Ski & Snowboarding in Flaine, France - Perfect for a Family Weekend Ski Break

Jet2.com offer cheap skiing & snowboarding flights for access to some of the most popular ski resorts France has on offer. Flaine is recognised as one of the most family orientated ski resorts thanks to slopes to rival that of Val d'Isére/Tignes and a huge availability of self-catering accommodation.

The Forum area at the centre of the resort is traffic free and there are a variety of play areas for children. All amenities are close by in the resort and Flaine is easily reached from either Geneva or Chambery airports. Many of the properties in Flaine are ski-in ski-out or the closest lift is just a stones throw from your doorstep. The resort is divided onto three levels: Flaine Forum, Flaine Foret and Flaine Front de Neige – all are linked by lifts and accessible by foot.

Fantastic Snow & Impressive Ski Runs Make Flaine Ideal for a Ski or Snowboarding Break

The resort itself at 1600m is noted for great snow and an impressive 265 kilometres of ski runs. Flaine is part of the Grand Massif area which also incorporates Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt ensuring there is a great variety of terrain - some of which is very challenging. The majority of runs however seem ideal for intermediates, with many running directly from the Flaine bowl itself. There are also a good selection of nursery slopes right next to the village ideal for beginners and plenty of terrain for advanced skiers.

Good Snow Reliability Ensures Fantastic Snow COnditions for Your Weekend Ski or Snowboarding Break in Flaine

The lift company has invested heavily in recent years and there are plans for even further expansion. The main part of Flaine's slopes lie on the wide north and north-west facing flank of the Grandes Platiéres and combined with the decent height assures Flaine's good snow reliability.

Fantastic Snowparks Ideal for Snowboarding Breaks

Flaine also suits boarders well, there are three terrain park options including one for children – the Jampark Kids of Morillon is a snowpark designed for future freestylers aged 5 to 12. The Septimountain Jampark in Samoëns is more of an intermediate area and the Pro Jampark à Flaine is frequented by advanced freestylers. Every Sunday at the Jampark there is a snow party complete with barbeque and DJ's.

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