Grand Massif Ski Resort Guide
Grand Massif, France
Rated: 4/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 265km |
| Highest Lift | 2,500m |
| Lowest Lift | 700m |
| Nearest Airports | Annecy and Geneva |
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Grand Massif
The region of Grand Massif comprises the ski slopes of 5 ski areas, including Flaine, Les Carroz and Samoëns.
Summary
The ski area includes 5 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 265km of downhill skiing, with 351 marked pistes, served by a total of 78 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt Fer à Cheval.
With ski lifts as high as 2,500m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Grand Massif is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Grand Massif?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 3 October.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Grand Massif Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 37 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 132 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 140 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 42 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 265km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 78 | |
Altitudes
Grand Massif Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,500m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 700m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Freeriders | |
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| Expert Skiers | |
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding |
Location and Map
Where is Grand Massif?
This ski resort is in Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Grand Massif is Geneva, 53 minutes drive away.
Annecy, Chambery, Sion, Lyon St-Exupéry, Grenoble, Lyon Bron, Saint-Étienne, Berne, Turin Caselle and Dole–Jura airports are all within three hours drive.
Geneva is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
There are 78 ski lifts.
Season Dates
When is Grand Massif open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Grand Massif, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Grand Massif Tourist Office for the latest.
Talking about Grand Massif
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Grand Massif Webcams
The Webcams in Grand Massif are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
