Flaine
France · Auvergne-Rh�ne-AlpesFR
Ski area in the Haute Savoie region of the French Alps
Flaine is a ski area in the Haute Savoie region of the French Alps, and is a part of the linked Grand Massif domain. It is in the territory of the communes of Magland and Arâches-la-Frasse. Flaine is linked to Samoëns, Morillon, Les Carroz and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, with 267 kilometres (166 mi) pistes in total. It featured the first 8-seater high speed chairlift, Les Grands Vans, and the first snow cannons to be installed in Europe. Flaine is often called the "big snowy bowl" due to it having one of the best snow records in the Alps. Flaine has been dubbed “the world's ugliest ski resort” due to the brutalist architecture of its buildings.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 46.007, 6.690
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 1600 m
Overview of Flaine
Travellers heading to Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, France will find Flaine, a spot. What stands out most: sports and water sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere. You are about 1,600 metres up.
Things to do in Flaine
Sports in Flaine
(4)On the sports side, Flaine offers Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing and Snowboard. It is a direct read of Flaine's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Flaine
(1)For water sports, expect Water Skiing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Flaine.
Best time to visit Flaine
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
Getting there & around
Flaine rewards a slow approach — a hub in Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Europe/Paris on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Flaine that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Flaine known for?
- Travellers associate Flaine with sports and water sports. It sits in Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, France.
- What can you do in Flaine?
- Flaine is tagged with Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing, Snowboard and Water Skiing, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Flaine?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
- Where is Flaine located?
- Flaine belongs to Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, France, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
Personal notes
Loading…