The Grand Massif ski area is one of the largest, and most scenic ski areas in France. It is renowned for it’s remarkable snow record due to the close proximity of Mont Blanc and is in the Top 3 snow sure resorts in France.

The area consists of the 5 villages of Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoens, Sixt fer a Cheval and the high altitude resort of Flaine which are all linked. There are 265km of pistes, 78 lifts, 133 slopes with 15 green, 53 blue, 51 red and 14 black along with some of the best off-piste skiing around.

Flaine (maximum height 2,500 metres) is the gate to one of the biggest ski and snowboard areas in France, aptly named 'Le Grand Massif'. The 133 pistes are all connected, and Flaine, whether you’re skiing or snowboarding, prefer freeride, freestyle or carving, you’ll enjoy your favourite snowsport in a magnificent setting.

Exceptional Snow Cover

The natural snow record at Flaine allows the resort to remain open over a long period of time and guarantees excellent ski conditions throughout the season. e.g. snow heights in the spring:

April 2005 : 246cm

April 2006 : 429cm

April 2007 : 233 cm

April 2008 : 399 cm

LES CARROZ

Chalet D'Arles is approximately 10 minutes walk from the traditional Alpine village of Les Carroz.  Offering fantastic skiiing, with beautiful, tree-lined slopes and a great variety of pistes for all levels.  You can easily access the rest of the superb Grand Massif area via the Kedeuze Telecabine (1 minute away in our private mini bus)!

Les Carroz has numerous excellent restaurants including bistros, gourmet, traditional French Savoyard and Pizzerias. A range of cafes and bars and numerous shops cater for all your needs.

There are typical French markets, shops, restaurants, cash points, doctors, chemists, a cinema, an ice skating rink, creche, swimming pools in summer, bakeries, supermarkets and everything else you would expect from a well equipped mountain resort.