The Flin ski resort in France began to receive guests not so long ago – from the end of the 60s of the last century. This place cannot be called an ordinary alpine town – Flen is built up with modern buildings. The famous architect Marcel Breuer, the author of the project of the UNESCO building in Paris, the Whitney Museum in New York and many other famous buildings, worked on its appearance. and on one of the streets you can find a sculptural composition by Pablo Picasso. Modern architecture here is harmoniously combined with the shining peaks of the Alps and developed tourist infrastructure. The city is located in one of the snowiest ski regions of the Grand Massif. Thanks to the mild climate and a large amount of snowfall, the skiing season here opens a little earlier than in the neighboring valleys, and usually closes later.
Flen is the largest resort in the Grand Massif region. Together with Morillon, Samoyen, Le Carro and Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval, it is ready to offer its guests 265 kilometers of the highest quality pistes. Flen is located between the main peak of Europe, Mont Blanc, and Lake Geneva, which creates excellent conditions for abundant and frequent snowfalls.
The small village, the number of permanent residents of which is only 150 people, is located on three levels – Flin Foret (1,700 m), Flin Forum (1,600 m), Flin Front de Negue (1,500 m), interconnected by two lifts and two escalators.
The resort is ideal for families with children. There are services of a kindergarten, a children’s play club and a ski school. Every evening, fun relay races, discos and games are arranged for young guests near the tourist office.
How to get there
Flein is a French ski resort located in the department of Haute-Savoie.
The most convenient way to get to Geneva is by plane, from there it is only 75 km (1 hour 15 minutes) to Flen, in the winter there are regular buses.
The nearest railway stations are Cluj (30 kilometers), Geneva (75 kilometers).
By car: take the A40 Geneva-Chamony motorway, turn right onto road No. 205 to Sallanches, then after about 2 kilometers take the sign for Flein onto the D106.
Tracks, slopes, lifts
The total length of the tracks is 265 km, the slopes are served by more than 70 lifts. About 11% of the descents are intended for those who are skiing for the first time. Long and wide “blue” tracks make up about 40%. There are many easy “red” descents, there are several short “black” ones, for example, Diamant Noir and Stix. In general, Flein in France is usually recommended to beginner skiers and those who have just decided to try themselves in this sport. There are excellent ski schools – Ecole de Ski Internationale and Ecole du ski Francais. Instructors teach adults and children from five years old.
Flen is the largest and highest resort in the Grand Massif area. From its main peak, Grand Platir (2,480 m), it is easy to reach all the main routes of the region.
The longest blue track of the resort “Cascade” (14 km) begins from here, which runs across the entire valley and ends in the village of Sixt.
The main slopes of the Grand Massif district are forested. Such a landscape attracts freeriding fans here. There are some challenging black tracks. For example, the cool Diamand Noir, which starts sharply with Grand Plater.
Altitude difference: from 1600 to 2500 m.
140 kilometers of pistes (and 265 kilometers of Grand Massif pistes).
Seven green tracks, 30 blue, 22 red and 5 black tracks.
15 cable-towing lifts, 11 chair lifts, 5 gondola lifts.
One of the largest snow parks in France – JamPark Pro – operates in Flanay. It is equipped with several lines of ski jumps of different sizes, a 1.5 kilometer bordercross track, a jib section, and a half pipe.
Hotels
Résidence Pierre & Vacances Premium Les Terrasses d’Eos 5 star hotel
This residence offers apartments spread over 2 buildings. Résidence Pierre & Vacances Premium Les Terrasses d’Eos is located just 500 meters from the shops and restaurants of Flaine Forest. An outdoor heated pool is at guests’ disposal.
The uniquely decorated apartments feature a well-equipped kitchenette, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Admire the view from your private balcony or terrace or from the large bay windows that welcome the sunlight and overlook the wonderful surrounding landscape.
Guest can enjoy personalized massages, facials and exfoliation at the Deep Nature Spa for an additional fee.
During winter, a grocery delivery service is available for an additional fee, and a bread and cake delivery service allows you to order breakfast in your room the day before. Fauchon’s breakfast is also available for an additional fee. After dinner, guests can enjoy board games, books and borrow a portable PlayStation. With advance booking and depending on the date of stay, guests can take advantage of reduced rates for passes and equipment rental.
It has direct access to the slopes of Flaine and Grand Massif, as it is a ski residence. Other amenities include a spa tub, a Turkish bath, and a fitness center.
Resort Dormio Les Portes du Grand Massif 4 star hotel
Dormio Les Portes du Grand Massif is located in the Haute-Savoie mountain resort. It offers a wellness center, a restaurant and separate apartments with balconies overlooking the Flen massif.
In the restaurant (open only in winter) you can taste regional dishes, and in the evenings you can relax in the accommodation bar. Guests can also relax in the spa and health club.
All apartments at Dormio Resort Les Portes du Grand Massif have chalet-style décor and an LCD TV. Each kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and seating area.
Guests at Dormio Les Portes du Grand Massif can enjoy skiing in the winter and hiking, mountain biking and golf in the summer. The A40 motorway is a 30-minute drive away.
Résidence Pierre & Vacances La Forêt 3 star hotel
Résidence Pierre & Vacances La Forêt is located between Geneva and Mont Blanc in the heart of the resort of Flint in the Savoy region. Wi-Fi is available in this residence.
Each spacious and modernly decorated apartment offers a fully equipped kitchen, a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Some apartments have a south-facing balcony with mountain views.
Other facilities at Résidence Pierre & Vacances La Forêt include ski storage. With advance booking and depending on the date of stay, guests can take advantage of reduced rates for passes and equipment rental. For an additional fee, guests can use the Deep Nature spa and sauna at the Terrasses d’Helios residence, 2 km away.
Les Carroz d’Araches is a 17-minute drive away and Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval is a 1-hour drive away. Megève is 48 km away and Chamonix is 67 km away.
Apartment Hameau appartements 8
Hameau appartements 8 is located in Flint, 2 km from Geratz Ski Lift, 2.7 km from Grands Vans Ski Lift, as well as 3.6 km from Aup de Veran Ski Lift. The hotel is 3.8 km from the ski school and 3.8 km from the Teleben ski lift.
The room has a TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a refrigerator, 1 bathroom with a shower and a bathtub.
Stade is 3.6 km from Hameau Appartements 8, while Pré Ski Lift is 3.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mayette Airport, 84 km from the hotel.
Family vacation
Flint in France is one of the best places in the Alps for toddlers. Every day, the city hosts free performances, games and festivals for children. Les Ptit’s Loups kindergarten is available for the youngest guests (from six months to three years). Older children (from three to 11 years old) should be sent to the Piou Piou Club or Souris Verte children’s club. They work on the basis of ski schools and will help boys and girls have fun and get their first skiing skills.
Entertainment and active recreation
Flena offers an outdoor skating rink, toboggan runs, a sports center with an indoor pool and more than 13 km of cross-country skiing tracks, marked routes for walking on snowshoes, paragliding, snow-kiting, an ice driving school, an ice buggy safari, and skating. snowmobiling, dog sledding, horseback riding, rock climbing, ice climbing, tennis, golf. There are several excellent cafes and restaurants of French cuisine here. Gourmets should visit the high-class establishments Les Chalets du Michet, L’Ancolie and Chalet les Molliets. The resort has a nightclub, Les Caves de Flaine, which is open until five in the morning. Loud parties are also held in The Flying Dutchman, Diamant Noir and Le White Pub.
Restaurants, conveniently located next to the slopes, will allow you to start a pleasant evening, practically without leaving the track. The restaurants La Perdrix Noir and Flaine Foret offer signature Savoyard dishes, including cheese and meat fondue. In addition, the resort has a bowling alley, a disco, children’s animation, and a night club. A good selection of sports shops, supermarkets, souvenir shops.
Aquatic center with an area of 2,000 m 2 offers a 25-meter swimming pool, a children’s pool, a Finnish sauna, a hammam, a hydromassage area, a beauty salon, a spa center, all kinds of massages, and aqua aerobics classes.
