Flint ski resort in France began to receive guests not so long ago – since the late 60s of the last century. This place cannot be called an ordinary Alpine town – Flint is built up with modern buildings. The famous architect Marcel Breuer, the author of the UNESCO building project 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 sparkling peaks of the Alps and a developed tourist infrastructure. The city is located in one of the snowiest ski regions of the Grand Massif. Thanks to the mild climate and abundant snowfall, the skiing season here opens a little earlier than in neighboring valleys, and usually closes later.

Flint is the largest of the resorts in the Grand Massif region. Together with Morillon, Samoëns, Le Carrot and Sixt-Ferret-à-Cheval, it is ready to offer its guests 265 kilometers of the highest quality slopes. Flint is located between the main peak of Europe, Mont Blanc, and Lake Geneva, which creates excellent conditions for abundant and frequent snowfalls.

A small village, the number of permanent residents of which is only 150 people, is located on three levels – Flint Foret (1700 m), Flint Forum (1600 m), Flint Front des Negres (1500 m), connected by two lifts and two escalators.

The resort is ideal for families with children. There are kindergarten services, a children’s play club and a ski school. Every evening, fun relay races, discos and games are organized for the little guests near the tourist office.

How to get there

Flint is a French ski resort located in the Haute-Savoie department.

The most convenient way to get there is by plane to Geneva, from there it is only 75 km (1 hour 15 minutes) to Flaine, in winter there are regular buses.

The nearest train stations are Cluj (30 kilometers), Geneva (75 kilometers).

By car: on the A40 Geneva-Chamonix motorway, turn right onto road No. 205 to Sallanches, then after about 2 kilometers turn off following the sign for Flaine onto the D106.

Trails, slopes, lifts

The total length of the trails is 265 km, the slopes are served by more than 70 lifts. About 11% of the slopes are designed for those who have skied for the first time. Long and wide “blue” trails make up about 40%. There are many easy “red” slopes, there are a few short “black” ones, for example, Diamant Noir and Stix. In general, Flan in France is usually recommended for beginner skiers and those who have just decided to try their hand at this sport. There are excellent ski schools here – Ecole de Ski Internationale and Ecole du ski Francais. Instructors teach adults and children from the age of five.

Flint is the largest and highest resort in the Grand Massif area. From its main peak, the Grand Platière (2480 m), it is easy to reach all the main slopes of the region.

The longest blue slope of the resort, “Cascade” (14 km), begins here, which runs across the entire valley and ends in the village of Sixt.

The main slopes of the Grand Massif area are forested. This landscape attracts freeride enthusiasts here. There are several difficult black slopes. For example, the steep Diamant Noir, which starts sharply from the Grand Platière.

Elevation difference: from 1600 to 2500 m.

140 kilometers of slopes (and 265 kilometers of Grand Massif slopes).

Seven green runs, 30 blue runs, 22 red runs and 5 black runs.

15 cable-lifts, 11 chairlifts, 5 gondolas.

In Flaine, there is one of the largest snow parks in France – JamPark Pro. It is equipped with several lines of jumps of different sizes, a 1.5-kilometer bordercross track, a jib section, 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 metres from the shops and restaurants of Flaine Forest. It features a heated outdoor pool.

The uniquely decorated apartments feature a well-equipped kitchenette, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Admire the views from your private balcony or terrace or from the large bay windows that welcome the sunlight and overlook the beautiful surrounding landscape.

Guests can enjoy personalized massages, facials and exfoliations at the Deep Nature Spa for an additional fee.

During winter, a grocery delivery service is available for an additional fee, while a bread and pastry delivery service allows you to order breakfast in your room the day before. Breakfast from Fauchon is also available for an additional fee. After lunch, guests can enjoy board games, books and borrow a portable PlayStation. With advance booking and depending on the date of stay, guests can benefit from discounted rates on passes and equipment rentals.

It has direct access to the slopes of Flaine and Grand Massif as it is a ski residence. Other facilities include a hot tub, Turkish bath and fitness area.

Resort Dormio Les Portes du Grand Massif 4 star hotel

Located in the Haute-Savoie mountain resort, Dormio Les Portes du Grand Massif offers a wellness centre, a restaurant and individual apartments with balconies overlooking the Flan Massif.

The restaurant (open only in winter) serves regional cuisine and guests can relax in the evenings in the on-site bar. Guests can also relax in the spa and health club.

Each apartment at Dormio Resort Les Portes du Grand Massif has a chalet-style décor and an LCD TV. Each kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, fridge, dishwasher and seating area.

Guests at Dormio Les Portes du Grand Massif can enjoy skiing in winter and hiking, mountain biking and golf in 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 Flint resort in the Savoy region. Wi-Fi is available in this residence.

Each spacious and modern 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. If booked in advance and depending on the dates of your stay, guests can benefit from reduced rates on ski 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. Megeve is 48 km away, and Chamonix is 67 km away.

Apartment Hameau appartements 8

Hameau appartements 8 is located in Flaine, 2 km from the ski lift. Geratz, 2.7 km from Grands Vans Ski Lift and 3.6 km from Aup de Veran Ski Lift. The hotel is 3.8 km from the ski school and 3.8 km from Teleben Ski Lift.

The room has a TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bath.

Stade is 3.6 km from Hameau Appartements 8, while Pré Ski Lift is 3.7 km away. The nearest airport is Mayette Airport, 84 km from the property.

Family holiday

Flint in France is one of the best places in the Alps for kids. Every day, the city organizes free shows, games and festivals for children. For the youngest guests (from six months to three years), there is a kindergarten Les Ptit’s Loups. Older children (from three to 11 years old) are better off sent to the Piou Piou Club or Souris Verte children’s club. They operate on the basis of ski schools and will help boys and girls have fun and get their first skiing skills.

Entertainment and active recreation

Flen offers guests an outdoor ice rink, sledding runs, a sports center with an indoor pool and more than 13 km of cross-country skiing trails, marked snowshoe trails, paragliding, snow kiting, an ice driving school, ice buggy safaris, snowmobiling snowmobiling, dog sledding, horseback riding, rock climbing, ice climbing, tennis, golf. There are several excellent cafes and restaurants serving French cuisine. Gourmets should visit the upscale 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. Noisy parties are also held in the bars 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 slopes. The restaurants La Perdrix Noir and Flaine Foret offer Savoyard specialties, including cheese and meat fondue. In addition, the resort has bowling, a disco, children’s animation, a nightclub. A good selection of sports shops, supermarkets, souvenir shops.

The 2,000 m2 Aquatic Center 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 types of massage, and aqua aerobics classes.