The Grand Massif Ski Area

The Grand Massif ski area is one of the largest developed areas in the French Alps. A wide variety of pistes means that everyone, no matter what their ability, can experience the joys of winter sports. 5 resorts make up the ski area: Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. During your skiing holiday, you can enjoy the snowy slopes in many ways: downhill skiing, tobogganing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing…It’s right at the centre of the Alpes!

Halfway between Chamonix and Geneva, that Grand Massif welcomes winter sports enthusiasts on a ski area of character and contrasts. Grand Massif fulfils snow fans of all levels with its 139 slopes (25 green slopes ; 59 blue slopes ; 44 red slopes ; 11 black slopes) and give access to large areas with its 62 ski lifts. Located in the Haute-Savoie and facing the Mont Blanc, the area offers a preserved environment and a breathtaking panorama

The area has one of the shortest Airport transfer times of 50 minutes from Geneva airport and is ideal for Ski Short breaks also. Flaine is the largest resort and a superb bowl area – Les Carroz is excellent for families Morillon & Samoens are very traditional French resorts and Welcome to Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval A real resort of yesteryear which stands out with its unspoilt natural setting, its unique architecture and its outstanding cultural heritage.

Flaine

With its 64 pistes and 24 ski lifts, the Flaine ski area provides all types of skiers with the opportunity to discover and descend the resort’s long white boulevards.

Designed by French ski champion, Emile Allais, Flaine’s ski slopes follow the natural contours of the mountain. Tour the Grand Massif ski area taking only blue runs!

1600m in altitude.

Flaine’s panorama presents an extraordinary landscape that combines monumental sculptures, including Dubuffet’s “Copse of 7 Trees” (9.2m tall), Picassos “Head of a Woman” (12m tall) and Vasarely’s “Three Hexagons” (5.3m tall), with a sweeping view of the Mont Blanc mountain range! Marvel at the most beautiful view of Mont Blanc by taking the Grandes Platières cable car.

Les Carroz

Born2ski has been visiting this resort for many years and we certainly agree Les Carroz, the ideal family & Beginners ski resort & for those looking for upmarket and also cosy lodgings. Situated on a wide sunny plateau and a trendsetter in winter sports activities, the resort has managed to keep its authenticity.

Les Carroz’s rich and varied ski area, is suited to all abilities.

With a wide range of accommodations and a relaxed Village feel which is ideal for families. Within the resort there is a snowpark as well as a video zone where skiers and snowboarders can film their exploits.