Two skiers at the top of the Grandes Platières in Flaine, Haute-Savoie, with Mont Blanc in the background and a sunny blue sky.

Flaine winter pre-opening

Flaine exclusive pre-opening: November 29 & 30, 2025!

Where to ski in November? In Flaine, of course!

The Flaine ski resort, the snowy heart of the Grand Massif, invites you for an exclusive weekend on November 29 & 30, 2025. Two days of pre-opening to enjoy the first snow, explore the slopes already open, and experience something unique before the official start of the winter season.

If you’re looking for a ski weekend in November, a high-altitude getaway, or your first alpine skiing session, Flaine is the perfect destination.

Flaine Pre-Opening Dates

  • November 29 & 30, 2025: pre opening of the Flaine ski area
  • December 6, 2025 – April 19, 2026: official opening of the ski resort for the full season

These dates make Flaine one of the first ski resorts to open in the French Alps – perfect for eager skiers!

Ski Passes: Special pre-opening rates

Enjoy discounted rates specially offered for the start of the season. One of the best ski deals to kick off your winter!

Normal 
From 15 to 74 years old
Reduced 
From 8 to 14 years old
4 consecutive hours €26.10 €20.90
1 day €29.00 €23.20
Week-end €58.00 €46.40

Prices exclude ski pass (+€2 per skipass), which is compulsory for all durations. Rechargeable card is non-refundable.

Skillico subscribers benefit from discounts on the rate applied this weekend.
Season pass is available.


Ticket office open for the weekend:
Grandes Platières cable car

An excellent opportunity to ski at low prices before the high season.

Open slopes and ski lifts (depending on snow conditions)

For this pre-opening, Flaine is offering a selection of ski slopes and ski lifts, allowing visitors to enjoy the resort in excellent conditions from 9am to 4pm.

Ski lifts:

  • Aup de Véran gondola lift
  • Pré and Michalet magic carpets

Slopes:

  • Green: Pin, Erable
  • Blue: Mephisto
  • Red: Diablotin, Calcite

A varied skiing area for beginners, experienced skiers and families.

Free Parking for the Weekend

Good news for your mountain weekend: Flaine’s outdoor parking are free all weekend.
Access to the Flaine center parking is paid.

Convenient, accessible, perfect for an impromptu ski day!

Shops and restaurants open

To accompany your skiing holiday in November, several shops and restaurants will be open:
(List subject to change and updated regularly)

Restaurants/Bars:

  • Le Grain de Sel
  • Le 1967
  • Le Bar qui Mange
  • La Joyeuse
  • Le Black Side Café

Open establishments :

  • Hotel Lapiaz
  • Pierre & Vacances La Forêt residence
  • Simond Sports skishop – Forum
  • Flaine Super Ski skishop – Forum
  • Black Side skishop -Forum
  • ESF – Forum
  • Ice quad

See you this winter in Flaine!

This special pre-opening weekend is the perfect warm-up before the resort’s grand opening. Come and enjoy the slopes and the magic of the first snowflakes!

The Flaine resort and ski area will officially open for the entire season from 6 December 2025 to 19 April 2026.

Ready to get a head start on winter? We look forward to seeing you in Flaine!