Nightlife
· informal, mostly concentrated in the hotels, bars and restaurants · Le White Pub for traditional pub food and good value · Le Diamant Noir or Flying Dutchman for live music and lively atmosphere
Activities
Ice-skating, ice-driving circuit, snowshoeing, skidoos, helicopter tours, paragliding, climbing wall, (all in Flaine), indoor swimming-pool (in Les Carroz)
Eating out
A good choice of restaurants and bars, offering reasonably priced regional speciality evenings. La Perdrix Noire for a great family menu, Chez Daniel for fondue, and 'La Cascade' located on the piste for Savoyard evenings (with transport!)
Private Transfer
From Geneva airport
One-way (arrival) from £25 pp. Return from £47 pp.Representatives (Reps)
Les Carroz has a limited rep service so pre-booking of ski packs is recommended. On arrival you will receive a Crystal welcome pack and the contact number for the nearby Crystal rep based in Flaine.
Families
Pepi Penguin & Snuggle Clubs (6mths-4yrs)- open to all guests staying in Flaine, located in Hotel Totem (Flaine Forum). Snuggle for Totem guests only.
Whizz Kids & Pyjama Clubs (3-11yrs) - also at the Hotel Totem. Pyjama for Totem guests only.
Private Nanny service (6mths-8yrs) - open to all guests staying in the Finest Montsoleil Apartments in Flaine (not available for Finest Apts. in Les Carroz).
Pre-booking is essential. Please note: Guests in Les Carroz and Samoëns should not book the Pepi Penguin Crèche or Whizz Kids Club as it is based in Flaine and not easily reachable.Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 62-74yrs -
Our best deals to Flaine
Looking for the cheapest date/price combo? We've done the searching so you don't have to...
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 17 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Flaine in France | Self catering |
£220 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Flaine in France | Self catering |
£285 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Flaine in France | Self catering |
£289 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Flaine in France | Self catering |
£315 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 7 April 2012 | London Gatwick | Flaine in France | Self catering |
£370 based on 4 sharing |