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Resort life

Flaine is not a massive happening village, nor is it the most expensive. But it is hell on earth in terms of the way it is presented as a holiday camp on a mountain. The many Brits that have come here over the years have done a good job of turning it into a tacky hole.

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Nightlife

Evenings are noisy with Brits and lots of apres-ski shenanigans.

Accomodation

Lodging is basic. Apartments are the main type of accommodation, with most either next to the slopes, or within a short walk.

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Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Dec to April
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 28
Cable cars: 1
Gondolas: 1
Chair lifts: 9
Drag lifts: 17
Max people per hour: 28,000
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 52
Total ride area: 87miles (1400m)
Longest run: 8.7miles (1400m)

Top lift: 2500m
Vertical drop: 900m
First lift: 1600m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 7%
Red runs: 80%
Black runs: 13%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:
Flaine area:
Half-day 21.50 euros
1 day 30 euros
Grand Massif:
1 day 35 euros
6 days 173.50 euros
Season 760 euros
Lift times:8.30am to 4.30pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 5m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 5%

Facilities

Snowboard Schools: Private lesson: 1hr 32 euros
Group 3hr/6 days 118 euros
Snowboard Hire: 121 euros for six 3-hour sessions
Night Riding: : No