Flaine Transfer and Travel

Transfer and travel options for traveling to Flaine

Transfer Options

Fiaine is close to major airports (Geneva, Annecy, Lyon), train stations (Cluses, Annecy, Annemasse) and the A40 motorway.

Flaine, the resort claims, is almost on your doorstep. They call it Fly-in, Ski-out, and that's pretty close to the truth. Flaine lies in France, in the northern part of the French Alps in the Haute-Savoie region, between Geneva and Chamonix Mont Blanc. It is close to major airports (Geneva, Annecy, Lyon), train stations (Cluses, Annecy, Annemasse) and the A 40 motorway (Cluses).

Air

Flaine lies at approximately an hour and fifteen minutes from Geneva airport. Other airports are close too (Annecy -85 km and Lyon-220 km). Regular shuttle and bus services operate between Geneva and Flaine during the winter season.

Geneva Airport
The airport closest to Flaine (70 km). Approximate transfer time: 1hr15min by car or taxi, 1hr45 by bus.
Airport contact details:
Website: http://www.gva.ch/

Train

train The closest train stations are Cluses (30 km), Geneva and Annemasse (70 km). From Amsterdam or Brussels, The Thalys high-speed train will take you to Paris or Lyon. From London, The Eurostar whisks you to Paris or Lyon during winter. From Paris or Lyon, there are several daily trains to Cluses.

Car

By car Take the A40 Motorway Geneva to Chamonix, and choose exit 19 (Cluses centre). Turn right onto the N205, towards Sallanches and leave the N205 after about 2 km (1.2 miles) at the left turning signposted Flaine, on the D106. This takes you to Flaine via Les Carroz d'Arâches.

Transfer Times  Ski Airport transfer times

Geneva50km1h 50min
Lyon210km2h 50min

Note times and distances are estimates and for guidance only.

Flaine

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Resort Facts

Resort altitude : 1600m

Highest Ski Lift : 2500m

Longest Run : 14km

Piste Size in kms : 140km

Total Runs : 51

Beginner Runs : 49%

Intermediate Runs : 43%

Advanced Runs : 8%

Total lifts : 28

Night Skiing : No

Snowboard park : 2

Season Starts : 20 December

Season Ends : 11 April

Departure Airports :
Gatwick, Heathrow, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow

Nearest Airport :
Geneva

Transfer Time : 1hr

Activities :
Night Skiing Shows, Snowshoeing, Helicopter Tours, Snow Scooters, Ice Diving, Paragliding, Dog Sledging, Cinema, Indoor Climbing, Indoor Pool