Ski area Grand Massif
Grand Massif, a white ocean ...
Flaine is the gate to one of the biggest ski and snowboard areas in France, aptly named 'Le Grand Massif'. The 144 pistes are all connected, and Flaine is blessed with one of the best snow records in the French Alps. Whether you’re skiing or snowboarding, prefer freeride, freestyle or carving, you’ll enjoy your favourite snowsport in a magnificent setting ...
General facts
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FLAINE |
GRAND MASSIF |
| Altitude mini - maxi |
1600 - 2500 m |
700 - 2500 m
(Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns et Sixt) |
| Connected runs |
140 kms |
265 kms |
| Opening dates |
12 Dec. 2009
- 25 April 2010
(partial opening 12 dec -17 dec 2009) |
18 Dec. 2009
- 18 April 2010 |
Number of pistes
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FLAINE |
GRAND MASSIF |
| Black runs |
4 |
14 |
| Red runs |
29 |
53 |
| Blue runs |
22 |
60 |
| Green runs |
8 |
17 |
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TOTAL
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60
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144
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Number of ski lifts
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FLAINE |
GRAND MASSIF |
| Cable car |
1 |
1 |
| Gondola lifts |
1 |
6 |
| Chairlifts |
11 |
30 |
| Draglifts |
12 |
30 |
| Rope tow |
1 |
3 |
| Inclined lifts |
2 |
2 |
| Bucket lifts |
1 |
1 |
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TOTAL
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29
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73
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DOMAINE SKIABLE DE FLAINE S.A.
Group "Grand Massif Développement"
Téléphérique des Grandes Platières
74300 FLAINE - France
Tel. : +33 (0)4 50 90 40 00 - Fax : +33 (0)4 50 90 87 88
E-mail : contact@grand-massif.com
Website : www.grand-massif.com
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www.grand-massif.com
Grand Massif, a big ski area
The Grand Massif ski area boasts a 265 kms of linked and prepared runs, connecting Flaine with the resorts of Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt Fer-à-Cheval.
The Cascades piste, a jewel in the crown. Imagine a run 14 kms long, an altitude drop of 1800m down into the village of Sixt Fer à Cheval, wonderful scenery, and never encounter one single ski lift! Start at the top of Les Grandes Platières. From Sixt, a free shuttle bus takes you to the main cable car in Samoëns.
3 “Jamparks” throughout the Grand Massif area are at the disposal of freestylers of all skills and ambitions.
More information on www.grand-massif.com
Exceptional snow cover
The natural snow record at Flaine allows to open over a long period of time and guarantees excellent ski conditions throughout the season.
e.g. snow heights in the spring
09/04/04 : 320 cm at 2500 m
19/04/05 : 280 cm at 2500 m
23/03/07 : 310 cm at 2500 m
23/04/08 : 405 cm at 2500 m
218 cannons top up the snow cover on the fragile slopes ensuring the best possible snow conditions throughout the season.
Pedestrians
The Grandes Platières cable car takes you from 1600 to 2500 m in only 12 minutes. Stepping out of the cabin, a magnificent view over the Mont Blanc will take you aback. Bar & restaurant with sun terrace at the top.
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