CHALETS ARE EQUIPPED WITH : kitchenette with oven + dishwasher, as well as washing machine and tumble dryer in type T12SA
The LES CHALETS DU HAMEAU DE FLAINE self-catered ski chalets are located in the Hameau de Flaine area of the resort, as their name suggests, and are 2km from the centre and 1.5 km from the ski lifts (free shuttle buses). The domain is made up of 70 Scandanavian-style chalets, a grocery store and a restaurant. The accommodation is perfect for big groups looking for large ski chalets in Flaine and the Grand Massif.
For self-drive and rail packages, as well as private/shared airport transfers, call 020 7371 6111.
PAYABLE SERVICES
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
State at time of booking and pay locally when required
> CHALET 6 PERSONNES (T6)
Sleeps 6, approx. 70m², living area with Scandinavian stove, double bedroom, twin bedroom, bedroom with bunks or mezzanine with double sofa bed, shower and bathroom or 2 bathrooms, large south-facing balcony.
> CHALET 12 PERS. AVEC SAUNA (T12SA)
Sleeps 12, approx. 190-200m², living area with open fire or Scandinavian stove, 6 bedrooms each sleeping 2 (one or two of them have bunks), 2 bathrooms and 1 shower room, sauna, large terrace.
CHILDREN
The "Les Petits Loups" in Flaine-Forum offers childcare for younger children aged 6 months to 3 years.
For older children, the "Rabbit Club" and "Fantaski" offer childcare and tutition under the ESF.
The "Club de la Souris Verte" offers ski lessons under the SEI for children aged 3 to 11 years.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Skiing in Flaine: Linked to the Grand Massif domain, Flaine itself offers 140km of ski runs, which contribute to the 265km of slopes covered by the wider Grand Massif domain, and the resort is served by 26 lifts.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 17 Km
Cross-country Skiing: 17km of cross-country ski trails (payable access).
THE AREA
Apres-ski in Flaine:
For those who would rather explore the resort instead of speed down the slopes, Flaine also offers snow scooters, ice driving, dog-sledding, hang-gliding, paragliding, a fitness centre, snowshoeing, an indoor swimming pool, and an ice-rink, as well as a cinema, restaurants, and nightclubs for relaxing after a long day taking in the mountain air.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Flaine is within easy reach from Cluses train station via coach or taxi (30km). Lagrange can arrange rail travel and accommodation packages for anyone looking for a more environmentally-friendly way of reaching the slopes this winter. For more information and prices, contact our friendly UK reservations team on 020 7371 6111.
Flaine is a well-equipped resort and offers all necessary amenities, including local shops, bars and restaurants, a doctors and pharmacy.
This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033 450 90 80 01 or log on to www.flaine.com or www.skiflaine.com
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The 5 ski resorts of Flaine, Les Carroz d'Araches, Morillon, Samoens and Sixt form part of "Le Grand Massif" domain.
* Large, varied area offering good skiing for all levels.
* Challenging terrain for intermediates and experts.
* Family-friendly resorts.
* For the more adventurous, the 'Combe de Gers' off-piste area is reccomended.
* Snowboarding: good, wooded off-piste terrain, fun park with half-pipe in Flaine.
Height: 700m-2500m.
265km of ski runs.
15 green slopes, 53 blue slopes, 51 red slopes, 14 black slopes.
6-day lift passes:
204 euros/adult, 183 euros/senior (ages 61-75 years inclusive), 156 euros for all children aged 5-15 years inclusive, children under 5 years FREE.
Cross-country skiing: 80km of trails.
